Free Crochet Skull Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Skull Granny Square Free Crochet Pattern
Today, I am sharing with you my latest tutorial, the Free Crochet Skull Granny Square Crochet Pattern!
This pattern is a great building block for a variety of projects, as it is a versatile piece that can be used to create everything from blankets to bags and clothing.
I used a 4.5mm hook and Aran yarn in various colors. The finished square is about 13cm by 13cm and is a quick and easy project, perfect for using up small amounts of scrap yarn.
The pattern has a blend of cute, dark, and spooky styles, and you can change the colors to make a statement piece.
This pattern is for those who want to use up their scrap yarn stash or who want to make blankets, clothing, or accessories with a Halloween or gothic theme.
It’s a quick project that can be finished in one sitting, making it perfect for beginners who want to learn how to make a motif or for those who need a fun, small project.
The skull granny square is perfect for Halloween. It’s also a great way to bring a spooky theme to your home decor. I love using the squares to create blankets and other items for the colder, cozier months.
How To Use These Skull Granny Squares
- Sew them together with the invisible join if you want a seamless fabric such as blankets or cardigans.
- Sew them together with the single crochet join if you want textured accents on your fabric (for bags, accessories etc).
- You can also crochet the granny square as big as you like for a center accent on your fabric.
Scroll down for the step-by-step written pattern and the full video tutorial.
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Watch The Step-by-Step Video Tutorial For The Skull Granny Square
Sometimes seeing a stitch in action makes all the difference!
I’ve put together a clear, step-by-step video tutorial for the Strawberry Stitch, perfect for visual learners. Follow along to master each part of this pattern.
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How To Crochet The Skull Granny Square
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How To Crochet The Skull Granny Square
How To Get The Free PDF Version
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Color Swatches For The Skull Granny Square
This granny square looks so beautiful in lots of different color combinations!
Here are a few swatches I created to help inspire your next project.
All you have to do is change colors, and you will get a different kind of skull granny square fit to your desired color combination.
Skull Granny Square Pattern Notes
Level
- Intermediate
Size
- 13cm × 13cm
Hook Used
- 4.5mm
Yarn Used
- Aran in white, orange, and green
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Pattern Attributes
- lace
- double sided
- flat
- granny square
Crochet Abbreviations Used
For this tutorial, I used US crochet terms and Craft Yarn Council abbreviations:
- magic ring
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- yo – yarn over
- sl st – slip stitch
- sk – skip
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
Special Stitches
Treble Crochet (tr) – Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the last two loops on hook.
Skull Granny Square Written Pattern
Below, you’ll find a detailed, step-by-step explanation of how to crochet the strawberry stitch.
- The stitches between ( ) are to be made into the same stitch or chain space (as instructed).
- The stitches between * * are to be repeated as many times as instructed.
- The number at the end of the row or round is the number of stitches unless otherwise stated.
The White Skull
With Aran yarn in white
Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch4 (counts as a tr), tr in the next 4sts, ch7, tr, ch4, tr, ch7, sl st = 7
Round 2: ch3 (counts as 1dc), dc in same st you sl st, (2dc) in next, (3dc) in next, (2dc) in next, (2dc),(hdc, sc in next 7sts, hdc) in the ch7 space, ch3, tr in the the treble below, (5tr) in the ch4 space, tr in the the treble below, ch3, (hdc, sc in next 7sts, hdc) in the ch7 space, sl st to close the round = 36
Round 3: ch3 (counts as 1dc), dc in same st where you started, ch3, (2dc) in next, ch2, sk2, sc in next 3sts, ch2, sk2, (2dc) in next, ch3, (2dc) in next, ch2, sk2, sc in next 3sts, ch2, sk2, (2dc) in next, ch3, (2tr) in next, sc in the tr below, ch2, sk2, sc, ch2, sk2, sc, (2tr) in next, ch3, (2dc) in next, ch2, sk2, sc in next 3sts, ch2, sk2, sl st to close the round = 28
Round 4: sl st in next, sl st in the ch3 space, (ch3, 2dc, ch3, 3dc) in the ch3 space where you sl st, (3dc) in the next 2 ch2 spaces, * (3dc,ch3,3dc) in the next ch3 space, (3dc) in the next 2 ch2 spaces* × 3, sl st at the top of ch3 you made at the beginning = 64
The Granny Square (any color)
Change colors and start from the same space where you SL ST to close the round.
Round 5: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in same st where you started, ch 3, (2 dc) in next, ch 2, sk 2, sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, sk 2, (2 dc) in next, ch 3, (2 dc) in next, ch 2, sk 2, sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, sk 2, (2 dc) in next, ch 3, (2 tr) in next, sc in the tr below, ch 2, sk 2, sc, ch 2, sk 2, sc, (2 tr) in next, ch 3, (2 dc) in next, ch 2 sk 2, sc in next 3sts, ch 2 sk 2, sl st to close the round = 28
Round 6: sl st in next, sl st in the ch 3 sace, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the ch 3 space where you sl st, (3 dc) in the next 2 ch 2 spaces * (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch 3 space, (3 dc) in the next 2 ch 2 spaces * × 3, sl st at the top of ch 3 you made at the beginning = 64
I hope you found my tutorial easy to follow. Remember to save this tutorial to your Pinterest crochet board here.
Tag me @CraftingHappinessCrochet with your creations, I would love to see them and share them with my fellow crocheters.
Happy Crocheting!
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