Cryptidcore Crochet: 30 Patterns You Can't Miss
If you’ve been around here at all for a while you’ll know I’m a lover of all things spooky, esoteric, and love exploring niche aesthetics for inspiration of what to make. So when
So when Cryptidcore came across my feed I had to dive in head first and learn what it is and of course ask you all if you’d be interested in exploring some crochet makes with me and many of you said you did.
Cryptidcore is an aesthetic that is made up of the beings, monsters, legendary animals or beasts that is the stuff nightmares and folklore and some are completely unsubstantiated by science while others are said to have existed at some point but are now considered extinct. The clothing has a we’re going camping vibe as well, and the other patterns will feature Cryptid creatures as well.
From Mothman, to Big Foot, the Loch Ness monster (which I was definitely obsessed with as a child for some reason), the Jersey Devil (which I just learned about recently), the chupacabra (which I used to hear people talking about all the time growing up in Texas), the Thylacine which is from Australia, the skunk ape (which is an apparently smelly ape-like cryptic that haunts the swamps of Florida) and so many more of these. Let me know other cryptids you can think of in the comments below there are so many of them I find them all so interesting.
So in this video I’ll share over 30 Cryptidcore patterns, there are a couple of knit patterns here but mostly crochet, and I have separated them into clothing, accessories, granny squares, amigurumi, and home decor.
Clothing:
Campfire Cardigan by Make and Do Crew, see the pattern here.
First is the crochet hexagon cardigan by Make and Do Crew, it’s beginner friendly and free on her blog. And this one is so simple because it’s just two simple granny hexagons for the chest and shoulders of the sweater and then basic granny stitches for the sleeves and border. It’s also nice that it has a hood and there are sizes Small to XL, and it’s so perfect to whip up and layer with especially with cooler weather being around the corner this Fall.
Next is the easy rectangle cardigan by Delia Creates. This project is beginner friendly and free on their blog, it has sizes XXS to 2XL, and in order to figure out which size is best to make you’ll need to know the hip measurement or the widest part of your body, but it also depends on what kind of fit you want whether oversized or more form fitting. It uses mainly basic stitches as well as some front post and back post double crochet. There are helpful picture for making each step of the way, and I love that you can add pockets too.
I also like this textured crochet sweater vest by Stitch Berry Blog. It has a perfect layering vibe to style and layer for this aesthetic, and especially in this color they made it in. It’s beginner friendly and free on their blog. The sizes are XS to 4XL, and the best is worked in panels with the front and back worked from the bottom up with decreasing and shaping around the neck and shoulders, and panels are seamed together and ribbing around the neck and shoulders is worked after the garment is seamed.
I love the Sunnyside Vest by Evelyn and Peter as well. This one is perfect for camp vibes, cryptidcore vibes and it is free on their blog. There are sizes XS to 5XL, it’s worked in 3 separate panels, and the front panels are worked from the bottom up before being joined at the shoulder and side seam. It features a v-neckline with a 2 button closure. Special stitches are the cluster stitch and this one is more intermediate level to make and this one is very detailed oriented and also has a video tutorial to help with making it, and it would be great to style and layer with a striped long sleeve top and some shorts to really get that cryptidcore vibe.
Hexi Pullover Hoodie by Yarnspirations, see the pattern here.
The hexi hoodie pullover by Yarnspirations is also a great pattern. There are sizes XS to 5XL, and it is more beginner friendly to make and free on their website. This one is made of 2 hexagons which are folded and seamed along the top to form sleeves and seamed down center back and front. I also love the hood and the color choices and color changes are also perfect for this aesthetic.
Squatch Sweater by Nicole Peters, see the pattern here.
Next is the squatch sweater by Nicole Peters. This one is a paid pattern on the love crafts website, and has sizes XS to 3XL. This one is a knitted pattern but it was so perfect, I had to add it. It is made from the bottom up in one piece to the underarms, then split to work front/back panels, and seamed on one side & shoulders. Sleeves and collar are picked up and worked in the round, and the Sasquatch graphic is worked as intarsia. I love how the fit is loose and sits right below the hips.
Accessories:
Mothman Beanie by Rebecca A Armstrong, see the pattern here.
First is the mothman beanie by Rebecca A Armstrong. This pattern is more intermediate level, but I think it could be tackled by a confident beginner, and it has three sizes adult, child and toddler, and this one is a paid pattern on their Ravelry.
Next is the biblically accurate angel balaclava by Red Panda Patterns. This one is a paid pattern on their Ribblr shop, and is more intermediate level to make. There are two different styles with this one including the optional trim for a celestial and angel theme, and a leafy and cryptid leafy trim theme, and I thought this pattern was really creative.
