Crochet Bride of Frankenstein
Oh, the Crochet Bride of Frankenstein is an absolute delight! Picture a charming creation with intricate details and a whimsical touch. From the delicate stitches that bring her to life to the adorable little details like her signature white streaks of hair and black dress, this crochet version of the iconic monster's bride is just too cute to resist. It's the perfect way to blend classic horror with a touch of handmade charm. Whether displayed as a quirky decoration or gifted to a fellow monster movie enthusiast, the Crochet Bride of Frankenstein is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face with its quirky and friendly allure.
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn
I love this yarn – Black
I love this yarn – Pistache
I love this yarn – White
Red floss
Black Floss
10.5 mm plastic safety eyes
Size E crochet hook
Polyfiberfill
Large Eye Needle
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
CH- Chain
FO – Fasten Off
SL ST – Slip Stitch
INC – Make two Single Crochet in Same Stitch
DEC – Single Crochet two stitches together
BLO – Back Loops Only
Note: Entire project is worked in the round. Use a stitch marker or a scrap piece of yarn to mark the beginning of each row. Then you don’t have to count every row. Do not join unless instructed to.
Parentheses indicate a repeat. Repeat the stitches in the parentheses for the number of times indicated.
The bracketed number [] is the number of stitches at the end of each row.
I spread my increases out so there isn’t a seam on the finished piece. If you do not like this method, you can do regular increases.
Attach to head pursuant to the instructions below.
HEAD – in Pistache
The head is made by doing an oval increase. Sometimes it helps to mark where your increases are going to go with a spare piece of contrasting yarn. Just note that the first row is worked on both sides of the starting chain. The face is then embroidered on before you finish the head and stuff her.
Ch 8
Round 1: SC in 2nd Ch, SC in next 5 stitches. 3 SC in last stitch. Working in the
unused loops from the chain, SC 5, 3 SC in last chain. [18].
Round 2: [6 SC, (INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [24].
Round 3: [6 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [30].
Round 4: [6 SC, (SC, INC, SC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [36].
Round 5: [6 SC, (3 SC, INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [42].
Round 6: [6 SC, (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [48].
Rounds 7-17: SC in each stitch for 11 rows [48 stitches per row].
Fasten Off. Place eyes between rows 13-14 approximately 8 stitches apart. Using black floss embroider eyebrows and eyelashes. Using red floss embroider a slightly crooked smile.
HAIR
In black, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 3: (INC, SC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].
Round 5: (3 SC, INC) 6 times [30].
Round 6: (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 6 times [36].
Round 7: (5 SC, INC) 6 times [42].
Round 8: (3 SC, INC, 3 SC) 6 times [48].
Rounds 9-16: 8 rows SC [48 stitches per row].
Fasten off. Attach to head at an angle, stuffing well. Using black, embroider a widow’s peak in the center of her forehead. Using White embroider lightning bolts on the side of the hair.
DRESS
In white, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 3: (INC, SC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].
Round 5: (3 SC, INC) 6 times [30].
Round 6: (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 6 times [36].
Round 7: (5 SC, INC) 6 times [42].
Round 8: SC in BLOS [42].
Rounds 9-10: 2 rows SC [42 stitches per row].
Round 11: (5 SC, DEC) 6 times [36].
Rounds 12-13: 2 rows SC [36 stitches per row].
Round 14: (4 SC, DEC) 6 times [30].
Rounds 15-16: 2 rows SC [30 stitches per row].
Start stuffing
Round 17: (3 SC, DEC) 6 times [24].
Rounds 18-19: 2 rows SC [24 stitches per row].
Round 20: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times [18].
Rounds 21-22: 2 rows SC [18 stitches per row].
Round 23: (SC, DEC) 6 times [12].
Fasten off and sew to bottom of head.
ARMS (Make 2)
In Pistache, Ch 2
Round 1: 4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [4].
Round 2: SC row [4], Change color to white.
Round 3: (SC, INC) 2 times [6].
Rounds 4-7: 4 rows SC [6 stitches per row].