Crochet Monster Granny Square

Unleash your creativity with the captivating Crochet Monster Granny Square! This unique and playful design will add a touch of whimsy to any project you embark on. With its vibrant colors and intricate stitches, this granny square is sure to become the centerpiece of your crochet masterpiece. This eye-catching design is a perfect blend of fun and skill, allowing you to showcase your crochet prowess while unleashing your imagination. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern will captivate you with its intricate details and endless possibilities. Get ready to bring your crochet projects to life with this charming and unique granny square!

Materials:

– Worsted Weight Yarn in 4 colors plus black for the mouth and white for the eyes.
– Size H crochet hook
– Black buttons in various sizes

– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet

Monster Granny Square Pattern:
with color 1
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 HDC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (16 HDC)
Round 3: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (32 HDC)
change to color 2
Round 4: HDC in each stitch around, join (32 HDC)
Round 5: *chain 4 (loosely), skip 3 stitches, join with SC, repeat from * around. You should end up with 8 chain spaces. Join to the bottom of the first chain 4.
Round 6: Now working inside the chain 4 spaces… Chain 3 + 2 DC + Chain 1 + 3 DC all in same space, Chain 1, 3 DC in next space, Chain 1, *3 DC + Chain 1 + 3 DC all in same space, Chain 1, 3 DC in next space, Chain 1, Repeat from * around, slip stitch to join to the top of the first chain 3, fasten off.
change to color 3
Round 7: Starting in corner space… Chain 3 + 2 DC + Chain 1 + 3 DC all in same space, Chain 1, 3 DC in next space, Chain 1, 3 DC in next space, *3 DC + Chain 1 + 3 DC all in same space, Chain 1, 3 DC in next space, Chain 1, 3 DC in next space, repeat from * around, slip stitch to join to the top of the first chain 3, fasten off.
with border color (I chose gray)

Round 8: Starting in corner space… attach yarn and chain 1 + SC + chain 1 + 2 SC all in same space, SC along each stitch in edge, when you get to the corners: 2 SC + chain 1 + 2 SC all in same space, continue along all edges and corners. Join to your first chain 1, fasten off and weave in all ends.

One eyed monster:
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, pull tight and join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail.

Sew buttons onto eyes and sew eyes onto square.

Two eyed monster:
Larger eye: Magic ring, chain 2 and make 10 DC in ring, pull tight and join, fasten off leaving long tail.
Smaller eye: Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, pull tight and join, fasten off leaving long tail.
Sew buttons onto eyes and sew eyes onto square.

Feet:
Right foot: Chain 4, SC in second chain from hook, SC in next, slip stitch in last
Left foot: Chain 4, slip stitch in second chain from hook, SC in last two.

Sew onto bottom of monster (but they could also become arms!)

Horns (make 2):
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 3 SC in ring, pull tight but don’t join (this gives you a small half circle). Sew onto head of monster.

Don’t forget to stitch on a mouth!!