Skull Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)
A simple skull in Ecru with a beige-gray outline, dark eye sockets and a row of teeth. It is easy to stitch and works for Halloween or year-round gothic decor.
Size23 × 28
Colors4
Stitches478
LevelBeginner
About this pattern
The design is 23 stitches wide and 28 stitches high, with 478 full cross stitches in 4 DMC colors: Ecru (Ecru), Beige Gray Dark (642), Pewter Gray Very Dark (3799), Pewter Gray Dark (413). It is rated beginner.
Finished size
| Fabric | Finished size | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 11-count | 2.1 × 2.5 in | 5.3 × 6.5 cm |
| 14-count | 1.6 × 2.0 in | 4.2 × 5.1 cm |
| 16-count | 1.4 × 1.8 in | 3.7 × 4.4 cm |
| 18-count | 1.3 × 1.6 in | 3.2 × 4.0 cm |
Ideas for using it
- Halloween decoration
- Patch for a jacket
- Gothic hoop on black fabric
Stitching tips
- Stitch the outline first: it keeps the cream skull visible on light fabric.
- On black fabric, skip the outline and use White Blanc instead of Ecru.
- Add flowers around it for a sugar skull look.
This pattern is free for personal use. You may sell a few finished pieces you stitched yourself; please do not share or sell the chart file. See the terms.
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