Little Monster Free Crochet Pattern

Unleash your creativity and bring this charming creature to life with just a hook and some yarn. Crocheting allows you to create unique and personalized toys, and this little monster is no exception. With its quirky features and playful demeanor, it's sure to become a beloved companion for kids and adults alike. This project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters looking for a fun and rewarding challenge. With its detailed instructions and step-by-step guidance, you'll be able to create a one-of-a-kind monster that reflects your own style and imagination. Whether you choose vibrant colors or opt for a more subdued palette, this little monster will be a testament to your crafting skills and a source of joy for years to come. So grab your crochet hook, select your favorite yarn, and let your creativity run wild as you bring this lovable creature to life!

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Red and White

OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling, Two 10 mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes, White Felt

HOOK SIZES: E/3.50 mm; 2.75 mm

STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), back loop only (BLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O).

INSTRUCTIONS: work in rows (join with sl st and ch1 at the end of each row).

EYES AND BODY (red yarn; 3.5 mm hook)

Long eye:

1) 8 sc in a mr (8)

2) sc inc around (16)

3-6) sc even (16)

Cut a round piece of felt and create a hole in it with your scissors, then insert the safety eye between rounds #3-4. Glue down the felt to the crocheted eye.

7) sc dec around (8)

8-17) sc even (8); F/O, cut and hide the yarn; stuff the eye

Short eye:

1) 8 sc in a mr (8)

2) sc inc around (16)

3-6) sc even (16)

Cut a round piece of felt and create a hole in it with your scissors, then insert the safety eye between rounds #3-4. Glue down the felt to the crocheted eye.

7) sc dec around (8)

8-13) sc even (8); F/O, cut and hide the yarn; stuff the eye

Merge the two eyes together:

Place the eyes side by side. Secure the position inserting a stich marker into the side stitches.

1) facing the back of the eyes, join the yarn into the right marked stitch with a sl st (short eye), then join the left marked stitch with a sl st (long eye), ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet 7 sc, keep working on the short eye, crochet 8 sc, close the round (16)

Make sure, once joined together, the eyes are pointing to the same direction

2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24); keep stuffing as you go

3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32)

4-5) sc even (32)

6) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40)

7) sc even (40)

8) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48)

9) 16 sc, 19 sc in BLO, working in both loops now, 13 sc (48)

10-17) sc even (48)

18) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42)

19) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36)

20) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30); keep stuffing

21) working in BLO, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24)

22) working in both loops now, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18)

23) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing the doll firmly

24) sc dec around (6); F/O and cut the yarn.

1) join the white yarn in the first FLO of round #8, work 1 sl st, *1 sc and 1 hdc in the next st, 1 ch, 1 hdc and 1 sc in the next st*, repeat ** 6 times (6 teeth); F/O and hide the yarn

1) 6 sc in a mr (6)

2-9) sc even (6)

10) flatten the arm and work through both layers now, 3 sc (3)

F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm between rounds #9-10 of the body.

1) 6 sc in a mr (6)

2) sc inc around (12)

3-4) sc even (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg underneath the body.

Stuff the leg as you sew it.