The Simple Skull Car Charm Crochet Pattern

I know what you might be thinking, “Wow, this looks strangely familiar!” That’s because it is. Introducing the Simple Skull Car Charm crochet pattern, the little sister to the Simple Skull Wall Hanging.

check out the Simple Skull Wall Hanging pattern here!

I have been on such a car charm kick. Now I’m always looking back through my pattern inventory to see if there are any wall hangings I can miniaturize into car charms. I wish I could shrink the Skull Trio Wall Hanging, the big sister to the Simple Skull, but you wouldn’t be able to see the road if I did, lol.

check out the Skull Trio Wall Hanging pattern here!

No worries through because we did it and the Simple Skull Car Charm pattern is here. I hope you all love the pattern and please comment what other patterns you loved to see as a car charm. Happy Crocheting!

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You can purchase the Printable PDF on Etsy here! The PDF includes the complete step-by-step pattern so you can follow along on paper, highlighting and making notes as needed. It is a total of 11 pages, including the front and back cover pages. I’ve also included a PDF download of the chart for this pattern.

Materials

*1.75 mm Crochet Hook

DK Weight Yarn (yarn I used is listed below)

*Dowel Rod (cut to size)

*Yarn Needle

*Scissors

*Hand Steamer (optional)

*Stiff Felt (optional)

Yarn Choice

For this car charm I used We Crochet Animation but you could substitute any DK weight yarn of your choosing.

For this pattern I used the following yarn:

-We Crochet Animation in Mushroom – approx. 10 yards

-We Crochet Animation in Swan – approx. 20 yards

-We Crochet Animation in Butterscotch – approx. 10 yards

-We Crochet Animation in Creme Brulee – approx. 10 yards

Stitch Key (US Terms)

Ch = Chain

St/sts = Stitch(es)

Sc = Single Crochet

Color Abbreviations

M = Mushroom

S = Swan

BS = Butterscotch

CB = Creme Brulee

Special Notes

-The car charm is worked in rows.

-The car charm is worked from the bottom up.

-The 1st stitch of each row should be placed into the same stitch as the turning chain.

-The turning chain does not count as the 1st stitch of the row.

-The pattern is written as : # of single crochet stitches (color abbreviation), example: 8 (S) means 8 sc in Swan.

-The odd rows are the right side rows. Even rows will be the wrong side rows.

-For a cleaner and stiff backing, glue the finished project to a piece of felt before adding the fringe (optional).

Dimensions: 3 inches wide x 3.5 inches long (not including fringe)

Gauge: 18 sts x 17 rows = 2 inch square worked in single crochet.

Pattern

I have created a chart for this pattern for those who prefer to follow a chart rather than a written pattern. The PDF version of this chart is included with the pattern purchase in my Etsy shop. Here is the free online version for you to use.

Begin by chaining 28 in Mushroom.

Row 1: sc in 2^nd chain from hook and in each chain across. Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 2: 9 (M), 9 (S), 9 (M). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 3: 8 (M), 11 (S), 8 (M). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 4 – Row 6: 7 (M), 13 (S), 7 (M). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 7: 6 (M), 15 (S), 6 (M). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 8: 3 (M), 9 (S), 3 (M), 9 (S), 3 (M). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 9 – Row 11: 2 (M), 10 (S), 3 (M), 10 (S), 2 (M). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 12: 2 (BS), 4 (S), 3 (BS), 4 (S), 1 (BS), 4 (S), 3 (BS), 4 (S), 2 (BS). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 13: 2 (BS), 3 (S), 5 (BS), 7 (S), 5 (BS), 3 (S), 2 (BS). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 14: 3 (BS), 2 (S), 6 (BS), 5 (S), 6 (BS), 2 (S), 3 (BS). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 15: 3 (BS), 2 (S), 6 (BS), 5 (S), 6 (BS), 2 (S), 3 (BS). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 16: 3 (BS), 3 (S), 5 (BS), 5 (S), 5 (BS), 3 (S), 3 (BS). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 17: 3 (BS), 3 (S), 5 (BS), 5 (S), 5 (BS), 3 (S), 3 (BS). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 18: 2 (BS), 5 (S), 3 (BS), 7 (S), 3 (BS), 5 (S), 2 (BS). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 19 – Row 23: 1 (BS), 25 (S), 1 (BS). Ch 1, turn. (27)

Row 24: 1 (CB), 25 (S), 1 (CB). Ch 1, turn (27)

Row 25 – Row 26: 2 (CB), 23 (S), 2 (CB). Ch 1, turn (27)

Row 27 – Row 28: 3 (CB), 21 (S), 3 (CB). Ch 1, turn (27)

Row 29: 4 (CB), 19 (S), 4 (CB). Ch 1, turn (27)

Row 30: 5 (CB), 17 (S), 5 (CB). Ch 1, turn (27)

Row 31: 6 (CB), 15 (S), 6 (CB). Ch 1, turn (27)

Row 32: 8 (CB), 11 (S), 8 (CB). Ch 1, turn (27)

Row 33: 10 (CB), 7 (S), 10 (CB). Ch 1, turn (27)

Row 34 – Row 35: In Crème Brulee, sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn (27)

Fasten off after Row 35 leaving a 3 foot tail.

Attaching the Fringe

To create the fringe cut 10 inch pieces of yarn in your color of choice. For this car charm I used Mushroom for the fringe.

To attach the fringe, grab 3 strands of yarn. With a crochet hook, push the hook through the far left foundation chain. Fold the 3 strands of yarn in half, looping the middle of the strands onto the crochet hook.

Fold strands through the loop.

Tighten to create the fringe.

Repeat for every other foundation chain.

Hanging the Project

To attach the project to a dowel rod or tree branch; using a yarn needle, weave the tail over the dowel/branch and back under into the 1st stitch on the top of the wall hanging.

Repeat for each stitch on top of the car charm.

Knot off and weave in your ends.

To hang the project, drill 2 small holes on either side of the branch/dowel. Thread through both holes with cotton yarn and knot off both ends. Trim the excess yarn. (Feel free to use your preferred method of hanging the project)

ENJOY!