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# 🎨 SCRIBBLE MONSTER (Příšera z Cmaranice)
### Beginner Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

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## ABOUT THIS PATTERN

This chaotic little creature looks like it crawled right off a doodle-covered notebook page! With its lumpy body, wild scribble-texture loops, mismatched eyes, and jagged toothy grin, the Scribble Monster is the perfect first amigurumi project. No two will ever look exactly alike — which is exactly the point. Embrace the chaos!

**Finished Size:** Approximately 3½–4 inches (9–10 cm) tall, 3–4 inches (7–10 cm) wide
**Difficulty:** ⭐☆☆☆☆ Beginner
**Time to Make:** 2–4 hours

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## MATERIALS

| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| **Main yarn** | Worsted weight (size 4), approximately 50–60 yards (45–55 m) |
| **Accent yarn** | Any scrap yarn in contrasting color(s), 10–15 yards (9–14 m) for scribble texture |
| **Hook** | US G-6 / 4.0 mm |
| **Safety eyes** | Two 9 mm or 12 mm safety eyes (or use different sizes for a wacky look!) |
| **Stuffing** | Polyester fiberfill, small amount |
| **Yarn needle** | For assembly and weaving ends |
| **Stitch marker** | To track round beginnings |
| **Scissors** | — |
| **Optional** | White and black felt for teeth; fabric glue or sewing needle and thread |

**Yarn Color Suggestions:**
- Classic Scribble Monster: Bright green, purple, or neon yellow main body + white/black accents
- Midnight Monster: Dark navy or black + glow-in-the-dark or neon accent yarn
- Rainbow Monster: Any color you love — this creature has no rules!

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## GAUGE

**4 sc × 4 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm)**

> 💡 **Beginner tip:** Gauge is not critical for this toy, but working tightly (going one hook size down from your yarn label) will give you a firmer fabric so the stuffing doesn't show through the stitches.

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## ABBREVIATIONS

| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| **sc** | single crochet |
| **inc** | increase — 2 sc in the same stitch |
| **dec** | invisible decrease — insert hook through front loops of next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull through both loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook |
| **sl st** | slip stitch |
| **ch** | chain |
| **LS** | loop stitch (see Special Stitches below) |
| **MR** | magic ring (magic loop) |
| **Rnd** | round |
| **st(s)** | stitch(es) |
| **[ ]** | total stitch count at end of round |

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## SPECIAL STITCHES

### Loop Stitch (LS) — The "Scribble" Texture Stitch

This stitch creates the wild, tangled loops that give your monster its scribble-drawing look. It is worked on the **wrong side** facing you (which becomes the right side/outside of the toy).

**How to work a Loop Stitch:**
1. Insert your hook into the next stitch as normal.
2. Wrap the yarn over two fingers of your non-dominant hand to create a loop approximately 1–1½ inches (2.5–4 cm) long.
3. Keeping that loop on your fingers, pick up **both strands** of yarn at the base of the loop with your hook.
4. Pull both strands through the stitch (3 loops on hook).
5. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
6. Slip your fingers out of the loop. The loop sits on the **outside** of your work (which is currently facing away from you).

> 💡 **Beginner tip:** If loop stitches feel tricky, you can skip them entirely and add texture at the end using the **"Scribble Surface Method"** described in the Finishing section.

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## PATTERN NOTES

- Work in **continuous rounds** (do not join or turn at end of each round unless instructed).
- Place a **stitch marker** in the first stitch of each round and move it up as you go.
- Use the **invisible decrease** for the smoothest finish — it eliminates the "hole" that regular sc2tog creates.
- **Insert safety eyes before closing the body** — you cannot add them later!
- Stuff the body **firmly** as you work the decrease rounds. Add more stuffing before the final 2 rounds.
- All stitch counts are shown in **[brackets]** at the end of each round.

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## PATTERN

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### PART 1: THE BODY

The body is a classic amigurumi sphere that you'll customize with texture and features.

