How to Crochet Funny Little Monster Keychain for Halloween
If you want to bring cheer on Halloween instead of fear, here is an amigurumi project! With a stitch-by-stitch tutorial, learn how to crochet this funny and cute chubby monster keychain in any of two color combos that are equally fine as a birthday gift at any time of the year. The monster pattern needs a little sewing for large googly eyes, horns, and add-on spots all around the body. This monster amigurumi is so small but full of adorable detailing that kids will love to receive.
So, if you have decided to crochet one or a set of two of these crochet cutest monsters for fall & Halloween, continue reading this post till the end. It is worth crocheting!
About the Designer: The designer behind this smiling girl doll amigurumi is @CrochetByHui – Like An_design Crafts, she has excelled at amigurumi designing. From chibi dolls and mermaids to animal keychains like dolphins and mice with a lot of creative and unique variations, her library is a top, though underrated, amigurumi library. What sets this channel apart is the creator’s commitment to making these projects accessible to absolute beginners. She also has made a whole playlist of crochet fall and Halloween projects, so check them for sure!
Advertisement - Continue ReadingNote: In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Little Monster Tutorial
Skill Level: Intermediate. To crochet this cute monster amigurumi pendant, start with a Magic Ring for the main body, eyes and even arms. Use a Chain Stitch to start new rounds or create spacing as needed. The Short Stitch (Single Crochet) serves as the main stitch for the body and eyes. Use the Increase and Decrease Stitches to shape the body, limbs, and face by adding or reducing stitches. Finally, use Slip Stitches to join rounds seamlessly or finish certain sections.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 24 minutes ONLY (perfect for learning the amigurumi designing if you like the custom dolls. You will also learn the no-sew technique for crocheting a doll and making the fingers for the arms of a monster!)
Personalization Tips: Customize your monster with witch hats, mini bows and create the felt teeth. You can choose from two color schemes: two shades of pink and blue or two shades of green and yellow. You can also crochet a large monster using the super bulky yarn.
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Needed
Gather the following suggested tools and materials for crocheting this Halloween keychain monster for little ones:
- Milk Cotton Yarn (4 strands, in colors like white, black, and others)
- 2.0 mm Crochet Hook
- Stuffing/Fiberfill for shaping the monster
- Scissors to cut thread neatly
- Tapestry Needle for sewing pieces together
- Optional: Keychain ring or hanging loop for the pendant
Techniques with One-Line Guides
Learn the following crochet techniques for crocheting this monster keychain:
- Magic Ring: Wrap yarn around your fingers and crochet stitches into the loop to begin a round piece.
- Chain Stitch: Yarn over, pull through the loop on your hook to create a chain.
- Short Stitch (Single Crochet): Insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, pull through two loops.
- Increase Stitch: Make two short stitches in one base stitch to expand.
- Decrease Stitch: Pull up loops from two stitches, yarn over, pull through all loops to reduce.
- Slip Stitch: Insert hook, yarn over, and pull through all loops to join or finish work.
Quick Summary of Crocheting It
To crochet the monster pendant:
- Begin by making the hands using magic rings and short stitches; repeat to create two.
- Create the legs with magic rings and short stitches, joining them with chain stitches to form the base of the body.
- Build the body with continuous rounds of short stitches, gradually shaping it by increasing and decreasing as needed.
- Crochet the horns and white eye pieces using circular stitches.
- Finally, assemble all parts, stuff the body, and sew the components together.
