Skull Shawl Crochet Pattern, Halloween Skeleton Cape (PDF File)

Embellished not only with dozens of skulls, but tassels and a hood, the Skulltimate Shawl is the ultimate Halloween accessory to add to your wardrobe. It works up quickly using worsted yarn and will be a breeze for intermediate crocheters.

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH ONLY

This 45 page crochet pattern contains written and photo instructions for the construction of this extra large lace shawl. There are NO CHARTS.

Sizing
Width: 86”/218 cm
Length: 40”/102 cm

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Materials:
5 mm/H hook
1,155 yards of Worsted yarn
Cotton highly recommended
Peaches and Cream used for sample shawl
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Measuring tape
Scissors
Kitchen scale

Stitches and Abbreviations (US terms)
RS: right side
WS: wrong side
Beg: beginning
Rep: repeat
Prev: previous
PM: place marker
YO: yarn over
PU: pick up
Ch: chain
Sk: skip
St/sts: stitch/stitches
FCst: foundation chain stitch
Sl st: slip stitch
Sp: space
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
Hdc: half double crochet
Tr: treble crochet
Tr3tog: treble crochet 3 sts together
Trtr: triple treble crochet
Inc: increase worked as follows (2sc)
V-st: worked as follows (dc, ch1, dc)

Please advise the pattern sample below to compare your skill level. This is a written pattern and there are no charts. If you cannot reasonably parse these instructions, this pattern will be a challenge for you. If you choose to pursue this pattern but are not an Intermediate crocheter, it is your responsibility to approach this pattern to the best of your ability. Further details are given in the pattern about what I will and will not provide pattern support for. In the meantime, please vet yourself via the sample below.

PATTERN SAMPLE:

Row 22: Ch5, (sk next ch1 sp (sc, ch5) next ch1 sp) 3 times

*Sk next ch1 sp, (sc, ch6) in next ch1 sp; sk next 2 ch1 spaces; (sc, ch5) in next ch1 sp; (sk next ch1 sp, (sc, ch5) in next ch1 sp) 2 times*

Rep * * across until you come to the 2 middle fans of your work

Rep * * (sk next ch1 sp, (sc, ch5) in next ch1 sp) 5 times

Rep * * across until you come to the last 3 ch1 spaces

Sk next ch1 sp, (sc, ch2), tr in 3rd ch st from beg of prev row (counts as ch5 sp), turn work (58 chain spaces created)

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Copyright
Instructions and images are copyrighted, including all gallery photos. You may not sell, distribute, copy, or reproduce this pattern or its images—in part or whole—in any format (written/video/chart/tutorial/multiple copies/etc.)

You may not use any photos from this pattern, the listing gallery, or any photos from my social media to promote, sell, or advertise your own work.

Thank you!

Finished Items
You are more than welcome to sell your finished shawl(s). If you do, please credit back to me as the designer (ie: Skulltimate Shawl Pattern by Chiaroscurosity/Chiaroscurosity Designs).