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How to Crochet SKULLS! 

10/6/2013

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Crochet Skulls
Greeting Friends!

It's October already!  Wow!  For so many reasons this is my favorite time of year.  New England foliage and the brisk, refreshing weather rank at the top of the list, but so do the bounty of holidays: Halloween, Day of the Dead, I Love Yarn Day, and my birthday!  I try to come up with an October project that embraces all of these favorite things.  Last year I filled our house with little pumpkins. (Check out the post, and the link to the super easy pattern!) 

This year's inspiration comes with a story.  Last year I signed up for an account with Stumble Upon. As instructed, I selected several categories I was interested in (crochet, knitting, photography, nature etc.).  Like Pinterest, these were the topics that I would see when visiting their website.  I did a bit of stumbling (that's what they call it), and promptly forgot about it.  Because really, how many social networks can I be a member of ?  Anyway, I must have signed up for emailed "highlights" because about once a month I'll get a message with links to what's hot in my categories.  Usually I just glance, but recently something caught my eye.  It was a skull scarf and a series of pictures showing how to make the skull.  Cool.  This is something I'm willing to stumble over to!

After 15 frustrating minutes of trying to remember which version of my username and password I used I finally made it to the page.  As it turns out, it was just a jpeg - with no link to the website or person who contributed it.  But that's okay, because I just wanted to print the picture and try making the skull.  Printing proved another challenge and required saving the image to my desktop and printing from there.  I'm not so thrilled with my stumbling experience, but I am glad they delivered the skull picture to my inbox.

I made the skull according to the pattern.  It came out okay, but as I was making it I was thinking of all the things that I would do differently next time.  After a few hours of trial and error I came up with my version of the skull - and this is what I am sharing with you today. Because next to pumpkins, what can be better in October than skulls!?!  However, I realize that if it hadn't been for the creative person who posted their skull scarf on the internet, I wouldn't be sharing my version with you today. 

The original picture has a watermark on it for a face book group: ClubeDasCrochedeiras.  After much searching, I was able to locate them and the original picture!  It appears that the group is Portuguese.  While I wasn't able to figure out exactly who posted the pattern, I was able to reach out to the group and say thank you.  I know that there are only so many ways that you can make a skull motif, and that nobody would have ever known if  I just posted my  version without this story.  But I know, and even though I could have come up with the pattern on my own by looking a pictures on the internet, someone in Portugal gave me a good foundation and made it a whole lot easier, and for that I am thankful!

And so my dear friends, here in my version of the skull motif.  I've been having a great time making them.  Once you've done a few they're super quick.  Like all motifs there are lots of ways you can use them.  Link them together like our Portuguese friends to make a scarf, use them as coasters, hang them in your window as spooky decorations or just make them because they're fun.  No matter what you do with them - Enjoy!!
The Pattern
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I used worsted weight cotton and an f/5 - 3.75mm hook for the white skull.  I've made several and prefer this combination.  The finished size is about 3 3/4" x 5". The cotton has nice structure for this kind of motif.  However, use whatever you have on hand.  Skulls are a great stash buster!!  The first one I made was a little messy, by the fourth one I had the pattern memorized and they came out neat and even!

Step 1: Ch 14, sl st in beg ch to form loop.

Step 2: Ch 14 (again), sl st in 14th ch from hook to form another loop.  Now you should have 2 loops that look like the number 8 or a pair of glasses.

Step 3: Work 18 sc evenly around the first loop, then work 18 sc evenly around the second loop.

Step 4: Using the yarn tail left at the end of the starting chain, wrap it snugly around the space between the eyes 3 or 4 times.  Secure the end by pulling it through the loop you make while wrapping.  This gives your skull a nice finished look.

Now you’ll be working in rows to create the Top of the Skull above the eyes (the forehead!)

Set Up Row: Sl st in the next 7 sts.  This will get you from between the eyes to the top edge so you can start working in rows.

Row 1: Ch 1, turn. 14 sc across top of eyes.

Row 2: Turn (don’t ch 1), skip 1st sc, 12 sc across, leave last sc unworked.

Row 3: Turn (don’t ch 1), skip 1st sc, 10 sc across, leave last sc unworked.

Row 4: Turn (don’t ch 1), skip 1st sc, 8 sc across, leave last sc unworked.

