Imagine holding a little green, cuddly ball of yarn in your hands – that's Mike Wazowski! This adorable crochet monster is a friend that's been lovingly crafted stitch by stitch. Just like the funny and lovable Mike from the movie Monsters, Inc., this little amigurumi toy has a big eye and a wide smile that's sure to make anyone chuckle.
Crochet Monsters Mike Wasowski Amigurumi
With his squishy body and soft texture, Crochet Mike is perfect for hugging, playing, and sparking imagination. It's not just a toy, but a handmade buddy ready for monster-sized adventures and cozy snuggles!
Materials
- Yarn in various colors
- Crochet hook
- Stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Safety eyes
- Embroidery thread (optional)
- Wire or pipe cleaners (optional)
- Felt (optional)
Fabric glue (optional)
Legs:
- Round 1: 6 single crochet in magic ring.
- Round 2: 2 single crochet in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 3: 1 single crochet, then 2 single crochet in next stitch, repeat around (18 stitches).
- Round 4: 1 single crochet in next 2 stitches, then 2 single crochet in next stitch, repeat around (24 stitches).
- Round 5: 1 single crochet in next 2 stitches, decrease, repeat around (18 stitches).
- Round 6-7: Repeat pattern for shaping.
- Round 8-20: 1 single crochet in each stitch around (10 stitches per round).
Arms:
- Round 1: Chain 4, work single crochet back across the chain, then work around the other side of the chain.
- Round 2-6: 1 single crochet in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 7: Start reductions to shape the arm, continue filling as needed.
- Round 8-20: Continue with single crochet in each stitch, stuff the arm, finish off.
Head and Body:
- Round 1 & 2: Begin with magic ring and work a series of increases.
- Round 3-20: Continue with the pattern as provided, including increases on certain rounds to shape the body.
- Round 21: Commence attaching legs with chain stitches and joining rounds.
- Round 22-35: Continue to shape the body with increases and single crochets.
- Round 36: Work single crochets and incorporate the arms by crocheting into their stitches.
- Round 37-47: Begin decreases to shape the upper body.
Final Rounds: Continue decreasing per pattern to close up the body, finishing off with a low stitch count for the neck area.
Eyes:
- Round 1-6: Create circles with increasing stitch counts, changing colors as needed to create the iris and sclera.
- Round 7-9: Work single crochet through the back loops only, then finish off.
