Now one of the classic dungeon crawl monsters can be yours to control, even when you’re not the DM! This DIY mimic monster treasure chest is made out of acrylic yarn, corrugated cardboard and lined with felt to imitate the master imitator itself. Watch your fellow adventurers gasp in horror when you unzip this creature’s maw and reveal an awesome dice-holding monster!

This is a 17 page PDF tutorial guide for making your own mimic treasure chest dice box. This pattern goes over how to construct a cardboard skeleton frame as well as the crocheted cover and felted interior.

The guide pattern will show you how to create a box 4” tall, 5” wide and 3” deep--which can comfortably hold 5 sets of standard sized polyhedral dice (that’s 35 dice!), though you should be able to hold a few sets more if your mimic is particularly hungry.

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* Please be aware that this is a PDF tutorial instructions for making this box and not a finished goods.

This pattern is in US terminology and sizes, written in English, and requires basic assembly, cutting and crocheting skills.

Approximate time to Complete: 5-7 hours

Tools and materials Required:
• 1/8 or 1/4 inch thick Cardboard sheet
• Cutting mat
• Box cutter
• Pencil or pen
• Marker
• Straight edge ruler
• Hot Glue gun and Hot Glue sticks
• Packing tape
• Masking tape or slightly sticky duct tape (cheap works well)
• Scissors
• Red soft felt
• White stiff felt
• Straight pins (sewing pins)
• Black Polyester zipper, 10 inches or longer. Preferred is a wide tape zipper.
• Crochet hook, 4.0mm (Size G)
• Yarn for the wooden chest: Preferred yarn is Lionbrand Landscapes in Sand Dune.
• Yarn for the Straps: Used yarn in photos is Patton’s Metallic in Copper.
• Paper fastener brads in gold or brass to mimic studs for the straps.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Pattern format: pdf, instant download.

As with all digital download items, I am not able to refund your purchase after you have downloaded the pattern. Please make sure to read the list of materials and techniques. Please do not sell or distribute this pattern once purchased.