{DIY} Crochet Sugar Skull Applique Pattern

I just LOVE LOVE LOVE sugar skulls they are soo cute and girlie. This was actually one of the first things I EVER designed about 5 years ago!  Hard to believe it’s been that long since I started creating my own patterns.

Purdy Things Sugar Skull Applique Pattern

Tools and materials:
g hook
cotton yarn
ribbon (for mouth)
buttons (for eyes)
button or rosettes (for top flower)
hair clip or pin if desired
hot glue gun

stitches used:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch

pattern:

1. ch 3
2. 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook sl st in 1st dc (12 stitches}
3. ch3 2dc in each st around sl st in 1st dc {24 stitches}
4. ch 3 dc in same st, dc in next 2 st, chain 3 sl st in next dc
5. tie off weave in ends

assembly:

• use the chain 3 spaces on the mouth to insert the ribbon for the mouth, and glue them in the back.
• sew or glue the buttons for the eyes
• sew or glue the button on for the head embellishment

I hope you have lots of fun making this cute sugar skull!!! Have LOTS of fun with it and please comment and post pictures to the
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xoxox

Becky

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Becky

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