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Craft Yarn Council invites you to Discover Knit & Crochet with a fun series of classes where you learn techniques by creating a project. You’ll have friendly, one-on-one help from our certified teachers and make new friends. To learn more about the
Craft Yarn Council’s Discover Knit & Crochet Classes and for helpful tips and links, visit: www.cycdiscoverknitandcrochet.org .
— To view a picture of this project, visit: www.craftyarncouncil.com/DiscoverKids —The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith and without warranty. Results are not guaranteed. Michaels Stores, Inc. recommends adult supervision at all times and disclaims all liability from any injury resulting from
improper safety precautions. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. © 2013 Michaels Stores, Inc.
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Craft Yarn Council invites you to Discover Knit & Crochet with a fun series of classes where you learn techniques by creating a project. You’ll have friendly, one-on-one help from our certified teachers and make new friends. To learn more about the
Craft Yarn Council’s Discover Knit & Crochet Classes and for helpful tips and links, visit: www.cycdiscoverknitandcrochet.org .
— To view a picture of this project, visit: www.craftyarncouncil.com/DiscoverKids —The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith and without warranty. Results are not guaranteed. Michaels Stores, Inc. recommends adult supervision at all times and disclaims all liability from any injury resulting from
improper safety precautions. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. © 2013 Michaels Stores, Inc.
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Make these adorable monsters and learn the Double Crochet Stitch at the same time.
Supplies ● Yarn (Medium Weight)
LaRgE MONSTERColor A—25 yards (23 meters)Color B—5 yards (4.5 meters)Color C—Small amount
SMaLL MONSTERColor A—25 yards (23 meters)Color B—Small amount
● Size 5 mm/H-8 crochet hook
additional Supplies ● Yarn needle ● Polyester fiberfill ● Small piece of White and Black felt ● Glue
LaRgE MONSTER ● 20 mm Wiggle eye—1
SMaLL MONSTER ● 8 mm Wiggle eyes—3
Stitches used ● Slip knot, Chain stitch and
Double Crochet
MeasurementsLarge Monster: Approximately 3" wide x 43⁄4" tall (7.5 cm x 12 cm) (excluding hair)
Small Monster: Approximately 3" wide x 4" tall (7.5 cm x 10 cm) (excluding hair)
INSTRUCTIONSBodyWith Color A and leaving a long end for sewing, chain 14.
Row 1: Double crochet in fourth chain from hook (3 skipped chains count as first double crochet) and in each chain across: 12 double crochets.
Small Monster ONLYRows 2–16: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), turn; double crochet in next double crochet and in each double crochet across.
Large Monster ONLYRows 2–18: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), turn; double crochet in next double crochet and in each double crochet across.
Both MonstersFinish off by cutting the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Pull the tail through the last loop on the hook and gently tighten to prevent the stitches from unraveling.
Fold Monster in half with last row and beginning chain together. Thread yarn needle with last long end and sew side seam.
Thread yarn needle with an 8" (20.5 cm) strand of Color A and sew second side seam.
Stuff lightly with polyester fiberfill.
Thread yarn needle with first long end and sew bottom seam.
FINISHINgLARGE MONSTER ONLYLegsWith Color C, add a straight stitch along Rows 1-3 between sixth and seventh stitches for Legs.
HairCut thirty-three 5" (12.5 cm) long strands of Color B.
Fold 3 strands in half, insert hook between first two stitches at top edge, hook folded end and pull through stitches (Fig. A), hook ends and pull through folded end, pull tightly (Fig. B).
Repeat between stitches across top edge.
Trim ends.
EyeUsing patterns below, cut a large oval from White felt and a small oval from Black felt.
Glue White oval to Black oval to form Eye. Glue wiggle eye to Black oval. Using photo as a guide for placement, glue Eye to Monster.
SMALL MONSTER ONLYHairCut eighteen 5" (12.5 cm) long strands of Color B.
Fold 6 strands in half, insert hook between sixth and seventh stitches at top edge, hook folded end and pull through stitches (Fig. A), hook ends and pull through folded end, pull tightly (Fig. B). Repeat between fourth and fifth stitches and between eighth and ninth stitches at top edge for remaining hair.
Trim ends.
Eye (Make 3)Using patterns below, cut 3 large ovals from White felt and 3 small ovals from Black felt.
Glue one Black oval to one White oval to form an Eye. Repeat with remaining ovals.
Glue a wiggle eye to each Eye.
Using photo as a guide for placement, glue Eyes to Monster.
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Large Monster Eye Small Monster Eye
Fig. A Fig. BLink to project photo: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/C12