Native to Wisconsin, the Hodag is said to be a ferocious beast the size of bear with an appetite for white bulldogs that could only be captured with the help of bear wrestlers and chloroform. In reality, the Hodag isn’t ferocious, just misunderstood. He’s just a silly guy trying to make friends!

Make this goofy little cryptid yourself with this 20 page PDF crochet pattern!

When using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5MM/E hook, the finished doll is approximately 12 inches tall from his bottom to the tip of his horns.

Language: English only

Crochet Terms: Standard U.S. Terms

Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced - You will need to know basic crochet techniques for this pattern, such as single crochet, half double crochet, decreases, slip stitch, etc. However, there is quite a bit of sewing involved for assembly.

Materials:

• 3.5MM/E & 3MM crochet hooks
• Worsted weight yarn in white, teal, light pink, & dark gray (I used Big Twist Value in White, Dark Teal, & Light Rose and Red Heart Super Saver in Charcoal)
• Blanket yarn option: use 6MM & 6.5MM hooks with a super bulky (6) size yarn
• Polyfill stuffing
• Felt or wool roving for making the eyes and teeth
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Markers