Miles the Monkey – Free Crochet Pattern

This free monkey crochet pattern was so much fun to design and I can’t wait to see all of your crochet monkey creations! I created this pattern with worsted weight yarn, but be sure to check out the baby crochet gorilla amigurumi that I made with a few minor changes to this pattern at the bottom of the post!

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

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Abbreviations

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

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 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.
• Body, head, legs, arms, and tail require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled.  
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Using color A (shown as brown):

Body

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 * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

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

Fill with stuffing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

Legs (make 2)

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 each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

Using color A (shown as brown):

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R14: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

Tail

NOTE: Lightly stuff the tail as you go.

Using color A (shown as brown):

R1: Begin with 7 SC in a magic ring. (7 sts)

R2-20: 1 SC in each st around. (7 sts)

Lightly fill with stuffing.

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

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.

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

Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R10-16 of the head.

Using color A (shown as 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.

Attach legs between R5-6 of the body, leaving about 2 sts in the middle of the legs.

Attach arms over R11-15 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 11 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 15 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

Attach tail over R6-7 on the back of the body.

I hope you enjoyed this free monkey crochet pattern!

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Tips & Tricks

• When assembling your free monkey crochet pattern, be sure to use pins to hold the pieces of your monkey amigurumi in place while you sew.
• When working in continuous rounds for this crochet monkey, use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• For more ideas to improve this free monkey crochet pattern, be sure to check out my list of amigurumi tips and tricks.

Alterations

• Make a larger crochet monkey by using a plush yarn like Parfait Chunky and a comparable hook size.
• If you want to turn this crochet monkey pattern into a free gorilla crochet pattern (like I did in the photo below), simply substitute your main color for a fur yarn, and omit the hair and tail pieces. For mine, I used Fairy Tale Fur paired with Parfait Chunky and a 5mm crochet hook.

More Free Animal Crochet Patterns

If you’re looking for more free animal crochet patterns after making this monkey amigurumi, you may also enjoy my free hippo crochet pattern, free giraffe crochet pattern, or my free elephant crochet pattern.