**With main color yarn and G-6 hook:**

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in MR. [6]

**Rnd 2:** Inc in each st around. [12]
*(You are doubling every stitch — 6 increases total)*

**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) repeat around. [18]
*(Alternate 1 plain sc, then 1 increase — repeat 6 times)*

**Rnd 4:** (2 sc, inc) repeat around. [24]
*(Work 2 plain sc, then 1 increase — repeat 6 times)*

> ✅ **Stitch count check:** You should have 24 stitches on your hook. Count carefully before continuing!

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**⚡ OPTIONAL — Add Scribble Texture Here:**
If you want loop stitches on the **side section** of the body, switch to your accent yarn now and work Rounds 5–8 with loop stitches instead of plain sc. See the Loop Stitch instructions above.

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**Rnds 5–8:** sc in each st around. [24]
*(Work 4 plain rounds — 24 sc each round. This forms the widest part of the monster's body.)*

> ✅ **Stitch count check:** Still 24 stitches at the end of each of these rounds.

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**⚠️ IMPORTANT — Insert Safety Eyes Now!**

Before you begin the decrease rounds, position and attach your safety eyes:

1. Count stitches to find the approximate center of the body (around Round 5 or 6 is good).
2. Position eyes approximately 4–6 stitches apart for a wide-eyed look, or closer together for a worried expression.
3. For the classic Scribble Monster look: use **two different sized eyes** or place them at **slightly different heights** — perfectly imperfect!
4. Push the eye posts through the fabric from the outside and attach the washers firmly on the inside.

> 🔒 **Safety note:** If this toy is for a child under 3 years old, **do not use safety eyes.** Embroider eyes with yarn instead. See the Finishing section for embroidered eye instructions.

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**Begin stuffing the body now with polyester fiberfill. Add more as you decrease.**

**Rnd 9:** (2 sc, dec) repeat around. [18]
*(Work 2 plain sc, then 1 invisible decrease — repeat 6 times)*

**Rnd 10:** (sc, dec) repeat around. [12]
*(Work 1 plain sc, then 1 invisible decrease — repeat 6 times)*

> ✅ **Add more stuffing now!** The opening is getting small — this is your last easy chance. The monster should feel firm all the way through.

**Rnd 11:** Dec around. [6]
*(Work 6 invisible decreases — one into each pair of stitches)*

**Fasten off**, leaving a 6-inch (15 cm) tail. Thread the tail onto your yarn needle and weave through the front loops of all 6 remaining stitches. Pull tight to close the hole completely. Knot securely and weave in the end.

> ✅ **Final body stitch count progression:** 6 → 12 → 18 → 24 → 24 → 24 → 24 → 24 → 18 → 12 → 6. ✔️ All increases and decreases are symmetric and balanced.

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### PART 2: THE MOUTH AND TEETH

The Scribble Monster's jagged mouth is what gives it that unmistakable "drawn by a kid" personality. You have three options depending on your comfort level:

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**Option A — Embroidered Mouth (Easiest)**

Using black yarn or embroidery floss threaded onto your yarn needle:

1. Bring the needle up through the body at the left corner of where you want the mouth.
2. Make a series of **short straight stitches** in a zigzag pattern across the lower third of the body to create a jagged, toothy smile. Each "tooth" point is about ¼ inch (0.6 cm) tall.
3. Make 4–6 zigzag points for a classic monster grin.
4. Secure firmly on the inside of the body with a knot and weave in the end.

**Option B — Felt Teeth (Most Fun)**

1. Cut a strip of white felt approximately 3 inches (7.5 cm) long and ½ inch (1.3 cm) wide.
2. Cut triangles along one long edge to create jagged teeth. Aim for 5–7 triangles.
3. Curve the felt strip slightly and use fabric glue or small whip stitches to attach it to the lower front of the body.
4. Use black yarn or a fabric marker to draw/embroider a line across the top of the teeth for the mouth opening.

