[Finished product] Crochet Chimpanzee

$59.00

Description

Description

Chimpanzees are intelligent and playful primates known for their complex social structures and behaviors. They are often characterized by their expressive faces and playful antics, making them a delightful subject for crochet projects. In this guide, we’ll create a cute chimpanzee wearing a small red hat and a red crossbody bag, perfect for adding a fun touch to your collection!

How to Crochet a Cute Chimpanzee

Materials Needed:

Yarn:
- Dark brown (for the body)
- Light brown (for the face and hands)
- Red (for the hat and bag)
- Black (for the eyes)
Crochet hook: 3.0-4.0 mm
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
Safety eyes: 6 mm (optional)
Scissors

Abbreviations:

ch: Chain
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: Slip stitch
MR: Magic ring
FO: Fasten off

Chimpanzee Head:

With dark brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
- Round 6-9: Sc in each stitch (30).
- Round 10: 3 sc, dec around (24).
- Round 11: 2 sc, dec around (18).
- Round 12: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- Round 13: Dec around (6).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head lightly before closing.

Face:

With light brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Attach the face to the head, positioning it slightly lower. Sew on safety eyes or embroider eyes using black yarn.

Ears (Make 2):

With dark brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Attach the ears to the sides of the head.

Body:

With dark brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
- Round 5-10: Sc in each stitch (24).
- Round 11: 2 sc, dec around (18).
- Round 12: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- Round 13: Dec around (6).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body lightly.

Arms (Make 2):

With dark brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3-5: Sc in each stitch (12).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Legs (Make 2):

With dark brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3-4: Sc in each stitch (12).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Red Hat:

With red yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 4: Sc in each stitch (18).
- Round 5: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. You can fold the edge up slightly to create a brim.

Red Crossbody Bag:

With red yarn:
- Ch 8, turn and sc in each ch across (7).
- Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (7).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the bag and sew the sides together.

Assembly:

Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
Sew the head to the top of the body.
Attach the hat on top of the head.
Attach the crossbody bag on one side.

Conclusion

Your adorable chimpanzee wearing a small red hat and a red crossbody bag is now complete! This charming crochet creation is not only fun to make but also a great addition to your collection. Enjoy showcasing your new creation!

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