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Collage featuring 7 of 10 Crochet Skulls and Skeletons (Free Patterns)

Spooky Crochet Skulls & Skeletons | 10 Free Patterns

What is it about skeletons that fascinates us so much? Everybody has one. Yet when we find them outside the body, all of a sudden they’re spooky. Perhaps it’s what they represent—reverence for the dead, acceptance of our own mortality, or pure scientific curiosity. No matter why you’re drawn to skeletons, you can capture their intrigue with these crochet skeletons, skulls, and bones (free patterns).

Collage featuring 6 of 10 Crochet Skulls and Skeletons (Free Patterns)

From an amigurumi perspective, skeletons give us a wealth of opportunities for creative expression. Each bone itself has a unique shape, and they’re all combined in a complex structure. Translated into crochet, we can use all sorts of interesting amigurumi techniques to shape and attach each element.

These crochet skeleton patterns are a mix of creepy, cute, and even anatomically correct. Whether you like your Halloween scary or sweet (or a little of both), you will be able to create a gorgeous Halloween crochet project to proudly display your crochet artistry and technical skill!

I’ve collected these crochet skull and skeleton patterns with the permission of the designers and by using images they have authorized me to use. These patterns are all designed by REAL PEOPLE, no artificial intelligence involved, and will help you create the art that inspires you.

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Table of Contents

Skelly Pig

Bone Amigurumi

Crochet Skull + Skeleton

Skeleton Cat Amigurumi

Life-Sized Anatomical Skeleton

Pirate Skull

Crochet Skull/Sugar Skull

Sugar Skull Reversible Amigurumi

Small Skull + Mini Skull

Skelly Pig

by Hooked by Kati

Skelly Pig by Hooked by Kati

This creepy cute Skeleton Guinea Pig (Skelly Pig for short) adds a playful element to your Halloween decor. To get the free PDF pattern, complete a Halloween treasure hunt around the Hooked by Kati website. You have until October 31st, 2024 to solve the clues and grab your free pattern. Sure, you can wait for the full pattern to come out later but then you’ll miss out on the fun of the treasure hunt!

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Bone Amigurumi

by Yarn Andy

Bone Amigurumi by Yarn Andy

One of the downsides of not having flesh is there’s nothing to hold the bones together. So naturally, sometimes all you may find of a skeleton is a single bone. You could work up this free pattern with a few different yarn weights and hook sizes to scatter around your home. They’d also make a great complement to some of the skulls in this roundup.

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Crochet Skull + Skeleton

by Complicated Knots

Skull + Skeleton Amigurumi by Complicated Knots

Looking for a quick crochet project for Halloween? You can make this guy’s skull in less than an hour to use for a keychain or small decor accent. Or keep on going and crochet the whole skeleton. Free video tutorials are available for both the skull and the full skeleton. If you prefer written instructions, you can also purchase the PDF pattern.

Get the Skull Tutorial here and the Skeleton Tutorial here.

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Skeleton Cat Amigurumi

by Little Crochet Farm

Skeleton Cat Amigurumi by Little Crochet Farm

When you’re figuring out how to crochet a skeleton, one challenge is dealing with the open space between the bones. This adorable skeleton cat stuffie uses a black background to represent the negative space, with the bones embroidered on. This makes it great for little ones to squeeze and cuddle. This free crochet kitty pattern is part of a set, which includes a Cat Dracula and Mummy Cat as well.

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Life-Sized Anatomical Skeleton

by Adventures into Anatomical Crochet

Life-Sized Anatomical Skeleton by Adventures into Anatomical Crochet

This realistic, life-sized crochet skeleton is as much a study in anatomy as it is a crochet pattern. Actually, it’s not a pattern but a collection of free patterns that includes every bone in the human body except for the ear bones! This is a challenging project that requires a significant time commitment, but with impressive results. However, the designer offers a smaller crochet skeleton pattern as well.

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Pirate Skull

by The Nomad Knot

Pirate Skull by The Nomad Knot

This skull pirate amigurumi comes with details characteristic of the live variety—a red bandana and an eye patch. The free pattern includes a photo tutorial that shows how to use pins to attach the parts in exactly the right place, which is a handy skill to have in your amigurumi toolkit. This skull plush fits in your hand and would be perfect to tuck into a Halloween treat bag.

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Crochet Skull/Sugar Skull

by Irene Strange for Gathered

Crochet Skull by Irene Strange for Gathered

You can keep this crochet skull simple or embellish it with floral appliques in celebration of Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). The eye sockets and nose hole are left open, then covered with black patches on the wrong side, which gives the impression of emptiness. This free pattern includes a detailed photo tutorial.

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Sugar Skull Reversible Amigurumi

by Underground Crafter

Reversible Sugar Skull Softie by Underground Crafter

Here’s another fun skull amigurumi for Día de los Muertos. This reversible rag doll style softie displays a basic skull on one side and a colorful sugar skull on the other. The simple shapes are easy to create, making this the perfect free beginner amigurumi pattern for Halloween.

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Small Skull + Mini Skull

Mini Skull and Small Skull by Club Crochet

If you’re looking for a quick but rewarding Halloween crochet pattern, look no further! These little skulls would make fun earrings or surprise additions to a candy bowl. The ultra miniature skull has only 40 stitches in the entire pattern. So while it’s a somewhat challenging pattern, you can still complete it in about 10 minutes—perfect for the experienced crocheter who’s short on time . You’ll find links to both skull patterns from the page linked below.

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Don’t you love these free crochet skulls, skeletons, and bones patterns?! 

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