Row 5: Turn (don’t ch 1), sc in each sc across. (8 sc)

Stop here and use stitch marker to hold your place. Cut yarn leaving about 36 – 48 inches.  After finishing the lower portion of the skull you’re going to come back to the marker and use the extra  long yarn tail to create the border around the skull.  You can fasten off after Row 5 and the reattach the yarn for the border, but if you do it this way there are fewer knots and tails to weave in.

Bottom of the Skull (the nose and teeth)

Turn the skull upside down.  Find the center under the eyes, count 7 stitches right and join the yarn in that stitch.

Row 1: Sc in same st as join and in next 3 sc, ch 4, skip 6 stitches, sc in next 4 sc. (8sc, ch4 sp)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. 4sc, 4sc in ch 4 sp, 4 sc. (12 sc)

Row 3: Turn (don’t ch 1), skip 1st sc, sl st in next 2 sc, ch 4 (counts as 1 tr ch), tr ch in next 5 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. (1 unworked, 2 sl st, 6 tr ch, 3 unworked = 12 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each tr ch across , sc in top of ch 4. (6 sc)

Fasten off.

Border around the Skull

Go back to the top of the skull where you left off (at the stitch marker). Ch 1, then evenly sc all the way around the skull. Work 2 sc into the corners at the cheeks and bottom of the jaw for smoother transitions. (52 sc)

Finish off with the invisible join or with a sl st into the starting ch.

Weave in the ends, and lightly block to the correct shape. Enjoy!!

Crochet Sugar Skull
I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with my skulls.  When I brought them into the library a co-worker suggested stitching one on to the pocket of a pair of jeans.  While this is a great idea for some I'm sure there are plenty of you out there like me who try to draw attention AWAY from the posterior! Perhaps the sleeve of a hoodie would be a better choice!!

Being so close to Halloween skulls seem to be everywhere.  I'm especially fond of the sugar skulls that are so important in the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration.  I've always been fascinated by the bright and brilliant artwork that feels like such a contrast to the white, somber skull.   I figured that these crochet motifs are the perfect canvas for doing a little embelishing of my own. 
But first I decided that I should probably know just a little bit more about the tradition.  I'm happy to report that the skulls are used as a way to recognize and remember loved ones who have passed on.  Day of the Dead is celebrated in central and southern Mexico on November 1 & 2.   The indigenous people  believe that the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31, and the spirits of all deceased children are allowed to reunite with their families for 24 hours. On November 2, the spirits of the adults come down to enjoy the festivities that are prepared for them. The sugar skulls, which are often adorned with the name of the deceased, are part of the alters that families prepare in anticipation of their loved ones visit.  If you'd liked to read more about this interesting tradition visit MexicanSugarSkulls.com.
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Skull Pattern PDF
Well my friends, I hope that you enjoyed my story about finding inspiration and sharing it with others.  The internet is a terrific place with lots of amazing, talented people, and I'm thankful to be part of it!

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


Click on the button for the complete downloadable PDF pattern and photo tutorial. 
117 Comments
MarNella Cordato
10/6/2013 10:19:37 am

Thank you for the pattern!
I wouldn't usually be looking for crochet skull patterns, but I have a reason to want one...........

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Robin link
10/10/2013 12:03:31 am

Hi MarNella!
I hope that the pattern is just what you need!

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DEBBY TODD link
3/16/2014 04:46:05 pm

TY SO MUCH FOR THE GREAT SKULL PATTERN!!! MY 8 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER IS CRAZY FOR MONSTER DOLLS, PILLOWS, BOOKS, ECT! I AM WANTIN TO MAKE HER A MONSTER HIGH BLANKET ANS THIS WILL BE JUST PERFECT FOR IT. WELL, CANT WAIT TO GET STARTED NOW!!! TY SO MUCH, DEB

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kirsti(k)nits link
10/8/2013 05:47:48 am

I love your skull! It looks great with the Day of the Dead embellishment, especially. Thank you for sharing it!

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Robin link
10/10/2013 12:07:24 am

I admit that I have a soft spot for the sugar skulls! My embroidery skills are basic (at best!) but just adding the bright colors and a few flowers gives the skulls such personality. Plus, I really like what the celebration is all about - remembering and honoring our loved ones who aren't with us. Thanks for visiting!

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Rachee Fagg link
10/8/2013 11:33:16 am

I tried making this the other day but had a bit of trouble. Rows 1 and 2 call for 14 stitches and row 3 calls for 18. Where does the four (eight) extra stitches come from?
Otherwise, this is a great pattern.

