Hug Me Monkey Lovey – Free Crochet Pattern

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Meet the Hug Me Monkey Lovey, the latest addition to my lovey pattern collection! This free monkey lovey crochet pattern combines a classic double crochet blanket with a sweet amigurumi monkey, making it a perfect handmade baby gift.

As a designer, I know that assembling amigurumi can be the most intimidating part for beginners, which is why I include detailed photo tutorials to help you through the entire process. This project is beginner-friendly and works up quickly so you can be ready for your next baby shower.

Close up of the brown amigurumi monkey attached to the blue and brown striped baby security blanket. Detailing the black safety eyes, embroidered nostrils, and tuft of hair on the top of the head.

I would classify this monkey lovey crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern available here on my blog! An ad-free, formatted PDF version of this crochet pattern is also available for purchase here:

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A top-down view of a crochet monkey lovey laying on a white faux fur surface. The amigurumi monkey head features a tan muzzle, dark brown head, and a small tuft of hair. The attached security blanket is striped in shades of blue and tan.

Free Crochet Pattern for Hug Me Monkey Lovey

Pattern Specifics

Measurements: Blanket measures approximately 14”; monkey head is approximately 3.5” tall with 6” arm span
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook, 5.0mm (H) crochet hook
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
Yarn Used: WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (brown): 50 yds, color B (light brown): 29 yds, color C (blue): 53 yds, color D (light blue): 53 yds
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
DC = double crochet

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

  • Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
  • All pieces of monkey, with the exception of the hair, are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
  • Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
  • Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
  • Head and arms require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled.
  • Chain 3 at the beginning of each blanket round does count as a stitch (unless otherwise specified). 
  • See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Head

Using color B (shown as light brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. (15 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. (18 sts)

R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * an additional 5 times (6 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. (24 sts)

R7: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts. (27 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts. (30 sts)

Using color A (shown as brown):

R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R11: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R12: 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the remaining 12 sts around. (36 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front sides of the face. The first sequence of sts between the first and second st markers indicate the top of the head. The second sequence of sts between the second and first st markers indicates the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R6 and R7, with approximately 6 sts between. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.

The head of the amigurumi monkey after finishing R12, where you are preparing to place the safety eyes.
The head of the crochet monkey after R12, demonstrating the proper placement of the safety eyes between R6 and 7.

R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R20: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

The finished head of the crochet monkey shown in a light brown yarn on the face and a dark brown yarn for the rest of the head, detailing the black safety eyes. The head is filled with stuffing and ready for assembling.

Hair

Using color A (shown as brown):

R1: Ch 4, turn, sl st in each st to end. Do not fasten off. (3 sts)

R2: Ch 6, turn, sl st in each st to end. Do not fasten off. (5 sts)

R3: Ch 4, turn, sl st in each st to end. (3 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

A brown tuft of hair crocheted in dark brown yarn for the monkey lovey crochet pattern.

Ears (make 2)

Using color A (shown as brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Two brown crochet circles for the ears of the crochet monkey, finished and awaiting assembly.

Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as light brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Using color A (shown as brown):

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (10 sts)

R7-15: 1 SC in each st around. (10 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R16: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (4 sts)

leg piece, filled with stuffing, prior to the leg being closed
leg piece with hook inserted through both sides to crochet them together
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches, with hook through both sides of the next st
finished leg piece prior to fastening off
finished leg piece with long tail for sewing
*Note: These tutorial photos are only to demonstrate the technique of crocheting the piece closed; project size and colors shown may differ from the current pattern.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Two finished crochet arms made in dark brown yarn with light brown tips, filled with stuffing and awaiting assembly for this monkey lovey crochet pattern.

Blanket

Using 5.0mm (H) hook:

Using color B (shown as light brown):

Ch 6, join with a sl st to form a ring.

