Crochet No-Sew Frankenstein

How to Crochet Bobbles in a Contrasting Colour

1. Draw through the new colour on the last yarn over of the previous stitch.
2. Follow bobble stitch steps 1-5.
3. Drop the bobble colour and yarn over with the main colour, pull through all 5 loops on hook.
4. Push bobble to the right side of fabric.

Finished Size

The finished otter measures approximately 2.75″ (7cm) tall. Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.

Gauge

Gauge is not important in this pattern. Use a hook size to match your chosen yarn. Make sure that your stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing showing through and adjust hook size if necessary.

Notes

• Pieces are worked in a continuous spiral. Mark the first stitch of each round with a removable stitch marker.
• All bobble stitches are worked in the front loop only.

Pattern Instructions

Frankenstein (starting with black)

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook (6)

R2: [Inc] x6 (12)

R3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18) – change colour to green

Tip: To minimise the colour change, fasten off invisibly after R3 and join green yarn with a standing single crochet. Only do this for the head NOT the body as it will change the bobble stitch placement.

R4-6: [Sc] x18 (18) 3 rounds

R7: [Sc, invdec] x6 (12) – change colour to light grey in last st

R8: [FLO sc] x12 (12)

The bobble stitches in the next round are worked in green as indicated in bold. All colour changes take place in the last yarn over of the previous colour. Cut the green yarn after each bobble and knot the ends together inside the piece to secure.

R9: 4 sc, FLO bo, 3 sc, FLO bo, 3 sc (12) – change colour to brown in last st

Insert safety eyes between R5 and R6, 3 sts apart.

Stuff the head and continue to stuff as you go.

Using 4 ply black yarn or black embroidery floss, sew a line for the mouth centred between the eyes approximately 2 sts long.

R10: [Sc] x12 (12)

The bobble stitches in the next round are worked in black as indicated in bold.

R11: 4 sc, FLO bo, 3 sc, FLO bo, 3 sc (12)

R12: [Sc, invdec] x4 (8)

Tip: If the invisible decreases don’t look clean around the feet, try using a regular decrease (sc2tog).

Cut the yarn leaving a tail and pull through last st. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops only of the final round and pull to close. Hide the end inside Frankenstein.

Finishing

Starting on the right side of the head, insert hook in a st between R6 and R7 approximately 1 st away from the eye. Place light grey yarn on your hook and draw through.

Ch 3, sl st back in same space.

Fasten off, gently pull the starting and ending tails to tighten and weave in ends.

Repeat on the other side.