Monster Apple Cozy Crochet Pattern – 2 Versions

These fun monster apple cozies are perfect for school lunches, fall snacks, or Halloween! The basic crochet apple cozy is worked in two pieces that are joined at the back to create a hinged top, then the monster details are added to give each cozy its own personality.

I originally made the green one-eyed monster for one of my kids, then of course I needed another version! The second monster uses the same basic cozy pattern but has two different-shaped eyes and its own silly monster face.

Below you’ll find the complete crochet apple cozy pattern along with instructions for making both monster versions.

Monster Apple Cozy Crochet Pattern

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Easy
• Yarn: Worsted-weight cotton yarn
• Hooks: 5 mm (US H-8) and 3.25 mm (US D-3)
• Construction: Top and bottom worked separately in the round and sewn together to create a hinged cozy
• Versions: One-eyed green monster and two-eyed blue monster
• Closure: Crocheted button-loop eye with button

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• rep – repeat
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Materials

• Worsted-weight cotton yarn in your choice of main color for the body; a small amount of white for the eye, black crochet thread for the mouth, and an additional color or two for the hair (I like Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton or Lily Sugar & Cream)
• US H-8 / 5mm crochet hook
• US D-3 / 3.25mm crochet hook
• One or two 5/8 in. buttons (depending on which version you are making)
• A small piece of felt for the tooth (optional)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided throughout the pattern to help you keep on track.

Helpful Crochet Resources: Refer to my Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart, and How to Make a Magic Ring {photo & video tutorial} as you work through the pattern.

One-Eyed Green Monster

Bottom

With the main color, make a magic ring (as an alternative to the magic ring, you can chain 4 and join with a slip stitch in the furthest chain from the hook to form a ring).

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), work 6 sc in ring, join — 6 sts.

Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in same st as join and in each st around, join — 12 sts.

Round 3: Ch 1, work 2 sc in same st as join, 1 sc in next, *2 sc in next, 1 sc in next, rep from * around, join — 18 sts.

Round 4: Ch 1, work 2 sc in same st as join, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around, join — 24 sts.

Rounds 5 through 11: Ch 1, work 1 sc in same st as join and each st around, join — 24 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of approx. 6 in. (15 cm).

Top

With main color, follow Rounds 1 through 8 of bottom — 24 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of approx. 6 in. (15 cm).

Eye

With white, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), work 5 sc in same ring, join — 5 sts.

Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in same st as join and in each st around, ch 4 (button loop made; check fit with your button and adjust number of chains if necessary), sl st in first sc to join — 10 sts and ch-4 button loop.

Fasten off, leaving a tail approximately 10 in. (25 cm) long.

Hair

Make a little fringe tuft of hair by cutting 6 lengths of yarn, each measuring 4 in. (10 cm) long. Holding the strands together, fold them in half to form a loop on one side. Insert the hook into the center of the top, from back to front, and pull through the loop just enough to pull the yarn ends through. Tug gently to tighten.

Finishing

Using a tapestry needle and the long tails, sew the top and bottom together along 6 sts only, forming a hinge that the top will open on (this will be the back of your cozy). Sew the eye to the front of the top piece so the button loop can reach a little over the bottom piece as shown above. Find button placement on your bottom piece in relation to your button loop and sew the button into place. Weave in ends. Using a D hook and black crochet thread, work a surface stitch on the bottom piece to create a mouth. Add a small felt triangle for a tooth, or you can embroider one instead if you prefer.

Two-Eyed Blue Monster

Cozy Body

Follow the Bottom and Top instructions from the One-Eyed Green Monster above.

First Eye

Follow the Eye instructions from the One-Eyed Green Monster above to make the first eye and button loop.

Other Eye

With white, make a magic ring (or chain 4 and join with a slip stitch in the furthest chain from the hook to form a ring).

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), work 6 sc in the same ring, join — 6 sts.

Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in the same st as join and in each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, join — 12 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of approximately 10 in. (25 cm) long.

Sew one button to the center of the eye.

Finishing

Using a tapestry needle and the long tails, sew the top and bottom together along 6 sts only, forming a hinge that the top will open on (this will be the back of your cozy). Sew the eyes to the front of the top piece, ensuring the button-loop eye reaches a little over the bottom piece, as shown above. Mark button placement on your bottom piece in relation to your button loop, then sew the button into place. Weave in ends. Using a D hook and black crochet thread, work a surface stitch on the bottom piece to create a mouth. Add small felt triangles for teeth, or you can embroider them instead if you prefer.

Make Them All!

Make a whole set of apple cozies! Check out my Owl and Apple versions.