Crocheted Santa Skull

Kim Sofia of Sacramento, Ca, crocheted this Santa skull. She explained, "This is my new skull pattern, all my own. I gave him a Santa hat since it's that time of the year. but I've also made them with top hats, and no hats. They were created just so I could decorate them as sugar skulls." I have a soft spot for crocheted skulls. I'm fond of 3D ones like Kim's, because sculptural crochet is the most challenging. A well done skull is a nice treat! Thanks for sharing this festive skull with us Kim!

Skully Klaws

Lebotomy is back again with a piece he created named "Skully Klaws".

I know, I know, it's not even Halloween, and I'm already posting Christmas stuff. You know you've been ogling the abundant skeletons and skulls of Halloween merchandise, as much as the glittery ornaments and colorful trees as much as the next person...or maybe that's just me. The legend of Santa is of an immortal man that lives where no other person can go and delivers and bottomless sack full of presents to billions of children in 24 hours/one night. For those who believe in the legend, perhaps instead of one immortal man, there have been thousands of "Santas". Perhaps, they all look like Skully Klaws in their arctic crypt. Or, something less deep...this would make an awesome Christmas card.

[BONUS] The Gift of Skulls - Santa Skull

Thanks to my friend and former teacher Chan Chandler for giving me this fantastic little piece by his friend Sam Hurt, creator of the terrific Eyebeam comic strip, when I visited them during my trip to speak at SXSW in Austin, TX...