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PATTERN

This pattern is for a super simple beginner-friendly Tunisian crochet one-eyed monster. It’s the perfect addition to your Halloween decor or to add to little ones trick or treat bags and will help you practice the basic Tunisian crochet stitches with a regular crochet hook! The best part is that it works up super fast so it’s great for Halloween favors!

About the Pattern:

Skill Level: Beginner

Yarn:

Col A – Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Chenille in Glow worm 20 yards (Size 6 super bulky yarn; 1.75 oz/50 g, 32 yds/29 m; 100% Polyester)

Col B – Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Chenille in Purple 20 yards (Size 6 super bulky yarn; 1.75 oz/50 g, 32 yds/29 m; 100% Polyester)

Scrap amount of black yarn

*Double the yarn amounts for Col A and Col B if you would like to make a plushie

Hook:

Size P 10 mm crochet hook, I used my Furls Crochet Special Edition Carousel Hook
*Note: If you have a straight hook, that would work even better, make sure it is at least 8 in. long to ensure all the stitches fit on the hook.

Notions:

Gauge:

Gauge is 3 sts over 2 rows in Tunisian simple stitch for a 1 x 1 in. square

Finished Size:

The finished size is 5 x 3.5 in.

Pattern Notes:

This pattern uses a few Tunisian crochet techniques. Use the following video tutorials as needed:

Pattern rows are Forward pass instructions.

The following instructions are implied:
- The loop already on the hook at the beginning of the row counts as the first st.
- Always Tunisian simple stitch in the last st of the row, being sure to work under both loops of the st.

Return Pass: Follow the foundation row and each row with the Return Pass in the same color unless a color change is needed.
- Return Pass Instructions: Ch 1, *yarn over, pull through two loops; repeat from * until 1 loop remains on the hook.

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Abbreviations:

Ch: Chain

Tss: Tunisian simple stitch

Tks: Tunisian knit stitch

RetP: Return Pass -Explained above

Tss2tog: Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together

Yo: Yarn over

Sl st: Slip stitch

Pattern Instructions:

Ch 8 with Col A

Row 1 (Foundation Row): Pick up a loop in the back bump of each chain. If the back bumps are difficult to see just feel for each stitch and pick up a loop into each stitch across. Complete normal RetP.

Rows 2 to 4: Tss across, work last st as normal. On Row 4 RetP, when there are 2 loops remaining on the hook, change to Col B by pulling through the 2 loops with Col B (8 sts)

Rows 5 and 6: Tks across with Col B, work last st as normal. On Row 6 RetP, when there are 2 loops remaining on the hook, change to Col A by pulling through the 2 loops with Col A (8 sts)

Rows 7 and 8: Tss across with Col A, work last st as normal (8 sts)

Row 9: Tss2tog, tss 2, tss2tog, Work last st as normal. (6 sts)

Bind off

Turn, sl st into next st, ch 4, sl st into same st, sl st into next 2 sts, ch 4 sl st into same st, sl st, leave 6 in. Tail and cut yarn.

Attach a safety eye in the center of the face as seen in the picture. Embroider mouth with scrap black yarn.

If you would like to make a plushie. Repeat the pattern for a second panel. Do not attach an eye or embroider a mouth. Align the two pieces and join using whip stitch or preferred joining method. Leave an opening for stuffing.

Fill with a little bit of polyfil stuffing and continue whip stitching around. Weave loose ends into the monster and pull tight, cut yarn and straighten out the monster.

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You are done! Have any questions? The best way to reach me is via email: noorsknits@gmail.com

Share your finished monster with me on social media using the hashtag #FuzzglowTunisianMonster for a chance to be featured!
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This is an original pattern from Noor’s Knits, ©2023. Please do not reprint, repost, or sell any parts of this pattern, but feel free to link back to my blog. You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern but please kindly link back to my website. Send questions to noorsknits@gmail.com.

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