Adorable Crochet Skull Pillow for Cozy Decor

Recipe: Adorable Crochet Skull Pillow

Materials Needed:

• Yarn (in colors: turquoise, white, black, gray, pink)
  • Turquoise: for the pillow base
  • White: for the skull
  • Black: for the eyes, nose, mouth, and details
  • Gray: for the flower detail
  • Pink: for the blush detail on the cheeks
• Crochet Hook (size appropriate for your yarn, typically 4.5mm – 5.5mm)
• Polyfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Abbreviations:

• CH: Chain
• SC: Single Crochet
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• INC: Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
• DEC: Decrease (SC two stitches together)
• SL ST: Slip Stitch
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• RND: Round

Instructions:

Step 1: Pillow Base

1. Front and Back Panels:
   • Using turquoise yarn, start with a magic ring.
   • RND 1: CH 1, make 6 SC in the ring. (6 SC)
   • RND 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 SC)
   • RND 3: SC, INC repeat around. (18 SC)
   • Continue increasing by adding one SC between each INC until you reach the desired size for your pillow front and back.
   • Once the size is reached, continue crocheting in rounds without increasing to add height if needed.
   • Make two identical panels and set aside.

Step 2: Skull Appliqué

1. Skull Base:
   • Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
   • RND 1: CH 1, 6 SC in ring. (6 SC)
   • RND 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 SC)
   • RND 3: SC, INC repeat around. (18 SC)
   • RND 4: 2 SC, INC repeat around. (24 SC)
   • Continue increasing until you reach the desired size for the skull, then fasten off.
2. Eyes:
   • Using black yarn, make a magic ring.
   • RND 1: CH 1, 6 SC in ring. (6 SC)
   • RND 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 SC)
   • RND 3: SC, INC repeat around. (18 SC)
   • Make two identical circles for the eyes and fasten off.
3. Nose:
   • Using black yarn, make a small triangle with SC stitches, increasing by 1 SC on each side for each row until you reach the desired size. Fasten off.
4. Mouth:
   • Using black yarn, embroider or crochet a simple mouth with straight lines.
5. Cheeks:
   • Using pink yarn, make two small circles with SC stitches to form the blush spots. Fasten off.
6. Flower Detail:
   • Using gray yarn, make a small flower using the following pattern:
   • CH 5, SL ST into the first CH to form a ring.
   • RND 1: CH 3, SL ST into the ring repeat 5 times to create petals.
   • Fasten off.

Step 3: Assembly

1. Attach the Skull Appliqué:
   • Position the skull on one of the pillow panels and sew it on using a yarn needle and white yarn.
2. Attach the Facial Features:
   • Sew the eyes, nose, mouth, and cheeks onto the skull using the appropriate yarn colors.
3. Attach the Flower:
   • Sew the flower detail onto the top of the skull, adding a small bead or button in the center if desired.
4. Stuff the Pillow:
   • Place the two panels together with the wrong sides facing each other.
   • SC around the edges to join the panels, leaving a small opening for stuffing.
   • Stuff the pillow with polyfill until it reaches your desired fullness, then sew the opening closed.
5. Finishing:
   • Weave in all loose ends with a yarn needle.

Your adorable crochet skull pillow is now complete! Place it on your sofa or bed to add a touch of whimsy and comfort to your space.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.