Free Crochet Pattern for the Monkey
Pattern Specifics
- Measurements: Approximately 5.5” tall (sitting) or 7.5” tall (standing)
- Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
- Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
- Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
- Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
- Yarn Used: WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava Worsted
- Yardage:
- Color A (brown): 75 yds
- Color B (light brown): 20 yds
- Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes
Abbreviations
- st = stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- SC = single crochet
- SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease recommended)
Special Stitches
SC2tog (invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of the second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.
Notes
- Gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a smaller hook than recommended for your yarn weight to prevent stuffing from showing through.
- All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
- Invisible decreases are recommended; see “Special Stitches” for instructions.
- Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; if making this toy for a baby, consider using yarn, felt, or embroidered details instead.
- Body, head, legs, arms, and tail require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure they are completely filled.
Pattern
Body
Using color A (brown):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts) R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts) R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts) R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts) R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts) R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts) R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts) R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts) R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts) Cut yarn, leaving a long strand for sewing. Fasten off. Fill with stuffing.
Head
Using color B (light brown):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts) R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts) R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. (15 sts) R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. (18 sts) R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts) R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * an additional 5 times (6 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. (24 sts) R7: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts) R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts. (27 sts) R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts. (30 sts) Using color A (brown): R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts) R11: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts) R12: 1 SC in the next 24 sts. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the remaining 12 sts around. (36 sts)
If using safety eyes, insert them between R6 and R7, with approximately 6 sts between. Remove your second st marker after placing the eyes.
R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts) R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts) R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts) R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts) Fill with stuffing. R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts) R20: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts) Cut yarn, weave in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.
Hair
Using color A (brown):
R1: Ch 4, turn, sl st in each st to end. Do not fasten off. (3 sts) R2: Ch 6, turn, sl st in each st to end. Do not fasten off. (5 sts) R3: Ch 4, turn, sl st in each st to end. (3 sts) Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Ears (make 2)
Using color A (brown):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts) R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts) R3: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts) Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Arms (make 2)
Using color B (light brown):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts) R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts) R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts) R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts) Using color A (brown): R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (10 sts) R7-15: 1 SC in each st around. (10 sts) Fill with stuffing. R16: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (4 sts) Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Legs (make 2)
Using color B (light brown):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts) R2: *2 SC in each st around. (12 sts) R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts) R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts) Using color A (brown): R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts) R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts) Fill with stuffing. R14: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (5 sts)
Tail
NOTE: Lightly stuff the tail as you go.
Using color A (brown):
R1: Begin with 7 SC in a magic ring. (7 sts) R2-20: 1 SC in each st around. (7 sts) Lightly fill with stuffing. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Assembly & Finishing
See tutorial photos.
- Attach the ears to each side of the head between R13-14 of the head, in line with the eyes.
- Attach hair between R13-14 on the top of the head.
- Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out; attach body to approximately R10-16 of the head.
- Using color A (brown), embroider 2 nostrils over R2-3 of the nose, leaving approximately 3 sts between the top and approximately 1 st between the bottom.
- Attach legs between R5-6 of the body, leaving about 2 sts in the middle of the legs.
- Attach arms over R11-15 on each side of the body. Leave approximately 11 sts between the arms at the top and 15 sts at the bottom.
- Attach tail over R6-7 on the back of the body.
I hope you enjoyed this free monkey crochet pattern!