12 Unique and Playful Little Crocheted Monster Patterns

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Are you tired of crocheting the same old patterns? If so, it’s time to add some excitement to your crochet-time. What better way to do so than by crafting bizarre and delightful Japanese-inspired monsters? Check out my full book review of Little Crocheted Monsters, complete with the BONUS free crochet MONSTER pattern for Jinkou!


I received a copy of this book to review from GMC Books. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. If you purchase this book after you click on one of my affiliate links in the post, I will receive a small commission for referring you, at no additional cost to you.


Discover how fun crocheting can be with these unique and playful monster patterns. Little Crocheted Monsters includes 12 easy-to-follow amigurumi patterns with written instructions and intuitive charts.

Title: Little Crocheted Monsters
Available from Amazon.
Publisher: GMC Books
ISBN: 978-1-78494-463-6
Current List Price: *$9.95

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Little Crocheted Monsters + BONUS Jinkou Pattern Extract

Discover the craze for crocheting the cutest characters from the far reaches of Japan! Little Crochet Monsters includes 12 bizarre and delightful creatures inspired by traditional legends of animals and humans transforming into something unexpected. Instructions are simply written in UK Crochet terms and accompanied by intuitive, easy-to-follow charts. Perfect for crocheters of all skill levels!

What is amigurumi?

The Japanese art of amigurumi is the crocheting or knitting of cute stuffed creatures. The word derives from the Japanese words ‘ami’ meaning crocheted or knitted, and ‘nuigurumi’ which means stuffed doll.

Lan-Anh Bui and Josephine Wan (Little Crocheted Monsters)

Little Crocheted Monsters

  • Hogaraga | Aran Weight Yarn [4] | 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
  • Kitsu | Aran Weight Yarn [4] | 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
  • Happimon | Aran Weight Yarn [4] | 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
  • Hulahulamon | Aran Weight Yarn [4] | 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
  • Kaibutsu | Aran Weight Yarn [4] | 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
  • Jinkou | Aran Weight Yarn [4] | 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
  • Hypnomon | Aran Weight Yarn [4] | 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
  • Mokumon | Aran Weight Yarn [4] | 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
  • Kumomon | Aran Weight Yarn [4] | 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
  • Mono-mono | Aran Weight Yarn [4] | 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
  • Punkymon | Aran Weight Yarn [4] | 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook


See more of these adorable little crocheted monsters here.

Luckily, creating these delightful creatures doesn’t have to be difficult. With easy-to-follow instructions and intuitive charts, even beginners can jump right in and start crocheting. The patterns involve simple stitches and techniques, making them approachable for anyone to try.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

All of the projects are written in UK crochet terms.

If you are used to following US crochet patterns, don’t let the fact that these are written in UK terms hold you back!

Since these patterns are for amigurumi, all you really need to know is that when the book indicates dc or dc2tog in US terms that is sc or sc2tog.

If you forget though, each stitch is explained in the Crochet Techniques section (pages 41 -47), with helpful diagrams, so it is easy to double check what stitch is being made.

Crochet Techniques

Step-by-step written instructions and diagrams are provided for the following stitches:

  • Chain Stitch (ch)
  • Double Crochet (dc)
  • Increasing and Decreasing
  • Magic Circle Technique
  • Working in the Ring
  • Changing Colors

Sewing and Finishing Techniques

Finishing your amigurumi monsters is just as important as crocheting its parts. The sewing and finishing techniques section includes tips to making your project ‘picture perfect’.

  • Hiding yarn tails
  • Making hair
  • Closing a hole
  • Running stitch
  • Blanket stitch
  • Sewing up

The Abbreviations chart and conversions chart are located on page 48.

The Yarn

The yarn used for the Little Crocheted Monsters was:

  • Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, 55% Merino Wool, 33% Microfibre, 12% Cashmere (98yd/90 m per 50 g)

Which Little Crocheted Monster is your favorite?

My favorite Little Crocheted Monster is:

  • Mono-mono ( I love how one head is happy and one head is sad).
  • Hulahulamon (This one makes me smile with it’s twirly skirt).
  • Hogaraga (I love the long rainbow legs and long arms).

I personally love how different fibers and textures are being used together for these projects. Sometimes it is rather nice to have a toy that is not completely crochet.