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Robin link
10/8/2013 01:05:02 pm

Hi Rachee,
I'm so glad you gave the pattern a try. On step 3 of the eyes you actually work the 18 sc into (or around) the loop made up of the 14 chain stitches. You don't work a sc into each ch. By working around the chain and using more stitches than the chain is made up it gives your eyes a stronger structure.
Go ahead and give it a try - I'm sure you'll notice the difference. I'd love to see how they come out. Feel free to post pictures on my FB page.
Have fun, and thanks for visiting!

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Rachee link
10/10/2013 02:50:15 am

Hi Robin!
That was EXACTLY what I was doing! I gave it another shot and made a scarf! I will post pics.
Thank you for answering and thanks for the pattern.

Rachee link
10/10/2013 02:51:19 am

And I swear I have manners! I realized my comment was all demands with no hello or goodbye!
Gah!
-r

Judy Norris
4/9/2014 10:34:47 am

OH MY GOSH!! That was the very question I needed to ask!!! Thanks for tge answer....my little skull is doing much better now!!

Shannon
5/14/2014 12:41:45 am

I was wondering the same thing! Thanks for the clarification! Also I just tried this pattern and love it :D

Brittney
8/15/2015 12:08:52 pm

So where are you adding the extra ones into the chain?

Brittney
8/15/2015 12:07:30 pm

Same here! I want to make this soooo bad and I can't get past that step

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BrujaMexicana
4/8/2016 04:01:22 am

Ah!!!!!! I was having the same problem. But I reread it all night until CLICK! a light bulb went off lol. You make sc into the LOOP and not into the 14 stitches!!! Just like she posted. lol I do not crochet a lot, more of a knitter, but I get it now! Thanks so much. Love skulls. I am trying to put them together like the Brooke Taylor shawl that's on Pinterest. There is no pattern....Anyone know how to make that?

Susan Being Snippy link
10/9/2013 04:26:11 am

Like you I saw your crochet skull on Pinterest but thankfully the link was not so difficult to follow! Your story sounds so familiar as I have been reinventing a pattern for slippers and I am thinking that after reading your post, that I will make available my 'changes' as a free pattern, too...

I have put your blog on my RSS feed, so I will be back again to visit!

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Robin link
10/10/2013 12:54:06 am

Hi Susan,
Thanks for stopping by. I really went around about publishing the pattern. I finally decided that as long as I acknowledged where my inspiration came from and I shared a link to the original post I would be okay. Also, because the original was offered for free I didn't feel like I would be infringing on their ability to earn.

It's kind of like writing a report. As long as you site your sources, don't copy word for word, and introduce ideas of your own, you're not plagiarizing, you're offering a new/different interpretation on the subject.

I think as long as we keep these things in mind we'll be fine.

Thanks for visiting and good luck with your pattern!

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Al
10/10/2013 07:54:03 pm

Love! Love! Love! Thanks for sharing!

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Margot
10/16/2013 06:44:42 am

What a great pattern! Showed off my first one and now making lots more for friends and family. :) Thank you so much for sharing!

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10/20/2013 06:42:05 pm

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Kathleen weber
11/2/2013 02:15:44 pm

Do you have any patterns for a ghost to put on a card?

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Nancy J. Elliott
12/1/2013 05:12:06 am

I had the jpeg forwarded to me via my daughter on FB. I copied the jpeg to a word document, and printed it out. I have since re-engineered it to fit my needs.

My re-engineering of it. Is a tad different than yours. I agree that they are very addictive. I have made 7 scarves, so far using my pattern. I have one more to make by Christmas.

I put a single crochet border around each skull before I finish it. It makes sewing them together easier.

For a scarf, I either make 14 or 16 skulls to make the scarves long enough for the person that I am making them for.

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Cristy Bystry
12/1/2013 02:26:49 pm

Thank you!! This is amazing and great for me, a beginner!

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Liz
12/19/2013 05:23:37 am

What embroidery stitch did you use on the sugar skull around the right eye (the teal thread)? Thank you.

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Robin link
12/22/2013 08:14:06 am

Hi Liz,

My embroidery skills are very elementary and I kind of make things up as I go along! That said, around the eye I did a basic blanket stitch - the kind that you might use if you were making a foundation row to work lace trim on a towel or pillow case. Give it a go and see what happens - if you don't like just rip it out and try again - that's what I did!! Good luck and have fun :)

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Molly
1/11/2014 01:45:40 pm

Neat! Just wondering if you would grant permission to sell or use on items to be sold with a link back to your page?

