Monkey Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern – Cute Mini Plush Design

Designer: Olga Zimina
Instagram: @ziminadolls
Difficulty Level: Beginner

A fun little monkey project to brighten your crochet time
Add a playful touch to your handmade collection with this monkey amigurumi free crochet pattern designed by Olga Zimina. With its tiny size and cheerful expression, this cute crochet animal works perfectly as a handmade gift idea, keychain, or small decorative piece. Its compact shape fits beautifully into mini amigurumi and cozy crochet projects. We sincerely thank Olga Zimina for sharing this adorable design, and you will also find inspiring monkey amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern.

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This is a beginner crochet project worked in continuous spiral rounds, making it ideal for a quick crochet project. Using YarnArt Jeans yarn and a 1.75 mm hook, the finished toy measures approximately 12–13 cm (about 5 inches), making it a great size for keychains and gifts. If you enjoy small animals, you might also love the duck amigurumi from our blog.

The pattern is designed using cotton yarn for a clean and defined look, while different yarn choices can slightly change the final size and texture. To complete this project, you will need yarn, fiberfill, embroidery thread, and basic tools. For more creative ideas, check out the sheep amigurumi, and do not forget to explore the monkey-themed ideas shared at the end of the pattern.

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Materials

• Yarn
‣ YarnArt Jeans – main color (any)
‣ YarnArt Jeans – small amount of white
‣ Thin red yarn (for tongue, e.g. Iris)
• Crochet hook – 1.75 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Embroidery thread – black (or 6 mm half beads for eyes)
• Glue
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only

HOW TO CROCHET A CUTE MONKEY AMIGURUMI

Head

Work with main color. Stuff as you go.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8–15: 42 sc (8 rounds)

Rnd 16: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 17: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18) → Stuff the head
Rnd 20: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 21: 6 dec
Leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears (make 2)

Make 2 pieces for each ear, one in white.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Outer ear only:
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Insert inner piece into outer piece and glue them together.
Leave a long tail for sewing.

Eyes (make 2)

Work with white yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
After making the second piece, join them:
Rnd 3:
On second piece: 2 inc, 3 sc, (inc, sc) x 2, 2 sc;
On first piece: 3 sc, (inc, sc) x 2, 2 sc, 2 inc, sl st

Muzzle

Work with white yarn.
Rnd 1: Ch 5, starting in 2nd ch from hook: inc, 2 sc, 4 sc in last st, 2 sc, inc (12)
Rnd 2: 2 inc, 2 sc, 4 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (20)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (sc, inc) x 4, 2 sc, (sc, inc) x 2 (28)
Rnd 4–5: 28 sc
Leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2)

Start with white yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3–5: 12 sc (3 rounds)

Change to main color:
Rnd 6–12: 12 sc (7 rounds)
Rnd 13: dec, 10 sc (11)
Rnd 14–15: 11 sc
Rnd 16: 6 sc, dec, 3 sc (10)
Rnd 17: 10 sc
Fold in half:
Rnd 18: 5 sc
Fasten off.

Tail

Start with white yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3–5: 9 sc (3 rounds)

Change to main color:
Rnd 6–22: 9 sc (17 rounds)
Adjust length as desired.

Legs (make 2)

Start with white yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4–6: 18 sc (3 rounds)
Rnd 7: 3 sc, 6 dec, 3 sc (12)
Rnd 8–17: 12 sc (10 rounds)
On the second leg, crochet 5 more sc, then join first leg and continue with body.

Body

Rnd 1: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 2: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 3–9: 36 sc (7 rounds)
Rnd 10: (10 sc, dec) x 3 (33)
Rnd 11: (9 sc, dec) x 3 (30)
Rnd 12: 30 sc
Rnd 13: (8 sc, dec) x 3 (27)
Rnd 14: (7 sc, dec) x 3 (24)
Rnd 15: (6 sc, dec) x 3 (21)
Rnd 16: (5 sc, dec) x 3 (18) → Stuff

Attach arms in next round:
Rnd 17: 5 sc, 5 sc with arm, 3 sc, 5 sc with arm (18)
Rnd 18: 18 sc
Rnd 19: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 20: 12 sc
Stuff body.

Assembly

Tongue:
Using red yarn, ch 4 (leave long tail).
Rnd 1: starting in 2nd ch: 2 sc, 4 sc in next st, 2 sc (8)
Sew eyes to head. Lightly stuff muzzle and sew it in place.
Attach ears.
Embroider eyes or glue half beads.

Attach tongue by pulling both ends through the same point on the head, tie and hide inside.
Sew tail to body.
Sew head to body.

Your monkey is ready.

Copyright & Credits

This pattern is designed by Olga Zimina; you may sell finished toys made from this pattern, but please credit the designer by tagging the original creator when sharing your work.