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Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) Amigurumi Pattern

Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a sweet, chunky monster named Mr. Love with a hidden mouth pocket and colorful accessories. You will make the body, limbs, spikes, eyes, hearts and candies, then assemble them into a charming plush toy. The design uses Hobbii Honey Bunny style yarn and a larger hook for a plush, soft finish. Clear step-by-step rounds and helpful photos guide you through attachment and finishing.

Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for crocheters comfortable with amigurumi basics and working in spirals and rows. The pattern includes exact yarn amounts, abbreviations, and assembly tips for a polished final result.

Why You'll Love This Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a playful design with clever construction — the hidden mouth pocket is a fun surprise. I enjoy the bold, chunky texture created by the recommended plush yarn and larger hook, which makes the monster instantly squishable. Sewing the spikes and accessories gives me a satisfying finishing session that brings the character to life. The pattern allows room for creative color choices, so each finished monster feels uniquely yours.

Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this monster by swapping colors — try pastel shades for a nursery-friendly version or bright neons for a playful twist.

If you want it smaller, use a sport or fingering weight yarn with a smaller hook; for a giant cuddly version, use bulky yarn and a larger hook.

I often add embroidered freckles or a stitched smile to give each monster a unique personality; try different mouth shapes for different expressions.

Swap the spike colors to create ombre or rainbow effects along the back for a more whimsical look.

Change the belly patch shape — a star or flower instead of an oval — to create themed monsters for holidays or birthdays.

Make outfits or tiny props like scarves, hats, or a tiny crocheted candy bag to add play value and personalization.

If you prefer safety eyes, you can substitute them for the crocheted pupils, but ensure they are secured properly and are age-appropriate.

I sometimes fill the belly patch pocket with a small tag or secret note for gifting — it makes the pattern extra special for presents.

Try adding a weighted base (with plastic pellets in a bag) to help the monster sit sturdily if you plan to display it on shelves.

I recommend experimenting with textured stitches for the belly patch or arms to add contrast — surface slip stitch or bobble rows work well.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the instruction to turn the inside pieces inside out can leave tails exposed and will make the mouth assembly messy; always turn the inner mouth and inner monster pieces out before attaching them so tails are hidden. ✗ Overstuffing the head before attaching the inside of the mouth can distort the mouth shape and make assembly difficult; stuff gradually and check shape by inserting your hand inside the mouth as instructed. ✗ Missing the BLO/FLO instructions for the candy and belly edge will change the finished look of the details; follow the front/back loop directions exactly and use a smaller hook or needle if loops are tight. ✗ Not counting increases and decreases each round leads to incorrect stitch counts and shaping errors; count stitches at the end of every round and verify the totals in parentheses to stay on track.

Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) with this detailed intermediate amigurumi pattern. You will enjoy crocheting a cuddly, expressive monster complete with a secret mouth pocket, belly patch, spikes, and tiny accessories. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, materials list, and clear assembly notes so you can follow along with confidence. Perfect for gifting or adding a lovable character to your handmade collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Hobbii Honey Bunny plush yarn - Lilac (63): 330 g
  • 02
    Hobbii Honey Bunny plush yarn - Turquoise (94): 60 g
  • 03
    Hobbii Honey Bunny plush yarn - Peach (33): 15 g
  • 04
    Hobbii Honey Bunny plush yarn - Candyfloss (45): 15 g
  • 05
    Hobbii Honey Bunny plush yarn - Lemon Curd (22): 15 g
  • 06
    Hobbii Honey Bunny plush yarn - White (01): 35 g
  • 07
    Hobbii Honey Bunny plush yarn - Black (124): 4 g
  • 08
    Additional small amounts of contrasting colors for hearts and candies as desired

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 6.5 mm
  • 02
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Polyester stuffing
  • 05
    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 06
    Needle or smaller hook to loosen tight front loops (optional)

Progress Tracker

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— Inside of Mouth (Lilac) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 inc (24)

Round 4 :

(inc - 3 sc) x 6 (30)

Round 5 :

(inc - 4 sc) x 6 (36)

Round 6 :

(inc - 5 sc) x 6 (42)

Round 7-13 :

42 sc (42)

Round 14 :

(dec - 5 sc) x 6 (36)

Round 15 :

36 sc (36)

Round 16 :

(dec - 4 sc) x 6 (30)

Round 17-19 :

30 sc (30)

Round 20 :

(dec - 3 sc) x 6 (24)

Info :

Fasten off and turn the inside out. The yarn tail will be hidden inside the monster when the mouth is crocheted onto the monster.

— Inside of Monster (Lilac) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 inc (24)

Round 4 :

(inc - 3 sc) x 6 (30)

Round 5 :

(inc - 4 sc) x 6 (36)

Round 6-18 :

36 sc (36)

Round 19 :

(dec - 4 sc) x 6 (30)

Round 20 :

(dec - 3 sc) x 6 (24)

Info :

Fasten off and turn the inside out. The yarn tail will be hidden inside the monster when the inside of the monster is crocheted onto the monster.

— Monster (Lilac) :

Info :

Start with the head.

