Happy Halloween!
Welcome to the individual patterns for each of the Lil Monsters! This pattern covers the Lil Devil! Enjoy!
Here is the entire Lil Monster Pumpkin Patch!
Pattern Notes:
This pattern is written for BOTH knit and crochet! Photos were taken for one or the other but the modifications for each will be included in each costume pattern.
First, let’s gather all the materials you’re going to need!
If you’re in the US, head to Joann! You’ll find everything you need there.
Materials:
- Crochet Hook: 6.0mm
- Knitting Needles: 6.00mm
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Floral Wire
- Googly Eyes (7 sets) – AKA Wobbly Eyes in 25mm
- Red Heart Super Saver in the following colours:
- Pumpkin
- Orchid
- Black
- Spring Green
- Cherry Red
- Amethyst
- Coffee
Gauge:
Crochet: 12SC and 14 rows = 4in
Knit: 17sts and 23 rows = 4in
Abbreviations:
Crochet:
SC: Single crochet
DC: Double crochet
Ch: Chain
Sts : Stitches
Slst : Slip Stitch
Rnd: Round
Knit:
K: knit
K2tog : knit 2 together
PATTERNS:
Pumpkins:
Now let’s move on to making the universal pumpkin base!
This is a High-Level Summary but you can find the entire pattern and step-by-step instructions here!
COSTUMES:
You have a bunch to choose from. Click on the photo below to route to the exact one you’re looking for!
Pattern:
Yarn: Cherry Red
Pumpkin base modification: None.
Stump: with Coffee, ch 4, join to first ch with a slst. Loop created.
Round 1: 6 SC within the loop created
Rnd 2: SC in back sts only (creating a ridge)
Rnd 3-7: SC around.
Bind off and attach to the top of the pumpkin.
Accessories:
Horns (make 2):
Crochet:
With Black, ch 3, join with a slst to first ch to create a loop.
Rnd 1: 3 SC in the loop
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around (6sts)
Rnd 3: SC around (6sts)
Rnd 4: *SC, 2SC in next st* repeat around (9sts)
Rnd 5: SC around (9sts)
Rnd 6: *2 SC, 2SC in next st* repeat around (12sts)
Rnd 7: SC around (12sts)
Rnd 8: *3 SC, 2SC in next st* repeat around (15sts)
Rnd 9: SC around (15sts)
Bind off, leaving a long tail to sew to pumpkin
Tail:
With Black, ch 3, join with a slst to first ch to create a loop.
Rnd 1: 6 SC in the loop
Rnd 2: SC in each st around
Repeat Rnd 2 until tail is 4in long. Bind off.
With Red, ch 3, join with a slst to first ch to create a loop.
Rnd 1: 3 SC in the loop
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around (6sts)
Rnd 3: SC around (6sts)
Rnd 4: *SC, 2SC in next st* repeat around (9sts)
Rnd 5: SC around (9sts)
Fold in half and SC both sides together to close along the live edge.
Bind off.
Assembly: Sew horns on either side of the pumpkin stump. Sew tail to the center of the back of the pumpkin. The tail should be long enough to curl around to the front.
Looking for other Costume patterns? Check them out right here!
