Cute And Quirky Crochet Swamp Monster Plush Toy Pattern

Meet your next adorable handmade creation — the Swamp Friend Monster! This crochet pattern guides you through every step to craft a whimsical, quirky creature that's perfect as a playful gift, a huggable toy, or a charming desk companion.

Crochet Swamp Monster Plush

The pattern is beginner-friendly yet engaging enough for experienced crocheters, offering plenty of opportunities for customization. You can mix up the yarn colors, adjust the size, or add fun accessories to give your monster its own unique personality. Whether you're creating a gift or adding to your amigurumi collection, this Swamp Friend Monster will bring joy and creativity to your crochet projects.

Head

Start with a magic ring and make six single crochet stitches into the center.
Round 2: Work two single crochet stitches into each stitch around for a total of 12 stitches.
Round 3: Two stitches into the first stitch, then one single crochet in the next. Repeat around.
Round 4: Two stitches into the first stitch, then two single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Round 5: Two stitches into the first stitch, then three single crochet stitches. Repeat around.

Round 6: Two stitches into the first stitch, then four single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Work one single crochet in each stitch for 10 rounds.
Round 7: Decrease by combining two stitches into one, then four single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Round 8: Decrease, then three single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Round 9: Decrease, then two single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Round 10: Repeat Round 9.
Round 11: Decrease, then one single crochet stitch. Repeat around.
Stuff the head firmly.
Weave through the top stitches to close the opening securely.

Mouth

Make a starting chain of 22 stitches.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew the mouth onto the head.

Side Fins or Gills

Leave a tail and create a starting chain of five stitches.
Row 1: Skip the first stitch, single crochet in the second stitch, then make three half-double crochet stitches.
Row 2: Flip the work. Single crochet in the first, second, and third stitches, then crochet two free single crochet stitches.
Row 3: Skip the first stitch, single crochet in the second, then make three half-double crochet stitches.
Row 4: Flip the work. Single crochet in the first, second, and third stitches, then crochet two free single crochet stitches.
Row 5: Skip the first stitch, single crochet in the second, then make three half-double crochet stitches.
Make four of these pieces and stitch them together for firmness, or stitch two together before attaching.

Body

Start with a magic ring and place six stitches into the center.
Round 2: Two stitches in each stitch around, totaling 12 stitches.
Round 3: Two stitches in the first, then one single crochet. Repeat around.
Round 4: Two stitches in the first, then two single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Round 5: Two stitches in the first, then three single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Round 6: Two stitches in the first, then four single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Round 7: Two stitches in the first, then five single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Round 8: Two stitches in the first, then six single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Work one single crochet in each stitch for 10 rounds.
Round 9: Decrease, then six single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Round 10: Decrease, then five single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Round 11: Decrease, then four single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Round 12: Decrease, then three single crochet stitches. Repeat around.
Round 13: Decrease, then one single crochet stitch. Repeat around.
Round 14: Repeat Round 13.
Weave the opening shut securely.
Attach the head to the body by weaving through the stitches evenly.

Arms

Make a starting chain of 15 stitches.
Row 1: Single crochet across for 14 stitches.
Make 10 more rows of 14 single crochet stitches each.
Leave a long tail. Fold the piece in half lengthwise and stitch it closed. Attach to the body.