Crochet Frankenstein's Monster

Crocheting Frankenstein's Monster can be a spooktacularly fun and creative project! Using different shades of green and black yarn, you can bring this iconic monster to life stitch by stitch. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this project offers a great opportunity to work on intricate details like the monster's bolts and rugged appearance. Imagine the delight of showcasing your handmade creation during Halloween or as a unique décor piece. So grab your crochet hook, unleash your imagination, and get ready to craft your very own lovable Frankenstein's Monster!

Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn
I love this yarn – Limelight
I love this yarn – Graymist
I love this yarn – Graphite
I love this yarn – Black
Red, Black and Grey Embroidery Floss
10.5 MM Safety Eyes
Size E crochet hook
Polyfiberfill
Large Eye Needle
Small Sharp Embroidery Needle

Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
CH- Chain
FO – Fasten Off
SL ST – Slip Stitch
INC – Make two Single Crochet in Same Stitch
DEC – Single Crochet two stitches together
BLO – Back Loops Only

Note: Entire project is worked in the round. Use a stitch marker or a scrap piece of yarn to mark the beginning of each row. Then you don’t have to count every row. Do not join unless instructed to.

Parentheses indicate a repeat. Repeat the stitches in the parentheses for the number of times indicated.

The bracketed number [] is the number of stitches at the end of each row.

I spread my increases out so there isn’t a seam on the finished piece. If you do not like this method, you can do regular increases.

HEAD – in Limelight
The head is made by doing an oval increase. Sometime it helps to mark where your increases are going to go with a spare piece of contrasting yarn. Just note that the first row is worked on both sides of the starting chain. The face is then embroidered on before you add the hair and stuff him.

Ch 8
Round 1: SC in 2nd Ch, SC in next 5 stitches. 3 SC in last stitch. Working in the unused loops from the chain, SC 5, 3 SC in last chain. [18]
Round 2: [6 SC, (INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [24].
Round 3: [6 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [30].
Round 4: [6 SC, (SC, INC, SC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [36].
Round 5: [6 SC, (3 SC, INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [42].
Round 6: [6 SC, (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [48].
Rounds 7-17: SC in each stitch for 11 rows [48 stitches per row].
Fasten off. Note: This flat edge is what is attached to the hair. Place the oval increase side at the bottom in order to see placing for eyes and embroidery.
Place safety eyes between rows 10-11 approximately 8 stitches apart. It helps to fold the head flat so you can make sure it is centered on the oval.

Embroider a grey scar over the right eye by making a diagonal straight stitch and crossing the stitch with small straight stitches.

Next to the left eye you will want to embroider a black scar in the same fashion but more upright.

Using red, embroider a small straight mouth centered between the eyes about 5 rows lower.

Make sure you tie all of these off inside the head to prevent unraveling later.

BOLTS – Make 2 in Graymist
CH 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook. [6].
Round 2: INC in stitch [12].
Round 3: In BLOs, SC in each stitch [12].
Round 4: In BLOs, DEC in each stitch [6].
Round 5: DEC, SC, DEC, SC [4].
Rounds 6-7: 2 rows SC [4 stitches per row].
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach to head on sides between rows 7-8 before you attach the hair.

HAIR in Black

Ch 8
Round 1: SC in 2nd Ch, SC in next 5 stitches. 3 SC in last stitch. Working in the unused loops from the chain, SC 5, 3 SC in last chain. [18]
Round 2: [6 SC, (INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [24].
Round 3: [6 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [30].
Round 4: [6 SC, (SC, INC, SC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [36].
Round 5: [6 SC, (3 SC, INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [42].
Round 6: [6 SC, (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [48].
Round 7: SC row [48].
Round 8: SC row in BLO [48].
Fasten off and leave a really long tail for sewing.
Line up middle points in hair and head and sew together stuffing as you go.

LEGS – Make 2 in Graphite
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 3: (SC, INC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: SC in BLOs [18].
Rounds 5-11: 7 rows SC [18 stitches per row].
Fasten off 1st leg. On 2nd leg do not fasten off. Continuing with the 2nd leg
Round 12: SC around both legs to join them [36].
Rounds 13-15: 3 rows SC, Change colors to Black [36 stitches per row].
Start stuffing here. Make sure you stuff each leg.
Round 14: SC row [36].
Round 15: (4 SC, DEC) 6 times [30].
Round 16: SC row [30].
Round 17: (3 SC, DEC) 6 times [24].
Round 18: SC row [24].
Round 19: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times [18].
Round 20: SC row [18].
Round 21: (SC, DEC) 6 times [12].
Fasten off. Sew to the bottom of the head.

ARMS – make 2
In Limelight, Ch 2
Round 1: 4 SC in 2nd chain from hook [4].
Round 2: SC row [4].
Round 3: (SC, INC) 2 times [6]
Rounds 4-6: 3 rows SC, Change colors to Black [6].
Rounds 7-11: 5 rows SC

Fasten off, tighten hole and sew to the sides of the body.