He’s funniest right before it gets bad. Freddy the Dream Slasher cracks a joke, waits a beat, and lets the silence do the rest of the work. An intermediate stitch with wicked timing, made for makers who like their humor a little sharp around the edges. Falling asleep was never the problem — staying that way is. He’s the reason you’re stitching just one more character before bed.

Freddy is part of the Fright Night Features collection of classic horror movie villains.

MATERIALS
This pattern uses the following medium weight beginner yarns:

Easy Peasy Yarn in:
Tan
Brown
Dark Brown

Hejin Yarn in:
Olive Drab/Olive Grove

JoyTag Yarn in:
Burgundy
Red

20g craft wire, silver
2 × 10mm safety eyes
Stuffing
4mm hook
Scissors
Darning/tapestry needle

TERMS & TECHNIQUES
This pattern uses U.S. terms and is completed in the round, unless otherwise noted. For best results, complete with yarn over stitches.

Rounds (r)
Magic ring (mr)
Single crochet (sc)
Increase (inc)
Invisible decrease (dec)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Chain (ch)
Back loop only (blo)
Front loop only (flo)
Color change (cc)
Fasten off
Invisible fasten off
Embroidery