Crochet Monkey Amigurumi

Crochet Monkey Amigurumi is an adorable and fun project that brings so much joy and creativity to crafting enthusiasts. Creating your own charming monkey buddy with soft yarn, a crochet hook, and a sprinkle of imagination is not only rewarding but also a fantastic way to explore your artistic side. The process of crafting a cute amigurumi monkey allows you to personalize every detail, from choosing the colors of its fur to adding cute accessories like tiny banana or a cheeky smile. This delightful craft is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters, offering a relaxing and enjoyable experience as you bring your lovable crochet monkey to life stitch by stitch. So grab your yarn and hook, let your creativity soar, and spread some handmade happiness with your own crochet monkey amigurumi creation!

Terminology for Crocheting Monkey

Ch = chain

Sc = single crochet

Sl st = slip stitch

St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)

Hdc = half double crochet

Dc = double crochet

2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)

Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)

FLO = front loop only

BLO = back loop only

Special Stitches for Crocheting Monkey

3hdc puff = 3 half double crochet puff stitch

• = yo, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, insert hook again, pull up loop, repeat one last time, yo, pull through all loops on hook

4dc bob = 4 double crochet bobble stitch

• = yo, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, [yo, insert hook in same, yo, pull through 2 loops] 3 times, yo, pull through 5 loops on hook

Materials and Tools for Crocheting Monkey

3.0mm Clover crochet hook

Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn

• Version 1 — Dark brown, Beige (25gm each)
• Version 2 — Light grey, Light pink (25gm each)
• Black (stash for eyes)

Darning needle

Stitch markers

Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill

Scissors

Glass eyes (just for landmarking)

Crochet Monkey Pattern

Crochet Monkey Head

Start head with dark brown yarn.

Round 1: Ch4, sc2, 3sc1, go around and work into the other side of foundation chain, sc1, 2sc1 (all dark brown) – 8st

Round 2: Sc3, 2sc1, sc3, 2sc1 (all dark brown) – 10st

Round 3: 2sc10 (all dark brown) — 20st

Round 4: Sc10, sc1 FLO, hdc1 FLO, sc1 FLO, sc1, sc1 FLO, hdc1 FLO, sc1 FLO, sc3 (all dark brown) — 20st

Get ready beige yarn for Round 5.

Round 5: Sc10 (dark brown), sc3 BLO (beige), sc1 (dark brown), sc3 BLO (beige), sc3 (dark brown) — 20st

Round 6: Sc10 (dark brown), sc7 (beige), sc3 (dark brown) — 20st

Round 7: (Sc2, sc2tog1) x 2 (dark brown), 3dc Bob (beige), sc1 (dark brown), sc2tog1 (beige), sc1 (beige), 3hdc puff (beige), sc2tog1 (beige), sc1 (beige), sc2tog1 (dark brown), 3dc Bob (beige) — 15st

Round 8: Sc7 (dark brown), sc2tog1 (dark brown), 4dc Bob x 4 (beige), sc2tog1 (dark brown) — 13st

Add stuffing to head.

Round 9: Sc2tog6, sc1 (all dark brown) — 7st

Crochet Monkey Body

Continue into the body from the head using dark brown and beige yarn.

Round 10: Sc4, 2sc3 (all dark brown) — 10st

Round 11: 2sc5 (dark brown), [sc1 (dark brown), ch5 (dark brown), ch3 (beige), 4dc Bob into 3rd ch from hook (beige), sl st 5 down ch (dark brown), sc1 into same main st (dark brown)], 2sc2 (beige), [sc1 (dark brown), ch5 (dark brown), ch3 (beige), 4dc Bob into 3rd ch from hook (beige), sl st 5 down ch (dark brown), sc1 into same main st (dark brown)], 2sc1 (dark brown) — 20st

Round 12: (Sc3, sc2tog1) x 2 (dark brown), sc1 before arm (dark brown), sc1 after arm (dark brown), sc4 (beige), sc1 before arm (dark brown), sc1 after arm (dark brown), sc2 (dark brown) — 18st)

Round 13: Sc10 (dark brown), sc6 (beige), sc2 (dark brown) — 18st

Round 14: Sc11 (dark brown), sc4 (beige), sc3 (dark brown) — 18st

Round 15: Sc4 (dark brown), (sc1, ch15, sc14 down ch, sc1 back in same main st) (dark brown), sc6 (dark brown), [sc1 (dark brown), ch5 (dark brown), ch3 (beige), 4dc Bob into 3rd ch from hook (beige), sl st 5 down ch (dark brown), sc1 into same main st (dark brown)], sc2 (dark brown), [sc1 (dark brown), ch5 (dark brown), ch3 (beige), 4dc Bob into 3rd ch from hook (beige), sl st 5 down ch (dark brown), sc1 into same main st (dark brown)], sc2tog1 (dark brown), sc1 (dark brown) — 20st

Cut off beige yarn.

Round 16: Sc2tog2, sc1 before tail, sc1 after tail, sc2tog3, sc1 before leg, sc1 after leg, sc2tog1, sc1 before leg, sc1 after leg, sc2tog1 (all dark brown) — 13st

Add stuffing to body.

Round 17: Sc2tog6, sc1 (all dark brown) — 7st

Round 18: (Sc1, sc2tog1) x 2, sc1 (all dark brown) — 5st

Close up in FLO using dark brown yarn and fasten off.

Embroider Monkey Face

Embroider Monkey Eyes

Add eyes by embroidering French knots just above the large mouth.

Thread in through head and out to the desired eye location. Without removing yarn from the needle, place tip of needle close to the surface of the face. Loop yarn close to the face around needle twice.

Insert eye back into intended eye position and out through head again. Do not pull the yarn taut because the whole knot will go into the head. Instead, when pulling needle out of the head, pull gently so that the knot stays on the face.

Embroider Monkey Face

Use black yarn to sew a broad smile across the protruding mouth, extending from one end to the other end.