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Betty Du Cre
1/22/2014 04:32:10 pm

On Dec. 19th., 2012 I lost my baby brother, he just quietly left us as he slept due to his asthma.
I love my baby brother, Bo, I love the sugar skulls too.
Thank you for making this pattern available to us.
I'm from a large family, 6 girls, 3 boys.
He was the baby boy.
I will make 1 with blue accent for him, and 1 with red accent for my grandma, whom I am named after.
TMI, but once again,
Thank you!

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Laura
2/5/2014 06:49:26 pm

Hi.
I love this idea, and what to experiment with ideas with the sugar skull, but I must be doing something wrong, cause after I have done row 3, nothing sits flat, and one eye looks bigger than the other, do you have any idea what I could be doing wrong?

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Heather link
2/19/2014 01:10:36 pm

Omg! I was so hesitant thinking the pattern would be so hard! Sooo easy to read and understand! Thank you soo much!

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Deb
3/1/2014 05:52:41 am

Made it ok until row 3 on the bottom part of the skull. Here's how I got. Says skip 1st sc, so in next 2 sc, ch 4 (counts as 1 tr). From here is what don't get. Can u explain what I'm to do from here? Please be specific. Thank you.

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Robin link
3/1/2014 09:32:20 am

Hi Deb,
It's been a while since I've made the skulls, but let's take a look...
For reference Row 3 of the "jaw" corresponds with the 4th row of pictures - numbers 10 and 11 (if they were numbered!)
Row 3: Turn (don’t ch 1),
skip the first sc,
slip stitch into the next 2 sc, (this moves you over so you can start the jaw in the right place).
now ch 4 (this counts as 1 treble crochet),
work one treble crochet in each of the next 5 sc,
leave the last 3 sc unworked.
This is what the row should look like: (1 unworked sc, 2 sl st, 6 tr, 3 unworked sc = 12 sts)

Give it another try following these more detailed instructions. I think you were working the ch 4 in the wrong place and it confused the whole row!

I hope it comes together for you. Good luck!
Robin

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Rhonda Goins
3/1/2014 08:13:18 am

What kind of thread did you use for the embroidery? I tried using emb. Floss, but it look right. Thank you!

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Robin link
3/1/2014 09:44:21 am

Hi Rhonda,

For the sugar skull in the post I used white worsted cotton for the skull itself, and the embellishments are all done with 100% cotton embroidery floss from DMC. I am a total novice at embroidery and I sort of just made up the stitches! So don't worry about what floss you use or if it looks just the same - whatever you come up with will give your work it's own perfect personality!!
Have fun and thanks for visiting!
Robin

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Kelly
3/21/2014 01:34:12 am

Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas.

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Savannah Schultz
4/5/2014 05:45:51 pm

I love this pattern, yet I'm a little confused on the bottom part row three once I ch 4 for the teeth how did we move to the next set of 4, I just chained 10 and st into the ch two away from the start, other an that it came out beautifully, I have a dog named BamBam and he's has skulls on everything I just made him a blue sweater and am going to put a white skull on the back of it, thank you so much for posting this pattern

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Robin link
4/8/2014 12:53:37 am

Hi Savannah,

Thanks so much for stopping by. It seems that the jaw line is the most difficult for everyone. If you haven't already, click on the link in the side bar to download the PDF file. Now let's take a look...
For reference Row 3 of the "jaw" corresponds with the 4th row of pictures - numbers 10 and 11 (if they were numbered!)
Row 3: Turn (don’t ch 1),
skip the first sc,
slip stitch into the next 2 sc, (this moves you over so you can start the jaw in the right place).
now ch 4 (this counts as 1 treble crochet),
work one treble crochet in each of the next 5 sc,
leave the last 3 sc unworked.
This is what the row should look like: (1 unworked sc, 2 sl st, 6 tr, 3 unworked sc = 12 sts)

Give it another try following these more detailed instructions. I think you were working the ch 4 in the wrong place and it confused the whole row!

Good luck and happy hooking!

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Conor
4/6/2014 07:14:34 pm

Hi is there a way to work this into the middle of a granny square I'm new to this
Thanks

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Robin link
4/8/2014 01:03:52 am

Hi Connor,

I would love to see the skull worked into a square and used for all kinds of projects! I just haven't gotten around to it yet. However, I have seen some interesting skulls on both Facebook and Ravelry. Do you know about Ravelry? It's an amazing network of fiber enthusiasts with all kinds of great patterns and information to share. If you haven't been yet, check it out. http://www.ravelry.com/

Good luck on your project and thanks so much for stopping by!