R1: Working in the ring, ch 3 (counts as DC), 2 DC, [ch 2, 3 DC] 3 times, ch 2. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3. (12 DC sts and 4 corner ch-2 spaces)

The starting chain of 6 stitches that is used to start the blanket portion of the crochet lovey pattern.
The chain has been joined together to form a ring.
The start of R1, a chain 3, which counts as a double crochet stitch.
Two double crochets have been worked into the ring, creating the first side of the square blanket.
A chain 2, creating the first corner of the square blanket.
The next 3 double crochet stitches have been worked into the ring, creating the second side of the square.
The third and fourth side of the square has been made with a chain 2 for the second corner, another 3 double crochets for the third side, a chain 2 for the third corner, and 3 double crochets for the final side.
The final corner of the square blanket is created with a chain 2.
The chain has been joined with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain, completing R1.
*Note: These tutorial photos demonstrate the process only; colors shown may differ from the current pattern.

R2: Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in next 2 sts to first ch-2 space, *[2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch-2 space (corner made), DC in each st to next ch-2 space**; rep from * to ** 3 times, [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch-2 space (corner made). Join with a sl st to top of ch 3. (28 DC sts and 4 corner ch-2 spaces)

The start of R2 of the crochet lovey blanket with a chain 3 that counts as a double crochet stitch.
The first 2 double crochet stitches of R2.
The start of creating the first corner of the lovey blanket with 2 double crochet stitches worked into the chain 2 corner from the prior round.
Continuing the first corner of the blanket crochet lovey with a chain 2.
The completion of the first corner of the lovey blanket with another 2 double crochets worked into the corner.
The second side of the crochet square has been completed with double crochets up to the next corner.
The second corner of the crochet square has been made with 2 double crochets, a chain 2, and another 2 double crochets.
R2 of the crochet square has been completed with double crochets on the sides, and corners made with 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, until the beginning is reached.
The completion of R2 with a slip stitch to the top of the first ch 3 of R2 of the crochet blanket lovey square.
*Note: These tutorial photos demonstrate the process only; colors shown may differ from the current pattern.

Using color C (shown as blue):

R3: Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in each st to first ch-2 space, *[2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch-2 space (corner made), DC in each st to next ch-2 space**; rep from * to ** 3 times, [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch-2 space (corner made), DC in each st to beginning. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3. (44 DC sts and 4 corner ch-2 spaces)

The start of R3 of the blanket beginning with a chain 3.
The first side of the crochet blanket square has been crocheted with double crochet stitches.
The first corner of R3 of the crochet blanket has been created with 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc.
The second side of the crochet square has been completed with double crochet stitches.
The second corner of R3 has been crocheted with 2 dc stitches, a chain 2, and another 2 dc stitches.
The next side of the crochet square for the lovey blanket has been made with double crochet stitches.
The third corner has been made of the square lovey blanket with 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc worked into the corner.
The final side of the crochet lovey blanket square has been made with double crochet stitches.
The final corner of the crochet square has been made with 2 dc, ch 2, and 2 dc, all worked into the corner space.
The completion of R3 with the final double crochet stitches made on the first side of the crochet square blanket.
*Note: These tutorial photos demonstrate the process only; colors shown may differ from the current pattern.

Using color D (shown as light blue):

R4: Repeat R3.

Using color B (shown as light brown):

R5: Repeat R3.

Using color D (shown as light blue):

R6-7: Repeat R3.

Using color C (shown as blue):

R8: Repeat R3.

Using color D (shown as light blue):

R9: Repeat R3.

Using color B (shown as light brown):

R10: Repeat R3.

Using color C (shown as blue):

R11: Repeat R3.

R12: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), SC in same st, SC in each st to first ch-2 space, *[2 SC, ch 1, 2 SC] in ch-2 space (corner made), SC in each st to next ch-2 space**; rep from * to ** 3 times, [2 SC, ch 1, 2 SC] in ch-2 space (corner made), SC in each st to beginning. Join with a sl st to top of first SC.

Cut yarn and fasten off. Weave in ends.

The finished blanket portion of the free monkey lovey crochet pattern shown in blue, light blue, and tan yarn, in stripes. The blanket is in the shape of a square and made in double crochet stitches.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach the ears to each side of the head between R13-14 of the head, in line with the eyes, leaving about 12 sts between the ears.

