Susie the Monster by Zoe Garland

Susie the Monster

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This is Susie. She is a laid back little monster that likes to live life in the slow lane.

To make Susie, you must know how to:
• Single Crochet (US) / Double Crochet (UK)
• Use ‘Magic circle’ method for crochet in the round (stitch multiple stitches within one loop and pull tight to form a circle)
• Increase
• Decrease
• Slip stitch
• Chain stitches
• only suitable for English speakers

You will need:
• 100g green double knitting yarn for main body (A)
• 50g of orange double knitting yarn for spikes (B)
• Small amount of black double knitting yarn for facial features (C)
• Small amount of white double knitting yarn for teeth (D)
• 4mm crochet hook
• Embroidery needle
• Polyester toy stuffing
• Row marker
Tip: Use different colours to give your own monster a different look!

Abbreviations:
• SC : single crochet (US) / double crochet (UK)
• St. : stitch
• Sl.St. : slip stich
• 2SC : crochet 2 stitches in same stitch (increase)
• SC2tog : crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
• Ch. : chain

N.B. This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use your row marker to keep track of where you are in your pattern by moving it up every time you complete a round. If you find anything at all confusing, I’m always available to answer any questions you may have about my patterns.

Finished height is approximately 20cm.