Mothman Hooded Blanket by Shooting Star Crafts, see the pattern here.
I also liked this Mothman hooded blanket by Shooting Star Crafts. This one is more beginner friendly to make and easy to adjust if you want it to be wider or longer or shorter, and is free on their blog. To create it you start with the blanket, then hood, make 2 eyes in the round, then finish it off with two antennas and sew the antennas and eyes to finish it off.
Cryptid Tote by Pooka Craft, see the pattern here.
Next is the cryptid tote by Pooka Craft. This is a paid pattern in their Etsy and is rated advanced beginner to make. The finished size measures 13 by 13 inches not including the handle, and the pattern features how to make the tote and 8 cryptid tapestry patterns. So you can also take the tapestry squares and make a whole bunch of other patterns like a pillow, blanket, coasters, or even a sweater.
Mothman Bandana by Mint Green Moth Crochet, see the pattern here.
The mothman bandana by Mint Green Moth Crochet is another great Mothman-inspired make. It’s a paid pattern on their Etsy, and beginner friendly to make. I love the edging on this one, and it uses basic stitches to make, and I also love the eyes and little ears on this one too.
Forgotten Lore Shawl by Fiber and Fox, see the pattern here.
Next is the forgotten lore shawl by Isabella at Fiber and Fox. It’s more advanced beginner or intermediate level to make and has a drapey, light weight, super moody shawl and resembles dragons and bats, and I thought it has a cryptid vibe. This one is free as a video tutorial on YouTube, and a paid written pattern on Ravelry. It is 65.5 inches across the top edge and 27.5 inches from the center top down to the middle point. So it’s a great size and perfect for layering with in cooler weather.
Cryptid Wings Shawl by Natalia Moreva, see the pattern here.
Another great wing shawl is the cryptid wings shawl by Natalia Moreva, this one is actually a knit pattern and is clean and simple with subtle textured lines. It’s worked in one piece, sideways, with German short tows, and measures 57 cm drop and 150 cm wingspan and this one is a paid pattern on their Ravelry, and I love the color they worked this one in.
Mothman Tote by 3Alpacas, see the pattern here.
Or make the mothman tote by 3Alpacas. This pattern is more intermediate and uses the tapestry crochet technique to make it, measures 15 inches by 15.5 inches once complete with their gauge, but you can of course use whatever yarn weight and hook you like to achieve the size you’d want. And I liked the colors the colors and details with this one, and it also includes the stitch fiddle link so you can customize the design as you like.
Mothman Tote by Aimee Mayd, see the pattern here.
Another great mothman inspired tote is this one by Aimee Mayd. It’s a paid pattern on their etsy, and features this Mothman square motif that is made multiple times and stitched together. The pattern is more intermediate level and very comprehensive with 24 pages of pictures and diagrams, and the finished bag measures 53 cm tall with the handle by 38 cm wide. It uses the thermal stitch for a thick and durable, padded like design which is great for giving this tote some structure.
Cryptid Tapestry Scarf by Nicole Anton, see the pattern here.
Next is the cryptid tapestry scarf by Nicole Anton. This one is more intermediate level to make and uses the tapestry crochet method to make it. It’s a paid pattern on their Ravelry, and I love the details on this one, it features a mothman, bigfoot, and other cryptid creatures as well and this would be perfect to make for colder weather.
Yeti Feet Scarf by M N Author, see the pattern here.
Another one is the yeti feet silly scarf by M N Author, and this one is a knit paid pattern on the love crafts website. The feet take shape with row-by-row directions and shaping requires cast-on’s, bind-offs, and a couple short rows. Then you work the toenails to complete the pattern, and I like how they added bead weaving thread to give it a bit of structure and stiffness.
Appliqué & Granny Squares
Mothman Appliqué by Space Mama Crochet, see the pattern here.
First is the mothman appliqué by space mama crochet. This one is quick and beginner friendly cryptid to stitch up and add to your favorite projects as a patch to anything you want to give a cryptid charm to, and it’s a paid pattern in their Etsy.
Sasquatch Square by Paws and Patterns, see the pattern here.
Next is the Bigfoot Sasquatch from Paws and Patterns, and it measures about 8.5 inches square. It uses the tapestry method to create and is a paid pattern on their Etsy. And the instructions is to make potholders, but it can also be used to make scarves, dishcloths, blankets, and anything else you might use to make squares, and feel free to head to this video next if you want to see more patterns to use and make with squares.
