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Bring a touch of gothic romance to your crochet collection with the Amigurumi Skull & Roses Bouquet with Vase, a hauntingly beautiful project that’s equal parts eerie and elegant! 💀🌹 Nestled in a sculptural skull-shaped vase, this bouquet features plush red roses blooming from a base of bone-chic charm. Whether you’re decorating for Halloween, crafting a unique gift, or simply indulging your love of dark florals, this striking arrangement is sure to make a bold statement.

Perfect for crocheters who adore dramatic details and sculptural flair, this pattern invites endless customization. You can play with rose colors for seasonal moods, add vines or lace for extra texture, or even pair it with matching gothic décor for a full spooky setup. Whether it’s gracing your mantle or starring in a handmade centerpiece, the Skull & Roses Bouquet with Vase is a stunning way to stitch up mystery and beauty—one haunting loop at a time! 🧶🕯️

A crocheted bouquet featuring three skulls and red roses, arranged in a black vase with a red bow, set on a wooden table with cobweb decorations and lit candles in the background.

💀🌹 Amigurumi Skull & Roses Bouquet with Vase Crochet Pattern

Bring spooky elegance to your Halloween or gothic décor with this hauntingly beautiful crochet bouquet! With three skulls peeking out from deep red roses, surrounded by green leaves and held in a tall black vase with a flat ribbon bow, this handmade piece makes the perfect creepy-chic centerpiece.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – requires shaping, embroidery, and assembling multiple pieces.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall

🧶 Materials

DK or worsted weight yarn:
- White – skulls
- Black – vase + embroidery details
- Red – roses & bow
- Green – stems & leaves
Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
Rice/pellets (for vase bottom weight)
Floral wire or pipe cleaners (for stems)
Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
BLO = back loop only

🧵 Pattern Instructions

💀 Skulls (Make 3 – White)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) → add 2 extra rounds for slightly elongated shape like in the photo
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18) → stuff firmly
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6), FO. Weave shut.

Eyes (Black – 2 per skull):
MR, 8 sc, sl st, FO. Sew to face.

Nose (Black):
Embroider a small upside-down triangle between eyes.

Mouth:
Embroider a horizontal line. Add 5–6 short vertical stitches for teeth.

🌹 Roses (Make 6–8 – Red)

Ch 61
Starting in 2nd ch: (sc, hdc, dc, tr in next st, sl st in next) repeat across.
👉 Roll tightly from one end to form a rose, sewing base as you go. Keep center firm for layered look.

🍃 Leaves (Make 6–8 – Green)

Ch 14
In 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc, tr ×2, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
Mirror on other side of chain. FO, leave long tail.

🌿 Stems (Green)

Wrap floral wire with green yarn (sl st around wire).
Attach rose or skull securely to the top.
Sew 1–2 leaves along each stem.

🏺 Vase (Black)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
BLO, sc around (42)
9–38. sc around (42) → approx. 18 cm tall for proportion like photo
👉 Stuff bottom with rice/pellets in a fabric pouch, then fill top with fiberfill. FO.