Easy Fluffy Monster crochet pattern (free PDF)

R1with teal: 6 sc in MR(6)
R2inc ×6(12)
R3(1 sc, inc) ×6(18)
R41 sc, (inc, 2 sc) ×5, inc, 1 sc(24)
R5(3 sc, inc) ×6(30)
R62 sc, (inc, 4 sc) ×5, inc, 2 sc(36)
R7(5 sc, inc) ×6(42)
R842 sc(42)
R9(6 sc, inc) ×6(48)
R1048 sc(48)
R11(7 sc, inc) ×6(54)
R1254 sc(54)
R13(8 sc, inc) ×6(60)
R14–1760 sc(60)
R184 sc, (dec, 8 sc) ×5, dec, 4 sc(54)
R1954 sc(54)
R204 sc, (dec, 7 sc) ×5, dec, 3 sc(48)
R21(popcorns)(2 sc, popcorn) ×16(48)
R2248 sc(48)
R23(popcorns)(popcorn, 2 sc) ×16(48)
R243 sc, (dec, 6 sc) ×5, dec, 3 sc(42)
R25(popcorns)1 sc, (popcorn, 2 sc) ×13, popcorn, 1 sc(42)
R263 sc, (dec, 5 sc) ×5, dec, 2 sc(36)
R27(4 sc, dec) ×6(30)
R282 sc, (dec, 3 sc) ×5, dec, 1 sc(24)
R29(2 sc, dec) ×6(18)
R30(1 sc, dec) ×6(12)
R31dec ×6(6)
Size before assembly: about 8.2 cm at the widest, 8.8 cm long; 31 rounds.
→ Insert the safety eyes now (positions: see “Face”) and fix the backs. Start stuffing (firmly) and keep adding as you decrease.
Top up the stuffing if needed. Fasten off leaving a 15 cm tail; with the needle weave it through the front loops of all 6 stitches of the last round, pull tight and hide the end inside.

R1with horn: 4 sc in MR(4)
R2(1 sc, inc) ×2(6)
R3(2 sc, inc) ×2(8)
R42 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 1 sc(10)
R5(4 sc, inc) ×2(12)
R612 sc(12)
Size before assembly: about 1.6 cm at the widest, 1.9 cm long; 6 rounds.
Fasten off leaving a long tail (30–40 cm) for sewing. Stuff moderately just before sewing it on; a little less near the edge, then add a pinch when the seam is nearly done.

R1with teal: 6 sc in MR(6)
R2inc ×6(12)
R3–512 sc(12)
R62 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 2 sc(10)
Size before assembly: about 1.6 cm at the widest, 1.9 cm long; 6 rounds.
Fasten off leaving a long tail (30–40 cm) for sewing. Stuff moderately just before sewing it on; a little less near the edge, then add a pinch when the seam is nearly done.

R1with dark teal: 6 sc in MR(6)
R2inc ×6(12)
R3(1 sc, inc) ×6(18)
R4–518 sc(18)
R62 sc, (dec, 4 sc) ×2, dec, 2 sc(15)
Size before assembly: about 2.4 cm at the widest, 1.7 cm long; 6 rounds.
Fasten off leaving a long tail (30–40 cm) for sewing. Stuff firmly just before sewing it on; a little less near the edge, then add a pinch when the seam is nearly done.

R1with blush: 7 sc in MR(7)
A flat circle about 0.9 cm across; 1 rounds.
Fasten off leaving a long tail (30–40 cm) for sewing. Do not stuff.

Safety eyes and noses go in before the piece is stuffed and closed (see the pieces above); embroidery is easier before the piece is sewn on.

Felt (felt), oval 27×29 mm (on the body), glue or sew on: in round 17, on the centre front line .
Safety eye with a printed glint 20 mm (on the body): in round 17, on the centre front line .
Embroidery in mouth thread (on the body), straight stitches through: (in round 13, 4.5 st from the centre front line, toward the toy's right ) → (in round 12, 2.5 st from the centre front line, toward the toy's right ) → (in round 11, 1 st from the centre front line, toward the toy's right ) → (in round 11, on the centre front line ) → (in round 11, 1 st from the centre front line, toward the toy's left ) → (in round 12, 2.5 st from the centre front line, toward the toy's left ) → (in round 13, 4.5 st from the centre front line, toward the toy's left ).
Satin stitch (on the body): in tooth thread, a oval about 5 mm wide and 6.2 mm tall, horizontal stitches; centred between rounds 10 and 11, 0.5 st from the centre front line, toward the toy's right .
Satin stitch (on the body): in tooth thread, a oval about 5 mm wide and 6.2 mm tall, horizontal stitches; centred between rounds 10 and 11, 0.5 st from the centre front line, toward the toy's left .
Fringe (on the body): cut 22 pieces of yarn (teal, tuft) about 50 mm long; fold each in half and attach with a lark's head knot (pull through a stitch with the hook) along in round 31, 1 st from the centre front line, toward the toy's right -> in round 31, on the centre front line -> in round 31, 1 st from the centre front line, toward the toy's left , evenly spaced. Trim to about 15 mm. Give the strands a soft wave (see the last item of this section).
Curling the strands: Soft waves: untwist each strand into its plies and brush lightly.