[Finished product] Large Crochet Monkey Amigurumi

Crocheting a large monkey amigurumi is a fun and rewarding project! Below is a detailed step-by-step guide to help you create your own adorable monkey. This pattern allows for customization, so feel free to adjust the colors and sizes as desired.

Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Brown (for the monkey’s body)
  • Cream or beige (for the face, hands, and feet)
  • Red (for the hoodie)
• Crochet hook: 4.0mm – 5.0mm (depending on your yarn)
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
• Safety eyes: 10mm – 12mm (or embroider eyes)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Crochet Stitches Used:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

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Crochet Pattern: Large Monkey Amigurumi

1. Head (Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-9: Sc around (24).
6. Round 10: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 11: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Start stuffing the head.

8. Round 12: Dec around (6), fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

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2. Body (Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-12: Sc around (24).

Start stuffing the body.

6. Round 13: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 14: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Stuff firmly.

8. Round 15: Dec around (6), fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

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3. Ears (Make 2, Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Inner Ears (Make 2, Cream Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the cream inner ears to the brown ears.

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4. Arms (Make 2, Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Rounds 3-7: Sc around (12).

Start stuffing the arms.

4. Round 8: 1 sc, dec around (8).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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5. Legs (Make 2, Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Rounds 3-8: Sc around (12).

Start stuffing the legs.

4. Round 9: 1 sc, dec around (8).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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6. Hoodie (Red Yarn)

1. Chain: Ch 25, turn.
2. Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc across (24).
3. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn. Sc across (24).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the hoodie in half and sew the top edges together, creating a hood shape.

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Assembly:

1. Attach the Head to the Body: Use the long tail from the head to sew it securely onto the body.
2. Sew on the Ears: Attach the ears to the top sides of the head.
3. Attach the Arms: Sew the arms to either side of the body.
4. Attach the Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
5. Attach the Eyes: Insert safety eyes or embroider the eyes on the head.
6. Attach the Beak: You can create a simple beak using a small triangle of brown or leave it out for a more simplified look.
7. Position the Hoodie: Place the hoodie on the monkey and sew it in place, making sure it covers the back of the neck.

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Customization:

• Change Colors: Feel free to use different colors for the monkey’s body, hoodie, or inner ears.
• Add Accessories: You can add small details like a scarf or a pocket on the hoodie.
• Embroider Details: Consider adding facial features, such as a smile or eyebrows.

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Your large monkey amigurumi is now complete! This cute monkey can serve as a wonderful decoration, a gift, or a cuddle buddy. Enjoy your crochet project!