Discover how fun crocheting can be with these unique and playful monster patterns. Little Crocheted Monsters includes 12 easy-to-follow amigurumi patterns with written instructions and intuitive charts.
Hogaraga

BONUS! Free Crochet Jinkou Monster Pattern

Jinkou Free Crochet Monster Pattern Excerpt from Little Crocheted Monsters

You will need:

  • Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 55% merino wool, 33% microfibre, 12% cashmere (98yd/90m per 50g): 25g purple, 25g pink
  • 3.5mm (UK9:USE/4) crochet hook
  • 2 black buttons (for eyes)
  • Small pieces of white felt (for eye shapes and nails)
  • Embroidery thread (black for nose, white for sewing on button eyes)
  • Polyester stuffing

Head

Start with purple

Round 1: Using magic circle technique (see page 42), work 5 dc. (5 sts).

Round 2: (2dc) into each st. (10 sts).

Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) to end. (15 sts).

Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) to end. (20 sts).

Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) to end. (25 sts).

Round 6: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) to end. (30 sts).

Round 7: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc) to end. (35 sts).

Rounds 8–13: Dc to end. (35 sts).

Change to pink

Rounds 14–16: Dc to end. (35 sts).

Change to purple

Rounds 17–23: Dc to end. (35 sts).

Sew one eye onto the head on top of the felt eye shape with white embroidery thread.

Round 24: (Dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) to end. (30 sts).

Round 25: (Dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog) to end. (25 sts).

Embroider the nose with black embroidery thread using running stitch (see page 47).

Round 26: (Dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) to end. (20 sts).

Sew the second eye onto the head on top of the felt eye shape. Partially stuff, then continue stuffing as hole closes.

Round 27: (Dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) to end. (15 sts).

Round 28: (Dc in next dc, dc2tog) to end. (10 sts).

Round 29: (Dc2tog) to end. (5 sts).

Close the hole and hide the tail of the yarn (see page 47).

Arms

(make 2 alike)

Start with purple

Round 1: Using magic circle technique, work 7 dc. (7 sts).

Round 2: 2 dc into each st. (14 sts).

Rounds 3–6: Dc to end. (14 sts).

Sew the felt shaped claws onto the arms with white embroidery thread using back stitch.

Change to pink

Round 7: (Dc2tog, then dc in next 5 dc) to end. (12 sts).

Round 8: (Dc2tog, then dc in next 4 dc) to end. (10 sts).

Rounds 9–13: Dc to end. (10 sts).

Secure the tail of yarn and leave.

Making up

Sew the arms to the head using the tail of yarn. Weave in any loose ends.

HEAD

Round                          Stitches                                     Colour

1                                    MC 5                                         Purple

2                                    10 (inc 5)                                   Purple

3                                    15 (inc 5)                                   Purple

4                                    20 (inc 5)                                   Purple

5                                    25 (inc 5)                                   Purple

6                                    30 (inc 5)                                   Purple

7                                    35 (inc 5)                                   Purple

8–13                              35                                              Purple

14–16                           35                                               Pink

17–23                           35                                               Purple

Sew one eye on top of felt eye shape

24                                  30 (dec 5)                                  Purple

25                                  25 (dec 5)                                  Purple

26                                  20 (dec 5)                                  Purple

Sew on second eye on top of felt eye shape. Embroider nose. Partially stuff; then cont stuffing as hole closes

27                                  15 (dec 5)                                  Purple

28                                  10 (dec 5)                                  Purple

29                                  5 (dec 5)                                    Purple

Close hole, hide yarn

ARMS

Round                          Stitches                                     Colour

1                                    MC 7                                         Purple

2                                    14 (inc 7)                                   Purple

3–6                                14                                              Purple

Sew on felt shaped claws

7                                    12 (dec 2)                                  Pink

8                                    10 (dec 2)                                  Pink

9–13                              10                                              Pink

Discover how fun crocheting can be with these unique and playful monster patterns. Little Crocheted Monsters includes 12 easy-to-follow amigurumi patterns with written instructions and intuitive charts.

Extracts supplied with permission from GMC Publications, Little Crocheted Monsters by Lan-Anh Bui and Josephine Wan, RRP £5.99, available online and from all good bookshops.

Crocheting doesn’t have to be boring, and these Japanese-inspired monster patterns prove that. Little Crochet Monsters includes easy-to-follow instructions and you have endless possibilities for customization, just by changing the colors, felt shapes and buttons you use! Have fun making these little amigurumis and don’t forget to share your creations with other monster-loving crocheters!

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Discover how fun crocheting can be with these unique and playful monster patterns. Little Crocheted Monsters includes 12 easy-to-follow amigurumi patterns with written instructions and intuitive charts.

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3 Comments

  1. I like the Monsters book! Be fun to crochet for my grandson! I especially like that they are tied to Japanese legends.

  2. These are the cutest creatures! Any kid would be happy to play with them!