Crocheted Monkey Welcome Sign

by Crafts Ideas 05/30/2024

Creating a crocheted monkey welcome sign is a delightful way to add a cheerful touch to your home entrance. This cute design features an adorable monkey holding a welcome sign, making it a perfect craft project for both beginners and experienced crocheters. The vibrant colors and playful expression of the monkey are sure to bring smiles to all who see it.

To make this crocheted monkey welcome sign, you will need some basic crochet skills and a few supplies. This project is fun and rewarding, providing a charming decoration that can be displayed on your front door or in your home. Follow the detailed instructions below to create this lovely welcome sign.

Pattern Here

Materials Needed:

Yarn in brown, tan, white, green, black, and orange
Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
Safety eyes or black beads for eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Hot glue gun (optional for attaching parts)

Instructions:

Monkey Head:

Round 1: With brown yarn, make a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: 1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: 1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 5: 1 sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around. (30 sts)
Rounds 6-10: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
Round 11: 1 sc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 12: 1 sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 13: 1 sc in next stitch, sc2tog repeat around. (12 sts)
Add safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, about 6 stitches apart. Embroider the nose and mouth with black yarn.
Round 14: Sc2tog around. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head with fiberfill and sew the opening closed.

Ears (make 2):

Round 1: With brown yarn, make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: 1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the ears onto the sides of the head.

Leaf:

Row 1: With green yarn, chain 7. Sc in the second chain from the hook and in the next 5 chains. (6 sts)
Row 2: Chain 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog. (4 sts)
Row 3: Chain 1, turn, sc2tog, sc2tog. (2 sts)
Row 4: Chain 1, turn, sc2tog. (1 st)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the leaf onto the monkey’s head.

Welcome Sign:

Row 1: With white yarn, chain 26. Sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. (25 sts)
Rows 2-10: Chain 1, turn, sc in each stitch across. (25 sts)
Fasten off and switch to brown yarn.
Row 11: Sc around the edge of the white rectangle to create a border. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
Using black yarn, embroider the word “WELCOME” onto the white rectangle.

Hands (make 2):

Round 1: With orange yarn, make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: 1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
Round 5: 1 sc in next stitch, sc2tog repeat around. (12 sts)
Round 6: Sc2tog around. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the hands lightly and sew them onto the sides of the sign.

Assembly:

Attach the monkey head to the top of the sign using the yarn needle or a hot glue gun.
Cut a piece of brown yarn or use a braided cord to create a loop for hanging. Attach it to the top corners of the sign.

Enjoy your new, welcoming crocheted monkey sign!