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Amigurumi Cookie Monster – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Cookie Monster – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Creating an amigurumi Cookie Monster is a delightful adventure that combines nostalgia with creativity 🍪💙. As I embarked on designing this playful character, I found myself immersed in the vibrant world of Sesame Street, where each stitch became a tribute to childhood memories. The appeal of making a Cookie Monster pattern lies in its charming simplicity and the joy it brings to both the creator and recipient. With his googly eyes and open-mouthed grin, Cookie Monster embodies a whimsical personality that’s irresistible to crochet enthusiasts and collectors alike. Crafting this iconic blue monster allows me to explore my love for playful designs while sharing a piece of joy with others.

The creative process of designing an amigurumi Cookie Monster is truly a labor of love 🎉. It starts with selecting the perfect shade of blue yarn, reminiscent of his fuzzy fur, and deciding on the textures that will bring him to life. I find immense satisfaction in sculpting his round, googly eyes using crochet techniques that add character and expression. Each element, from his oversized cookies to his expressive hands, is carefully considered to ensure authenticity and appeal. As I work, I imagine the smiles this little monster will bring to children and adults alike, making every moment spent crafting him wholly worthwhile. Crafting amigurumi is not just about the end product—it’s about the joyful journey of creation and the memories we crochet along the way. 🧶✨

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🍪 Amigurumi Cookie Monster Crochet Pattern

This adorable Cookie Monster-inspired amigurumi brings everyone’s favorite googly-eyed, cookie-loving blue friend to life! With detailed eyes, a stitched mouth, and hands that feature a fun thumb bump, he’s a joyful project for Sesame Street fans of all ages.

✨ Skill Level

Easy to Intermediate – Basic shaping, thumb detail in hand, and cartoon-style face assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 11–12 inches (28–30 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted weight):

    • Bright blue (main body, limbs, tail)

    • Beige/tan (belly patch, inner ears)

    • White (eyes)

    • Black (pupils and mouth)

  • Crochet hook: 3.5 mm

  • Safety eyes or black felt (8–10 mm, optional)

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off

👤 Head (Blue Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–13. sc (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Stuff firmly

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🧍 Body (Blue → Beige Patch)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–11. sc (30)
    – Surface stitch or sew on an oval beige patch to front

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    – Stuff body

  9. dec x6 (6), FO and close

💪 Arms with Built-In Thumb Bump (Make 2 – Blue Yarn)

✋ This method adds a thumb bump directly into the final rounds of the arm for a more expressive look without needing to sew extra pieces.

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–7. sc (9)

  3. sc x4, [sc, hdc, sc] in next st (thumb bump), sc x4 (10 sts total)
    9–11. sc (10)
    – FO, stuff lightly
    – Sew to body sides

🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Blue Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc (18)

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    8–9. sc (12), FO and stuff
    – Sew to bottom of body

👀 Eyes (Make 2 – White Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc (12), FO
    – Sew black felt circles or crochet small pupils:

    • MR, 4 sc, FO and sew on
      – Position eyes slightly crooked for a silly Cookie Monster expression
      – Attach securely to top of head

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Beige Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc (12), FO
    – Flatten into discs and sew to each side of head

😋 Mouth (Black Yarn)

  1. Ch 12

  2. sc in 2nd ch and across (11)

  3. dec, sc x7, dec (9)

  4. sc (9), FO
    – Shape into a wide smile and sew onto lower half of face

🌀 Tail (Optional – Blue Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. sc (6) for 5–6 rounds
    – Stuff lightly and sew to back base of body

✂️ Assembly Instructions

  1. Sew head to body securely

  2. Attach arms with thumb bumps facing forward

  3. Sew on legs

  4. Add ears and tail

  5. Sew on eyes and mouth

  6. Shape body gently and trim yarn tails

💡 Optional Add-ons

  • Crochet a flat cookie to sew in his hand:

    • MR, 6 sc in brown

    • inc around (12), add black stitches for chips!

  • Make eyes even more googly by using plastic domes

Cookie Monster is ready for hugs, cookies, and chaotic cuteness! 🍪💙 With his signature thumbs and wobbly gaze, he’s the perfect mix of silly and sweet.


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