**Option C — Crocheted Mouth (A Little More Practice)**

Make a small crocheted strip for the mouth:

With white yarn and G-6 hook:
- Ch 8.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 2, sl st in same st, sc in next ch* — repeat from * across to end. Fasten off.

This creates a bumpy, zigzag strip that looks like a row of uneven teeth. Sew it onto the body with the zigzag edge facing outward.

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### PART 3: OPTIONAL LIMBS

These little stubby arms or wiggly tentacles make your monster even more expressive. Make as many (or as few) as you like — Scribble Monsters follow no rules!

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**Short Stubby Arms (Make 2):**

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in MR. [6]
**Rnd 2:** Inc in each st around. [12]
**Rnds 3–7:** sc in each st around. [12]

Do **not** stuff the arms (or stuff lightly for firmer arms).

**Rnd 8:** Dec around. [6]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the open end slightly and sew closed as you attach it to the body.

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**Wiggly Tentacles (Make 2–4, varying lengths):**

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in MR. [6]
**Rnds 2–12:** sc in each st around. [6]
*(For shorter tentacles, work fewer rounds. For longer ones, add more.)*

Fasten off with a long tail. Do not stuff (or stuff very lightly). Sew the open end closed and attach to the bottom or sides of the body.

> 💡 **Mix it up!** Give your monster 2 arms AND 3 tentacles. Or just tentacles. Or no limbs at all. The scribble aesthetic is intentionally chaotic — have fun with it!

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### PART 4: SCRIBBLE TEXTURE (FINISHING DETAILS)

This is where your monster really comes to life! The "scribble" look comes from adding wild surface texture loops after the body is complete.

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**Method A — Scribble Surface Loops**

Cut 15–20 pieces of accent yarn in varying lengths (3–6 inches / 7.5–15 cm each). You can use multiple colors for an extra chaotic look.

1. Thread one piece onto your yarn needle, folded in half.
2. Pull the folded loop halfway through a stitch on the body surface (like fringe).
3. Pull the two yarn ends through the loop and tighten to make a lark's head knot.
4. Repeat randomly across the body — cluster them in some areas and leave other areas bare for an "unfinished doodle" effect.
5. Trim some loops to different lengths. Leave some uncut.

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**Method B — Surface Crochet Scribbles**

Using accent yarn and your hook:

1. Insert the hook through any stitch on the body surface.
2. Pull up a loop of accent yarn.
3. Work **sl st** through the surface stitches of the body in a random, wandering path — curving back on itself, making loops, changing direction.
4. This creates a "doodle line" drawn across the monster's body.
5. Make 2–3 wandering scribble lines in the same or different colors.
6. Secure each line by knotting the end on the inside of the body.

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### PART 5: ASSEMBLY

Follow these steps to put your monster together:

**Step 1: Prepare all pieces**
Weave in all short yarn tails. Leave long sewing tails on limbs and any sewn-on pieces.

**Step 2: Plan limb placement**
Before sewing anything, use pins or stitch markers to try out positions for the arms and tentacles. Hold the monster at arm's length and check from all angles.

**Step 3: Sew on limbs**
Thread the long tail from each limb onto your yarn needle. Use the **mattress stitch** or simple **whip stitch** to attach each limb to the body. Stitch around the entire opening at least twice for security. Knot firmly and weave in the end.

**Step 4: Attach the mouth strip** (if using Option C crocheted teeth)
Pin the mouth strip in a slight curve across the lower third of the front of the body. Use the tail to sew it on with whip stitch. Knot and weave in.

**Step 5: Add scribble texture** (if not already done during construction)
Follow Method A or B above.

**Step 6: Final check**
- Are all tails securely woven in?
- Are the safety eyes firmly attached?
- Is the body stuffed evenly (no flat spots)?
- Is the monster appropriately chaotic? (Yes? Great. More is more.)

