Granny Skull Pattern

Crochet Granny Skull Pattern

10/15/2014

Welcome my little lovelies!

I've got a Halloween present for you! That's right, it's a free pattern for this ghoulishly gorgeous Granny Skull Square! Last year when I posted the pattern and photo tutorial for the skull motif I had no idea how popular it was going to be. Without any question it is by far the most visited post on my blog. Who knew there were so many fans of macabre crochet! I suppose it shouldn't surprise me that much. In stores there are skulls on everything from little girl clothes to shower curtains and kitchen accessories!

The feedback for the skull motif has been tremendously positive (thanks so much!). Other than a little confusion about making the eyes (work those stitches around the chain - not into it!) the question that I am most frequently asked is, "do you have a square pattern?" Now I can happily answer Yes - I sure do!

If you follow me on Instagram, Facebook or any of those other social media worlds, you know that it took a few tries to create a pattern that was good enough for you guys. I feel pretty confident that this one will do the trick. I wanted to make sure it was a universal size that will work with traditional granny squares. That way you can have more options for mixing and matching your designs.

So there you have it! Just click on the button below for a downloadable PDF. The pattern will also be available (for free!) on Ravelry and I'll include a link in my sidebar. If you have any questions or something about the pattern is confusing, please let me know. I did the editing myself and mistakes are certainly possible!

I hope that you enjoy the Granny Skull. I'd love to see your finished squares. Please feel free to share them on my Facebook page or tag me on Instagram (I'm RobinBrz). You can also use the hashtags #crochetskull, #crochetnirvana, #robinbrz.

Granny Skull PDF

Skull Motif PDF

Thanks so much for stopping by and spending a bit of your day with me!
Be Blessed and Stitch & Read with Love!

53 Comments

Anita

10/15/2014 10:01:40 am

These are awesome! Thanks :)

Jess link

10/16/2014 12:44:57 am

This is a great design!

Alyssa (Otter) Sheldon

10/16/2014 06:28:46 am

Thank you so much!

CrochetCauldron link

10/16/2014 11:46:10 am

This is great! Thank you so much for sharing. I love crochet skulls.

Penelope Deotte

10/16/2014 12:53:48 pm

This is so cute. My daughter will love it.

Robin Sanchez link

1/16/2015 05:41:25 am

Thanks for sharing this fun pattern. I love it and cant wait to try.

Fran. primmer.

7/17/2015 06:24:15 pm

My husband loves skulls

Chelsea

8/26/2015 11:56:42 am

Cute copy of my Granny Skull http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grannys-skull-applique--10-afghan-square
I'm really flattered you made your own version but I think coming up with your own unique name, not using my pattern's name, would be a better idea. I'm pretty sure the name is part of the copyright. :D

Robin link

10/1/2015 09:55:35 am

Chelsea,
Please understand that I did not copy your pattern. As my blog post indicates I created this granny style square in response to requests from people who made the skull motif. In fact I was unaware of your pattern until reading your comment.
The name simply states what this is. A granny square with a skull. Granny skull. Your name is different. "Granny's Skull" indicates through the use of the apostrophe s that your pattern is for a skull that belongs to a Granny. I don't think the term granny or granny square can be owned by any of us.

rebecca

10/16/2015 04:56:19 pm

and they look *nothing* alike. She is just trying to drive her own sales. I have made the skull by itself as a center to a web blanket. fabulous Robin!

Rebecca

9/7/2019 09:37:14 pm

Not the same at all and this one is much nicer looking

Brenda moody

12/27/2019 10:06:20 pm

I'm looking to buy a sugar skull pattern I am having so much bad luck I don't know that much about the phone how to do different things with it so that's what I'm looking for if you can help me please text me back

Angela

11/30/2021 10:50:00 pm

It looks nothing like yours and the name isn't the same.

Lisa

1/5/2016 01:02:45 am

I've tried to download both PDF's (I'm using the Pinterest app on my Android phone) and neither downloaded. Is there a known problem with the links? I really want to try this, please let me know. Thank you.

1/17/2016 11:12:39 am

Lisa, both links work for me on my computer. I know sometimes links get fussy on phones or tablets. Have you tried the ravelry link too? http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/skulls ....I would be happy to email it to you ....

Amy

1/20/2017 12:07:55 am

Is there a way that you could email me the pattern for the skull granny square as well. It won't let.me access the pdf from my phone either.

stacy

1/20/2017 12:40:45 pm

please send me the grannysquare skull pattern i would be ever so grateful thanks so much

Laura Moore

10/12/2017 07:05:48 pm

Rebecca, could u please email this pattern of the skull granny. I can't down load it.
Thank you very much,
Laura Moore

Jennifer Fockler

3/17/2016 09:25:41 pm

How many squares are needed for an Afghan?

ellen

7/21/2016 07:34:46 am

Could u please email me the pattern as I have tried several to!es to download it and it won't download. Thank you

michele

7/24/2016 10:11:55 am

Does anyone have a video for this pattern??? I can't read pattern and I really love this granny square. any help would be great!!!

