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How to Crochet a Tiny Amigurumi Monkey: Step-by-Step Pattern

Create an adorable, palm-sized crochet monkey with this easy-to-follow guide. This mini amigurumi project is perfect for beginners or those looking for a quick gift idea. Once completed, your little monkey will stand approximately 3 inches (8 cm) tall.

Materials You Will Need

• Yarn: Fine weight cotton or acrylic yarn in two colors: Brown and Beige.
• Crochet Hook: 1.5mm to 1.75mm.
• Eyes: 3mm plastic safety eyes.
• Embroidery: Thin black thread for the facial details.
• Tools: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, and scissors.
• Additional: Fabric glue (for eyes).

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• ch: Chain
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• inc: Increase (two sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (two sc together)

Pattern Instructions

The Muzzle (Beige Yarn)

The muzzle is worked in two separate parts.

Part 1: Worked in rows (not rounds).
Row 1: 6 sc in MR. Chain 1 and turn.
Row 2: 6 inc. Chain 1 and turn (12).
Row 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15).
Leave a long tail for sewing.

Part 2:
Row 1: Ch 6. Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook: inc, 3 sc, 3 sc in the last chain. Working along the opposite side of the chain: 4 sc (12).
Row 2: 2 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, inc (18).
Row 3: 18 sc.
Row 4: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15).
Leave a long tail for sewing.

The Head (Brown Yarn)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6).
Round 2: 6 inc (12).
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30).
Rounds 6-11: 30 sc for 6 rounds.
Round 12: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
Round 13: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
Round 14: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
Fasten off, leave a tail, and stuff firmly.

The Body (Brown Yarn)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6).
Round 2: 6 inc (12).
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
Rounds 5-7: 24 sc for 3 rounds.
Round 8: 6 dec, (1 sc, dec) x 4 (14).
Rounds 9-11: 14 sc for 3 rounds.
Round 12: (5 sc, dec) x 2 (12).
Round 13: 12 sc.
Leave a long tail for sewing and stuff.

The Belly (Beige Yarn)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6).
Round 2: (2 sc, 3 sc in one stitch) x 2 (10).
Round 3: 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 1 sc, sl st.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

The Ears (Make 2)

Part 1 (Beige): 6 sc in MR. Fasten off.

Part 2 (Brown): 6 sc in MR. Do not fasten off.

Assembly: Place the beige circle on top of the brown circle. Join them together by working 6 increases around the edge, sewing the two pieces together as you go. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

The Limbs (Make 4)

Using Beige Yarn:
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6).
Round 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8).
Rounds 3-4: 8 sc for 2 rounds.

Switch to Brown Yarn:
Rounds 5-11: 8 sc for 7 rounds.
Stuff the limb, close the opening, and fasten off.

The Tail (Brown Yarn)

Chain 20. Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, work 19 sc. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Assembly Guide

1. Ears: Sew the ears to the sides of the head between rounds 7 and 9.
2. Muzzle: Sew Part 1 of the muzzle to the head from rounds 6 to 10. Then, sew Part 2 on top of the semi-circle, adding a small amount of stuffing as you sew.
3. Face Details: Glue the safety eyes between rounds 2 and 3 of the muzzle. Use the black thread to embroider the eyebrows, a small smile, and nostrils.
4. Body: Sew the head securely to the body.
5. Arms: Attach the arms one row below the seam where the head and body meet.
6. Legs: Attach the legs to the sides of the body between rounds 4 and 5.
7. Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the monkey around round 5.

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