Michael the Shape by Knot Trying

Michael the Shape

Crochet
September 2026
Baiyou Beginner
all 3 are used in this pattern
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

He’s not going to explain himself. Michael the Shape doesn’t monologue, doesn’t hurry, and doesn’t stop — he just shows up, exactly when the room got quiet enough to notice. An intermediate stitch for makers who find the stillness scarier than the shouting. No backstory needed; the silence says enough. He’ll make the quietest corner of your display the one everyone avoids looking at directly.

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

MATERIALS
This pattern uses the following medium weight beginner yarns:

Baiyou Yarn in:
Navy

Easy Peasy Yarn in:
Brown
Tan
Gray
Black

Hejin Yarn in:
White

2 × 10mm safety eyes
Stuffing
4mm hook
Scissors
Darning/tapestry needle
Red marker (optional)

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)
Half double crochet (hdc)
Double crochet (dc)Increase (inc)
Invisible decrease (dec)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Slip stitch join (sl st join)
Chain (ch)
Surface crochet
Back loop only (blo)
Color change (cc)
Fasten off
Invisible fasten off
Embroidery