Brighten your day with this free crochet green monster pattern, adding a playful and heartwarming touch to your handmade collection or thoughtful gifts.
A little while ago, I found a cute crochet project that made me really happy. I watched a video by the Xiaohui Crochet channel and learned how to make the Free crochet Green Monster Pattern. This little monster is a fun and easy toy that can bring smiles and joy wherever it goes.
Simple Crochet Green Monster Pattern and Kids Toy Tutorial
The green monster is small and round with short arms and legs, making it look very sweet and friendly. It has two small horns on its head that give it a fun and silly look. Its big shiny eyes make it look alive and cute. The monster feels soft and smooth, which makes it nice to hold and cuddle.
This little monster is not just a pretty decoration for your shelf or desk; it also makes a great gift for kids or anyone who loves handmade toys. Its size is just right to carry around or keep on a nightstand. It can bring comfort and happiness to anyone who gets it.
Thanks to Xiaohui Crochet’s clear video (link below), this Free crochet Green Monster Pattern is easy to follow, even if you are new to crochet. Making this tiny monster is a fun and relaxing way to spend your time. When you finish it, you will have a lovely little friend that shows your care and creativity. This pattern is truly a great way to enjoy crocheting and share happiness with others.
Green Dudu Emotional Monster Crochet Pattern
I’m excited to introduce you to Green Dudu, this is tries hard to look fierce, but he actually has a wonderfully soft heart. This healing guardian is always silently taking care of and protecting others. The method for making this little monster is quite simple and is perfect for both new crocheters and seasoned crocheters. Follow along step by step, exactly as shown in the video, to bring Green Dudu to life.
Pattern Highlights
Arms
- Crocheted as simple tubes and stuffed before attaching.
- Seamlessly incorporated into the body for durability and cuteness.
Legs & Body
- Legs are started separately and then joined together for a neat, gap-free connection.
- Gradual increases and decreases to form a soft, rounded monster body.
- Arms are crocheted in as you go during the body rounds.
Horns (Corners)
- Made separately with gentle shaping.
- Attached to the top of the head to give Green Dudu his signature “fierce” appearance.
Facial Details & Assembly
- Safety eyes, threads for mouth details, shaping needles, and optional glue for secure placement.
Special Notes
- US crochet terminology is used throughout.
- Use four strands of milk cotton held together throughout for a plush, sturdy finish.
- Work in joined rounds unless otherwise indicated.
- Stuff parts as you go for even shaping.
- Leave yarn tails for sewing where instructed and tuck ends inside for a neat finish.
Skill Level
Beginner–Confident Beginner
You will need to:
- Work in the round using a magic ring or circular cast-on.
- Make basic increases and decreases.
- Slip stitch and chain.
- Attach simple amigurumi parts (arms, horns).
- Embroider simple facial features.
Materials
- Four strands of green milk cotton yarn (or similar worsted weight yarn)
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- 2 Safety eyes, 6mm
- White and black embroidery thread
- Glue (optional, for eyes and details)
- Shaping needles
Measurements / Sizing
- Finished height: approximately 12–14 cm (4.5–5.5 in)
- Arm length: about 2.5–3 cm (1 in)
- Horn height: about 2 cm (0.8 in)
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for amigurumi, but stitches should be tight enough to avoid gaps.
Sample: 10 sc x 10 rounds ≈ 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm with four strands and 2.0 mm hook.
Stitch Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic ring / circular cast-on |
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in same stitch) |
| dec | Decrease (sc 2 stitches together) |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
Special Stitches
Magic Ring (MR): Loop yarn, work stitches into ring, pull tight.
Increase (inc): Work 2 sc in same stitch.
Decrease (dec): Work sc 2 together.
Step-by-Step Pattern
Arms (Make 2)
- Round 1:
- MR, ch 1, 7 sc into ring. Tighten, sl st into first sc. (7 sts)
- MR, ch 1, 7 sc into ring. Tighten, sl st into first sc. (7 sts)
- Rounds 2–7:
- Ch 1, 7 sc around. Sl st into first sc after each round.
