The Skull Shawl/Totenkopf Tuch by Julia Marquardt is a captivating crochet pattern with an intriguing lacework. The design features an array of skull motifs, making it the ideal choice for those who appreciate bold fashion accessories and emo styles. It will also work fantastically as part of your Halloween outfit!
Make Bold Fashion Statement
With its skull-themed design, this shawl crochet pattern offers the perfect amount of spooky style. Would you like to make a bold Halloween statement or add a touch of gothic charm to your everyday outfit? Follow this free pattern and turn heads all season long with a handmade accessory that exudes your unique fashion taste!
Before You Begin: What You’ll Need
Lace shawls look beautiful when made with lightweight yarn. This pattern is no different. To get the best result, go for light fingering yarn like Woolpedia Colors Cotton. It’s a gorgeous cake yarn with a cotton-acrylic blend that will ensure perfect drape. Make sure ot pair with a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Building the Shawl – From Tip to Trend
This shawl has a lacy triangle-shaped body with a bold edging. The skull motifs are built in as you crochet each row. You don’t make the skulls separately – they’re part of the main fabric. Each row adds to both the shawl shape and the skull design. This keeps the pattern flowing and easy to follow.
Custom Design – Your Skull, Your Style
This crochet skull shawl pattern is very easy to customize. First of all, it works fantastically well with self-stripping yarns, so you can easily achieve beautiful gradient colorways. Of course, solids will look great too! It can be a sweet pink color like the one seen in the photo that breaks the spooky vibe or go for a deep black shade for a full gothic style.