Introduction
Welcome to this fun crochet project where you can create your very own set of adorable little monsters! Ideal for gifts or playful decor, these whimsical creatures are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.
Project Details
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Plush yarn (main colors for the monsters)
- Fluffy yarn for added texture
- Fine yarn for eyes and small details
- Embroidery floss for facial features
- Crochet hooks (2.0 mm, 3.0 mm, and 4.0 mm)
- Toy stuffing
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- sc – Single Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
- (…) × n – Repeat the instructions inside the parentheses n times
Monster 1
Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rounds 2–6: 6 sc
Round 7: Fold the arm flat and crochet through both layers: 3 sc.
Do not stuff.
Legs (Make 2)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Fasten off the first leg.
Make the second leg the same way but keep the yarn attached. Continue directly to the body.
Lightly stuff while crocheting.
Body
Round 1: Ch 2. Join the first leg. Crochet:
- 18 sc around the first leg
- 2 sc across the chain bridge
- 18 sc around the second leg
- 2 sc across the opposite side of the bridge (40)
Round 2: 9 sc, inc, 18 sc, inc, 13 sc (42)
Rounds 3–8: 42 sc
Round 9: 8 sc, attach one arm with 3 sc through both pieces, 18 sc, attach second arm with 3 sc, 10 sc (42)
Rounds 10–12: 42 sc
Round 13: (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
Round 14: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) × 5, 2 sc (30)
Round 15: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Round 16: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) × 5, 1 sc (18)
Round 17: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Round 18: dec × 6
Finish by closing the remaining opening.
Side Horns (Make 2)
Round 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Round 2: 5 sc
Round 3: inc, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc (7)
Round 4: 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc (9)
Leave a long sewing tail.
Center Horn
Round 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Rounds 2–4: 5 sc
Leave a long tail.
Mouth
Using thin black yarn:
Ch 23.
Starting in the second chain from the hook:
sl st, 9 sc, 2 inc, 9 sc, sl st.
Large Eye
Round 1: Black yarn – 6 sc in MR
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) × 5, 1 sc (24)
Round 5: Change to iris color:
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Round 6: Change to white:
2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) × 5, 2 sc (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
Small Eye
Round 1: Black yarn – 6 sc in MR
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: Change color:
(1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: White yarn:
1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) × 5, 1 sc (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Assembly
Sew the horns, eyes and mouth onto the head.
Embroider two fangs above the mouth and add white highlights to the eyes.
Monster 2
Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR
Rounds 2–7: 6 sc
Round 8: Fold flat and crochet through both layers: 3 sc.
Do not stuff.
Legs (Make 2)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
Rounds 4–9: 15 sc
Fasten off the first leg only.
Make the second leg without cutting the yarn.
Stuff lightly.
Body
Round 1: Ch 2 and join the legs.
15 sc, 2 sc over bridge, 15 sc, 2 sc over bridge (34)
Round 2: 7 sc, inc, 16 sc, inc, 9 sc (36)
Rounds 3–7: 36 sc
Round 8: 7 sc, attach arm, 15 sc, attach second arm, 7 sc (36)
Rounds 9–13: 36 sc
Round 14: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) × 5, 2 sc (30)
Round 15: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Round 16: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) × 5, 1 sc (18)
Round 17: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Round 18: dec × 6
Close the opening.
Horn
Round 1: 3 sc in MR
Round 2: 1 sc, inc, 1 sc (4)
Round 3: 2 sc, inc, 1 sc (5)
Round 4: 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc (7)
Round 5: 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc (9)
Round 6: (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
Leave a long tail.
Eye
Rounds 1–7 are worked exactly as the Large Eye from Monster 1.
Mouth
Using black yarn:
Row 1: Ch 10, starting in second chain:
8 sc.
Row 2: inc, 6 sc, inc (10)
Row 3: inc, 8 sc, inc (12)
Row 4: inc, 10 sc, inc (14)
Row 5: Ch 2, 2 dc, 2 sc, 4 sl st, 2 sc, 3 dc.
Fasten off.
Tongue
Using red yarn:
Row 1: Ch 10, starting in second chain:
8 sc
Row 2: inc, 6 sc, inc (10)
Fasten off.
Assembly
Sew the horn, eye, mouth and tongue in place.
Embroider two fangs and a white eye highlight.
Monster 3
Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR
Rounds 2–6: 6 sc
Round 7: Fold flat and crochet through both layers: 3 sc.
Do not stuff.
Legs (Make 2)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
Rounds 4–9: 15 sc
Fasten off the first leg.
Leave yarn attached on the second leg.
Body
Round 1: Ch 3 and join both legs.
12 sc, 3 sc across bridge, 12 sc, 3 sc across bridge (30)
Round 2: 30 sc
Round 3: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
Rounds 4–11: 36 sc
Round 12: 7 sc, attach arm, 15 sc, attach second arm, 8 sc (36)
Rounds 13–17: 36 sc
Round 18: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) × 5, 2 sc (30)
Round 19: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Round 20: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) × 5, 1 sc (18)
Round 21: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Round 22: dec × 6
Close the opening.
Ears (Make 2)
Round 1: 3 sc in MR
Round 2: 1 sc, inc, 1 sc (4)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc (6)
Round 4: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
Round 5: (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
Round 6: 12 sc
Leave a long sewing tail.
Do not stuff.
Eyes (Make 2)
Round 1: Black yarn – 6 sc in MR
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: Change color:
1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) × 5, 1 sc (24)
Round 5: White yarn:
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Bow
Work everything into one Magic Ring.
- Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3
- Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3
Wrap the yarn tail tightly around the center several times and secure it on the back.
Assembly
Attach the ears, eyes and bow.
Embroider the mouth, teeth, inner ears in pink and add white eye highlights.
Final Notes
Feel free to customize your monsters with different colors and facial expressions. Enjoy your crochet adventure!
Copyright Notice
This pattern is created for freeamigurumipatterns.mfa.today. Please do not copy, redistribute, or republish this pattern without permission. You may sell finished toys made from this pattern, but please credit the designer when sharing your work.
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