Skull Granny Square Blanket Crochet Pattern — Black and Cream Gothic Throw, 4 Sizes, US Terms, PDF Download
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4 sizes · one repeating square · US terms · PDF instant download · [XX] pages
A cream skull raised on a black ground, in every square. No colour changes mid-row — the skull is worked in relief on top of the finished square, which means no floats at the back, no tangled bobbins, and an underside as clean as the front.
Black and cream only. It reads as gothic on a sofa in October and as a graphic monochrome throw the rest of the year, which is why it doesn't get packed away in November.
🧵 What's Included
- ☑️ Full written pattern, US crochet terms, round by round
- ☑️ Stitch counts at the end of every round
- ☑️ Photo tutorial for the raised skull motif
- ☑️ Chart + written instructions for the square
- ☑️ Square counts and layout maps for all 4 sizes
- ☑️ Joining tutorial (join-as-you-go + whip stitch)
- ☑️ Border instructions with stitch multiples
- ☑️ Notes on working with black yarn (lighting, hook contrast, counting)
- ☑️ Yarn quantity table per size
- ☑️ Print-friendly, text-only version
📏 Finished Measurements
| Size | Squares | Finished size (in) | Finished size (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby / lap | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| Throw (shown) | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| Double | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| Queen | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
Single square blocks to approx. [X]" / [X] cm.
🧶 Yarn & Hook
| Yarn weight | Worsted / aran (4) acrylic or cotton blend |
| Hook | 4.5 mm (US 7) — [confirmer sur le PDF] |
| Gauge | 1 square = [X]" / [X] cm |
| Total yarn (throw) | approx. [XXXX] yds black · [XXX] yds cream |
🪡 Pattern Details
- 💀 Raised skull motif — worked on top, not carried through the row
- 🖤 Two colours only: no colour chart to follow, no bobbins
- 🧵 Clean reverse side, no floats
- 🪡 Skill level: advanced beginner
- 🎃 Works for Halloween and stays out the rest of the year
- 📐 4 sizes, up to queen
🛍️ Materials Needed
Worsted yarn in black and cream · 4.5 mm hook · tapestry needle · stitch markers · a good lamp (working black yarn in poor light is the real difficulty)
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