The crochet ears of the monkey amigurumi are pinned to each side of the top of the head and are ready for sewing.
A view from the back of the crochet ears sewn into place on the head of the monkey amigurumi.
A front view of the ears of the crochet monkey sewn into place.
A side angle view of one of the crochet ears sewn into place on the top side of the monkey's head.

Attach hair between R13-14 on the top of the head.

The brown hair is pinned in place on the top of the amigurumi monkey head between the two ears and is ready for sewing in place.
The hair has been sewn into place on the top of the head of the crochet monkey, a side view.
A front view of the crochet hair sewn in place on the top of the monkey's head.
A top down view of the crochet monkey's hair sewn into place between the ears.

Using color A (brown), embroider 2 nostrils over R2-3 of the nose. At the top of the nostrils, leaving approximately 3 sts between each. At the bottom of the nostrils, leave approximately 1 stitch between each.

The amigurumi monkey head with the ears and hair sewn into place, awaiting the embroidery of the nostrils. The monkey has a light brown face with a dark brown head and details.
Embroidering the first nostril on the face of the crochet monkey with a yarn needle and dark brown yarn.
Finishing the embroidering of the first nostril and moving the needle to the other side of the face to make the second nostril.
Finishing the second nostril on the crochet monkey's face and pushing the yarn needle through to bring the yarn tails together.
The nostrils have been embroidered on the front of the amigurumi monkey's face and the yarn tails are together for joining.
The yarn tails have been hidden inside the piece and the embroidered nostrils on the face of the crochet monkey have been completed.

Using a strand of color B (light brown), attach the head to the middle of the blanket. Be sure to sew to the top loops of the blanket only to ensure a clean look on the underside of the blanket.

The amigurumi monkey head is placed in the middle of the striped square blanket and is awaiting assembly.
A top down view of the crochet monkey head having been sewn on to the center of the blue and brown crochet square lovey blanket.
A view of the amigurumi monkey head sewn into place on the center of the blanket, with the blanket folded down.
A side angle view of the amigurumi head sewn onto the blanket of the monkey lovey crochet pattern.

Attach arms where the head and blanket meet, on each side of the head. Have the arms angled towards the front.

The monkey's crochet arms are placed next to the head on the center of the security blanket and are awaiting sewing.
The crochet monkey's arms have been sewn into place on this security blanket crochet pattern.
The crochet arms are sewn into place on each side of the head in the center of the security blanket.
The monkey's crochet arms are sewn into place, and the blanket is folded down into a triangle shape, with the monkey head and arms sitting on top of the blanket.

I hope you enjoyed making this free monkey lovey crochet pattern! There is nothing like seeing a crochet monkey security blanket come to life, especially when it’s destined to be a cherished gift!

The Hug Me Monkey Lovey crochet pattern shown with a brown monkey with tan hands and face, in the center of a blue and tan striped blanket square, sitting on a white faux fur background.

If you’ve finished your crochet monkey lovey, I’d love to see it! Be sure to tag me on social media @thenicolechase when you post photos of your finished projects!

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Tips for a Perfect Monkey Lovey

  • Facial Features: If you are making this monkey crochet security blanket pattern for a baby, be sure to use embroidered details instead of safety eyes using black yarn or embroidery floss.
  • Prevent Stuffing Peek Through: If you noticed your fiberfill showing through your stitches on the monkey’s head, try going down a hook size for the amigurumi portion of the pattern to create a tighter fabric.
  • More Tips: For more ways to improve your amigurumi projects, check out my full list of amigurumi tips and tricks.

Customizing Your Monkey Crochet Security Blanket Pattern

  • Make it a Matching Set: For the ultimate baby shower gift, pair this lovey with my matching free monkey amigurumi pattern. Gifting a full-sized plushie alongside it’s security blanket twin is such a thoughtful gift.
  • Adjust the Blanket Size: If you prefer a larger snuggler size, continue the rounds of the blanket until you reach your desired size before attaching the head and arms.
  • Stripes or Solids: While I used a striped pattern on the crochet security blanket pattern, a solid-colored blanket would be a great option as well.
The Hug Me Monkey Lovey sitting on a white faux fur background. The blanket portion of the pattern is made in blue and light brown stripes, and the monkey is made in dark brown and light brown yarn.

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Nicole

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