Are you having trouble making the Day of the Dead Gal from Creepy Cute Crochet? ...can't quite understand the "pattern stitch"? ...not quite sure what working in the back loops should look like? ...can't seem to get started with the skirt? Well, here's a tutorial which will hopefully illustrate things a little more clearly for you.
Note that the method for making the Skeleton Bride's skirt is also pretty similar, so, if you're having trouble making that, you might check this tutorial.

Hi - Working my way through
Hi -
Working my way through several of the patterns in your awesome book and enjoying myself very much :-). I'm having a problem with the Day of the Dead Gal, but not with her dress - I'm struggling with her crown. I can't figure out how to make it work - I keep winding up crocheting in a knot. Any chance you'd be willing to help?
--Q
Sure thing! I just posted a
Sure thing! I just posted a video demonstration of the Day of the Dead Gal's crown. You can check it out here:
http://needlenoodles.com/home/node/166