Crochet a walking monster with googly eyes and watch as it totters cheerily around. This pattern is a fun project that's sure to spark smiles. You'll have this little creature up and walking in no time, its wobbly gait and silly look making it a delightful addition to any collection or a quirky gift for friends.
Crochet Walking Monster
Materials Needed:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Googly eyes
- Crochet hook (size H)
- Clockwork legged toy (purchased from Amazon)
- Lip buttons (or you can choose to use any kind of buttons or felt for the mouth)
- Yarn in the color of your choice
- Hot glue (for attaching the mouth)
Crochet Pattern:
Starting at the Top:
Magic Ring:
- Create a magic ring, chain one.
Round 1:
- Work eight half double crochets (hdc) into the magic ring, tighten the ring, then join with a slip stitch to the first hdc.
Secure Center:
- Tighten the center of the magic ring, knot it, and weave in the ends.
Increasing Rounds:
- Chain one, work a half double crochet in the same stitch.
Round 2:
- Work two half double crochets in each stitch around, you should have 16 stitches at the end of this round.
- Slip stitch to join at the end of the round.
Creating the Monster Body:
- Chain one, then work one half double crochet in the same stitch, followed by one half double crochet in each stitch around.
Rounds 3-6:
- Repeat step 7 for a total of four additional rounds (5 rounds total for the body), making sure you still have 16 stitches at the end of each round.
- Slip stitch to join at the end of the last round, chain one, then cut your working yarn and pull through to create a knot. Weave in the end.
Attaching the Googly Eyes:
- Work two half double crochets around the googly eyes, attaching them securely to the front of the monster.
Attaching Arms:
Create Arm:
- Start with a slip knot on your crochet hook. On the third row from where you attach the eyes, insert the hook to the designated stitch and:
- Make a single crochet (sc), chain one.
- Work a series of chain one, single crochet along what will become the arm of the monster.
- Repeat for the other arm.
Attaching the Mouth:
- Place hot glue on the back of the lip button and adhere it below where you attached the googly eyes.
Finishing the Monster:
Assemble Toy:
- Take the clockwork legged toy and cover it with the crocheted monster, adjusting as needed.
- Make sure to align the wind-up knob of the toy with one of the stitches so that it can stick out and the toy can be wound up.
- Wind the toy to see the monster walk.
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