Weekly Wash #20: Monster Sponge -

Lately, I have seen several of my monsters popping up that people have been making. I LOVE them all! I had picked up some sponges at the store (pack of three for under $2) and thought they would be cute monster sponges. Watch for more faces and hair to come.

Monster Sponge

The free pattern is available below. You can also download a copy of this pattern to print for free: CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD

Materials

Yarn: Less than 100 yards worsted weight cotton yarn. Sample is made with Lily Sugar ‘N Cream
Crochet Hook: H (5mm)
Miscellaneous Supplies: Yarn needle, Sewing needle and black thread, 2 small black buttons, 5” x 3” sponge (similar to the ones below)

Details

Finished Measurements: 5” tall x 4” wide

Tips

First stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain.
Stitch count remains the same unless noted otherwise.
Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to steps and not indicate number of rows.

Directions

1. Leave a long yarn tail in the beginning for sewing side seams when complete. With an H hook and purple yarn, ch 29, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (28sts)

Please note: Most of this cloth is made with hdc sts to make it a quick crochet. If you will be adding a face, please be aware it is easier to attach items to sc sts. If you would prefer, you could work the following rows with a ch 1, turn, sc in each st until the piece is approximately 5″ tall (change colors at 2.5″ if desired).

2-7. Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

8. Cut yarn and change to turquoise yarn. Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

9-13. Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

14. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st to end of row. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing the seams.

Eyes (make 1 of each)

1. With an H hook and white yarn, start with a magic circle of 6 sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 6 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (6sts)

2. Ch 1, 2sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. (12sts) Finish off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing eye in place.

1. With an H hook and white yarn, start with a magic circle of 5 sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 5 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (5sts)

2. Ch 1, 2sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. (10sts) Finish off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing eye in place.

Teeth (make 2)

1. With an H hook and white yarn, ch 3, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in the next ch. (2sts)

2. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog. (1st)

3. Ch 1, turn, sl st in the same st. Finish off and weave in ends.

With a yarn needle, use the yarn tails to sew the eyes in place. Use a sewing needle and black thread to sew the buttons on top of the eyes.

Mouth: With a yarn needle and white yarn, stitch the smile in place, sewing the top edge of each tooth in place as you go.

Assembly

Place the piece right side down and place a sponge on top as shown in the photo below.

Fold the piece, lining up the edges at the sides of the sponge and with the face centered on the flat edge of the sponge. Use a yarn needle and the yarn tails to sew the edges together.