If you're a fan of those lovable monsters from the big screen, you're going to have a blast with this one. Mike is such a classic character, and this little guy is the perfect size to sit on your desk or join a collection. He's mostly one big round shape, which makes the base work feel like it's flying by. I really enjoyed how the layered eye gives him so much personality without needing plastic safety eyes.
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— 1. Body :
Round 1 :
Start by placing 8 sc into a magic ring (8)
Round 2 :
Work 2 sc into every st around (16)
Round 3 :
Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) a total of 8 times (24)
Round 4 :
Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) a total of 8 times (32)
Round 5 :
Repeat (3 sc, 1 inc) a total of 8 times (40)
Round 6 :
Work 1 sc in each st around (40)
Round 7 :
Repeat (4 sc, 1 inc) a total of 8 times (48)
Round 8 :
Repeat (5 sc, 1 inc) a total of 8 times (56)
Round 9 :
Repeat (6 sc, 1 inc) a total of 8 times (64)
Round 10-13 :
Work 1 sc in each st around for these four rounds (64)
Round 14 :
Repeat (15 sc, 1 inc) a total of 4 times (68)
Round 15-16 :
Work 1 sc in each st around for these two rounds (68)
Round 17 :
Repeat (16 sc, 1 inc) a total of 4 times (72)
Round 18-19 :
Work 1 sc in each st around for these two rounds (72)
Round 20 :
Repeat (17 sc, 1 inc) a total of 4 times (76)
Round 21-24 :
Work 1 sc in each st around for these four rounds (76)
Round 25 :
Repeat (2 sc, 1 dec) a total of 19 times (57)
Round 26 :
Repeat (1 sc, 1 dec) a total of 19 times (38)
Round 27 :
Repeat (2 sc, 1 dec) 9 times, then finish with 1 dec (28)
Round 28 :
Repeat (2 sc, 1 dec) a total of 7 times (21)
Info :
Pause here to firmly stuff the body with fiberfill.
Round 29 :
Repeat (1 sc, 1 dec) a total of 7 times (14)
Round 30 :
Work 7 dec around (7)
Info :
Fasten off and use your wool needle to weave through the remaining stitches to close the hole.
— 2. Feet :
Info :
Make two of these using the green yarn.
Round 1 :
Start with 8 sc in a magic ring (8)
Round 2 :
Work 2 sc into every st around (16)
Round 3 :
Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) a total of 8 times (24)
Round 4-5 :
Work 1 sc in each st around (24)
Round 6 :
Work 12 dec around (12)
Info :
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing and stuff the foot.
— 3. Hands :
Info :
Make two of these using the green yarn.
Round 1 :
Start with 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2-4 :
Work 1 sc in each st around (6)
Info :
Fasten off leaving a sewing tail. Do not stuff these pieces.
— 4. Horns :
Info :
Make two of these using the yellow yarn.
Round 1 :
Start with 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2 :
Work 1 sc in each st around (6)
Round 3 :
Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) a total of 3 times (9)
Round 4 :
Work 1 sc in each st around (9)
Info :
Fasten off leaving a sewing tail and stuff lightly.
— 5. Eye :
Round 1 :
Using black yarn, place 8 sc into a magic ring (8)
Round 2 :
Work 2 hdc into every st around (16)
Round 3 :
Repeat (3 sc, 1 inc) a total of 4 times (20)
Colour Change :
Switch your yarn to the blue color.
Round 4 :
Repeat (1 hdc, 1 inc) a total of 10 times (30)
Colour Change :
Switch your yarn to the white color.
Round 5 :
Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) a total of 10 times (40)
Info :
Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching to the body.
I really hope you enjoy making your own little Mike! He’s such a cheerful character to have around, and seeing that big eye come together is always a highlight of the process. Whether he’s destined for a shelf, a backpack, or a gift box, he’s sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees him. Don't forget to take a photo of your finished monster—I’d love to see how he turned out! Happy crocheting, and may your stitches always be even and your yarn never tangle. 🧶 ✨