Merry Monkey Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern for a Festive Friend!

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with this adorable Christmas Monkey Amigurumi! This detailed crochet pattern allows you to create a charming, stuffed monkey dressed in its very best festive attire, complete with a Santa hat and a cozy holiday sweater. Perfect for gifting or decorating, this little friend will surely bring smiles and warmth to any home during the festive season.

Craft a Cherished Holiday Keepsake

Handmade gifts and decorations hold a special place in our hearts. This amigurumi monkey isn’t just a toy; it’s a labor of love that can become a treasured heirloom or a delightful addition to your seasonal decor. Imagine the joy of creating something so sweet and personal, bringing a touch of handmade charm to your holiday celebrations.

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Crochet Pattern: Merry Monkey Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern for a Festive Friend!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Dark Brown
Worsted weight yarn in Light Beige
Worsted weight yarn in Red
Worsted weight yarn in Green
Worsted weight yarn in White
3.0mm crochet hook (or size appropriate for yarn weight)
6mm or 8mm black safety eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Black embroidery floss (for smile)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st: Slip Stitch
FO: Finish Off
( ) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
[ ]: Total number of stitches in the round

Instructions

Monkey Head & Body (Start with Dark Brown)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
R7-R12: sc around (6 rounds) [36]
R13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]
R14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
Place safety eyes between R9-R10, about 6 stitches apart.
R15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
R16: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
Start stuffing head firmly.
R17: (inc) x 12 [24]
R18: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R19-R24: sc around (6 rounds) [30]
R25: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
R26: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
Finish stuffing body firmly.
R27: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
R28: (dec) x 6 [6]
FO, close remaining hole.

Muzzle (Light Beige)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4-R5: sc around (2 rounds) [18]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and sew to the face, centered below the eyes. Use black embroidery floss to create a smile.

Ears (Make 2, Light Beige)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: sc around [12]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Flatten and sew to the sides of the head, above the muzzle.

Arms (Make 2, Start Light Beige)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2-R3: sc around (2 rounds) [6]
Switch to Dark Brown
R4-R10: sc around (7 rounds) [6]
Stuff lightly. FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew to the sides of the body, just below the neck.

Legs (Make 2, Start Light Beige)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4-R5: sc around (2 rounds) [18]
Switch to Dark Brown
R6: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
R7-R10: sc around (4 rounds) [12]
Stuff firmly. FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew to the bottom of the body.

Santa Hat (Red)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: sc around [6]
R3: (sc, inc) x 3 [9]
R4: sc around [9]
R5: (2 sc, inc) x 3 [12]
R6: sc around [12]
R7: (3 sc, inc) x 3 [15]
R8: sc around [15]
R9: (4 sc, inc) x 3 [18]
R10: sc around [18]
R11: (5 sc, inc) x 3 [21]
R12: sc around [21]
R13: (6 sc, inc) x 3 [24]
R14: sc around [24]
Switch to White
R15: sc around [24] (This forms the brim)
FO, weave in ends.

Pompom (White)

Wrap white yarn around two fingers about 20-30 times. Tie securely in the middle. Cut the loops and trim into a neat ball. Sew securely to the tip of the Santa Hat.

Christmas Sweater (Red)

Ch 25, join with sl st to first ch, making sure not to twist.
R1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, join with sl st [24]
R2: Ch 1, (3 sc, inc) x 6, join with sl st [30]
R3-R4: Ch 1, sc around, join with sl st [30]
R5: Ch 1, (4 sc, inc) x 6, join with sl st [36]
R6-R8: Ch 1, sc around, join with sl st [36]
Switch to Green
R9: Ch 1, sc around, join with sl st [36]
FO, weave in ends.
Using white yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider two snowflake-like designs (simple star shapes) onto the front of the sweater.

Scarf/Tie (Green)

Ch 4
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch [3], ch 1, turn.
R2-R15: sc across [3], ch 1, turn.
R16: sc across [3], ch 1, turn.
R17: dec, sc [2], ch 1, turn.
R18: dec [1], ch 1, turn.
FO.
Using red yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider the ‘DX’ design (or similar as pictured) onto the wider end of the scarf.

Assembly

Dress the monkey in the Christmas sweater.
Wrap the scarf around the monkey’s neck, letting the embroidered part hang in front like a tie.
Place the Santa hat on its head.