Crochet Wibbles the Monster
Crochet Wibbles the Monster is an adorable and playful creation that has quickly become a favorite among crafters and children alike. With its big googly eyes and colorful yarn, Wibbles just brings a smile to everyone's face. The intricate details of the crochet work showcase the talent and dedication of the maker, making Wibbles a truly special and unique companion to have around. Whether displayed as a decorative piece or used as a cuddly toy, Wibbles the Monster is sure to brighten up any space with its charm and whimsical personality. Who knew a few skeins of yarn could bring so much joy and fun?
Materials-
- Worsted weight yarn
- Yellow, grey, and black
- Hook size 3.5mm (E)
- 20mm Safety Eyes, or an alternative form of eyes
- Stitch Marker
- PolyFill
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Sewing Pins
US Abbreviations-
- Rd(s)- Round(s)
- MR- Magic Ring
- St(s)- Stitch(s)
- Sc- Single Crochet
- Pc- Popcorn Stitch
- 5 dc in the same st, take the loop off the hook, insert the hook into the first dc, grab the dropped loop and slip it through the dc st.
- Inc- Increase
- Dec- Invisible Decrease
- In front loops only pick up the next two loops, yarn over, and pull through twice.
- FO- Fasten Off
- FLO- Front Loop Only- for closing up holes.
Notes-
- Magic Ring Alternative- chain 2 and single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
- This will be crocheted in the round.
- If not specified or in () repeat to the end of the round.
- Stuff as you go.
Body-
Yellow
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rd 4: sc 2, inc (24)
Rd 5: sc 3, inc (30)
Rd 6: sc 4, inc (36)
Rd 7: sc 5, inc (42)
Rd 8: sc 6, inc (48)
Rd 9: sc 7, inc (54)
Rds 10-23: sc around (54) (14 rounds)
Rd 24: sc 7, dec (48)
Rd 25: sc 6, dec (42) Insert the eyes between rds 12 and 13, 8 sts apart.
Rd 26: sc 5, dec (36)
Rd 27: sc 4, dec (30)
Rd 28: sc 3, dec (24)
Rd 29: sc 2, dec (18) Stuff
Rd 30: sc, dec (12)
Rd 31: dec (6)
FO and weave in the end.
Arms (make 2)-
Yellow
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rds 4-6: sc around (18) (3 rounds)
Rd 7: sc 2, pc, sc 15 (17 sc, 1 pc)
Rd 8: sc around (18)
Rd 9: sc, dec (12)
Rd 10: sc 2, dec (9)
Rd 11: sc 2, inc (12)
Rd 12: sc around (12)
Rd 13: sc, inc (18)
Rds 14-20: sc around (18) (7 rounds) Stuff the arm only about ¾ full.
Rd 21: sc 4, fold in half and sc through both sc to close, 9 times (9)
FO leaving a tail for sewing and attach between rds 13 and 14, 4 sts behind the eyes.
Legs (make 2)-
Yellow
Ch 7
Rd 1: sc in the 2nd st from the hook, sc 4, sc 4 in the last st, and continue working around the ch, sc 4, sc 3 in the same st (16)
Rd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x4, sc 4, inc x3 (24)
Rd 3: sc, inc, sc 4, (inc, sc) x2, (sc, inc) x2, sc 4, (inc, sc) x2, sc, inc (32)
Rds 4-5: sc around (32) (2 rounds)
Rd 6: sc 7, (dec, sc 2) x3, sc 10, dec, sc (28)
Rd 7: sc 5, (dec, sc 2) x3, dec, sc 6, dec, sc (23)
Rd 8: sc 3, (dec, sc 2) x3, dec, sc 3, dec, sc (18)
Rd 9: 7 dec, sc, dec, sc (10)
Rds 10-20: sc around (10) (11 rounds) stuff the legs loosely ¾ of the way full.
Rd 21: sc 3, fold in half and sc through both sc to close 5 times (5)
FO leaving a tail for sewing and attach on either side of the last rd of the body and out.
Horns (make 2)-
White
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: sc around (6)
Rd 3: sc, inc (9)
Rd 4: sc around (9)
Rd 5: sc 2, inc (12)
Rd 6: sc around (12)
FO leaving a tail for sewing and attach at the top between rds 5 and 6 and the bottom between rds 9 and 10. Stuff as you sew. Take a little bit of grey yarn and add stripes.
Teeth (make at least 2, you can make more)-
White
Rd 1: sc 5 in MR
Rd 2: sc around (5)
Rd 3: sc, inc, sc, inc, sc (7)
FO leaving a tail for sewing and attach facing upward on either side of the center of the mouth.
For the mouth, I made the edge of the mouth start 3 rds below where I inserted the eyes and about 1 st out from the edge of the eye. GoIng down 4 rds, I tacked it down at the 2 spots where I placed the teeth, and attached the teeth.