Jolly Chimp Amigurumi: Free Christmas Monkey Crochet Pattern

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with this adorable Christmas Monkey Amigurumi! This charming crochet pattern will guide you through creating a festive little primate, complete with a tiny Santa hat and a jingle bell scarf. Perfect for decorating your home, gifting to loved ones, or simply adding a touch of handmade joy to your festive season. Let’s start crocheting this jolly companion!

Craft a Heartwarming Holiday Companion

There’s nothing quite like a handmade gift to show you care, and this crochet Christmas monkey is sure to warm hearts. Imagine the smiles it will bring as a stocking stuffer, a unique tree ornament, or a cheerful desk buddy. Dive into this project and create a cherished keepsake that embodies the spirit of giving and the magic of the holidays. It’s a rewarding make for crocheters of all levels!

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Crochet Pattern: Jolly Chimp Amigurumi: Free Christmas Monkey Crochet Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Dark Brown (Body)
Worsted weight yarn in Beige (Face, Muzzle, Belly, Hands, Feet, Inner Ears)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (Santa Hat, Scarf Stripe)
Worsted weight yarn in White (Santa Hat Brim, Pompom, Scarf Stripe)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (Scarf)
3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn to achieve tight stitches)
6mm safety eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Small jingle bell

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
FLO: Front Loop Only
BLO: Back Loop Only
(): repeat instructions in parentheses
[]: total number of stitches at the end of the round

Instructions

Using standard amigurumi techniques, work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.

Head (Start with Beige)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
R6-R8: sc around (3 rounds) [30]
Switch to Dark Brown yarn
R9-R14: sc around (6 rounds) [30]
R15: (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Insert safety eyes between R12 and R13, about 6 stitches apart. Stuff firmly.
R16: (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
R17: (sc, dec) x6 [12]
R18: (dec) x6 [6]
FO, weave in ends.

Muzzle (Beige)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
R4-R5: sc around (2 rounds) [18]
Stuff lightly, FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Embroider a small vertical line for the nose.

Ears (Make 2, Beige)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x6 [12]
R3: sc around [12]
Flatten and sc through both sides to close. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Body (Dark Brown)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
R6-R10: sc around (5 rounds) [30]
R11: (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
R12-R13: sc around (2 rounds) [24]
R14: (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly.
R15: (sc, dec) x6 [12]
R16: (dec) x6 [6]
FO, weave in ends.

Arms (Make 2, Start with Beige)

R1: 5 sc in MR [5]
R2: (inc) x5 [10]
R3: sc around [10]
Switch to Dark Brown yarn
R4-R10: sc around (7 rounds) [10]
Stuff lightly, flatten and sc through both sides to close. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2, Start with Beige)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x6 [12]
R3: sc around [12]
Switch to Dark Brown yarn
R4-R9: sc around (6 rounds) [12]
Stuff lightly, flatten and sc through both sides to close. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Santa Hat (Red)

R1: 4 sc in MR [4]
R2: (sc, inc) x2 [6]
R3: sc around [6]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x2 [8]
R5: sc around [8]
R6: (3 sc, inc) x2 [10]
R7: sc around [10]
R8: (4 sc, inc) x2 [12]
R9: sc around [12]
R10: (5 sc, inc) x2 [14]
R11: sc around [14]
R12: (6 sc, inc) x2 [16]
R13: sc around [16]
Switch to White yarn
R14: sc in BLO around [16]
R15: sc around [16]
FO.
Pompom (White): Make a small pompom or a small ball of 6 sc in MR, then (inc) x6, then sc, then (dec) x6, stuff and FO. Sew to the tip of the hat.

Scarf

Using Green yarn, ch 40.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [39].
Row 2: Switch to Red yarn, ch 1, turn, sc across [39].
Row 3: Switch to White yarn, ch 1, turn, sc across [39].
Row 4: Switch to Green yarn, ch 1, turn, sc across [39].
FO, weave in ends. Sew a small jingle bell to the middle front of the scarf.

Assembly

Sew the muzzle to the lower center of the face, lightly stuffing as you sew.
Sew the ears to the sides of the head, above the eyes, slightly flattened.
Sew the head to the body.
Attach the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
Place the Santa hat on the head.
Wrap the scarf around the monkey’s neck and secure.
Weave in all remaining ends.