Midday & Midnight Monsters

Midday & Midnight Monsters by Phoenixknits

What is Being Made

Midday & Midnight Monsters is a knitted toy pattern set featuring two distinct little monster characters designed by Phoenixknits. Each completed toy measures 6½ inches high, making them small, portable stuffed toys suitable for children or collectors. The pattern includes instructions for creating both the Midday and Midnight versions, allowing crafters to make a pair of contrasting monster companions.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is a knitting project that uses fundamental knitting techniques to construct three-dimensional stuffed toys. The pattern employs the traditional method of knitting flat pieces that are subsequently assembled and stuffed to create the finished monster forms. The construction begins with casting on stitches and building the body through strategic increases to create shaping and dimension.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques Used

The pattern utilizes essential knitting stitches and techniques including:

• Knit stitch (K) — the fundamental stitch used throughout the body construction
• Purl stitch (P) — used to create texture and pattern variation
• Increases (inc1) — strategically placed increases to shape the toy body, including variations such as (inc1) into every stitch, (k1, inc1) repeats, (k2, inc1) repeats, (k3, inc1) repeats, (k4, inc1) repeats, and (k5, inc1) repeats to create graduated shaping
• Stockinette stitch (ss) — smooth rows created by alternating knit and purl rows, used for sections of the body

Materials Required

The pattern calls for DK weight yarn or equivalent yarn weights. Each toy requires less than 50 grams of the main color yarn, plus scraps of three contrasting colors for details. The designer has used black, orange, yellow, purple, bright green, and neon pink in their version, though crafters may choose their own color combinations. Additional materials include:

• A pair of 3mm needles (UK 11 / US 2) — appropriately sized for DK weight yarn
• Scrap white yarn for optional fang details
• Scraps of black and white felt for facial features
• Clear multi-purpose glue for attaching felt details
• Fibrefill stuffing for filling the completed toy

Project Format

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF document, allowing crafters to access the complete instructions digitally and reference them while working on their project.