Free crochet skull pattern
Whether you’re celebrating Halloween or are a fan of all things macabre, you’re going to love this fun free crochet skull pattern!
This new and exclusive pattern is designed by Irene Strange, and uses some clever amigurumi techniques to create a brilliant 3D skull.
But that’s not all. If you’re finding the plain black and white skull a bit too spooky, Irene has also included instructions on how to add some extra colourful embellishments to transform it into a Mexican-inspired day of the dead skull!
Free skull crochet pattern
Notes
This free skull crochet pattern is worked in the amigurumi style unless otherwise stated. Work stitches in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to mark the first stitch of the round, moving the marker up as you go.
Tension
Tension isn’t important for this project, just make sure to keep stitches tight to prevent stuffing from showing through.
Abbreviations
Invisible decrease (inv dc2tog) - pick up the front loops of two stitches with hook, yarn over, pull yarn through all loops on hook, yarn over, pull yarn through all loops on hook. For more help with this check out our how to do the crochet invisible decrease tutorial.
You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide. This free skull crochet pattern is written in UK terminology but you can easily convert it to US terms using the guide.
Become a scary skeleton for Halloween
If you want to match your new crochet skull this Halloween, make sure to check out our easy skeleton face painting tutorial!
If you’re new to amigurumi, check out our What is Amigurumi guide, as well as our how to crochet amigurumi tutorial!
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