Pam Turner

9/17/2016 09:47:58 pm

thank you for sharing this a friend wanted me to make it, for her

Lori link

11/15/2016 06:42:52 pm

I'd really love to have the pattern for your granny square skull but both links don't seem to open for me. Any advice?

Anne walker link

11/13/2022 04:01:17 am

Pattern please .. my daughter loves 💀 .. msybe I’ll try this for her .. I have an iPhone and it also doesn’t want to load

Kate Barton

11/26/2016 05:10:52 am

I love this!!! I've been looking for my next project and this is perfect! Love it! 💀❤️️💀❤️️💀❤️️💀

Susan

1/2/2017 02:25:38 pm

I'm working this and having problems with the mouth part, just not well exsplained to do it any help would be awesome.

Jennifer Jones

1/13/2017 08:19:46 pm

What does it mean to crochet around the chain, not in it? Thanks!

Chris Hahn link

3/6/2017 05:56:52 pm

Don't insert your hook through the chain stitch...crochet around the chain.

Lisa P

1/14/2017 12:44:37 am

I can't wait to try this pattern

Debbie

1/14/2017 01:11:46 pm

Do you have a pattern for a Raiders logo?

Leslie

2/5/2017 01:54:33 am

I would love a video also! Please!

Tyler

2/15/2017 01:21:26 pm

Could you please do a video, or explain things in more detail? I'm having trouble just starting it. When you say "work 18 SC around the first loop" how do I evenly distribute those SC?

Megant

5/13/2017 12:43:19 am

After you have the two loops making the figure 8. You do 18 dc around each loop. So you aren't working into the chains, you are working around it.

geri senter

3/7/2017 07:42:19 am

love this. Was trying to figure out how to use the motif to make a couple rugs for our bathroom which we are redoing in skull theme and now with the granny square around it I can make rugs. Thanks so much for this.

Nikki link

6/23/2017 09:37:32 am

Are your patterns in US terminology? I'm in the UK

Chrissy

8/14/2017 12:50:25 pm

Thank you for this great pattern, can't wait to start.
xxx

Kelley

9/30/2017 09:31:11 pm

Made a granny square purse with this design ❤💀❤

Pamela Lounsberry

10/9/2017 07:24:34 pm

Working on a Afghan for my daughters request for my new grandbaby due in March 2018!
Thanks for a great pattern!!

10/12/2017 07:09:15 pm

would someone please email the skull granny square. I have tried to down load both patterns and it won't let me.
I will be do grateful,
Thank you very much,
Laura Moore

ann

10/20/2017 03:28:44 pm

Love this, would u slso email me both patterns cant get them 2 download. ...Thanks

Samantha

11/4/2017 03:44:07 pm

I have a friend who wants a blanket made of these. I love your pattern, but how do you join the together? I'm an advanced crocheter, but a novice blanket maker. Thanks in advance!

Karina

11/5/2017 11:11:57 am

I madebthis for my niece and she loved it. Trying to add a pic of the finished product but haven't been able to. Easy pattern and fun to make!!

LuAnn Bowen

11/14/2017 01:14:23 pm

I was wondering if you used the yarn that was specified or did you use something else? I am wondering about 4ply yarn.

Emma

1/14/2018 07:38:45 am

Hi could I get the pattern for this its beautiful but link wont open 😦

Teresa Terhune

4/20/2018 11:17:26 am

I am not understanding how you connect the teeth after you make the first tr chain

The trolls

5/4/2020 12:54:18 am

I was wanting to know how much yarn it took to make the skull and granny square around it. My brother and sister in law want this made into a king Afghan.

stella

7/4/2020 09:54:05 pm

wow amazing

Elissa

4/25/2021 02:24:07 pm

I'm just coming across this now. Someone posted it in a pattern group on Facebook. Love it and can't wait to try it! Thanks for all your work in designing and getting these cute patterns to us!

Tracy King

9/7/2021 02:42:54 pm

Thank you so much! This is amazing and much appreciated.

Mychelle Northey

3/9/2022 11:33:59 pm

I love this pattern so much and making a blanket with it for quite some time now. But the only problem is I'm having is trying to get the finished square to lay flat after I join them together. Any advice?

Christina Stanger

8/4/2022 12:58:59 am

I've never seen a free pdf in my life let alone a free PDF for something amazing! Thank you so much! Found out I'm going to be a grandmother. My 22 is having a baby. Actually going to make this into a baby blanket!

Alice

8/18/2022 11:10:19 pm

the best pattern ever .. , I found this easy to read, follow and I actually was able to complete a skull I'm so happy!! a giant THANK YOU ... I'm going to enjoy looking thru your work... Thanks

Ashley Thrasher

9/29/2022 12:21:38 am

I can't figure out what to do at the mouth. Could anyone take a few moments to help a woman out. I love the pattern and am excited for it