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Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet Rectangle Shaped Monster

Lion Brand® Fun Fur - Wool-Ease^® - Microspun

Pattern #: 70744AD

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: One Size
About 12 in. (30.5 cm) tall, not including Legs.

CORRECTIONS: None

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This geometric shaped monster makes a great gift!

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Color (A) Fun Fur Click here for larger swatch	Color (B) Wool-Ease^® Click here for larger swatch
Color (C) Microspun Click here for larger swatch

To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below

Microspun

French Vanilla	Lily White	Blush	Coral	Royal Blue	Cherry Red	Mocha	Coffee

Leaf	Lavender	Lilac	Fuchsia	Purple	Turquoise	Sterling	Ebony

Buttercup	Mango	Lime

Fun Fur

Ivory	White	Soft Pink	Light Blue	Bright Blue	Sapphire	Raspberry	Red

Champagne	Tigers Eye	Chocolate	Olive Green	Tangerine	Copper	Lavender	Turquoise

Silver Fox	Onyx	Black	Soft Yellow	Bright Yellow	Peacock	Violet	Lime

Hot Pink	Sherbet	Indigo	Lava	Sandstone	Confetti	Citrus	Tropical

Mango	Rainbow	Hawaii	Caribbean	Fireworks	Fiji	Capri	Cotton Candy

South Beach	Mexicana	Copacabana	Night Sky	Deep Sea	Lime Blue

Wool-Ease^®

Natural Heather	Fisherman	Ranch Red	Blush Heather	Blue Heather	Navy	Red Sprinkles	Denim

Blue Mist	Sienna	Seaspray	Chocolate Brown	Mink Brown	Cocoa	Fuchsia	Cranberry

Dark Rose Heather	Rose Heather	Purple	Grey Heather	Oxford Grey	Black	Pastel Yellow	Gold

Lemongrass	Sage	Avocado	Loden	Chestnut Heather	Forest Green Heather	Paprika	Violet

Denim Twist	Azalea Pink	Zinnia	Burgundy	Wood Print	Autumn Print	Pines Print	White/Multi

Wheat	Mushroom	White Frost

*Fun Fur (Article #320) is a novelty "eyelash" yarn. Solids: 1¾/50g; 60 yd/54m per ball Prints: 1½ oz/40g; 57 yd/52m per ball 100% polyester.
*Microspun (Article #910) is a super-soft sport-weight micro-fiber acrylic yarn. It comes in 2.5 oz./70g (168yd/154m) balls

You can also buy materials separately

MATERIALS
To change colors, click the drop-down list or swatches above

QUANTITY

PRICE

ALT QTY

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320-112 Fun Fur Yarn: Raspberry

balls

$ 17.16

Note: (A)

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620-126 Wool-Ease Yarn: Chocolate Brown

ball

$ 3.49

Note: (B)

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910-158 Microspun Yarn: Buttercup

ball

$ 3.99

Note: (C)

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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6

$ 2.45

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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

$ 3.59

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Additional Materials
Fiberfill stuffing

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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.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning)	ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet	rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)	sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch	tog = together

Learn to Crochet Instructions: http://learnToCrochet.LionBrand.com

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Crochet Rectangle Shaped Monster 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