Craft a Halloween companion with this free no-sew crochet pattern for a not-so-scary Frankenstein’s monster! This versatile pattern works wonders with both worsted and plush yarns. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters, this step-by-step guide ensures a seamless creation of this charming Halloween friend. Get your yarn and hook ready to bring this crochet monster to life!
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Crochet Pattern – No-sew Crochet Frankenstein monster
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Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
The pattern is written using US terms.
This pattern is made of the following parts:
- 1 Body (yes, that’s all!)
Size:
- 1.25 inches (3 cm) with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby)
- 2.5 inches (7 cm) with plush yarn (I used Premier Parfait chunky)
Material:
- Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in purple, green, and black OR Yarn calling for a US L-11 / 8 mm hook in purple, green, and black
- A small amount of black cotton thread (size 8) for the smile and the scars OR Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in black
- Size US C-2 /2.75 mm crochet hook if you use worsted yarn (a larger hook can be used, your monster will only be slightly bigger) OR Size US 7 / 4.5 mm if you use plush yarn.
- 2 black safety eyes (6 mm) if you use worsted yarn OR 2 black safety eyes (9 mm) if you use plush yarn
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
Pattern: How to crochet a No-sew Crochet Frankenstein monster?
Let’s start – No-sew Crochet Frankenstein monster
The body – No-sew Crochet Frankenstein monster
- The monster is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Remember to stuff as you crochet.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and purple yarn (or with a bigger hook of your choice)
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- Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6) – NB: if you work with plush yarn: ch2; make 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Round 4: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Change for the green yarn:
- Rounds 5-9: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Place the eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, spaced by 2 st.
Change for the black yarn:
- Round 10: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 11: [1 dec, 1 sc]x6. (12)
Fill the body with polyfill.
- Round 12: [6 dec]. (6)
Cut the yarn, close the body, and fasten off.
With the tapestry needle and the black cotton thread, make a mouth over Round 6 and make two scars (one on each side of the face – see picture below)
Congratulations on crafting the cutest Monster! I’m looking forward to seeing your wonderful creations.
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