Sea Monster by NeedleNoodles

Sea Monster

Crochet
April 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch
in sc
3.5 mm (E)
300 - 350 yards (274 - 320 m)
US
English
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What manner of creatures lurk in the deep and uncharted depths? I’m not sure, so grab your crochet hook and cuddle up to the unknown!


This is a crochet pattern suitable for intermediate crocheters, and involves the following techniques:

  • Working in rounds
  • The following crochet stitches: ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr
  • Magic ring (instructions for this are included with the pattern, also known as adjustable ring)
  • Foundationless sc (instructions for this are included with the pattern, or video available here:

Foundationless sc from Sea Monster Pattern (Left Handed)
http://youtu.be/QUHOgQ_r4L8

Foundationless sc from Sea monster Pattern (Right Handed)
http://youtu.be/U6KsEBVaQCY
)

Additional videos:
Double Crochet Sucker from Sea Monster Pattern (Right Handed)
http://youtu.be/aZlGzJ-7sgk

Double Crochet Sucker from Sea Monster Pattern (Left Handed)
http://youtu.be/VL83J1gV_js

Triple Crochet Sucker from Sea Monster Pattern (Right Handed)
http://youtu.be/ua-43CjpKNU

Triple Crochet Sucker from Sea Monster Pattern (Left Handed)
http://youtu.be/nNMJ2vedJn4

Wide Sucker from Sea Monster Pattern (Right Handed)
http://youtu.be/uF3PMkO9fyk

Wide Sucker from Sea Monster Pattern (Left Handed)
http://youtu.be/0VYCW_76ZGM

Finished sea monster is about 20 inches long from top to the end of the tentacles, and about 4 inches wide around the body.

This pattern is written in English and all needle sizes, abbreviations, etc. are American. Contains 14 fully-illustrated pages with large, easy-to-read text and lots of photos, diagrams and charts to accompany the written instructions.


Suggested Materials:

  • Yarn:

Main: Lion Brand Cotton-Ease: Azalea, 2 skeins
(or 414 yds worsted weight yarn of choice)

Secondary: Lion Brand Cotton-Ease: Berry, 1 skein
(or 207 yds worsted weight yarn of choice)

  • US Size E crochet hook

  • 1 pair safety eyes, 12 mm

  • Tapestry needle (for weaving in yarn ends)

  • Scissors

  • Stuffing (polyester fiberfill or your preferred stuffing material)