Welcome to the spooky and stylish world of amigurumi! 💀✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a bold and intricate Skull—a striking piece perfect for Halloween, Día de los Muertos decor, or gothic chic gifts! 🖤 Whether you’re drawn to eerie aesthetics, enjoy crafting unique designs, or simply want to add a touch of macabre charm to your handmade creations, this pattern will guide you through stitching up a beautifully shaped skull with character and personality! 🕸️
This design is packed with striking details to create a bold and eye-catching piece that fits seamlessly into seasonal displays or year-round gothic décor! 🧶⚡ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your creation turns out just right—ideal for alt-inspired gifts, spooky-themed collections, or even as part of a hauntingly stylish amigurumi set! 🦴 So grab your hooks, pick out classic ivory or daring dark yarns, and let’s stitch up an amigurumi skull that’s equal parts eerie and elegant! ✨🏰
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💀 Amigurumi Skull Crochet Pattern
Craft this spooky-yet-cute amigurumi skull for Halloween, Day of the Dead decor, or just because you love skulls! 🦴 Featuring hollow eye sockets, a prominent nose cavity, and detailed teeth, this project is ideal for intermediate crocheters looking to sculpt in yarn.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, layering, and embroidery-style joining.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Bone Beige or Light Tan (Skull base)
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Burgundy or Black (Eye & nose sockets, tooth outlines)
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White or Light Gray (Teeth)
Other:
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Optional: Pipe cleaner or black felt for added details
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
🧠 Skull Base
With bone beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–15. sc around (42) -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
👁️ Eye Sockets (Make 2)
With dark burgundy yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12) – optional taper
Stuff lightly or leave unstuffed.
FO and leave long tail for sewing.
🧵 Joining Eye Sockets to Skull:
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Position sockets symmetrically on the upper front of the skull
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Sew around the edge using whip stitch or mattress stitch
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Lightly stretch and shape to create a deep-set, hollow look
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Optional: add black felt backing for more depth
👃 Nose Cavity
With dark yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–4. sc around
Pinch slightly into a triangle shape and sew upside-down between and below the eyes.
🦷 Teeth Panel (Detailed)
With white yarn:
Teeth Strip:
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Ch 24
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sc across (23)
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sl st or surface crochet vertical lines every 3 stitches to define individual teeth
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Border top and bottom of strip with burgundy yarn using sl st or embroidery stitch
Attaching Teeth to Skull:
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Shape panel into a curve
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Sew the bottom of the skull in a U-shape with slight forward protrusion
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Align and stitch the upper teeth line directly beneath nose area
🔄 Optional Jawline Sculpting
To define cheekbones and jaw, use thread or yarn to tightly stitch across the sides and back of the head from beneath eye socket to lower edge.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Weave in all ends neatly
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Add extra facial shaping with tension stitches (pulling areas tighter internally)
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Spray lightly with fabric stiffener to maintain form if needed
🦴 Your spooky skull is ready! Perfect for haunting shelves, spooking desktops, or adding some bony charm to your crochet collection.
