I am with you today with a magnificent monkey amigurumi pattern. Please do not forget that there is a surprise box on the toy’s lap. In fact, first we will crochet the surprise box that the toy is holding on its lap. Although the original appearance of the toy is quite close to the natural monkey colors, I wanted to show you a photo of a test product. If you wish, you can see the original photo of the toy in the rest of the article. The eyes, nose, ears and almost every part of the toy are crocheted as a separate piece.
Bobo The Pink Monkey Crochet Pattern Step by Step
To make a crochet monkey, you need a 2.75mm crochet hook and it is also recommended that you use wire when making the tail of the toy. In this way, the long tail can stand upright.
Designer: dababi.atelie
Materials used:
• 2.75mm crochet hook;
• Traditional amigurumi yarn;
• Silicone fiber filling.
• 12mm safety eyes.
Abbreviations
• MR: Magic Ring
• Inc: Increase
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Dec: Decrease
• Slst: Slip Stitch
• Dc: Double Crochet
• Ch: Chain
Approximate size:
12 cm sitting, or 15 cm hanging.
The colors used in this pattern were:
Gift Box
In the color of the packaging
Round 1– MR with 8Sc;
Round 2– (Triple inc, 1Sc) repeat 4 times (16);
Round 3– 1Sc, (Triple inc, 3Sc) repeat 3 times, Triple inc, 2Sc (24);
Round 4– 2Sc, (Triple inc, 5Sc) repeat 3 times, Triple inc, 3Sc (32);
Round 5– Sc in the 3rd loop all around (32);
Round 6 to 11 – Sc all around (6 rows of 32Sc);
In the next row we will start the decreases and our intention is to make a cube, so if you think it is necessary, make more or less stitches before the first decrease, so that the corners of your cube are as aligned as possible.
Round 12– BLO: 2Sc, (Triple Dec, 5Sc) repeat 3 times, Triple Dec, 3Sc (24);
Round 13– 1Sc, (Triple Dec, 3Sc) repeat 3 times, Triple Dec, 2Sc (16);
Start stuffing and gradually stuff in the next row, as you make the decreases.
Round 14– (Triple Dec, 1Sc) repeat 4 times (8)
Close with a magic ring.
Cut a long piece of yarn in the color of your choice and make a loop around the package. After the loop is made, cut the excess yarn.
Legs (make 2)
Round 1– 6Sc in MR;
Round 2– 6Inc (12);
Round 3– (3Sc, 1Inc) repeat 3 times (15);
Round 4– 3 dec, 9Sc (12);
Round 5– triple dec, 9Sc (10);
Stuff as you go up the rows so it is not difficult to stuff the tip of the foot.
Round 6 to 15 – Sc all around (10 rows of 10Sc);
Round 16– Close with 4 Sc.
Arms (make 2)
Round 1– MR with 6sc;
Round 2– 6inc (12);
Round 3 and 4– sc all around (12);
Round 5– (1sc, 1Dec) repeat 4 times (8);
Fill the tip before starting to climb the rows.
Round 6 to 20 – Sc all around (15 rows of 8 Sc);
Round 21– Close with 4 Sc.
Tail
Round 1– 6Sc in MR;
Round 2 to 25 – Sc all around (24 rows of 6Sc);
Now we will cut a piece of craft wire, at least twice the size of our monkey’s tail (mine is galvanized wire #24). Bend the wire, being careful not to leave any sharp parts, and fit it inside the piece.
Body
We will join the limbs to the body as we crochet. Remember to pay attention to whether the limbs are aligned. If necessary, you can make fewer or more stitches than indicated in the pattern.
