Halloween Skull Crochet Embellishment Pattern
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Create a Spooky Skull Embellishment for Halloween with this free crochet pattern. Made using Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook, this skull measures 3.5 inches across and 3.5 inches tall. You can customize the size easily by adjusting the hook, and use the included band to wrap it around a Mason jar for a glowing Halloween decoration.
Skull Embellishment Crochet Tutorial for Halloween
Grab the free pattern from my post below or purchase the ad-free PDF from my Shop.
Supplies
- Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton. 1.75 oz (50 g) and 73 yds (80 m). 100% Cotton. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash and dry. Find it on Amazon here.
- Colors: 1 skein White (1001 ) and 1 skein Black Licorice (1040)
- Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G) Clover Amour. Find it on Amazon here.
- Finished Project: Less than 1 skein of each color.
- Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)
Difficulty Level
- Easy-Intermediate
Finished Size
- Skull width (at the widest point) approximately 3.5 inches X 3.5 inches tall at the center.
Gauge
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
- beg – begin
- bl – back loop
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- ch1sp – chain one space
- ch2sp – chain two space
- dc – double crochet
- g – grams
- hdc – half double crochet
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- R – row
- Rnd – round
- RS – right side
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip/skipped
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- WS – wrong side
- yds – yards
- * to ** – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
- [ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
- ( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorial
Notes:
- The sl st join for R1 of the Mason Jar Strap does not count as a stitch and we do not work into it.
- The Mason Jar Strap: If you prefer, you can alternately work 1 additional row of sc in the bl and then finish off leaving a long tail for sewing the last row to the skull.
- Add the Spooky Skull Embellishment to your Ravelry Library here.
Spooky Skull Crochet Embellishment Pattern
This project is crocheted in unjoined rounds.
Upper Skull
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and white yarn:
Rnd 1: Ch 10, sl st to first ch to form a loop. Ch 11, sl st to the tenth ch from the hook to form a loop.
Rnd 2: Beg in the center ch st. 1 sc in the center ch st, 14 sc around the ch 10 loop, 1 sc in the bottom of the center ch st, 14 sc around the next ch 10 loop. [30 sc]
Rnd 3: Beg in the center sc. 1 dc in the center sc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, ch 1 and sk the next 4 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts. [6 sc, 12 hdc, 8 dc, 1 ch1sp]
Rnd 4: Beg in the center dc. 1 dc in the center dc, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st (place a stitch marker in the second hdc), 1 dc in the next st, 3 dc in the ch1sp, 1 dc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the next st and leave the last 2 sts unworked. Finish off and weave in your 2 yarn ends. [11 sc, 14 hdc, 6 dc]
TIP: You may wish to mark the first dc from R4 to make it easier to find at the end of the next round.
Lower Jaw
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and white yarn:
R1: Join with a sl st in the marked stitch. *1 sc in the next st, ch 2**. Work form * to ** 5 times. 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in each rem st around to the center dc from R4. [6 sc, 14 sl st, 5 ch2sp]
R2: Beg in the center dc from R4. 1 sl st in each of the next 13 sts. *Sk the next sc, 2 sc in the ch2sp**. Work from * to ** 5 times. Sl st in the next 3 sts, leave the rem sts unworked. Count over 3 sts from the last sl st worked and mark the stitch. Finish off and weave in your 2 yarn ends. [10 sc, 16 sl st]
TIP: You may wish to wet block your Skull before adding the Mason Jar Band.
The Mason Jar Band
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and black yarn:
R1: (RS) Join with a sl st in the marked st. 1 sc in the same st and 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R2-R21: 1 sc in the bl of each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
Do not finish off.
Turn your work so the WS is facing and line up the band with the center 6 stitches of the skull. The last row will be worked directly into the skull to join. Be sure the band is not twisted before you make the joining row.
TIP: If you prefer, you can alternately work 1 additional row of sc in the bl and then finish off leaving a long tail for sewing the last row to the skull.
R22: 1 sc in each of the 6 sts on the skull. Finish off and weave in your 2 yarn ends. [6 sc]
Turn your work RS right side out again and slip over your mason jar!
This Skull Embellishment is a simple yet eye-catching addition to your Halloween decorations. Use it on its own, wrap it around a Mason jar for a haunting glow, or even slip it onto your Pumpkin Spice Latte cup for a fun, spooky touch to your day!
I can’t wait to see what this will look like when the candle has burned down a bit (this is a brand new candle). Here is a quick picture of my brand new candle lighting up the skull – I think once this has burned down about half way it is going to be super cool in my front window for Halloween!
I also never realized how hot these Mason Jar Candles became! so please be careful when moving yours around and be sure to grab the glass at the bottom of the jar – not the top of the glass (around the rim) and do not grab the decoration itself (which will slide off easily!).
Substituting for a fun battery or solar powered candle is a SMART idea!
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Hi Emily! I bet it is super cool!! Can you share a picture? Thanks!! Rhondda
I just did the skull with purple reflective!!