How to Crochet a Skull Granny Square - Free Easy Pattern (2024)

Want to crochet a skull granny square for Halloween? You’re in luck, because here’s an amazing step-by-step skull granny square tutorial.

In this crochet tutorial you will learn how to crochet a skull granny square.

This skull granny square is a fun Halloween themed alternative to the classic granny square and great if you like everything related to granny squares.

Crochet A Spooky Skull Granny Square

The Skull Granny Square is perfect for festivities such as Halloween or Day of the Dead.

It’s crocheted from the center of the skull outwards, using the skull crochet pattern and then you turn it into one of the great granny square crochet patterns.

You can use the colors of your choice, but it’s most common to crochet the skull motif in white.

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Materials & Tools For Granny Squares

To crochet granny squares and granny square shapes, you can use any size/mm crochet hook and yarn.

You can use any yarn fiber, like cotton, wool or acrylic yarn.

However, it’s most common to use either 3 light yarn (dk weight yarn) or 4 medium weight yarn (aran or worsted weight yarn).

Here are a couple of yarns I’d recommend to crochet granny squares:

• Lion Brand – Wool Ease
• Lion Brand – 24/7 Cotton
• Red Heart – Super Saver

These two yarns come in many beautiful colors & work for a range of granny square patterns.

Next, you’ll need a crochet hook that matches the yarn weight & a granny square blocking board is helpful when you block the finished pieces.

Best Tips for Crocheting Granny Squares

There are several factors that can help you have success when crocheting granny squares.

1. Count stitches: Make sure you got each round right by counting stitches after finishing one round or side of the granny square.
2. Weave in yarn tails as you crochet: Don’t leave weaving in yarn tails until you finish crocheting all your granny squares. Make a habit of weaving them in before you crochet another granny square, which will make weaving in ends less overwhelming.
3. Use colors that contrasts well with each other. This will give you an overall more stunning look.
4. Block your granny squares: Make sure you get a professional finish by blocking your granny squares.

• 2 colors of Yarn

• ch = chain
• ch-sp = open space made by chain(s)
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch(es)

We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.

Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on ourpost.

Skull

• Ch 3, counts as 1st double crochet + base chain.

  Round 1: dc 8 in 3rd ch from hook (base chain), ch 5, dc 1 in base ch, ch 3, dc 1 in base ch, ch 5, sl st in 1st st (=24 st).

  

• Round 2: ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc 1 in each of the 9 dc (including same place as sl st), sc 6 in next ch-sp, sl st in next ch-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same ch-sp, ch 2, sl st in same ch-sp, sc 6 in next ch-sp, sl st in 1st st (=30 st).

  Fasten off and cut yarn.

  

Granny Square

• Round 1: Make slipknot and work first st in next st (1 stitch after final sl st).

  *dc 1 in next st, dc 2 in next st, ch 2, dc 2 in same st, dc 1 in next st, sc 1 in next 3 st*, repeat from *to* 3 times, sl st in 1st st (=44 st).

  

• Round 2: Sl st in next 2 st, sl st in ch-sp, ch 2 (counts as 1st st), dc 1 in ch-sp, ch 2, dc 2 in same ch-sp, *dc 1 in next 9 st, dc 2 in ch-sp, ch 2, dc 2 in same ch-sp*, repeat from *to* 2 times, dc 1 in the next 9 st, sl st in first st (=60 st).

  

• Fasten off and weave in ends with a yarn needle.

  

• This pattern is written in US terms (learn how to change to UK terms).
• The crochet skull granny square pattern is crocheted in rounds with the right side facing at all times.
• This crochet granny square can be crocheted with any crochet hook size and yarn.
• Use it as a full project itself, or make many for a combined crochet project.
• You can swap the chains in the beginning for a magic ring/magic circle if you prefer that.

Skull Granny Square Project Ideas

The skull granny square can be used in so many ways to crochet a Halloween inspired look and great fall crochet idea.

It’s great for crocheting Halloween home decor like crochet pillows or use it in crochet garments or scarves.

Try using it for any of the patterns listed below.

Crochet Patterns Using Granny Squares

Use the granny square you just learned in one of these crochet patterns featuring granny squares:

1. Granny Square Cardigan
2. Granny Square Sweater
3. Granny Square Market Bag
4. Granny Square Basket
5. Granny Square Ottoman
6. Granny Square Dishcloth
7. Granny Square Dish Towel
8. Ferris Wheel Granny Square Shawl
9. Your Sunday Shawl
10. Clover Leaf Granny Square Pillow
11. Not Your Granny’s Tee

You could also join multiple to crochet a granny square blanket.

How to Join Granny Squares Together

After learning to crochet this granny square, you of course need a way to join them together. There are several great ways to join granny squares together. But I’ll share 3 of the most common with you!

Whip Stitch

1. The whip stitch uses yarn and needle.
2. To whip stitch granny squares together, align the stitches of two granny squares with the right side facing against each other.
3. With a needle, work through each of the aligned stitches with the yarn and needle

Flat Slip Stitch Join

The flat slip stitch join creates a beautiful slip stitch seam between each of the granny squares.

1. Make a slip knot and place it on the crochet hook.
2. Line up two granny squares with the right side facing.
3. Insert hook through the back loops of corner stitches on each square and slip stitch.
4. Continue repeating for each stitch along the edge of the granny squares.

Flat Slip Stitch Join Tutorial

Join Granny Squares As You Go (JAYGO)

When you join granny squares as you go you will use yarn and a crochet hook, now sewing necessary.

There are 3 great ways to JAYGO:

1. Substitute Chain For Slip Stitch Method
2. Fully Attached Join as You Go Method
3. Chain Through Space Join as You Go Method

Full Join Granny Squares As You Go Tutorial

More Granny Square Patterns

Now that you have learned this granny square pattern, you may want to explore a few more:

1. Classic Granny Square
2. Solid Granny Square
3. Sunburst Granny Square
4. Daisy Granny Square
5. Star Granny Square
6. Heart Granny Square
7. Ferris Wheel Granny Square
8. Leaf Clover Granny Square