Crochet Your Own Cuddle Monster – A Healing Handmade Journey

There’s something magical about turning soft yarn into a squishy little companion—this crochet tutorial invites crafters of all levels to embrace the gentle rhythm of handmade creation, where each stitch becomes a mindful, stress-relieving moment filled with the satisfying feel of yarn and the joy of watching a cute monster come to life. More than just a charming decor piece, keychain, or heartfelt gift for a friend, this project is a form of self-care: it slows you down, connects you to the present, and wraps you in calm, proving crochet isn’t just a hobby but a comforting way to nurture your mind and hands—grab your hook, choose your favorite yarn, and let’s craft joy one stitch at a time.

X: sc(single crochet) V: 2 sc into the same stitch A: single crochet decrease number+(): the number of times to loop the stitches in parentheses ss,sl,st: ship stitch

At the beginning of each round, make a chain (ch), and at the end of each round, work a slip stitch (sl st). These two stitches do not count toward the total stitch count.

Tools Needed:

Yarn: Short-Pile Matte Chenille Yarn
Crochet Hook: Size 1.2mm
Note: You can adjust the yarn type and hook size according to your preferences.
Eye Accessories: 3mm . 4mm

Crochet the feet and body

Row	Stitch	Total stitch
R1	Magic Ring 6X	6
R2	6V	12
R3	12X	12
	Crochet two feet as above. Fasten off the first foot; leave the yarn attached for the second foot. After completing both feet, chain 2 (ch 2) and join it to the first foot.
R4	12X, 2X, 12X, 2X	28
R5	12X, 2V, 14X	30
R6	6 (2X, V, 2X)	36
R7	6 (5X, V)	42
R8	3 (13X, V)	45
R9~R12	45X	45
R13	3 (13X, A)	42
R14~R16	42X	42
R17	6 (5X, A)	36
R18~R19	36X	36
R20	6 (2X, A, 2X)	30
R21	30X	30
R22	6 (3X, A)	24
R23	6 (X, A, X)	18
R24	6 (X, A)	12
R25	6A	6