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! 🧶🕯️
💀🌹 Amigurumi Skull & Roses Bouquet with Vase Crochet Pattern
Bring spooky elegance to your Halloween or gothic décor with this striking skull and roses bouquet! Featuring round white skulls with embroidered faces, deep red roses, green leaves, and a tall black vase with a flat ribbon bow, this piece makes the perfect handmade centerpiece.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires basic shaping, color changes, and embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or Worsted Cotton/Acrylic):
- White – skulls
- Black – vase + embroidery details
- Red – roses & bow
- Green – stems & leaves
- Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
- Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
- Weight: rice or pellets for vase bottom
- Floral wire or pipe cleaners – to stiffen 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 loops only
🕯 Skull (Make 3) – White
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–12. sc around [36] - (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly. - (sc, dec) x6 [12]
- dec x6 [6]
FO, weave shut.
Eyes (Black, Make 2 per Skull):
MR, 8 sc, sl st, FO. Sew onto face.
Nose (Black):
Embroider small upside-down triangle between eyes.
Mouth:
Embroider a horizontal smile line. Add 5–6 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.
→ This creates layered wavy petals. - Roll tightly from one end, sewing base as you go. Keep center tight, outer edge looser.
🍃 Leaves (Make 6–8) – Green
- Ch 14
- In 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc, tr in next 2, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
- Mirror on other side of chain.
FO, leave tail for sewing.
🌿 Stems – Green
- Wrap floral wire with green yarn (sl st over wire).
- Attach rose or skull securely at top.
- Sew 1–2 leaves to each stem.
🏺 Vase – Black
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
- (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
- BLO, sc around [42]
9–35. sc around [42] (approx. 15–17 cm tall)
Stuff bottom with rice/pellets in a pouch, then fiberfill on top. FO.
🎀 Flat Bow – Red
Bow Strips:
- Ch 61, sc across (60). FO.
Make 2 strips, cross into bow shape.
Center Wrap:
Ch 12, sc 11 rows. FO.
Wrap tightly around bow center, sew closed. Attach to vase.
🧷 Assembly
- Insert roses and skull stems into vase, arranging evenly.
- Secure with hot glue or stitch to keep bouquet firm.
- Tie red bow neatly around vase.
- Adjust leaves to spread naturally.
🎃 Finishing Touches
- Use extra stuffing behind skulls for stability.
- Bend wire stems slightly so skulls tilt outward like in the photo.
- Block petals gently for realistic roses.
✨ Your Skull & Roses Bouquet is now complete – the perfect creepy-chic Halloween centerpiece!
