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July 14th, 2024

Halloween Cat Skull Crochet Pillow Pattern  – Easy DIY Decor Idea

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Dive into the world of creative crochet with this new Halloween Cat Skull Crochet Pillow Pattern – an Easy DIY Decor idea!

Perfect for Halloween decorations, themed parties, or as a quirky addition to your home decor, this pattern guides you through creating a distinctive cat skull. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or looking for an exciting new project, this pattern provides clear, step-by-step instructions for a fun and rewarding experience.

Pattern Notes:

  • This pattern uses the Intarsia Crochet technique that involves using multiple colors in a single row or round of crochet to create a specific design or pattern. 
  • The pattern is written out by row but you can also follow the graph for the color work. 
  • Each square represents an individual single crochet stitch, at the end of each row, CH 1 and turn.
  • Beginning Ch-1s do not count as a stitch throughout the entire pattern.
  • Once the back and front panels are complete, we will edge the work with sc to ensure a clean seam when joining the seams together. You can increase the size of the work by increasing the edging. If you are working this up as a pillow cover you many need an additional round or 2 of edging to fit over your existing pillow (you may not need to do this if using a pillow form).

Tips on Changing Colors:

  1. Finish the Last Stitch with the Old Color:
    • Work until there are two loops on the hook with the old color.
  2. Yarn Over with the New Color:
    • Before completing the last stitch with the old color, yarn over with the new color.
  3. Pull Through Loops:
    • Finish the last stitch by pulling through the last two loops with the new color.
  4. Secure the Old Color:
    • Once you’ve changed colors, secure the yarn of the old color by either crocheting over the tail or by weaving it in later.

Skill Level:

Intermediate: For crocheters with some experience. More intricate stitches, shaping & finishing.

Measurements:

The pattern is written for an 18x20in pillow and can easily be increased to a larger square as detailed within the pattern. 

Materials:

  • #5 Medium yarn 
    • Main colour White: I used Bernat Maker Home Dec in Cream, Ball Size 250g / 8.8 oz, 317 yards / 290 m
    • Contrast colour Black: I used Bernat Maker Home Dec in Black, Ball Size 250g / 8.8 oz, 317 yards / 290 m
  • 8.0 mm (U.S. L/11) crochet hook 
  • Tapestry needle
  • 18×20 Pillow Insert or Polyflil Stuffing

Gauge:

4″ x 4″ (10cm x 10cm) 10 sc x 11 r with 8 mm (US L-11) Crochet Hook

Abbreviations:

Pattern:

  • REFER TO GRAPH ATTACHMENT – 

Halloween Cat Skull Pillow

Front Panel:

To start, with MC, ch 51
← Row 1 [RS]: (White) x 50 
→ Row 2 [WS]: (White) x 50 
← Row 3 [RS]: (White) x 50 
→ Row 4 [WS]: (White) x 14, (Black) x 2, (White) x 18, (Black) x 2, (White) x 14 
← Row 5 [RS]: (White) x 13, (Black) x 4, (White) x 16, (Black) x 4, (White) x 13 
→ Row 6 [WS]: (White) x 13, (Black) x 4, (White) x 16, (Black) x 4, (White) x 13 
← Row 7 [RS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 7, (White) x 12, (Black) x 7, (White) x 12 
→ Row 8 [WS]: (White) x 11, (Black) x 10, (White) x 8, (Black) x 10, (White) x 11 
← Row 9 [RS]: (White) x 11, (Black) x 12, (White) x 4, (Black) x 12, (White) x 11 
→ Row 10 [WS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 3, (White) x 2, (Black) x 16, (White) x 2, (Black) x 3, (White) x 12 