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Conor
4/9/2014 01:27:51 pm

Yeah I signed up the other day I'll do a search I just love the skull design so much and thought a pillow case would be mad

Susan link
4/27/2014 02:04:42 am

LOVE this pattern and very well-written. Thank you so much!

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tonialee
5/4/2014 02:45:09 pm

Your pattern is being sold on Ravelry under the name skully square

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mary lewis
7/27/2014 08:17:22 am

I am constantly tying to find skull crochet patterns and am having alot of trouble finding what I need. Can you help me. Thank You

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Debbie Mayer
5/5/2014 01:06:07 am

Your pattern is being sold on Ravelry and she is promoting it on facebook.

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Carol link
5/7/2014 01:49:54 pm

Thanks so much for the pattern!! I love sugar skulls and I'm going to use the pattern to decorate a phone case and tablet case for myself :)

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Mira
6/30/2014 01:08:20 am

Hello, I am quite new to crocheting, and I had trouble when doing the eyes. I haven't read all of the comments, so am unsure if anyone has asked about this.
I didn't have any trouble doing the 18 stitches around the figure eight, but how do you stop them from ending up in a spiral? Now the part between the eyes and nose holes are twisted. have you got any tips for me?
Thanks so much :-)

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Erica
7/16/2014 07:46:03 am

These are super easy and super cute, just wanted to give you an idea, I never had enough to go all the way around on the border cutting it so I got the bright idea to use two skeins so that I never have to cut the forehead strand and it worked like a dream. If anyone else is having trouble with the border give it a try. Thank you for the pattern <3 <3

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LInda
7/26/2014 02:09:54 am

I just made a Skull...Thank you so much for sharing the pattern and it was so easy to understand. I Just Love It.Thank you Thank you Thank you.

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Naomii
7/27/2014 07:42:40 am

Hii! I am about to make the skull and i'm going to attach it to a beanie i also made. I just wantetd to ask if there is maybe a video or someth

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Lisa
7/31/2014 05:06:35 am

Thank you! Such a perfect skull and very easy to follow! I will be using them for hats for my kids and I will sew them on t-shirts!

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Jo
8/17/2014 01:43:05 am

made the skull pattern. it was very easy to follow instructions. Thank you so much for posting it. <3

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Maggie Querry
9/9/2014 01:09:32 pm

Oh my goodness! Thank you for this! I had that same pattern, only I found it on Pinterest. Same place I found you, coincidentally. I tried making a skull out of that first pattern and it just did NOT work for me. I tried this one and it's absolutely awesome! My skulls look SO GOOD! I'm making a scarf for my grandma, who is in love with skulls, and I'm using your pattern as appliques!

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Wendi
9/11/2014 10:35:16 am

This was my first applique pattern I tried and worked through it the first time without a hitch! Great pattern! Very easy! I have made small basic single crochet cowls for my 3 boys this winter. Last year was so cold and they were so embarrassed to wear scarves. I'm going to sew these onto the cowls and hopefully they'll be easier to put on and less likely to embarrass, I hope. :)

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Dena
9/24/2014 12:14:40 pm

Just made the skull and it turned out perfect. Thank you so much!!

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Helen Charbonneau
9/29/2014 04:30:36 am

Oh my gosh I have done a bedisde one and a smaller afghan for my grandson's birthday and I have done the skull wrong. The 18 stitches go around the 14. I just have been increasing into the 14 to make it come out to 18. I will try it this way now on my grandson's afghan even though I have the first strip of 6 out of 7 done. Thanks for the pattern; I made up the square part myself.

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Jane link
10/14/2014 10:48:16 am

Perfect for Halloween party decor :)

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Debra
11/1/2014 12:40:35 pm

This pattern is awesome!! Thank you I make monster hats snd this is great for one of my guys hat!!

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rebekah
1/1/2015 11:38:10 am

Hey im making the skull now and im getting stuck on round 2 of the nose and teeth very confused with this Ch 1, turn. 4sc, 4sc in ch 4 sp, 4 sc. Could you explain it please

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Eileen
1/24/2015 11:00:11 am

Thank you for sharing your pattern. I love this. I'm going to try this pattern. It looks great.