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 inc (24)

Round 4 :

(inc - 3 sc) x 6 (30)

Round 5 :

(inc - 4 sc) x 6 (36)

Round 6 :

(inc - 5 sc) x 6 (42)

Round 7 :

(inc - 6 sc) x 6 (48)

Round 8 :

(inc - 7 sc) x 6 (54)

Round 9 :

(inc - 8 sc) x 6 (60)

Round 10 :

(inc - 9 sc) x 6 (66)

Round 11-19 :

66 sc (66)

Info :

The inside of the mouth is crocheted onto the monster over the next 3 rounds.

Round 20 :

27 sc - 12 sc in both the monster + the inside of the mouth (you're inserting the hook in the next st of the monster and then through the inside of the mouth) (66)

Round 21 :

27 sc - 12 sc in flo of the remaining 12 sts of the inside of the mouth (see pictures) (66)

Round 22 :

27 sc - 12 sc in blo of the remaining 12 sts of the inside of the mouth (see pictures) (66)

Info :

The inside of the mouth is now fully attached.

Round 23-25 :

66 sc (66)

Round 26 :

(inc - 10 sc) x 6 (72)

Round 27 :

(inc - 11 sc) x 6 (78)

Round 28-35 :

78 sc (78)

Info :

Fill the head with stuffing. Put your hand inside the mouth to make sure that you don't fill too much stuffing in the head (the inside of the mouth should be horizontal).

Round 36 :

(dec - 11 sc) x 6 (72)

Round 37 :

(dec - 10 sc) x 6 (66)

Round 38 :

(dec - 9 sc) x 6 (60)

Round 39 :

(dec - 8 sc) x 6 (54)

Round 40 :

(dec - 7 sc) x 6 (48)

Round 41 :

(dec - 6 sc) x 6 (42)

Round 42 :

(dec - 5 sc) x 6 (36)

Round 43 :

(dec - 4 sc) x 6 (30)

Round 44 :

(dec - 3 sc) x 6 (24)

Info :

Fill the body with stuffing. You can put your hand inside the mouth to even it out. Make a hole inside the stuffing and put the inside of the monster in the hole (see pictures).

Round 45 :

(dec in both the monster + the inside of the monster - 2 sc in both the monster + the inside of the monster) x 6 (18)

Round 46 :

18 slst (18)

Info :

Fasten off and sew in yarn tail.

— Belly Patch (Turquoise) :

Info :

The belly patch is made in rows. Chain 14 and start 1st row in the 2nd chain from the hook.

Row 1 :

inc - 11 sc - inc - ch - turn (15)

Row 2-8 :

skip ch - 15 sc - ch - turn (15)

Row 9 :

skip ch - dec - 11 sc - dec - ch - turn (13)

Row 10 :

skip ch - 13 sc - ch - turn (13)

Row 11 :

skip ch - dec - 9 sc - dec - ch - turn (11)

Row 12 :

skip ch - dec - 7 sc - dec - ch - turn (9)

Row 13 :

skip ch - dec - 2 sc - dec - sc - dec (6)

Info :

Do not turn, but sc all around the edge of the belly piece.

Info :

Sew the belly piece onto the monster with the first rows facing down, but DO NOT sew the 6 top stitches - leave this part open for secret letters.

— Leg (Make 2) (Lilac) :

Info :

Chain 8 and start 1st row in the 2nd chain from the hook.

Round 1 :

6 sc - 13 sc1 in the last st - now crochet down the other side of the chains - 5 sc - inc (16)

Round 2 :

inc - 5 sc - 3 inc - 6 sc - inc (21)

Round 3 :

2 inc - 4 sc - hdc - [2 hdc] x 7 - hdc - 6 sc (30)

Round 4 :

30 sc in blo (30)

Round 5 :

sc - dec - 13 sc - dec - 12 sc (28)

Round 6 :

11 sc - 9 hdc - 8 sc (28)

Round 7 :

10 sc - 6 dec - 6 sc (22)

Round 8 :

8 sc - 5 dec - 4 sc (17)

Round 9 :

10 sc - dec - 5 sc (16)

Round 10-11 :

16 sc (16)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Fill with stuffing and sew the legs onto the body.

— Arm (Make 2) (Lilac) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 inc (24)

Round 4-7 :

24 sc (24)

Round 8 :

(dec - 2 sc) x 6 (18)

Round 9-10 :

18 sc (18)

Round 11 :

(dec - sc) x 6 (12)

Round 12 :

12 sc (12)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the arms onto the body.