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← Row 11 [RS]: (White) x 20, (Black) x 10, (White) x 20 
→ Row 12 [WS]: (White) x 20, (Black) x 10, (White) x 20 
← Row 13 [RS]: (White) x 11, (Black) x 2, (White) x 4, (Black) x 16, (White) x 4, (Black) x 2, (White) x 11 
→ Row 14 [WS]: (White) x 10, (Black) x 4, (White), (Black) x 8, (White) x 4, (Black) x 8, (White), (Black) x 4, (White) x 10 
← Row 15 [RS]: (White) x 10, (Black) x 11, (White) x 8, (Black) x 11, (White) x 10 
→ Row 16 [WS]: (White) x 11, (Black) x 7, (White) x 14, (Black) x 7, (White) x 11 
← Row 17 [RS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 4, (White) x 18, (Black) x 4, (White) x 12 
→ Row 18 [WS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 4, (White) x 18, (Black) x 4, (White) x 12 
← Row 19 [RS]: (White) x 13, (Black) x 2, (White) x 5, (Black), (White) x 2, (Black), (White) x 2, (Black), (White) x 2, (Black), (White) x 5, (Black) x 2, (White) x 13 
→ Row 20 [WS]: (White) x 20, (Black) x 10, (White) x 20 
← Row 21 [RS]: (White) x 16, (Black) x 18, (White) x 16 
→ Row 22 [WS]: (White) x 15, (Black) x 8, (White), (Black) x 2, (White), (Black) x 8, (White) x 15 
← Row 23 [RS]: (White) x 14, (Black) x 9, (White) x 4, (Black) x 9, (White) x 14 
→ Row 24 [WS]: (White) x 13, (Black) x 4, (White) x 5, (Black) x 2, (White) x 2, (Black) x 2, (White) x 5, (Black) x 4, (White) x 13 
← Row 25 [RS]: (White) x 13, (Black) x 3, (White) x 7, (Black) x 4, (White) x 7, (Black) x 3, (White) x 13 
→ Row 26 [WS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 3, (White) x 8, (Black) x 4, (White) x 8, (Black) x 3, (White) x 12 
← Row 27 [RS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 3, (White) x 8, (Black) x 4, (White) x 8, (Black) x 3, (White) x 12 
→ Row 28 [WS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 3, (White) x 8, (Black) x 4, (White) x 8, (Black) x 3, (White) x 12 
← Row 29 [RS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 4, (White) x 7, (Black) x 4, (White) x 7, (Black) x 4, (White) x 12 
→ Row 30 [WS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 4, (White) x 6, (Black) x 6, (White) x 6, (Black) x 4, (White) x 12 
← Row 31 [RS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 6, (White) x 3, (Black) x 8, (White) x 3, (Black) x 6, (White) x 12 
→ Row 32 [WS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 26, (White) x 12 
← Row 33 [RS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 26, (White) x 12 
→ Row 34 [WS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 26, (White) x 12 
← Row 35 [RS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 26, (White) x 12 
→ Row 36 [WS]: (White) x 12, (Black) x 26, (White) x 12 
← Row 37 [RS]: (White) x 13, (Black) x 8, (White) x 2, (Black) x 4, (White) x 2, (Black) x 8, (White) x 13 
→ Row 38 [WS]: (White) x 13, (Black) x 7, (White) x 10, (Black) x 7, (White) x 13 
← Row 39 [RS]: (White) x 13, (Black) x 6, (White) x 12, (Black) x 6, (White) x 13 
→ Row 40 [WS]: (White) x 14, (Black) x 4, (White) x 14, (Black) x 4, (White) x 14 
← Row 41 [RS]: (White) x 14, (Black) x 3, (White) x 16, (Black) x 3, (White) x 14 
→ Row 42 [WS]: (White) x 15, (Black), (White) x 18, (Black), (White) x 15 
← Row 43 [RS]: (White) x 50 
→ Row 44 [WS]: (White) x 50 
← Row 45 [RS]: (White) x 50 

Back Panel:

To start, with MC, ch 51

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook to end, ch 1, turn (50 sts)

Row 2-45: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. Bind off on final row.

Edging & sizing: on both panels:

With front side facing, starting at bottom right corner, evenly space sc along the side edge of the pillow, 2 sc in the corner, along every stitch on the top, 2 sc in corner, down the side edge, 2 sc in corner, and along the bottom. Each row should be approx. one sc so approx. 53 sts along the sides and top/bottom. Join with a slst to first sc. 

Each round of edging will add approx. ½ in. If you’re working with a 16x16in pillow, only work one round. If your pillow is slightly larger continue working rounds to ensure the best fit. The cover should not have any slack and should stretch comfortably to fit over the pillow or form. 

Closing and Finishing

Place pieces together with both the right sides facing out, work 1 sc into each ST across the top, side, and bottom, and working 2 SC into each corner. Insert the pillow form and close the last side by SC up the final side. SL ST into the 1st SC worked, tie off yarn, and weave in end.

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