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Jessie
2/18/2015 09:36:04 am

Hello !

I really love the skull, and have so many ideas of what to do with a whole bunch! However, I am a novice (total beginner) and am battling to understand Row 2 and 3 of the "teeth" area. I've tried googling a solution but with no luck! Please would you be so kind as to re-explain this part for dummies like me!?

Thanks a million !

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Krissy
3/24/2015 03:08:33 pm

Wonderful pattern! For a beginner, like me, it was a bit difficult to follow at first. But I'm not giving up! I saw the pattern and knew right away what I wanted to do.

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Renae
3/27/2015 07:58:41 am

Im just learning to crochet (self taught) and would love to make this scarf as a Christmas gift for my daughter. Would it be possible to get video instructions?

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Lee Duffy
4/30/2015 06:56:02 pm

Thank you so much for your kindness in sharing this pattern :o)

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Vanessa
5/24/2015 05:30:54 pm

I've been looking all over for a good tutorial to make a good looking skull, yours are the nicest I've found..... I wish you could make a video tutorial of this pattern, I get so lost when I try to do the bottom half, would be a great help to be able to watch some one make this pattern.
( beginner crochet skills)

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Emma
6/17/2015 04:54:37 am

Great pattern! Thank you so much! :-D

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Cheryl
7/29/2015 03:01:58 pm

Thanks for the great adaptation of this pattern. My son sent the one from your story about a week ago. He is a tattoo artist...and this is right up his alley! Asked me "Mom, can you do this?". Of course, I found that the pattern did not match the scarf photo shown and was a little "rough". Yours looks so much more finished! Thanks...a grateful Mom!

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Laurie
8/11/2015 03:01:55 am

This is awesome and just what I was looking for. Thanks for the pattern!!!

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Robin
8/15/2015 04:37:46 am

I have been wanting to make this for awhile. I recently found glow in the dark yarn, which re-inspired me to try these. Pattern is super easy. I cannot wait for my yarn to arrive, so I can make a fun scarf for Halloween. And I love, love, love your sugar skull idea too!!! I definitely have my new fall project :)

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Carey
9/2/2015 10:48:32 am

Hello. I have just started making this pattern today and I can't seem to get past Step 3 in the very beginning. I have both of the loops, but Step 4 and then the first step for the top of the skull confuse me. Could i get some help understanding that, please?

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Judy Smithjsmith
9/17/2015 03:42:59 am

I am so greatful for you to share your pattern, I have been searching forever for the skull! Thank you so very, very much for your kindness and talent that you are willing to share. Hugs from Judy Smith

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Hilary
10/2/2015 02:32:29 am

Thank you so much for this! I came across that JPEG and am having the same issues. It feels like they don't give enough info on some of the steps. Bless you for this better skull! My sister will be very happy coming Christmas.. she's been asking me for one for a couple years now.

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Heather
11/18/2015 03:07:29 pm

The first part of the pattern makes zero sense.
Chain 14, connect. Got that.
Chain another 14, connect. Got that.
But unless you're putting 2 singles in some of these stitches, you can't get 18 in each eye.

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Hilary
11/18/2015 04:05:32 pm

The SCs are made into the holes.. not the stitches. :) I was confused at first, too.

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debra davis link
12/18/2015 06:39:42 pm

Hilary 11/18/2015 13:05:32 how is that done ??? I'm not understanding for some reason .... I'm really new at this ....

Debra Davis link
12/18/2015 06:36:48 pm

I don't understand Row 2: Ch 1, turn. 4sc, 4sc in ch 4 sp, 4 sc. (12 sc) of the jaw part .. I'm new to all this .... Thank you

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Janet
12/27/2015 07:04:49 am

Thank you for sharing your creation, the pattern is easier than it looks lol
Crochet on ! ! !

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Carman link
12/28/2015 05:14:21 pm

Love this! I am just making a bunch... made a scarf and now who knows... an afghan! \m/ \m/

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Sammie
12/30/2015 10:56:01 pm

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful pattern with everyone! I spent HOURS trying to follow another pattern, and it was so confusing. Yours made so much sense, and I was able to follow it with no problem. I added a little bow to the corner of mine, and it looks so pretty. Thanks again! I'm glad I found you!

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Amanda
1/3/2016 05:09:08 pm

Hi, I love these skulls! And the pattern is so straight forward to use!
Please could I use your pattern to make and sell them? If I link back to you?
Many thanks

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SYLVIA
1/7/2016 06:52:36 pm

this is so easy to follow and the pics really help to understand how to do it.

