Free Pattern: Crochet Monster (Amigurumi)

What you need:

- Crochet Hook US Size H-8/5mm

- Worsted Weight Yarn

- Polyester Fiber Fill

- Small about of felt

- Safety eye (s)

- Yarn needle

- Needle & thread

Gauge: Not important for this project - yay! Monsters can be short or tall, skinny or chubby and they will still be a ton of fun!

Note: Monsters are worked in a continuous round, do NOT turn or join.

Abbreviations:

sc = single crochet

st (s) = stitch (es)

sc2tog = single crochet two stitches together

rnd = round

Body:

Foundation round: Make an adjustable ring, ch 1, sc 5 into de ring (6sc)

Rnd 1: 2sc into each st (12 sc)

Rnd 2: (2sc into the next stitch, sc into next st)* repeat to the end of the round (16 sc)

Rnd 3: (2sc into the next stitch, sc into next 2 sts)* repeat to the end of the round (24 sc)

Rnd 4: (2sc into the next stitch, sc into next 3 sts)* repeat to the end of the round (30 sc)

Rnd 5: sc around until you reach the desirable body length. Mine are usually 5.5"

Rnd 6: *Sc2tog, sc in the next 3 sts; repeat from * to the end of the round (24 sc)

Sew the felt parts and attach the safety eye (s) following the package instructions.

Start stuffing the body with polyester fiber fill.

Rnd 7: *Sc2tog, sc in the next 2 sts; repeat from * to the end of the round (16 sc)

Rnd 8: *Sc2tog, sc in the next 1 sts; repeat from * to the end of the round (12 sc)

Rnd 9: *Sc2tog, sc in the next 3 sts; repeat from * to the end of the round (6 sc)

Fasten off. Leave a long tail. Weave tail through the last round and gather tightly. Secure with a knot.

Arms & Legs (Make 4):

Foundation round: Make an adjustable ring, ch 1, sc 5 into de ring (6sc)

Rnd 1: 2sc into each st (12 sc)

Rnd 2-6: sc around

Fasten off. Leave a long tail. Stuff each piece and sew them to the body. Weave in any loose ends.

Be creative with felt to make fun faces for your monsters! You just need to cut your eye shape and sew it with needle & thread.

Enjoy!

**Please give me credit for the pattern if you make one.