Description

Skull and Red Rose Cross Stitch Pattern | Gothic Floral Skull PDF

Dark roses, tiny hearts, ornamental symmetry, and a sweet little skull centerpiece come together in this bold gothic-inspired design stitched with dramatic contrast and romantic spooky energy.

Skull and Rose blends creepy cute aesthetics with elegant gothic styling, featuring rich raspberry reds, deep black detailing, soft muted greens, and decorative symmetrical flourishes surrounding a central skull motif. The circular composition gives the entire piece the feeling of an enchanted gothic crest or an old haunted emblem hidden inside a dusty spellbook.

Despite the smaller size, the repeating ornamental details and strong contrast make this pattern especially eye-catching once stitched. It works beautifully as spooky year-round décor while still leaning playful and stylish rather than overly dark.

Basically: romantic gothic vibes with tiny spooky elegance.

The Grimweave Difference:

Handcrafted Charting: Every pattern is drafted by hand from beginning to end. No messy auto-generated confetti stitching, no random color noise — just intentional lines, thoughtful shading, and a smoother stitching experience.

• Atmospheric Detail: Grimweave patterns are designed to feel immersive and alive, blending moody textures, cozy darkness, creepy charm, and flowing composition instead of harsh, blocky shapes.
• Curated Palette: Built with a carefully selected range of [Number] DMC shades chosen to create depth, atmosphere, and a rich stitched finish without overwhelming complexity.
• Designed With Intention: Every Grimweave design starts as original artwork, not a one-click software conversion. Each element is placed deliberately to preserve clean stitching, readable charts, and a finished piece that feels handcrafted rather than computer generated.

Style Tip: This piece looks especially beautiful on tea-stained Aida, smoky neutrals, or darker fabrics for an extra touch of vintage gothic atmosphere.

Choose Your Format

Hand-drawn, meticulously charted, and 100% human-made.

Digital Download (Instant Download)

• Included Files: High-resolution Color PDF, Black & White PDF, and a complete thread key.
• Compatibility: Fully Pattern Keeper Compatible.
• Delivery: Your files are available instantly after purchase, ready for your next stitching session.

Printed Pattern (Printed Edition)

• Included Materials: Professionally printed Color and Black & White charts on high-quality paper.
• Presentation: Arrives protected in a durable report cover to help keep your pattern clean and organized between stitching sessions.
• Fulfillment: We print and prepare each order with care so it arrives ready to stitch. Available exclusively through Grimweave Stitchery.