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Crochet skull granny square pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

This Spooky Skull Granny Square Crochet Pattern is a perfect way to add some Halloween flair to your projects. The skull design is both scary and fun, making it ideal for your spooky season creations.

Skull Granny Square Crochet Pattern Information

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill Level

Advanced beginner. This easy pattern uses basic stitches and involves color changes and shaping.

Materials for the Granny Square Crochet Pattern

  • Hook size: H-8 5 mm crochet hook or mm hook size needed for gauge
  • Type of yarn: Worsted weight yarn/medium weight #4. You will need black and white yarn.
  • Tapestry needle: Use this to weave in the ends.
  • Stitch markers: Optional. You can use these to help keep track of your stitches.

PDF Pattern

This crochet pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF in my Etsy Shop: Halloween crochet granny squares bundle

Finished Size

My basic granny square measures 7.25 inches by 7.25 inches.

Gauge

16 stitches = 4 inches
9 rounds = 4 inches

Crochet Terms

Granny Square Crochet Pattern Notes

  • The granny square pattern is written in US terms.
  • You will make the granny square first and then add the skull face parts.
  • The stitch counts are listed at the end of every row/round.
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round. 
  • Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
  • The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch. 

Magic Circle Alternative

If you find the magic ring/circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 3, make 11 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)

Skull Granny Square Crochet Pattern Instructions

You will make the granny square first and then add the skull face parts. 

Granny Square Crochet Pattern

This granny square is made with the circle to square technique. 

White yarn

Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 DC, join to first DC (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 DC in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next 2 sts*, join with black yarn (44 stitches)

Black yarn

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *(2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC), DC in the next 10 sts*, join

Rnds 6-8: Ch 2, DC in each st and (2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC) in each ch-2 corner space 

Skull Eyes Pattern

Rnd 1: Magic circle, 8 HDC, join to first HDC (8 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 HDC in each st, join (16 stitches)

Sew the eyes to the granny square.

Nose & Mouth Instructions

Use black yarn to stitch a nose and a mouth with stitches.

Finishing the Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the ends. Block if desired.

Free and easy Spooky Skull Granny Square Crochet Pattern, perfect for Halloween blankets, cardigans, pillows, and more.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa