Cute Monster Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: Viktoria Vladimirovna
Instagram: @victorian_crochet
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
A playful handmade project inspired by colorful fantasy worlds.
This free monster amigurumi crochet pattern is designed by @victoriav_crochet and brings Khrum to life as a cheerful, food-inspired monster. With its rounded body and expressive details, this design works well for DIY Crochet Gift Ideas, shelf decor, or soft handmade toys. Because of its clean shapes and simple construction, it naturally fits Easy Crochet Projects, and we sincerely thank the designer for sharing this creative pattern. You will also find related amigurumi ideas shared at the very end of the pattern.
This is a beginner to intermediate amigurumi monster pattern written in a clear, easy-to-follow format using basic stitches only. It is ideal if you enjoy relaxed projects that don’t feel overwhelming. In addition, the design works well as a Quick to Make Amigurumi and fits Low Sew Amigurumi Patterns with minimal assembly.
The pattern is mainly worked with semi-cotton yarn such as Gazzal Baby Cotton for a smooth, well-defined finish. A small amount of plush yarn is used to embroider the smile and add a soft accent. To complete the project, you will need yarn, a 2 mm crochet hook, 10 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, glue, and basic tools. If you enjoy small fantasy creatures, you may also like this mini dragon amigurumi, another lovely idea shared on our blog.
Materials and Tools
- Gazzal Baby Cotton yarn (blue, purple, white)
- Plush yarn (bright pink)
- Crochet hook 2 mm
- Safety eyes 10 mm
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Pins
- Glue
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
(…) x n – repeat n times
FREE MONSTER AMIGURUMI CROCHET PATTERN
Body (Blue, Purple)
The first six rounds are crocheted following an oval scheme. At the beginning of each round, make 1 ch and join with a sl st at the end.
R1: With blue yarn, ch 12. Starting from the second ch from the hook, work 1 sc, then 9 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch, continue on the opposite side with 9 sc, 2 sc in the last stitch, sl st (24)
R2: Ch 1, inc, 9 sc, inc x 3, 9 sc, inc x 2, sl st (30)
R3: Ch 1, inc, 10 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 3, 9 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 2, sl st (36)
R4: Ch 1, inc, 11 sc, (inc, 2 sc) x 3, 9 sc, (inc, 2 sc) x 2, sl st (42)
R5: Ch 1, inc, 12 sc, (inc, 3 sc) x 3, 9 sc, (inc, 3 sc) x 2, sl st (48)
R6: Ch 1, inc, 13 sc, (inc, 4 sc) x 3, 9 sc, (inc, 4 sc) x 2, sl st (54)
R7: Ch 1, working in back loops only, 54 sc, sl st
R8–R12: Ch 1, 54 sc, sl st
Change yarn to purple.
R13–R16: Ch 1, 54 sc, sl st
R17: Ch 1, dec, 13 sc, (dec, 4 sc) x 3, 9 sc, (dec, 4 sc) x 2, sl st (48)
R18: Ch 1, dec, 12 sc, (dec, 3 sc) x 3, 9 sc, (dec, 3 sc) x 2, sl st (42)
Stuff the piece as you crochet.
R19: Ch 1, dec, 11 sc, (dec, 2 sc) x 3, 9 sc, (dec, 2 sc) x 2, sl st (36)
R20: Ch 1, dec, 10 sc, (dec, 1 sc) x 3, 9 sc, (dec, 1 sc) x 2, sl st (30)
R21: Ch 1, dec, 9 sc, dec x 3, 9 sc, dec x 2, sl st (24)
R22: Fold the piece in half, make 12 sl sts and sew closed using a needle.
Fasten off and hide the yarn ends.
Eyes (2 pieces, White)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc, 1 sc) x 3 (9)
Fasten off, leave yarn for sewing.
Arms (2 pieces, Purple)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4–R7: 18 sc
R8: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
R9: 15 sc
R10: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
R11: 12 sc
Stuff halfway.
R12: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
R13: 9 sc
R14: Fold in half and crochet 4 sc through both layers
Fasten off, leave yarn for sewing.
Horns (2 pieces, Purple)
Stuff as you crochet.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3–R4: 12 sc
R5: dec x 6 (6)
R6–R15: 6 sc
Fasten off, leave yarn for sewing.
Legs (2 pieces, Blue)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (inc, 1 sc) x 6 (18)
R4: (inc, 2 sc) x 6 (24)
R5: Working in back loops only, 24 sc
R6–R10: 24 sc
Fasten off, leave yarn for sewing, stuff the piece.
Assembly
Sew the eyes between rounds 14 and 16, leaving a distance of 2 sc between them.
Glue the half-bead eyes using super glue.
Sew the horns to the top edges along the slip stitch line.
Sew the arms between rounds 10 and 11.
Sew the legs to the four oval rounds at the bottom of the body, leaving 2–3 sc between them.
Embroider the lips with bright pink plush yarn using slip stitches.
Copyright & Credits
This pattern is designed by @victorian_crochet. The pattern itself may not be redistributed, copied, translated, or republished in any form without the designer’s permission. You may sell finished toys made from this pattern, but please credit the designer by tagging @victorian_crochet and linking to their social media when sharing your work.