Cut Out + Keep

Monster Amigurumi

Crochet a monster

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/monster-amigurumi • Posted by JBHCrochet

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

You will need

Project Budget
Free

Time

4 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
Medium 109705 2f2015 07 02 215309 monster

Description

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

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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    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!