Are you ready to make your very own adorable crochet mini monkey with this straightforward pattern. Perfect for gifting or adding a dash of whimsy to your space, this little monkey comes together with simple stitches, cozy yarn, and a touch of love.
Free Crochet Monkey Pattern
Materials needed:
- Yarn in brown and white (or preferred monkey colors)
- Crochet hook (size not mentioned but choose one suitable for your yarn)
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stuffing material
- Plastic safety eyes (5 mm recommended)
Pattern:
Body:
- Start with a magic ring.
- R1: 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring.
- R2: Increase (inc) in each stitch around (2 sc in each stitch around) [12 stitches].
- R3: 1 sc, 1 inc repeat around [18 stitches].
- R4: 2 sc, 1 inc repeat around [24 stitches].
- R5: 8 sc in brown, change to white yarn to make 3 sc, change back to brown yarn for 2 sc, and again to white yarn for 3 sc, finishing with 8 sc in brown.
- R6-R7: 7 sc in brown, 10 sc in white, 7 sc in brown.
- R8: 8 sc in brown, 8 sc in white (cut off the white yarn after use), finish with 8 sc in brown.
- R9: 2 sc, then decrease (dec) repeat around [18 stitches].
- R10: Create hands by making 7 sc, 1 bobble stitch, 3 sc, 1 bobble stitch for the other hand, finish with 6 sc.
Insert eyes and nose:
- Insert 5 mm plastic safety eyes between R6 and R7, three stitches apart.
- Embroider a "T" shaped nose between the eyes using yarn.
Continue with the body:
R11-R12: Sc in each stitch around.
- R13: Make feet with 8 sc, bobble stitch, 3 sc, another bobble stitch, and finish with 5 sc.
- R14: Sc in each stitch around.
Closing and Finishing:
- Last Row: 1 sc, then dec repeat around until 12 stitches remain.
- Add stuffing, then close the bottom by pulling yarn through the front loops of each stitch tightly and weaving in the ends.
Ears (make 2):
- Start with a magic ring.
- 5 sc into the ring, pull to close.
- Leave a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the ears between R5-R8, secure the yarn, and weave in the ends.
Assembly:
- Attach the ears to the body at the indicated rounds.
- Finish stuffing the body if needed and secure the bottom closed.
- Weave in any loose ends.
Final Touches:
- Attach any additional features or embroidery as desired.
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