Discover the joy of crafting your own festive ornaments with this engaging and easy-to-follow crochet tutorial.
SEE A NEW PATTERN HEREToday, we’re focusing on a crowd favorite – Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc!
This project involves creating a spherical crochet panel which forms the base for various holiday ornaments.
With this base, you can let your imagination run wild to create nearly any ornament design you desire.
Creating a Fandom Favorite
For this project, we’ll be using the crochet technique to craft a charming Mike Wazowski ornament, a fun twist on a beloved character.
Typical of my Ragdoll patterns, this creation involves making separate pieces in flat rows, then joining them together for a unique 2D appearance. This pattern does not require color-work, so it’s a breeze to finish up!
SEE A NEW PATTERN HEREThe completed ornament measures approximately 10cm/4″ from top to bottom. If you prefer a smaller ornament or tend to crochet loosely (my technique leans toward tight crocheting), feel free to adjust to a weight 3 yarn. Don’t forget to modify your hook size too – a 2.75mm hook should do just fine.
Let’s dive in!
Materials Required
Here’s what you’ll need for this project:
- 3.25mm hook for main piece
- Hobbii Rainbow 8/8 Cotton in Colour 84 (less than 50g) or any worsted weight yarn in green
- Patons Canadiana in Winter White (less than 50g) or any worsted weight yarn in white
- Small pieces of felt in white, blue, and black
- Black crochet thread for mouth
- Sewing needle and thread in white or, alternatively, glue
- Stuffing
- Tapestry needle
Essential Terms and Stitches
Before you start, familiarize yourself with these crochet terms and stitches:
- Ch – Chain
- Slst – Slip stitch
- MR – Magic Ring
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Inc – Increase, a regular sc increase
- Dec – Decrease, a regular sc decrease
- Sc3tog – Single crochet three stitches together
Step-by-Step Mike Wazowski Ornament Pattern
The pattern involves creating a main panel (two pieces), two horns, one eye, and one brow. Follow the steps in the “Mike Wazowski Ornament Free Crochet Pattern” text for detailed instructions on how to create each piece.
After creating these pieces, proceed to the assembly stage:
Assembly:
- Face: Stitch or glue the eye onto the front panel. Stitch a mouth under the eye using black crochet thread. Use green yarn to stitch the brow onto the front panel above the eye.
- Joining Panels: Start by aligning the panels and crocheting around the edge in green. Attach the first horn between the panels and secure it with green yarn. Stuff the ornament, then continue crocheting around. Attach the second horn in the same way as the first, then top up the stuffing and close off the crochet.
- Finish: Add a hanging loop or an ornament hook, and voila, your Mike Wazowski ornament is ready to shine!
Full Pattern: Click Here
Crocheting your own holiday ornaments can be an incredibly rewarding hobby, allowing you to infuse a part of your personality into your holiday decor. Each stitch you create brings you one step closer to a charming, handmade ornament that’s sure to be a conversation starter.
Remember, as with any craft, practice is the key to perfecting your skills in crochet. So don’t get disheartened if you find it challenging at first – keep going, and soon you’ll be creating beautiful ornaments with ease.
Happy crocheting, and may your holidays be filled with joy and creativity!
