- G hook
- worsted weight yarn
- stitch marker
- yarn needle
Optional: Embellisments
You will need to know how to:
- chain (ch)
- single crochet (sc)
This pattern is worked in a continuous spiral round (with no joining or turning) so, don't forget to mark your place with a stitch marker of some sort - I use a paperclip. It drives me nuts to fumble with those teeny, tiny plastic rings...
You can start in one of two ways:
- Ch 2 and then sc 6 into 2nd ch from hook.
OR
- Sc 6 into a 'magic ring' - do not join.
I prefer to use a 'magic ring' because it allows me to tug on the tail and make the round snug; beginners may choose to use the 'ch 2' method.
Let's do this:
You will need to know how to:
- chain (ch)
- single crochet (sc)
This pattern is worked in a continuous spiral round (with no joining or turning) so, don't forget to mark your place with a stitch marker of some sort - I use a paperclip. It drives me nuts to fumble with those teeny, tiny plastic rings...
You can start in one of two ways:
- Ch 2 and then sc 6 into 2nd ch from hook.
OR
- Sc 6 into a 'magic ring' - do not join.
I prefer to use a 'magic ring' because it allows me to tug on the tail and make the round snug; beginners may choose to use the 'ch 2' method.
Let's do this:
Round 1: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc)
Round 2: (sc 1, 2 sc in next) (18 sc)
Round 3: (sc 2, 2 sc in next) (24 sc)
Round 4: (sc 3, 2 sc in next) (30 sc)
Now, ss into the next stitch. Do not ch 1 here, but still turn your work. We will now stop crocheting in the round and do a few rows for the sugar skull's jaw... : )
Row 1: Sc into first sc. Sc 6. (7 sc)
Round 2: (sc 1, 2 sc in next) (18 sc)
Round 3: (sc 2, 2 sc in next) (24 sc)
Round 4: (sc 3, 2 sc in next) (30 sc)
Now, ss into the next stitch. Do not ch 1 here, but still turn your work. We will now stop crocheting in the round and do a few rows for the sugar skull's jaw... : )
Row 1: Sc into first sc. Sc 6. (7 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1. Turn. Sc 7. (7 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1. Turn. Sc 7. (7 sc)
Ch 1. Turn. Sc 1 into first sc and sc evenly around the motif, doing 2 sc into each corner of the jaw to define the corners.
Ss into the next st. Fasten off.
Ss into the next st. Fasten off.
Hide those ends and... ta-daaaaaaa. ; )
You have a lovely blank canvas for you to decorate however you choose. Have fun and experiment with buttons, mini-pompoms, sequins, jewels, embroidery floss, beads, glitter... whatever you happen to have on hand.
If you only have yarn on hand, well hey - use the above photo as a guide. ; )
You have a lovely blank canvas for you to decorate however you choose. Have fun and experiment with buttons, mini-pompoms, sequins, jewels, embroidery floss, beads, glitter... whatever you happen to have on hand.
If you only have yarn on hand, well hey - use the above photo as a guide. ; )
Optional Flower Eyes:
** I used an F hook for the eyes.
You can start in one of two ways:
- Ch 2 and then sc 6 into 2nd ch from hook.
OR
- Sc 6 into a 'magic ring'. Ss into first sc to join. Fasten off.
Join the new color onto any sc from the previous round.
Ch 2. Hdc 2 and ss into same st to make a petal.
Ss into next sc. Ch 2. Hdc 2 and ss into same st to make another petal.
Ss into next sc. Ch 2. Hdc 2 and ss into same st to make another petal.
Continue this pattern until you have six pretty little petals.
Fasten off.
I think this motif would be lovely on a hat, headband or as a brooch or hair clip. If you'd like to share what you've made, post it to my crochet page or e-mail it to me at crochetbydanellerae@yahoo.com so I can help you show it off... ; )
** Of course, what you make from this mini-pattern is your property: sell it, donate it, keep it all to yourself. However, please do not steal my pattern to call as your own and always give credit where credit is due - a quick little link to my blog is the greatest 'thank you', ever. <3