— Tail (Lilac) :

Round 1 :

4 sc in mr (4)

Round 2 :

(inc - sc) x 2 (6)

Round 3 :

(inc - sc) x 3 (9)

Round 4 :

(inc - 2 sc) x 3 (12)

Round 5 :

(inc - 3 sc) x 3 (15)

Round 6 :

(inc - 4 sc) x 3 (18)

Round 7 :

(inc - 2 sc) x 6 (24)

Round 8 :

(inc - 7 sc) x 3 (27)

Round 9 :

(inc - 8 sc) x 3 (30)

Round 10 :

(inc - 4 sc) x 6 (36)

Round 11 :

(inc - 11 sc) x 3 (39)

Round 12 :

(inc - 12 sc) x 3 (42)

Round 13 :

(inc - 6 sc) x 6 (48)

Round 14 :

(inc - 15 sc) x 3 (51)

Round 15 :

(inc - 16 sc) x 3 (54)

Round 16 :

(inc - 8 sc) x 6 (60)

Round 17 :

(inc - 19 sc) x 3 (63)

Round 18 :

(inc - 20 sc) x 3 (66)

Round 19 :

66 sc (66)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Fill with stuffing and sew the tail onto the body 3 rounds from the hole.

— Spike (Make 5) (Turquoise) :

Round 1 :

4 sc in mr (4)

Round 2 :

(inc - sc) x 2 (6)

Round 3 :

(inc - sc) x 3 (9)

Round 4 :

(inc - 2 sc) x 3 (12)

Round 5 :

(inc - 3 sc) x 3 (15)

Round 6 :

(inc - 4 sc) x 3 (18)

Round 7 :

18 sc (18)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the spikes onto the body.

— Eye (Make 2) (White) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 inc (24)

Round 4 :

(inc - 3 sc) x 6 (30)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Pupil (Make 2) (Black) :

Round 1 :

5 sc in mr (5)

Round 2 :

5 inc (10)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the pupil onto the eye. Sew the eyes onto the monster.

— Heart (Make 4 in Different Colors) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

12 sc (12)

Info :

Fasten off (1st piece). Repeat R1-4 but do not fasten off (2nd piece). Crochet the two pieces together as follows.

Round 5 :

sc in 1st piece (picture 1) - dec - 6 sc - dec - sc - sc in 2nd piece (picture 2) - dec - 6 sc - dec - sc (20)

Round 6 :

(dec - 3 sc) x 4 (16)

Round 7 :

16 sc (16)

Round 8 :

(dec - 2 sc) x 4 (12)

Round 9 :

12 sc (12)

Info :

Fill with stuffing.

Round 10 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Close off and weave in yarn end. If there's a hole between the arches of the heart, sew it together.

— Candy (Make 4 in Different Colors) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr - change color to white (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc in blo - change color to the other color (12)

Round 3 :

(inc - 2 sc) x 4 - change color to white (16)

Round 4 :

16 sc - change color to the other color (16)

Round 5 :

16 sc - change color to white (16)

Round 6 :

(dec - 2 sc) x 4 - change color to the other color (12)

Info :

Fill with stuffing.

Round 7 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Fasten off in blo - do NOT use the front loops. Sew in the yarn tail.

Info :

ENDS (WHITE): The ends are made in rows in the 6 front loops from R1 and R7. Press the sides together and crochet them together 2 and 2.

Row 1 :

Press the sides together and pull the yarn through 2 x front loops - 2 ch - hdc in the same front loops you pulled the yarn through - hdc in the next 2 x front loops - hdc in the last 2 x front loops - 2 ch - turn (3)

Info :

If it's hard to insert the hook in the front loops, you can use a needle or a smaller hook to loosen them.

Row 2 :

skip 2 ch - [hdc - sc] - dec - [sc - hdc] (6)

Info :

Fasten off and sew in the yarn tails.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the inside of the mouth onto the head over rounds 20-22 as instructed, making sure the yarn tails are hidden and the mouth sits horizontally inside the head.
  • Attach the belly patch onto the front of the monster with the first rows facing down, leaving the top 6 stitches unsewn to create a small secret pocket for letters.
  • Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, spacing them evenly and securing them firmly so the monster can sit upright.
  • Sew the arms onto the sides of the body at appropriate placement for a balanced look, using the long tails left after fastening off.
  • Position and sew the tail onto the body three rounds from the hole, then stuff and sew securely so it holds shape.
  • Sew the spikes along the top back of the monster, and attach eyes and pupils to the face, then embroider or crochet mouth details as desired.

Important Notes

  • 💡The total amount of stitches in a round is stated in parentheses at the end of each round; chains and slip stitches are not counted.
  • 💡Do not fill components with stuffing unless the pattern explicitly instructs you to do so, particularly for parts that will be joined inside the monster.
  • 💡Rounds are worked in a spiral and not joined with slip stitches; use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
  • 💡Rows (for pieces like the belly patch and candy ends) are crocheted from side to side and turned after each row, unless otherwise instructed.

This lovable Monster Surprise (Mr. Love) pattern makes a squishy, huggable friend that brightens any shelf or nursery. The hidden mouth pocket and colorful hearts and candies make it perfect for gifting and play. Make one in your favorite colors and spread some handmade love! 🧶💕

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished monster measures approximately 38 cm / 15 in tall when using the recommended plush yarn and a 6.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and texture will change; choose a suitable hook for your yarn and expect a different finished scale.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Intermediate, so familiarity with magic ring, increases, decreases, working in spirals, and sewing pieces together is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this monster in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how many accessories you make.

Are the eyes safety eyes or crocheted?

The pattern uses crocheted eyes and pupils; sew them on securely using the yarn tails provided.