Perfect for those just starting their sewing journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques
Complete in under 2 hours—quick, fun, and perfect for a little creative escape.
An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.
With detailed symbol patterns and clear round-by-round instructions, you'll master the art of creating seamless color changes and perfectly proportioned limbs. The pattern includes special touches like layered ears and a tiny pocket detail that bring extra personality to your finished monkey.
I absolutely love this pattern because it teaches you fundamental amigurumi techniques while creating something truly special. The mini size makes it satisfying to complete quickly, and the color blocking creates visual interest without complicated stitch patterns. I find the process of watching this little monkey come to life incredibly rewarding, especially when adding those expressive eyes and adorable ears. The pattern's clear instructions make it accessible even if you're new to working in the round, and the finished result always brings smiles. It's the perfect project for using up yarn scraps while creating a gift that recipients treasure forever.
I love how versatile this little monkey pattern is for creative customization. You could easily swap out the red and navy clothing colors for any combination you like – imagine a pastel pink and mint green outfit for spring, or orange and brown for autumn vibes. The pocket detail is perfect for adding personalized touches like embroidered initials or tiny appliqué shapes.
I've experimented with different facial expressions by adjusting where I place the safety eyes and how I embroider the smile. Moving the eyes slightly closer together creates a sweeter, younger look, while spacing them further apart gives a more mature appearance. You could even add eyelashes with a few careful stitches for extra personality.
The color-blocking technique used in this pattern opens up so many possibilities. I've made versions with striped shirts, polka dot patterns created with duplicate stitch embroidery after completing the body, and even added contrasting trim around the color changes. The beige face area is wonderful for trying different expressions – add rosy cheeks with embroidery or fabric paint, create different mouth shapes, or even add a little tongue peeking out.
For gift-giving, I love adding accessories that aren't in the original pattern. A tiny crocheted banana, a miniature backpack, or even a small scarf around the neck makes each monkey unique. The flattened arms are perfect for positioning to hold these little props, and you can even add a bit of wire inside during construction if you want poseable arms for dynamic displays.
Create your own adorable mini monkey companion with this detailed amigurumi pattern. This charming little friend features a sweet beige face, expressive black eyes, and a colorful outfit complete with a tiny pocket detail. Standing at approximately 15cm tall, this pocket-sized pal is perfect for beginners looking to expand their amigurumi skills. The pattern includes clear instructions for creating the head, body, arms, legs, and distinctive monkey ears with careful color changes throughout.
Using Brown yarn, make 6 sc in magic ring, tighten the loop [6 sts]
(2-sc inc) x 6 [12]
(sc x 1, 2-sc inc) x 6 [18]
(sc x 2, 2-sc inc) x 6 [24]
(sc x 3, 2-sc inc) x 6 [30]
(sc x 4, 2-sc inc) x 6 [36]
(sc x 5, 2-sc inc) x 6 [42]
(sc x 6, 2-sc inc) x 6 [48]
sc in all 48 st [48] (Change yarn colors according to symbol pattern: Brown/Beige for head rounds 1-19, Red/Navy for body rounds 20-36)
Divide the legs - Identify center space between legs by 6 stitches, each leg identifies 18 stitches. Use stitch markers to help. Sc at the 31st st of Round 36 to begin first leg (left leg)
sc in all 18 st [18] (Change to Navy/Green yarn as shown in symbol pattern)
(sc x 1, sc2tog) x 6 [12]
(sc2tog) x 6 [6]
Fasten off leaving long tail. Stuff the leg. Using yarn needle, weave yarn tail through front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close
Rejoin Navy yarn to 7th back unworked st of Round 36. This sc is the first st for second leg. Continue working rounds 37-42 same way as first leg
Using yarn needle, sew the 6 stitches between the legs to close gap
Using Beige yarn, make 5 sc in magic ring, tighten the loop [5 sts]
(2-sc inc) x 5 [10]
sc in all 10 st [10] (Change yarn colors: Beige, then Brown, then Red according to symbol pattern)
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. Flatten the arm, do not stuff
Using Navy yarn, make 5 chains
hdc x 1 in third ch from hook, hdc x 2 [4 sts] (ch 2 counts as hdc x 1)
ch 2, turn, hdc x 3 [4]
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing
Using Beige yarn, make 6 sc in magic ring, tighten the loop [6 sts]
ch 1, turn, sc, hdc, dc x 2, hdc, sc [6]
ch 1, turn, sc, (2-sc inc) x 4, sc [10]
Make another Beige ear and two Brown ears same way. Locate beige colored ear part on brown ear, join brown yarn into bottom right corner of both ears and sc together (Beige: stitches only through back loop / Brown: go through both loops) [10]
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. Fold the ears slightly
Place 5mm black plastic safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, separated by 8 stitches. Secure with glue
Embroider or add small pink blush between rounds 14 and 15
Embroider nose and smile details with black yarn on beige face area
Attach small yarn pieces at crown of head for hair detail (11 rounds up from base)
This charming Mini Monkey pattern from the beloved MINIMALS collection brings you a pocket-sized friend full of personality and charm. With thoughtful color blocking, layered details, and a sweet expression, this little companion showcases the beauty of combining simple stitches with creative design. The pattern includes helpful symbol charts and step-by-step guidance to ensure your success. Whether you're gifting it to a special someone or keeping it for yourself, this adorable monkey will bring smiles for years to come. 🐵 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
The finished monkey measures approximately 15cm (5.9 inches) tall when using worsted weight yarn with a 3mm crochet hook. If you use fingering weight yarn with the same hook size, it will be smaller.
Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size. The pattern is written for worsted weight yarn. Using thinner yarn like fingering weight will create a smaller monkey, while bulkier yarn will make it larger.
Yes, this pattern involves multiple color changes throughout, especially in the body and clothing sections. The symbol patterns show exactly where to change colors, even though the written instructions don't mention every change. Basic color-changing skills are helpful.
At round 36, you'll identify the center 6 stitches between legs, with 18 stitches for each leg. Use stitch markers to mark these sections. Start the first leg at the 31st stitch of round 36, then rejoin yarn at the 7th back unworked stitch for the second leg.
No, the pattern specifically instructs to flatten the arms without stuffing. This allows them to drape naturally against the body and creates a better overall appearance.
Make 2 beige ear pieces and 2 brown ear pieces following rounds 1-3. Then for round 4, layer a beige piece on top of a brown piece and single crochet through the back loop only of the beige piece and both loops of the brown piece to join them together.
According to the pattern, you may sell finished dolls made from this pattern only if you credit the designer: 'pattern design by BIGBEBEZ - Yunyoung Lee'. You cannot sell or redistribute the pattern itself.
