Welcome to the quirky and imaginative world of amigurumi! 👾✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Doodle Monster—a playful and whimsical creation perfect for monster lovers, fantasy enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting unique and expressive plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up quirky creatures, experimenting with bold textures, or simply want to add a fun doodle monster to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with wobbly shapes, googly eyes, and a splash of colorful charm! 🎨
This design embraces vibrant hues, unpredictable forms, and intricate shaping to bring a lively and joyful presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Doodle Monster turns out just right—ready to brighten up your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out wild colors, and let’s stitch up a fantastic doodle monster! 👾
👾 Amigurumi Doodle Monster Crochet Pattern
Bring laughter and color to your crochet collection with this silly, wide-smiled Doodle Monster! With his oversized eyes, toothless grin, and bouncy horns, he’s pure joy in yarn form — a fun project for playful makers of all ages.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves shaping, colorwork, and embroidery details.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10 in (25 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Red – about 70 g (main body, arms, legs, hair tufts)
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Green – about 15 g (mouth panel)
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Beige – about 20 g (horns, eye pupils)
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White – about 10 g (eye whites)
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Black – small amount (mouth outline and pupil details)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (18 mm) or embroidered eyes
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle & stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Body (Red)
1️⃣ MR, 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3️⃣ (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4️⃣ (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5️⃣ (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6️⃣ (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–25️⃣ sc around (36)
26️⃣ (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
27️⃣ (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
28️⃣ (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
29️⃣ (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
30️⃣ dec ×6 (6), FO and close.
Stuff as you go, keeping the shape oval and firm.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Red)
1️⃣ MR, 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3–12️⃣ sc around (12)
FO and stuff lightly. Sew slightly below midline of body.
🦶 Legs (Make 2 – Red)
1️⃣ MR, 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3–7️⃣ sc around (12)
Stuff and flatten slightly.
Sew to lower front edge so the monster sits upright.
🦴 Horns (Make 2 – Beige)
1️⃣ MR, 5 sc (5)
2️⃣ (1 sc, inc) ×2 + 1 sc (7)
3️⃣ sc around (7)
4️⃣ (2 sc, inc) ×2 + 1 sc (9)
5️⃣ sc around (9)
6️⃣ (3 sc, inc) ×2 + 1 sc (11)
7–9️⃣ sc around (11)
FO, stuff lightly, and curve slightly.
Sew symmetrically on top of head.
👀 Eyes (Make 2 – Layered Design)
Outer White Part:
MR, 6 sc
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
FO.
Inner Beige Pupil:
MR, 6 sc
inc ×6 (12), FO.
Sew beige circles centered on the white parts.
Attach safety eyes or black embroidered dots to centers.
Sew both eyes to the face, close together near the top.
😄 Mouth (Green)
ch 16
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (15)
Rows 2–4: sc across (15)
FO, weave ends.
Using black yarn, embroider a thick curved line for the mouth outline along the top edge.
Sew the finished mouth piece to lower half of the face, curving slightly upward.
🎉 Hair Tufts (Red)
For each tuft: ch 5, sl st back down chain.
Make 3–4 strands and attach between horns.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Embroider eyelids or a small wink (optional).
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Reinforce seams if gifting to children.
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Add more stuffing to keep the monster plump and even.
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Shape horns gently upward.
💡 Customization Ideas
🦷 Add little white felt fangs for a toothy smile.
🌈 Try different body colors — turquoise, lime, or purple look great!
🪄 Add spots, eyebrows, or even a tiny belly patch.
Your cheerful Doodle Monster is ready to bring joy! 👾
With his winking eyes, curly horns, and giant grin, he’s guaranteed to make anyone smile — a perfect, playful amigurumi friend. 🧶💚
