Front-Facing Human Skull
This front-facing human skull is a striking study in light and shadow. Warm ivory and golden tones catch the curve of the cranium, while deep brown shading hollows out the eye sockets, nose and teeth against a dark background. It has the feel of a classic gothic portrait, stitched in thread.
It will suit anyone who loves a moody, atmospheric make, from Halloween devotees to fans of gothic decor and anatomical curiosities. Shading builds gradually, so it is a satisfying project for stitchers who enjoy watching form emerge. Framed, it makes a bold wall piece for a hallway, study or spooky corner, and it would be a memorable gift for a friend with darker tastes.
- Brown
- Dark
- Gothic
- Halloween
- Object
- Portrait
- Spooky
- Yellow
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Pattern details
- Size count
- 80 × 110
- Colours
- 11
- Stitches
- 5,416
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Fabric colour
- Black
Finished size by fabric count
| Fabric count | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 14 per inch | 5.7 × 7.9 in | 14.5 × 20 cm |
| 16 per inch | 5 × 6.9 in | 12.7 × 17.5 cm |
| 18 per inch | 4.4 × 6.1 in | 11.3 × 15.5 cm |
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Thread shopping list
11 thread colours, sorted by the amount you'll need. Lengths are based on 16 stitches per inch.
| Length | DMC | Anchor | Madeira | Cosmo | J&P Coats | Presencia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 m(1,425 stitch) | 727Topaz Very Light | 293Golden Yellow Light | 0110Topaz Ultra Very Light | 700Mimosa | 2295Jonquil Medium Light | 1137Yellow Pale | |
| 4.5 m(1,048 stitch) | 310Black | 403Black | 2400Black | 600Black | 8403Black | 0007Black | |
| 3.2 m(755 stitch) | 3799Pewter Gray Very Dark | 236Pewter Grey Very Dark | 1712Dusty Blue Dark | 156Grayish Black | 6880Turf Green | 8756Pewter Grey Very Dark | |
| 2.9 m(670 stitch) | 3064Desert Sand | 347/883Chocolate Light | 2312Peach Flesh Medium | 2424Macaron | 5376Fawn Medium | 7944Desert Sand Dark | |
| 2.2 m(512 stitch) | 3740Antique Violet Dark | 872/873Antique Violet Medium Dark | 0806Antique Violet Dark | 2035Dark Gray Violet | 5395Tawny Dark | 8620Antique Violet Medium | |
| 1.4 m(334 stitch) | 791Cornflower Blue Very Dark | 123/178Blue Purple Dark | 0905Cornflower Blue Dark | 665Strong Violet | 7024Ocean Blue Dark | 2711Cornflower Blue Very Dark | |
| 1.2 m(279 stitch) | 3865Winter White | 2White | 2402Winter White | 110Ivory | 1001White | 3000Cream | |
| 81 cm(189 stitch) | 413Pewter Gray Dark | 236Pewter Grey Very Dark | 1714Steel Grey Dark | 156Grayish Black | 8999Charcoal Grey Dark | 8756Pewter Grey Very Dark | |
| 55 cm(126 stitch) | 451Shell Gray Dark | 233Shell Grey Dark | 1802Steel Grey Light | 475Charcoal Gray | 8514Grey Dark | 8705Pewter Grey | |
| 25 cm(45 stitch) | 3041Antique Violet Medium | 871Antique Violet Medium | 0807Antique Violet Light | 2035Dark Gray Violet | 4223Amethyst Medium | 8620Antique Violet Medium | |
| 25 cm(33 stitch) | 738Tan Very Light | 361/366/367/942Tan Very Light | 2013Tan Very Light | 307Ocher | 2410Sand Stone Medium Light | 8060Tan Light | |
CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so use the DMC column for those brands.CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so the codes above cover them too.
These lengths include the thread lost to tails and travelling, so they are what to buy rather than what ends up on the fabric. A spare skein of your main colours is still worth having, because dye lots vary between batches and matching one part way through is the hard part.
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