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Danielle Bauer
6/19/2016 12:25:00 pm

Thank you for the pattern.
I am making skull scarf for grandson(in black)
And granddaughter icon-law(in white). They are 30yo.
Going to put little rose buds on hers.

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Jeri Laba link
9/30/2016 07:27:12 am

Thanks so much for this great pattern and pictures to follow. I've seen many of them and tried some, but yours is very concise and looks very clean and neatly finished. My daughter loves skulls and this will be a perfect Christmas gift for her. :)

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janice
10/24/2016 12:33:46 pm

there has got to be way to start at the chin and work your way up? what do you think? i dont design but as 'easy' as this pattern is, surely there is an easier and quicker way.....i secretly hate joininig, rejoining, and sewing in ends.....maybe lazy eh?

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Kirsten
11/4/2016 06:05:01 am

Hi there! Am an experienced knitter that has recently picked up crochet. I'm in love! Is this pattern in USA or English terms? It still confuses me in Australia as we get both...thanks! Regards Kirst

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Sammie
11/4/2016 08:50:31 am

Hi, Kirsten. I don't think the author replies to this post anymore, so I saw your comment and thought I would reply. The pattern is in US terms.

I used to knit (beginner level), and I could never really get into it, but I love love love crochet! I'm glad you're enjoying it :)

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Kirsten
11/4/2016 08:53:25 am

Thanks Sammie. Muchly appreciate it! I'm going to try it tomorrow. Thanks thanks thanks!

Mary Smith
12/6/2016 05:00:53 pm

My granddaughter likes the skills so I made her a scarf with 12 skills joined together

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Lynne
12/19/2016 11:23:13 am

Just found this skull when looking for a monster high skull to put on a hat of my granddaughter's. When I finish that one I think i will see if I can make it larger and make it into a balaclava for my grandson. I think he would love it.

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Cheryl
12/21/2016 01:48:12 pm

Thank You So much for this pattern!!!!!

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Arlene beck link
1/20/2017 09:39:19 pm

Thanks for the patern I've been looking for this to make for my son

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Brittney
2/5/2017 01:52:22 am

I am just wondering if there is a video on how to do this as well.? Thank you!

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Jennifer Johnson
4/15/2017 09:14:40 pm

I am curious as to what picture you found,there was a group that stole one of my pictures off an internet search. The made a tutorial with other pictures and added mine(a cream scarf on an orange couch) as the finished product. There is a pattern in English on Ravelry if you search Day of the Dead Scarf, that's the one I used.

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Melinda
6/6/2017 09:21:35 pm

On the treble crochet row, I ALWAYS end up with more than 3 stitches unworked at the end of the row. If I try to tweek it a little and skip 2 stitches at the beginning of the row, my skull turns out a little crooked. Could you maybe tell what I'm doing wrong on that treble crochet row? Thank you so much!

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Nicky
8/18/2018 11:04:55 pm

Hi Melinda, I'm having the same trouble. Did you find a solution?

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Anna Cavallaro
6/8/2017 04:37:54 pm

Happen to get email ,I was scroll through several
Ares when I spotted the skull, YIPPY

I downloaded it ,thanks so much

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Jennifer Meeler-Dick
8/3/2017 01:15:37 am

I am left handed and a beginner, do you have the directions for lefties???

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Karen Peavy
8/4/2017 11:10:44 pm

Oh my! I was giving the skull pattern a try...I am having trouble..I am left-handed.Would this make a differend on how this pattern is worked?? I appreciate any helo you can offer!
I am having trouble with the nose and teeth...(bottom of the skull. I got the top ok.

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Lellen Fox
10/20/2017 03:20:07 am

It's done exactly the same way as for right handed crocheters. The pattern should turn out fine regardless of your handedness (this coming from a fellow Leftie).

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Jan Christensen link
9/13/2017 01:52:33 am

Hi! Thank you so much. Just finished my first
skull. Love it and the pattern. Very easy to follow.

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Jennifer Meeler Dick
9/15/2017 04:58:01 pm

Does anyone have this pattern for left handers? Or a video making it so I can watch and figure it out?
Thanks
Jennifer

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Lellen Fox
10/20/2017 03:19:06 am

It's done exactly the same way as for right handed crocheters. The pattern should turn out fine regardless of your handedness (this coming from a fellow Leftie)

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Lellen Fox
10/20/2017 03:16:56 am

Love the pattern! My plan with these is to make a pair of eppauletts (no clue if that's spelled right) for a vampire costume, although chances are I'll end up wearing them all year round. No wonder my friends accuse me of secretly being goth!

