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Crochet Rectangle Shaped Monster
Lion Brand® Fun Fur® - Wool-Ease® - Microspun
GAUGE:
16 sc + 18 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) with 2 strands of A held tog. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
BODY (make 2)
With 2 strands of A held tog, ch 25. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 24 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures 12 in. (30.5 cm) from beg. Fasten off.
ARMS AND LEGS (make 4)
With 1 strand of B, ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in ring; join with sl st in first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc - 12 sc. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc.
Repeat Rnd 3 until piece measures about 4 in. (10 cm) from beg. Fasten off.
OUTER EYE (make 2)
With 1 strand of B, ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Work 12 sc in ring. Rnd 2: *Sc in next stitch, work 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around. Rnd 3: *Sc in each of next 2 sc, work 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Rnd 4: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, work 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around.
Fasten off.
INNER EYE (make 2)
With 1 strand of C, repeat Rnds 1-2 of Outer Eye.
Fasten off.
PUPIL (make 2)
With 1 strand of B, ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Work 4 dc in ring.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew Inner Eyes to Outer Eyes. Sew assembled eyes to Body.
Sew Pupils to centers of Eyes.
With wrong sides of Body pieces held tog and working through both thicknesses, join 1 strand of A and sc around pieces tog around outer edge, leaving an opening for stuffing. Stuff Body, then finish crocheting pieces tog. Stuff Arms and Legs and sew to Body. Weave in ends.
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Crochet Rectangle Shaped Monster Reviewed by Sharon McIntyre on 2008-11-13
I have made all the monster pillows and they make great gifts for kids and crochet up very quickly. Thanks to whoever came up with this and the other monsters.
S.McIntyre
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