Check out more Mothman charts here.
I also wanted to share this link to chart-minder where there are a whole collection of different Mothman charts that you can use to make a whole host of patterns, and you can find that link over on the blog as well and use those to make a whole bunch of things. Chart minder is free and you can edit it as well and change it or resize it if you like which is helpful!
Amigurumi:
Yeti Buddy Amigurumi by Pixeled Peach, see the pattern here.
First is the yeti buddy amigurumi by pixel peach. To create it you start with a head then work the cheeks, horns, body, arms, and finish it off with the feet. The video is definitely helpful for working up this pattern and it is free on their blog, and I love how sweet and cute this little yet is.
Lochness by Squirrel's Hollow, see the pattern here.
Next is the Lochness by Squirrel’s Hollow. This one is an easy, no-sew pattern and great for beginners that want more of a challenge as it’s rated more intermediate level to make. It measures 25.4cm from the top of the nose to the end of the tail and 16.5 cm tall so it’s a nice size, and this one is free on their Ribblr.
Mothman Amigurumi by Ember Mischief, see the pattern here.
I also liked this little mothman amigurumi by Ember Mischief. It is rated more intermediate to make and measures about 14 cm tall and wide once worked up. The special stitch with this one is the picot, and this one is free on their Ribblr as well.
Mini Yeti by Dom Yarn, see the pattern here.
The mini yeti by Dom Yarn is also a fun one. This one is more beginner friendly and only uses basic stitches as well, and minimal sewing which is nice. First you make the body in the round then arms, legs, head and horns, and stuff him with polyfil and some light sewing to finish him off, and this pattern is also free on their Ribblr as well.
Creepy Cryptid Trio by Ghee Beans Crafty, see the pattern here.
The Creepy Cryptid trio by Ghee Beans Crafty is a fun make. It is a paid pattern on their Ravelry and features a Mothman, Fresno nightcrawler and Flatwoods monster. It is more advanced beginner level to make and is great for crocheters who understand the basics of crochet. The body of each plush is about 6 inches long using worsted weight, and I love how creative and creepy these little guys are.
Fresno Nightcrawler by Frances DeCarolis, see the pattern here.
Next is the Fresno nightcrawler family by Frances DeCarolis. This pattern is intermediate level and free on their Ravelry. To create it you start by making two legs then the body then add the little safety eyes. Special stitch is only the three increase single crochet, and these cryptids were first captured on security footage in Fresno, California in 2007 and then subsequently in Yosemite in 2011 and are frequently spotted in pairs so of course you have to make two of them.
Sasquatch Pillow by Heather's Crochet Crypt, see the pattern here.
First is the Bigfoot Sasquatch pillow by Heather’s Crochet Crypt. This one is a paid pattern in their Etsy and beginner friendly to make. It also seems relatively beginner friendly and like a nice size when worked up with bulky yarn and Ould be perfect to whip up and add to a cozy reading nook.
Cryptid Tapestry Bundle by Ambrosia Needle Work, see the pattern here.
I also liked the cryptid tapestry bundle by Ambrosia Needle Work. The finished tapestries measures about 22 cm by 17 cm each, and have color charts for both left and right hand. Each one includes a graph, written instructions and color blocks, and this one is a paid pattern on their Etsy and features a jackalope, mothman and nightcrawler all in the one bundle.
Yeti Washcloth by Anni Howard, see the pattern here.
Or make this yeti washcloth by Anni Howard. This one is a paid pattern on the love crafts website and it measures 21 by 24 cm, and uses the mosaic technique to create it. And this one is a knitting pattern and is more beginner friendly level to make and would make a lovely gift to make and I would love to just display this one and not even use it as a washcloth, it’s such a gorgeous design.
Luna Moth Tapestry by Aidan Wells, see the pattern here.
Another great pattern is the luna moth tapestry by Aidan Wells. This pattern is free on their Ravelry, and is more intermediate level to make as it does involve multiple color changes, and this project is perfect for using up small pieces of yarn for the colorwork and would be a great stash busting project. You could also use the moth pattern to create tote bags or as the front panel of a sweater.
Well what did you think of these patterns? Let me know in the comments below, which is your favorite and also leave a cryptid inspired emoji in the comments below if you liked it. Also let me know what is your theory on cryptids? Are they real, or are they just figments of human’s amazing imaginations? Are they inter-dimensional beings that hop through space time and portals or is there another explanation for this?Also if there are other spooky-themed roundups you’d like to see especially with Halloween around the corner, let me know as well!
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