This little cyclops works up fairly quickly with very minimal sewing. You will only have to sew on the horn nubbins. Then of course a little embroidery for the face.

This pattern is rated Advanced Beginner only because of the feet and tail.

You will need to know the basics.
Stitches used:
mr - magic ring
ch - chain
st(s) - stitch(es)
sc - single crochet
inc - increase
dec - decrease
flo - front loop only
tcbs - treble crochet bobble stitch