Skull Motif for Garments

A versatile skull motif designed for scarves, jumpers, or ponchos, adding a bold and unique touch to your crochet projects.

Materials

• Worsted weight (Category 4) acrylic yarn, approximately 150 yards
• 4.0 mm (G-6 US) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• inc: increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Ch 64. Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a large ring. Be careful not to twist the chain.

Body

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in each ch around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (64 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 7 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (72 sts) Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 8 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (80 sts) Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 9 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (88 sts) Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 10 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (96 sts) Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 11 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (104 sts) Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 12 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (112 sts) Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 13 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (120 sts) Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 14 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (128 sts) Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 15 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (136 sts) Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 16 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (144 sts) Rnd 12: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 17 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (152 sts) Rnd 13: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 18 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (160 sts) Rnd 14: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 19 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (168 sts) Rnd 15: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 20 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (176 sts) Rnd 16: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 21 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (184 sts) Rnd 17: Ch 2, dc in the first st, dc inc in the next st, dc in the next 22 sts, dc inc in the next st; repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (192 sts) Rnd 18: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (200 sts) Rnd 19: Ch 2, dc in the first 56 sts, skip 44 sts, dc in the next 8 sts (underarm), dc in the next 56 sts, skip 44 sts, dc in the next 8 sts (underarm). Join with a sl st to the first dc. (128 sts) Rnd 20: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (128 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Weave in all loose ends securely. The skull motif can be sewn onto a garment or used as a standalone decorative piece. For a scarf, you can continue working rounds or add fringe. For a jumper or poncho, this motif would form the yoke.

Tips

• To check your gauge, crochet a small swatch. The pattern is designed for a specific stitch count, but your individual tension may vary.
• Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of rounds or special stitch placements, especially when working increases or decreases, to avoid errors.
• This pattern forms a top-down raglan style, which is easily adaptable for different sizes by adding or removing increase rounds. The current pattern is designed for an approximate chest circumference of 71 cm (28 inches) after the yoke split.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com