Monkey in a Sweater Free Amigurumi Pattern – Crochet Tutorial

Get ready to crochet your own cuddly companion with our free amigurumi pattern! This delightful design features an adorable monkey amigurumi sporting a cozy sweater, making it the perfect project for both beginner and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you’re looking to add to your collection of handmade toys or create a heartfelt gift for a loved one, our step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process with ease. Join the amigurumi craze and bring this charming monkey to life today!

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Abbreviations: 

MR – magic ring 

CH – chain 

SC – single crochet 

INC – increase 

DEC – decrease 

SS – slip stitch 

Materials: 

Dolphin Baby Himalaya plush yarn (you can use any other yarn of your choice) 

Vita COCO 100% cotton yarn (for sewing details such as nose, smile) 

4.5 mm crochet hook 

PATTERN

Amigurumi Monkey Body: 

Start crocheting in beige. 

1: 6 SC in MR 

2: INC in each stitch (12) 

3: (1 SC, INC)*6 (18) 

4: (2 SC, INC)*6 (24) 

5: (3 SC, INC)*6 (30) 

6: (4 SC, INC)*6 (36) 

7: (5 SC, INC)*6 (42) 

8-10: 42 SC (switch to blue yarn on row 10) 

11: (5 SC, DEC)*6 (36) 

12-13: 36 SC 

14: (4 SC, DEC)*6 (30) 

15-16: 30 SC 

17: (3 SC, DEC)*6 (24) 

18-19: 24 SC 

20: (2 SC, DEC)*6 (18) 

21-22: 18 SC 

23: (1 SC, DEC)*6 (12), stuff the body 

24: 6 DEC (fasten off, close the hole, weave the yarn tail into the piece) 

Amigurumi Monkey Head: 

Start crocheting in cream color. 

1: 6 SC in MR 

2: INC in each stitch (12) 

3: (1 SC, INC)*6 (18) 

4: (2 SC, INC)*6 (24) 

5: (3 SC, INC)*6 (30) 

6: (4 SC, INC)*6 (36) 

7: (5 SC, INC)*6 (42) switch to beige yarn 

8-11: 42 SC 

12: (5 SC, DEC)*6 (36) 

13: (4 SC, DEC)*6 (30) 

14: (3 SC, DEC)*6 (24) 

15: (2 SC, DEC)*6 (18) 

16: (1 SC, DEC)*6 (12), stuff the head 

17: 6 DEC (fasten off, close the hole, weave the yarn tail into the piece) 

Lower Legs (2 pieces): 

Start crocheting in cream color. 

1: 6 SC in MR 

2: INC in each stitch (12) 

3: (1 SC, INC)*6 (18) 

4: (2 SC, INC)*6 (24) 

5-6: 24 SC 

7: (2 SC, DEC)*4, 8 SC (20) 

8: (1 SC, DEC)*4, 8 SC (16) 

9: 4 DEC, 8 SC (12), switch to beige 

10-19: 12 SC, slightly stuff the legs as desired 

20: 6 SC (fasten off, close the hole, weave the yarn tail into the piece) 

Upper Legs (2 pieces): 

Start crocheting in cream color. 

1: 6 SC in MR 

2: (1 SC, INC)*3 (9) 

3: (2 SC, INC)*3 (12) 

4: (3 SC, INC)*3 (15) 

5-6: 15 SC 

7: (3 SC, DEC)*3 (12) 

8: (3 SC, DEC)*3 (9), switch to blue, stuff the upper legs slightly as desired 

9-21: 9 SC, connect 2 sides, seam together with 5 SC (fasten off, hide the yarn tail inside the piece) 

Amigurumi Monkey Ears (2 pieces): 

1: 6 SC in MR 

2: INC in each stitch (12) 

3: (1 SC, INC)*6 (18) 

4: (2 SC, INC)*6 (24) 

5-6: 24 SC 

7: (2 SC, DEC)*6 (18) 

8: (4 SC, DEC)*3 (15), seam together using 9 SC, fasten off, hide the yarn tail inside the piece 

Muzzle according to the scheme, up to 28 SC, that is, up to row 4, then rows 5 and 6 with 28 SC. Use cream color. 

Amigurumi Monkey Tail:

6 SC in MR, continue crocheting 6 SC in rounds for the desired length of the tail. I crocheted 23 rounds for mine. 

Amigurumi Monkey Assemble : 

Sew the head to the body with cream yarn facing forward. 

Sew the upper arms to the sides. 

You can attach the lower legs with thread or simply sew them on as desired (I used thread attachment in my photo). 

Sew the muzzle to the head. 

Attach the ears. 

For the eyes, I used sew-on beads (black). 

For the nose and smile, I used COCO yarn. 

Attach the tail. 

Your monkey in a sweater is ready =)