Crochet Monster Granny Square Tutorial

Unleash your creativity with the captivating Crochet Monster Granny Square! This unique and playful design will add a touch of whimsy to any project you embark on. With its vibrant colors and intricate stitches, this granny square is sure to become the centerpiece of your crochet masterpiece. This eye-catching design is a perfect blend of fun and skill, allowing you to showcase your crochet prowess while unleashing your imagination.

Materials

– Worsted Weight Yarn in 4 colors plus black for the mouth and white for the eyes.
– Size H crochet hook
– Black buttons in various sizes
– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

• Magic Ring Tutorial
• SC = Single Crochet
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
• DC = Double Crochet

Monster Granny Square Pattern

Starting the Granny Square

with color 1
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 HDC in ring, join, chain 1

Rounds

Round 2: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (16 HDC)
Round 3: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (32 HDC)
change to color 2
Round 4: HDC in each stitch around, join (32 HDC)
Round 5: *chain 4 (loosely), skip 3 stitches, join with SC, repeat from * around. You should end up with 8 chain spaces. Join to the bottom of the first chain 4.

Round 6: Now working inside the chain 4 spaces… Chain 3 + 2 DC + Chain 1 + 3 DC all in same space, Chain 1, 3 DC in next space, Chain 1, *3 DC + Chain 1 + 3 DC all in same space, Chain 1, 3 DC in next space, Chain 1, Repeat from * around, slip stitch to join to the top of the first chain 3, fasten off.

Transitioning Colors

change to color 3
Round 7: Starting in corner space… Chain 3 + 2 DC + Chain 1 + 3 DC all in same space, Chain 1, 3 DC in next space, Chain 1, 3 DC in next space, *3 DC + Chain 1 + 3 DC all in same space, Chain 1, 3 DC in next space, Chain 1, 3 DC in next space, repeat from * around, slip stitch to join to the top of the first chain 3, fasten off.

Adding the Border

with border color (I chose gray)
Round 8: Starting in corner space… attach yarn and chain 1 + SC + chain 1 + 2 SC all in same space, SC along each stitch in edge, when you get to the corners: 2 SC + chain 1 + 2 SC all in same space, continue along all edges and corners. Join to your first chain 1, fasten off and weave in all ends.

Adding Monster Features

One Eyed Monster

Magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, pull tight and join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail.

Sew buttons onto eyes and sew eyes onto square.

Two Eyed Monster

Larger Eye: Magic ring, chain 2 and make 10 DC in ring, pull tight and join, fasten off leaving long tail.
Smaller Eye: Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, pull tight and join, fasten off leaving long tail.
Sew buttons onto eyes and sew eyes onto square.

Monster Feet

Right Foot: Chain 4, SC in second chain from hook, SC in next, slip stitch in last.
Left Foot: Chain 4, slip stitch in second chain from hook, SC in last two.

Sew onto bottom of monster (but they could also become arms!).

Monster Horns

Horns (make 2): Magic ring, chain 1 and make 3 SC in ring, pull tight but don’t join (this gives you a small half circle). Sew onto head of monster.

Don’t forget to stitch on a mouth!!