Hello, my fellow crochet lovers and admirers of all things macabre! Lately, I've noticed skeleton-inspired pieces popping up all over my Pinterest feed, so I couldn't resist developing my own pattern to share with you all.
In this blog post, I'll guide you step-by-step through the creation of a stylish and beginner-friendly Crochet Skeleton Harness! Whether you're a crochet pro or just beginning to dabble in the craft, this piece is an absolute blast to create. So, grab your hook, settle in, and let's get crocheting together!
Materials:
yarn: super saver in soft white
Sewing Clips or Markers
5.5mm crochet hook
Embroidery Needle
Techniques:
ch(s): chain(s)
dc: double crochet
Invisible Stitch
sk: skip
sl st: slip stitch
st (s): stitch (es)
Skill Level:
Beginner Friendly
Yardage Estimate:
XS 2.5 oz / 70 grams ≈ 132 Yards (120 m)
Notes:
- Begin by creating the back panel and front panel.
- Then work the ribs, collar, and arm strap pieces to have 3 dc in each row, but each piece will be different lengths. There is an exact stitch count guide for sizes XS to 5 XL, however feel free to adjust to fit your exact measurements by working more or less rows for each piece.
- I suggest using sewing markers to hold everything in place before sewing each piece, to make sure that everything properly lines up. It is also great to try it on as you sew to make sure it fits properly.
- All ch 3 in this pattern counts as a dc.
- Gauge is not important for this piece, but I do like to block the piece by lightly steaming it to finish it off. This softens up the fibers very nicely as well.
- The sizes featured in this pattern are XS, S/M, L,XL, 2XL/3XL, 4XL/5XL and are determined using the Craft Yarn Council Standard.
Back Panel:
To Begin: ch 5
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from the hook, dc in next 2 sts (3 dc).
Row 2: ch 3, turn, 2 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next, 3 dc in last (7 dc).
Row 3: turn, sl st in 1st, 2nd and 3rd st, ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 sts, sk last 2 sts (3 dc).
Row 4: ch 3, turn, 1 dc in next 2 sts (3 dc).
Row 5: ch 3 turn, dc in same st, 2 dc in next 2 sts (6 dc).
Row 6: ch 3, turn, dc in same st,1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in last st (8 dc).
Row 7: ch 3, turn, dc in each st across (8 dc).
Row 8: sl st into 1st and 2nd st, ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, sk last st (6 dc).
Row 9: ch 3, turn 1 dc in next 5 sts (6 dc).
Row 10: ch 3, turn, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in last (8 dc).
Row 11-13: ch 3, turn, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each st across the row, and 2 dc in last st (row 11 - 10 sts, row 12 - 12 sts, row 13 - 14 sts).
Front Panel:
To Begin: ch 6
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hk, dc in next 2 sts (4 dc).
Row 2: ch 3, turn, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st (8 dc).
Row 3: ch 3, turn, dc in each st across (8 dc).
Row 4: sl st 1st and 2nd st, ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, sk last (6 dc).
Row 5: ch 3, turn, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in last st (8 dc).
Row 6: ch 3, turn, 1 dc in each st across (8 dc).
Row 7: sl st into 1st, 2nd and 3rd st, ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 sts, sk last 2 sts (4 dc).
Row 8: ch 3, turn, 2 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st (8 dc).
Row 9: ch 3, turn, 1 dc in each st across (8 dc).
Row 10: sl st in 1st, 2nd and 3rd st, ch 3, work 1 dc in next 3 sts, sk last 2 sts (4 dc).
Row 11: ch 3, turn, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in last st (6 dc).
Row 12: ch 3, turn, 1 dc in each st across (6 dc).
Row 13: sl st in 1st and 2nd st, ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 sts, sk last st (4 dc).
Row 14: ch 3, 2 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 2 st, 3 dc in last st (8 dc).
Row 15: ch 3, 1 dc in each st across (8 dc).
Row 16: ch 3, turn, dc in same st, 1 dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in last st (10 dc).
Row 17: sl st in 1st, 2nd and 3rd st, ch 3, 1 dc in next 5 sts, sk last 2 sts (6 dc).
How to Create Ribs, Collar & Arm Strap:
To Begin: Slip knot, ch 5.
Row 1: Work dc in 4th ch, work dc in last ch (3 dc).
Row 2: ch 3, turn, work dc in next 2 sts (3 dc).
Row 3: and on - repeat instructions for row 2.
Gauge:
2 rows of dc ≈ 1.5 inches / 4 cm length. Feel free to adjust size your hook up or down in order to meet this gauge.
Ribs:
Make 2 of each piece except the collar piece.
The sizes listed below are: XS (S/M, L/XL, 2XL/ 3XL, 4XL/5XL) and the numbers indicate how many rows should be worked to ensure that your piece is the proper size.
Front // Make 2 of each:
1st Rib: 8 rows (10, 13, 16, 19).
2nd Rib: 10 rows (12, 15, 18, 21).
3rd Rib: 11 rows (13, 16, 19, 22).
4th Rib: 13 rows (15, 18, 21, 24).
5th rib: 16 rows (18, 21, 24, 27, 30).
6th rib: 16 rows (18, 21, 24, 27, 30).
Back // Make 2 of each:
1st Rib: 8 rows (10, 13, 16, 19).
Arm Straps:
22 rows (24, 26, 28, 30).
Collar:
49 Rows (51, 54, 57, 60).
Connecting Everything Together:
All pieces are sewn together using an invisible stitch. All rows are counted from the top-down.
Front Panel:
Connect 1st Ribs to Row 2, 2nd Ribs to Row 4, 3rd Rib to Row 6, 4th Rib to Row 8, 5th Rib to Row 10th, 6th Ribs to Row 13.
Front Panel Ribs to Arm Strap:
Fold arm strap in half and sew both ends together. Connect 1st Rib to Row 2, 2nd Rib to Row 6, and 3rd Rib to Row 8.
Back Panel:
Connect 1st Ribs to Row 2.
Connecting Back Panel Ribs to Arm Strap:
Connect 1st Ribs to Row 2.
Connecting Front Panel to Back Panel:
Connect 4th Ribs to Row 7, 5th Ribs to Row 9, & 6th Ribs to Row 11.
Connecting the Collar to the Harness:
Fold collar in half and sew ends together. Sew collar to the top of the front panel, back panel and 3 rows along the top of the arm straps.
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