Introduction

If you’re looking for a playful and adorable crochet project, this One-Eyed Green Monster amigurumi is the perfect choice! With its big round body, stubby legs, little horns, and oversized single eye, it’s both quirky and cute. This project is great for beginners who want to practice crocheting in the round, working with increases and decreases, and sewing simple amigurumi parts together.

The finished plushie is soft, squishy, and makes a great gift for kids, friends, or anyone who loves fun characters. It can be used as a keychain, bag charm, desk buddy, or simply a small toy to brighten up your day.

This step-by-step crochet tutorial will guide you through everything you need to know. Don’t worry if you’re new to amigurumi — each part is explained clearly, and by the end of this project, you’ll not only have an adorable monster but also improved crochet skills!

Materials You’ll Need

• Yarn:
  1. Green worsted weight yarn (for the body, arms, and legs)
  2. Light brown yarn (for the horns)
  3. White yarn (for the eye base)
  4. Blue yarn (for the iris)
  5. Black yarn (for the pupil and mouth)
• Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (E) or 4 mm (G) — choose based on your tension
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill (to stuff the body and limbs)
• Yarn Needle: For sewing pieces together
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker: To keep track of rounds

Optional: Felt circles in black, blue, and white if you prefer to make the eye with felt instead of crocheting.

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

• MR = Magic Ring
• ch = Chain
• sc = Single Crochet
• inc = Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec = Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• st/sts = Stitch/Stitches
• sl st = Slip Stitch
• FO = Fasten Off

Pattern Instructions

This monster plushie is made in several pieces: body, legs, arms, horns, and the big eye.

Part 1: Body (Green Yarn)

The body is crocheted as a ball shape.

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: inc in each st (12 sts)
Round 3: [sc in next st, inc] repeat 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [sc in next 2 sts, inc] repeat 6 times (24 sts)
Round 5: [sc in next 3 sts, inc] repeat 6 times (30 sts)
Round 6: [sc in next 4 sts, inc] repeat 6 times (36 sts)
Round 7-15: sc in each st (36 sts)
Round 16: [sc in next 4 sts, dec] repeat 6 times (30 sts)
Round 17: [sc in next 3 sts, dec] repeat 6 times (24 sts)
Round 18: [sc in next 2 sts, dec] repeat 6 times (18 sts)

👉 Begin stuffing the body with fiberfill. Continue stuffing as you go.

Round 19: [sc in next st, dec] repeat 6 times (12 sts)
Round 20: dec around (6 sts)

FO, close the hole, and weave in the end.

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Part 2: Legs (Make 2, Green Yarn)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: sc in each st (6 sts)
Round 3-6: sc in each st (6 sts)

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 3: Arms (Make 2, Green Yarn)

Round 1: MR, 5 sc (5 sts)
Round 2-5: sc in each st (5 sts)

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 4: Horns (Make 2, Light Brown Yarn)

Round 1: MR, 4 sc (4 sts)
Round 2: [sc in next st, inc] repeat twice (6 sts)
Round 3: sc in each st (6 sts)
Round 4: [sc in next 2 sts, inc] repeat twice (8 sts)

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff.

Part 5: Big Eye (White, Blue, Black Yarn)

We’ll crochet this in layers to make the eye pop.

White Base:

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts)
• Round 2: inc in each st (12 sts)
• Round 3: [sc in next st, inc] repeat 6 times (18 sts)
• Round 4: [sc in next 2 sts, inc] repeat 6 times (24 sts)
  FO.

Blue Iris:

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts)
• Round 2: inc in each st (12 sts)
• Round 3: [sc in next st, inc] repeat 6 times (18 sts)
  FO.

Black Pupil:

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts)
• Round 2: inc in each st (12 sts)
  FO.

👉 Sew or glue the black pupil to the blue iris, then sew the iris onto the white base. Optionally, stitch a tiny white highlight dot for added cuteness.

Part 6: Mouth (Black Yarn)

You can either:

• Embroider a simple curved smile directly onto the body with black yarn.
• Or crochet a small black line (ch 10, sc across) and sew it onto the body.

Assembly Instructions

1. Attach the Legs: Sew the two legs to the bottom of the body.
2. Attach the Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
3. Attach the Horns: Sew the horns to the top of the head, slightly angled.
4. Add the Eye: Position the big eye in the center of the face and sew it securely.
5. Add the Mouth: Embroider or attach your crochet smile beneath the eye.
6. Finishing Touches: Weave in all ends neatly. Shape the toy by pressing and adjusting the stuffing.

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Tips & Variations

• Different Colors: Try making the monster in blue, purple, or even striped yarn for a fun twist.
• Bigger Size: Use bulky yarn and a larger hook to create a pillow-sized monster.
• Keychain Version: Make a mini monster by using thinner yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, then add a keychain ring.
• Multiple Eyes: Instead of one big eye, crochet 2 or 3 smaller eyes for a different monster look.

Why This Project Is Perfect for Beginners

• Uses only single crochet stitches with increases and decreases.
• Provides practice with amigurumi techniques like working in the round and stuffing.
• Works up quickly, making it rewarding and fun.
• Encourages creativity — you can change colors, eye styles, and sizes.

Conclusion

Congratulations — you’ve just completed your very own Crochet One-Eyed Green Monster Plushie! With its oversized eye and funny little horns, it’s sure to bring smiles wherever it goes. Whether you keep it for yourself, gift it to a friend, or make a whole family of monsters, this project is both fun and practical for building your crochet skills.

Remember, the best part about amigurumi is creativity. Play around with different yarn colors, eye styles, and sizes to make your monster truly unique. And if you’re making this as a gift, you can even personalize it by stitching on initials or adding accessories like a tiny hat or backpack.

So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to fill your world with adorable handmade monsters!