Spooky Skull Square Blanket

Spooky Skull Square Blanket

A gothic granny square, featuring a skull motif, perfect for adding a touch of spooky charm to any project.

Materials

• Worsted weight (category 4) acrylic yarn, approximately 200 yards
• 4.0 mm (G/6) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)
• Measuring tape

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• Rnd: Round
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• yo: yarn over

Special Stitches

• Magic Ring (MR): Wrap yarn around fingers to create a loop, insert hook into loop, yarn over and draw up a loop, chain 1, then work the first round of stitches into the ring. Pull the tail to tighten the ring.

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Start with a Magic Ring.

Body

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), 11 hdc into MR, sl st to top of ch 2. (12 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to top of ch 2. (24 sts) Rnd 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), hdc in same st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st around, sl st to top of ch 2. (36 sts) Rnd 4: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts around, sl st to top of ch 2. (48 sts) Rnd 5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts around, sl st to top of ch 2. (60 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Fasten off and weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle. Block your granny square to your desired shape and size for a polished look.

Tips

• Keep your tension consistent for an even fabric.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round if you tend to lose your place.
• Don't skip the gauge swatch! While stitch counts are provided, your personal tension can affect the final size of your square.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com