Round 1– MR with 6Sc (6);
Round 2– 6Inc (12);
Round 3– (1Sc, 1Inc) repeat 6 times (18);
Round 4– 1Sc, 1Inc, (2Sc, 1Inc) repeat 5 times, 1Sc (24);
Round 5– (3Sc, 1Inc) repeat 6 times (30);
Round 6– 2Sc, 1Inc, 4Sc joining the 1st leg, being careful that the tip of the foot is pointing towards the front, 1Inc, 4Sc, 1Inc, 4Sc joining the 2nd leg, 1Inc, 4Sc, 1Inc, 3Sc joining the tail (make sure that it is centered in relation to the legs), 1Sc, 1Inc, 2Sc (36);
Round 7 to 11 – Sc around (5 rows of 36Sc);
Round 12– 5Sc, (1Dec, 10Sc) repeat 2 times, 1Dec, 5Sc (33);
Round 13– (9Sc, 1Dec) repeat 3 times (30);
Round 14– 4Sc, (1Dec, 8Sc) repeat 2 times, 1Dec, 4Sc (27);
Round 15– (7Sc, 1Dec) repeat 3 times (24);
Round 16 and 17 – Sc around (2 rows of 24Sc);
In the next row we will join the arms. Make sure that the arms of your monkey are positioned well on the sides of the body.
Round 18 – 2Sc, 4Sc joining the 1st arm, 8Sc, 4Sc joining the 2nd arm, 6Sc (24);
Round 19– 1Sc, (1dec, 2Sc) repeat 5 times, 1Dec, 1Sc (18);
Fasten off, leaving a long piece of yarn to sew the head later.
Head
Round 1– Am with 8Sc;
Round 2– 8Inc (16);
Round 3– (1Sc, 1Inc) repeat 8 times (24);
Round 4 – 1Sc, 1Inc (2Sc, 1Inc) repeat 7 times, 1Sc (32);
Round 5– (3Sc, 1Inc) repeat 8 times (40);
Round 6– 2Sc, 1Inc, (4Sc, 1Inc) repeat 7 times, 2Sc (48);
Round 7 to 15 – Sc around (9 rows of 48Sc);
Round 16– 2Sc, 1Dec (4Sc, 1Dec) repeat 7 times, 2Sc (40);
Round 17– (3Sc, 1Dec) repeat 8 times (32);
Now we will pause the head to make the edges of the eyes, and fit them onto the head before continuing with the decreases.
Eyes (make 2)
Round 1– MR with 8Sc;
Do not pull the thread of the magic ring too much, so that a small hole remains, making it easier to fit the eyes.
Round 2– 8 Inc (16);
Cut a long piece of thread to sew to the head, and finish with a false Sc.
Insert the eye into the middle of the spot, without locking it.
When you have both ready, insert the eye pin into the head weave, between rows 9 and 10, with a lateral distance that is sufficient for the eye spots to be 1 sc apart from each other.
Insert the lock inside the head weave.
Head Continuation
Round 18– 1Sc, 1Dec (2Sc, 1Dec) repeat 7 times, 1Sc (24);
Round 19– (1Sc, 1Dec) repeat 8 times (16);
Add stuffing
Round 20– 8Dec (8);
Close with magic ring.
Now that the head is structured with the stuffing, sew the eye patches.
Mouth
We will work in oval crochet, with a lighter color than the body.
Round 1– 8 ch – From the 2nd ch: 6Sc, 1 triple inc, 5Sc, 1 inc (16);
Round 2– 1 inc, 5Sc, 3 inc, 5Sc, 2 inc (22);
Round 3– 1Sc, 1 inc, 6Sc, 1 inc, (1Sc, 1 inc) repeat 2 times, 6Sc, 1 inc, 1Sc, 1 inc (28);
Round 4 and 5 – Sc all around (2 rows of 28Sc)
Round 6– 6Sc (or as many as necessary to reach the middle of the piece.)
Fix off, leaving a long thread for sewing.
Position below the eyes, using pins to keep it centered and sew to the face (remember to add stuffing when there are a few stitches left to finish going around).
Ears (make 2)
Round 1– Am with 6 sc (6);
Round 2– 6 increase (12);
Round 3– (1sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times (18);
Round 4 to 6 – Sc all around (3 rows of 18Sc).
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Fold in half, position on the sides of the head with the help of pins and sew.
Assembly
First, we’ll sew the gift package onto Paco’s little hands. Then, we’ll position the head on the body according to the position you want your little monkey to be in. If you want him to be sitting, position his head looking forward.
In my case, I wanted the monkey hanging upside down, and with him hanging, I positioned his head so that he was looking forward.
After sewing the head, we’ll sew the gift box onto his little hands.
Your Bobo is ready!
And I’m sure he’ll look beautiful, whether hanging upside down from one of the branches of your Christmas tree, or sitting at the foot of the tree with the gift package in his favorite color.