- Finish:
- Cut yarn and leave a short tail for sewing. Stuff arm lightly.
Legs & Body
Legs (Make 2)
- Round 1:
- MR, ch 1, 5 sc into ring. Tighten, sl st into first sc. (5 sts)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1, 5 sc around, then inc in each remaining st (total of 10 sc). Sl st to join.
- Rounds 3–4:
- Ch 1, 10 sc around in each round. Sl st to join.
- Finish first leg:
- Cut yarn.
- Second leg:
- Repeat as above but DO NOT cut yarn at end of round 4.
Joining Legs and Body
- Round 5:
- Ch 3, join other leg with hook, then 10 sc around second leg.
- Sc across ch 3 bridge, 10 sc around first leg, sc across ch 3 bridge again.
- Sl st into first sc. (26 sts)
- Ch 3, join other leg with hook, then 10 sc around second leg.
- Round 6:
- Ch 1, (4 sc, 2 sc, 4 sc, 3 sc), repeat sequence so you have two cycles total. Sl st to join. (36 sts)
- Round 7:
- Ch 1, 36 sc around. Sl st to join.
- Round 8:
- Ch 1, (5 sc, inc, 1 sc), repeat six times (six cycles). Sl st to join. (42 sts)
- Rounds 9–17:
- Ch 1, 42 sc around each round. Sl st to join.
- Ch 1, 42 sc around each round. Sl st to join.
- Round 18:
- Ch 1, (5 sc, dec), repeat six times (six cycles). Sl st to join. (36 sts)
- Stuff as you go.
- Round 19:
- Ch 1, 6 sc, take out one arm, fold arm, place on body, then 3 sc (attaching arm as you go), 15 sc on body, attach other arm (fold and place, 3 sc), 9 sc to finish round. Sl st to join. (36 sts)
- Rounds 20–24:
- Ch 1, 36 sc for each round. Sl st to join.
- Round 25:
- Ch 1, (2 sc, dec, 2 sc), repeat six times. Sl st to join. (30 sts)
- Round 26:
- Ch 1, 30 sc around. Sl st to join.
- Round 27:
- Ch 1, (3 sc, dec), repeat six times. Sl st to join. (24 sts)
- Round 28:
- Ch 1, (sc, dec, sc), repeat six times. Sl st to join. (18 sts)
- Round 29:
- Ch 1, (sc, dec), repeat six times. Sl st to join. (12 sts)
- Cut yarn and finish off. Sew opening securely. Stuff body firmly.
Horns (Corners) – Make 2
- Round 1:
- MR, ch 1, 6 sc into ring. Tighten, sl st into first sc. (6 sts)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1, (2 sc, inc) repeat — do this sequence twice. Sl st to join. (8 sts)
- Rounds 3–4:
- Ch 1, 8 sc in each round. Sl st to join.
- Finish:
- Cut yarn, leave tail. Lightly stuff and sew closed.
- Cut yarn, leave tail. Lightly stuff and sew closed.
Assembly & Finished Size
- Stuff all parts firmly as you go.
- Attach horns to the top head at equal spacing.
- Sew arms securely if not already joined during crocheting.
- Add safety eyes (6mm) evenly spaced on face. Secure with glue if desired.
- Use white and black thread to embroider mouth or any extra facial features.
- Shape using a needle to perk up corners and refine expression.
- Tuck in yarn ends for a clean finish.
- Finished size: approx. 12–14 cm tall.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve completed Green Dudu, the gentle protector of the Emotional Monster family. His fuzzy arms, rounded body, and “fierce” little horns are ready to guard and comfort your days. This pattern, true to the original video, emphasizes clear steps and easy techniques for both new and returning makers, creating a soft-hearted monster for any collection.