Cute Crochet Mini Monkey Pattern

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.