Crochet over Paper Mache!! Just in time for Halloween, I demonstrate how to crochet over this skull form made from paper mache. This is the perfect eerie accent for any Halloween party or event. Adding additional accents such as beads, bedazzle, and flowers can take a plain skull to a sugar skull in a few easy steps!

 

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this fun project:

 

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Pattern:

“Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:

–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Aran
–Paper Mache Skull (I bought mine at JoAnn Fabrics)
–G6-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

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NOTES:

-This project uses less than 100 yards of yarn.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-Work in continuous rounds

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
DC2TOG: Double Crochet Decrease

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

With Aran, Work in continuous rounds
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: [2SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 6: [2SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)
Rnd 7: [2 SC in each of the next 6 sts, SC in next 12 sts] twice. (48)
Rnds 8-16: SC in each st around
Rnd 17: SC in 27 sts, 2 HDC in each of the next 6 sts, SC in next st, 2 HDC in each of the next 6 sts, SC in last 8 sts. (60)
Rnd 18: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 5 times, SC in next 7 sts, [SC2TOG] 6 times, Sk next st, [SC2TOG] 6 times, SC in last 8 sts. (42)
Rnd 19: [SC2TOG, SC in next 5 sts] 3 times, SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 2 sts, SC2TOG, SC in next 5 sts, SC2TOG. (40)
Rnd 20: SC in 21 sts, 2 HDC in next 3 sts, Sk 1 st, SC2TOG, Sk 1 st, 2 HDC in next 3 sts, SC in last 8 or 9 sts. (43)
Rnds 21-22: SC in each st around

Assembly Step:
Take a piece of yarn and tie it to inside of eyes and cinch it to the inside of the skull by tying a very tight knot.
See video tutorial for visual instructions on this part.

Rnd 23: SC in 15 sts, [SC2TOG] 3 times, SC in 15 sts, [SC2TOG] 3 times, SC in last st. (37)
Rnd 24: SC in 15 sts, [SC2TOG] 3 times, SC in 4 sts, [SC2TOG], SC in next 4 sts, [SC2TOG] 3 times. (30)
Rnd 25-26: SC in each st around. (30)

Assembly Step:
Take a piece of yarn and tie it to inside of each cheek and cinch it to the inside of the skull by tying a very tight knot.
See video tutorial for visual instructions on this part.

Rnd 27: SC in 5 sts, HDC in next, DC in next 5 sts, HDC in next st, SC in next 8 sts, HDC in next st, DC in next 6 sts, HDC in next st, SC in last 3 sts. (30)
Rnd 28: SC in 5 sts, HDC in next, DC in next 5 sts, HDC in next st, SC in next 8 sts, HDC in next st, DC in next 6 sts, HDC in next st, SC in last 3 sts. (30)
Rnd 29: SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts, [DC2TOG] 4 times, SC in next 3 sts, [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 2 times, SC2TOG, SC in last 2 sts. (22)
Rnd 30: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 7 times, SC in last st. (15)
Rnd 31: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 5 times. (10)
Rnd 32: [SC2TOG] 5 times.
Slip stitch through 1st and 4th sts
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Enjoy!!

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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns