Cute Little Monkey Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern

Designer: kushakova_toys
Instagram: @kroshka_fox_kz
Difficulty Level: Easy

A playful jungle-inspired amigurumi project to add a cheerful handmade touch to your crochet time.
This free little monkey amigurumi pattern creates a sweet and cuddly toy with simple shaping and soft details. With its rounded face and charming expression, this monkey makes a lovely choice for DIY Crochet Gift Ideas, baby shower presents, and nursery decor. You will also find inspiring monkey amigurumi ideas shared at the end of the pattern, and we sincerely thank the designer for this adorable creation. It also pairs beautifully with a lion amigurumi for fun safari-themed gift sets.

This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern written in a clear, easy format using basic stitches only. The smooth construction makes it enjoyable to follow and works well as a quick to make amigurumi project. Difficulty Level: Easy, and it fits naturally into Easy Crochet Projects and low sew designs.

The pattern can be made using cotton or acrylic yarn with a suitable crochet hook and fiberfill stuffing for shaping. Safety eyes and basic tools are all you need to complete the toy. If you enjoy jungle animals, you may also like this cute baby elephant amigurumi, another charming project shared on a different blog. At the end of the pattern, you will find related amigurumi ideas for more inspiration.

Abbreviations

MR- Magic ring
Ch- Chain
Sc- Single crochet
Inc- Increase
Dec- Decrease

FREE LITTLE MONKEY AMIGURUMI PATTERN

Legs (make 2)

1. 6 ch
2. 1 sc to the 2nd loop, 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 loop, 3 sc, inc (12)
3. inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
4. sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, sc (22)
5-6. 22 sc (2 rows)
7. 7 sc, 4 dec, 7 sc (18)
8. 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc (14)

Change color.
9-10. 14 sc (2 rows)
11. (5sc,dec)x2 (12)
12-25. 12 sc (14 rows)
We’ve completed the legs, now we make the monkey’s head and then complete the muzzle.

Head

1. 6 sc in magic ring
2. 6 increase (12)
3. (1sc,inc)x6 (18)
4. (2sc,inc)x6 (24)
5. (3sc,inc)x6 (30)
6. (4sc,inc)x6 (36)
7. (5sc,inc)x6 (42)
8-10. 42 sc (3 rows)

11. (6sc,inc)x6 (48)
12. 48 sc
13. (6sc,dec)x6 (42)
14. (5sc,dec)x6 (36)
15-16. 36 sc (2 rows)
17. (4sc,dec)x6 (30)
18. 30 sc
19. (3sc,dec)x6 (24)
20. (2sc,dec)x6 (18)

Muzzle

1. 6 sc in magic ring
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1sc,inc)x6 (18)
4. (2sc,inc)x6 (24)
5. (5sc,inc)x4 (28)
6-8. 28 sc (3 rows)

Eyes (make 2)

1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1sc,inc)x6 (18)

Arms (make 2)

1. 6 sc in MR
2. (1sc,inc)x3 (9)
3-6. 9 sc (4 rows)
Change color.
7-24. 9 sc (18 rows)

Tail

1. 6 sc in MR
2. (1sc,inc)x3 (9)
3. 9 sc
From the 4th row knit 9 sc to the required tail length.
We have completed the tail of the monkey, now let’s start making the ears.

Ears (make 2)

1. 5 sc in MR
2. 5 inc (10)
3. (1sc,inc)x5 (15)
4. (2sc,inc)x5 (20)
5. 20 sc
6. (2sc,dec)x5 (15)
7. (1sc,dec)x5 (10)
Fold and knit 5 sc.
The last step is the monkey’s body, let’s complete that.

Body

1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1sc,inc)x6 (18)
4. (2sc,inc)x6 (24)
5. (3sc,inc)x6 (30)
6. (4sc,inc)x6 (36)
7. 34 sc, 2 ch (36)
8-11. 36 sc (4 rows)

12. (4sc,dec)x6 (30)
13-15. 30 sc (2 rows)
16. (3sc,dec)x6 (24)
17-19. 24 sc (3 rows)
20. (2sc,dec)x6 (18)
21. 4 sc, 2 ch (2 loops skip in previous row), 7 sc, 2 ch, 3 sc (18)
22-23. 18 sc (2 rows)
Crochet monkey is complete, it’s that easy!

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