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## EMBROIDERED EYES (Child-Safe Alternative)

If making this toy for a young child, substitute embroidered eyes for safety eyes:

1. Thread a yarn needle with a 12-inch (30 cm) length of white yarn.
2. Make 5–6 straight stitches radiating from a center point to form a small circle approximately ½ inch (1.3 cm) across. This is the white of the eye.
3. Thread the needle with black yarn and make 3–4 stitches in the center of the white area for the pupil.
4. Optionally, add a tiny white straight stitch on top of the black for a highlight.
5. Knot all ends securely on the inside of the body.

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## SIZING GUIDE

| Version | Changes to make | Finished size |
|---|---|---|
| **Keychain mini** | Increase only to 18 sts (skip Rnd 4); work 2 even rounds | ~2 inches (5 cm) |
| **Standard** (this pattern) | As written | ~3½–4 inches (9–10 cm) |
| **Big scribble buddy** | Add Rnd 5 as (3 sc, inc) repeat → [30 sts]; work 5–6 even rounds | ~5–6 inches (12–15 cm) |

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## CARE INSTRUCTIONS

- **Hand wash** in cool water with mild soap.
- Gently squeeze out excess water — do not wring.
- Reshape while damp and lay flat to dry.
- Do not tumble dry (the fiberfill may clump and safety eyes may warp).
- Keep away from high heat.

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## TIPS FOR SUCCESS

**🟢 Do:**
- Work tightly — amigurumi looks best with a firm, close fabric
- Count your stitches at the end of each round (especially Rnds 2–4)
- Stuff the body before you forget — you cannot easily stuff it once it's closed
- Embrace imperfections — this monster is *supposed* to look hand-drawn and a little wonky

**🔴 Don't:**
- Pull the magic ring too tight before you have all 6 stitches in it
- Skip placing the stitch marker — it's easy to lose your place in a spiral
- Understuff — a squishy monster is a sad monster
- Use safety eyes for toys going to children under 3

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## SCRIBBLE MONSTER VARIATIONS

Once you've made the basic pattern, try these fun twists:

| Variation | How to do it |
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| **Cyclops Monster** | Use one large 18–20 mm safety eye centered on the face |
| **Many-Eyed Monster** | Add 4–6 small safety eyes scattered across the body |
| **Horned Monster** | Make 2 small cones (Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR; Rnd 2: sc, inc around [6]; Rnd 3: 6 sc; fasten off) and sew to top of head |
| **Fuzzy Monster** | Work the entire body in loop stitch instead of sc (loops face outward) |
| **Duo-color Monster** | Switch yarn color mid-body between Rnds 4 and 5 |

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## PATTERN SUMMARY (Quick Reference)

```
BODY:
Rnd 1:  6 sc in MR           [6]
Rnd 2:  inc × 6              [12]
Rnd 3:  (sc, inc) × 6        [18]
Rnd 4:  (2sc, inc) × 6       [24]
Rnds 5–8: sc around          [24]
→ INSERT SAFETY EYES NOW ←
Rnd 9:  (2sc, dec) × 6       [18]
Rnd 10: (sc, dec) × 6        [12]
→ ADD FINAL STUFFING ←
Rnd 11: dec × 6              [6]
Fasten off, close hole.

ARMS (optional, make 2):
Rnd 1:  6 sc in MR           [6]
Rnd 2:  inc × 6              [12]
Rnds 3–7: sc around          [12]
Rnd 8:  dec × 6              [6]
Fasten off, sew to body.

TENTACLES (optional, make 2–4):
Rnd 1:  6 sc in MR           [6]
Rnds 2–12: sc around         [6]
Fasten off, sew to body.
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*Happy crocheting! Remember: the more chaotic your Scribble Monster looks, the more it's doing its job. 🖍️👾*

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**© Pattern designed for personal use. Feel free to sell items made from this pattern with credit. Please do not redistribute the pattern itself.**