There’s something special about a handmade crochet monkey plush. With its soft texture, tiny ears, and playful expression, it instantly brings personality to any amigurumi collection. The adorable monkey shown here is a perfect example of how simple shapes and cozy yarn can come together to create a charming handmade friend.
If you enjoy making cute crochet animals, a crochet monkey stuffed animal is a fun project that offers plenty of room for creativity. You can experiment with different yarn colors, add small accessories like bows or flowers, or create a whole monkey family with various sizes. The rounded body and sweet facial details make this type of project especially rewarding for crocheters who love character-based designs.
Crochet monkey plush amigurumi
A well-made crochet monkey amigurumi also makes a thoughtful handmade gift. Whether it’s for a birthday, a baby shower, or simply as a decorative piece, these playful monkeys have a timeless appeal that people of all ages enjoy. Their compact size makes them easy to display on a desk, shelf, or crafting corner.
One of the best things about monkey amigurumi projects is their versatility. They can be made using plush velvet yarn for an extra-soft finish or classic cotton yarn for a more traditional look. No matter your style, a crochet monkey is a delightful project that combines creativity, warmth, and handmade charm in every stitch.
Designer: lau_crochetstudio
Materials:
Yarns: (choose any colour you like)
Hooks: 5mm.
Stuffing.
Needle.
Scissors.
Safety eyes.
Abbreviations:
MR- magic ring
sc- single crochet
inc- increase
dec- decrease
ch- chain
hdc- half double crochet
slst- slip stitch
Head + body
Note: Any colour changes in this pattern will be marked with bold.
R1. 6 sc in MR (6)
R2. 6 inc (12)
R3. (sc,inc)x6 (18)
R4. (2sc,inc)x6 (24)
R5. (3sc,inc)x6 (30)
R6. 12sc, 2sc, 3sc,2sc, 11sc (30)
R7. 11sc, 4sc, sc, 4sc, 10 sc (30)
R8-9. 10sc, 11sc, 9sc, (2 rounds) (30)
R10. (3sc,dec)x2, (3sc,dec)x2, sc, 2sc, dec, 3sc, dec (24)
R11. (2sc,dec)x2, (2sc,dec)x2, sc, sc, dec, 2sc, dec (18)
Insert eyes between R8-9, 3 stitches apart.
Stuff the head.
R12. (2sc,inc)x2, (2sc,inc)x2, sc, sc, inc, 2sc, inc (24)
R13-17. 8sc,9sc, 7sc (5 rounds) (24)
R18. 24 sc (24)
R19. (2sc,dec)x6 (18)
R20. (sc,dec)x6 (12)
R21. 6 dec (6)
Stuff some more.
Cut the yarn and sew the hole closed.
Arms + legs (4)
R1. 5 sc in MR (5)
R2. 5 inc (10)
R3. 10 sc (10)
Stuff a little.
Cut the yarn with a long tail for sewing.
Tail
R1. 5 sc in MR (5)
R2-10. 5 sc (9 rounds) (5)
No need to stuff.
Cut the yarn with a tail for sewing.
Ears
R1. 6 sc in MR (6)
R2. 6 increase (12)
Make 2 pink circles and 2 brown circles.
Fasten off the pink circles without leaving a tail.
For the brown circles, leave a long tail for assembly.
Take a yarn needle, sew through both pieces, as shown in the photo.
This is how the seam will start to look after a few stitches.
And these are the two finished ears.
Crochet banana
Start with brown yarn.
R1. 5 sc in magic ring (5)
R2. 5 sc (5)
Change to yellow.
R3. 5 inc (10)
R4. 10 sc (10)
This is how the small banana will look like at this point.
Ch 3.
Skip the first ch and work a sc and a hdc in the next two chains.
Skip one stitch and work a slst in the next.
Repeat these steps 5 times in total.
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Well done.