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Diana
1/5/2018 11:02:23 pm

I am doing this neat skull but I have found I have to do this row a stitch different-this is for the teeth---Row 3: Turn (don’t ch 1), skip 1st sc,

""sl st in next 2 sc,(instead of 2"" -I do 3sc -and it works evenly then- for me-if I do just 2 it is off kilter-these line up evenly under the nows unless not supposed to-Unless somehow I am reading it wrong? )

ch 4 (counts as 1 tr ch), tr ch in next 5 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. (1 unworked, 2 sl st, 6 tr ch, 3 unworked = 12 sts


Otherwise-this is a fast pattern-and easy to do- Thank you

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Cara Marshall link
5/30/2018 08:49:39 pm

I am kind of a beginner and my daughter who is 24 likes skulls. This looks like a pattern I could do fairly easy. I would also like to make some Halloween decorations with these skulls. Thanks!

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Meg Morrell
8/7/2018 11:36:57 pm

OMG!! I have had such a time trying to find a skull pattern. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!

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Amanda
9/16/2018 06:48:33 pm

I made a few skull appliques a few years ago and also was not sure what to do with them. When a friend complained her daughter's hoodie sleeves were scuffed up, I sewed them on for elbow patches! I like the look and size of your pattern and will be trying it soon! I appreciate the time you took to create the skull and the pattern!

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Jennifer
10/14/2018 11:27:43 pm

Hello. Loving this pattern. Currently working on the third attempt. Having an issue with getting the corners of the cheek bones even in the final border. Any advice would be great.

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joshua link
6/7/2019 11:08:53 am

this pattern is nice. i will try it out.

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Rosemary
8/21/2019 08:14:46 pm

I’m having a hard time figuring out how to finish the jaw. If I follow the directions, I’m missing the right side of the jaw. HELP!

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Alice
8/28/2019 04:25:12 pm

What is "tr ch"? I'm a beginner, and did google for that particular combination, but all the results that returned were for "tr, ch."

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Alice
8/28/2019 04:30:12 pm

Nevermind! I found the explanation right. up. there!

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Emalie
11/22/2020 08:40:47 am

I‘m just trying this pattern, but I‘m confused.
At the top of the skull row 5 says 8 sc, shouldn’t it just be 6 sc? Thanks for help.

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Beatriz Loera
9/17/2021 09:29:08 am

Te agradezco muchísimo por publicar el patrón gratis, me gusta tejer, pero nunca había tenido oportunidad de practicarlo y ahora por motivos de la pandemia, como no puedo salir a trabajar, empecé a tejer algunas ideas que encontraba en Internet y mi hija me sugirió hacer algunas piezas para vender, pero en ocasiones no encuentro la información necesaria y no dispongo de recursos para adquirir los patrones, pues a veces se me dificulta copiarlos y en este caso en especial estuvr intentando con un patrón que encontré para hacer detalles para vender por el día de muertos (soy de México) y en eso estaba, intentando copiarlo, cuando encontré el tuyo y me encantó, ya que queda perfecto (he de decirte que soy muy perfeccionista) y tu trabajo me gustó bastante, queda perfecto, como debe de ser, te felicito muchísimo. Nuevamente gracias. Saludos

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Anon
10/2/2021 12:37:56 am

Thank you for sharing this! Can't wait to try it. I saw it and immediately thought of attaching a bunch to make a garland!

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Alyssa
10/8/2022 08:31:36 pm

Hi! If you still look at this page I was wondering do you have a pattern where I could turn your skull into a granny square? I love it and my little sister asked me to make her a blanket with this to send with her when she goes to college. Thank you!

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Lori
12/11/2022 02:23:45 am

I just made a Christmas version for a friend who loves sugar skulls but I made it a Christmas one so on the embellishments I under red and green yarn around the eyes and instead of flowers I put red and green snow flakes and attached a hoop at the top to hang on his tree! Thanks for the skull pattern I have pictures if you’d like me to email it or anything so you can see it

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Jennifer
3/20/2023 06:02:19 am

Help!
I have got to row one for the bottom of the skull, and I am confused by (8sc,ch4 sp) Does this mean I have to stitch this on row one before going to row 2? Thanks!

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