Crochet She-Hulk
Crochet She-Hulk is a fun and quirky take on the iconic Marvel character, combining the strength and fierceness of She-Hulk with the delicate art of crochet. Picture an adorable amigurumi version of She-Hulk, complete with green yarn muscles and a determined expression. This creative twist showcases the versatility and creativity of crochet enthusiasts, bringing a playful and unique perspective to a beloved superhero. Whether displayed as a cute decoration or a thoughtful gift for a fellow comic book fan, Crochet She-Hulk is sure to bring a smile and a touch of whimsy to anyone's day.
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn
I love this yarn – Limelight
I love this yarn – Amethyst
I love this yarn – Jelly Bean
I love this yarn – Black
I love this yarn – White
12 mm Safety Eyes
Doll Eyelashes
Size E crochet hook
Slicker Brush
Needlefelting tool
Polyfiberfill
Large Eye Needle
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double 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.
Cut two sections of 3 doll lashes and glue to the underside of the eyes. Use a strong glue. I use E6000. Set aside to dry while you work on the head.
HEAD – in Limelight
The head is made by doing an oval increase. Sometimes 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 finish the head and stuff her.
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. Insert eyes 4 rows down from the open edge 9 stitches apart. Make sure the eyelashes are where you want them before you put the washers on for the eyes.
Embroider nose in limelight with three long straight stitches coming out of a center point to create a triangle.
Using black, embroider eyebrows using a backstich.
Make sure you tie all the tails off inside the head to prevent unraveling later.
HAIR – in Jelly Bean
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 7-8: SC in each stitch for 2 rows [48 stitches per row].
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Stuff the head and sew on the hair continuing to stuff as you go.
Cut several 8 inch pieces of jelly bean to attach as hair. You can make the hair longer if you wish.
Attach the hair by folding the piece of hair in half, pulling the loop through and securing the open ends. Attach in a line on the left side of her head for the part. Attach on the other side of the line. Attach throughout the head. Using a slicker brush, go through the hair causing the yarn to unravel. This can take upwards of an hour depending on how many strands of hair you use. Then using the needlefelting tool, style the hair.
FEET (Make 2)
In White
Ch 5
Round 1: SC in 2nd Ch, SC in next 2 stitches. 3 SC in last stitch, working in the unused loops from the chain, SC 3, 3 SC in last chain. [12].
Round 2: [3 SC, (INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [18].
Round 3: SC in BLOs [18].
Round 4: SC 3 times, DEC 3 times, 9 SC [15].
Round 5: 2 SC, 2 DEC, 9 SC [13].
Round 6: SC row [13]. Change Colors to limelight
Round 7: 3 SC, Spike Stich, 9 SC [12 SC, 1 spike stitch].
Round 8: DEC, 11 SC [12]
Rounds 9-12: 4 rows SC [12 stitches per row] change colors to amethyst
Rounds 12-13: 2 rows SC [12 stitches per row].
Fasten off the first leg.
Do not fasten off leg number 2, follow the instructions below for leg number 2.
Round 13: SC around stitches in leg number one and then around the stitches in leg number 2 [24]. Using the tail from leg number one, sew up any gaps that may have resulted at the join.
Stuff legs and continue crocheting in the round.
Rounds 14-16: SC in each stitch for 3 rows. Change color to white in last stitch. [24 stitches per row].
Round 17: SC row, change color to Amethyst in last stitch [24].
Round 18: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times [18].
Round 19: (SC, DEC) 6 times [12].
Rounds 20-21: 2 rows SC [12 stitches per row].
Round 22: (2 SC, INC) 4 times [16].
Rounds 23-24: 2 rows SC, Change colors to White in last stitch [16].
Round 25: (2 SC, DEC) 4 times, change color to Green in last stitch [12].
Round 26: DEC 6 times [6].
Round 27: SC row [6].
Fasten off and sew to head.
ARMS (make 2)
In White
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [6].
Round 2: (SC, INC) 3 times [9].
Rounds 3-4: 2 rows SC, change colors to limelight in the last stitch [9 stitches per row].
Round 5: (SC, DEC) 3 times [6].
Rounds 6-14: 9 rows SC [6 stitches per row].
Fasten off. Sew to the sides of body and to the head.
Weave in all ends.