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I was asked to make a pig and a monkey as part of an Easter gift, so I thought why not make my own cute patterns for them?

So if you also want to celebrate Easter with a cute amigurumi monkey holding a banana, this free monkey crochet pattern is easy to make. I’ll walk you through all the steps with photos along the way!

If you would like to purchase the downloadable and printable PDF version of this pattern, you can find it on my Etsy or on Ravelry.

Read on for this free amigurumi Monkey Crochet Pattern!

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Yarn and Materials

Yarn

I used Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, but you can use any weight 4 yarn you want! This pattern took less than one skein of the dark brown, so you don’t use very much of the other colors either. I used light brown, dark brown, light yellow, dark yellow, and black.

Stitches Used (US Terminology)

Slip Knot: tutorial by SarahMaker

Create a slip knot on your crochet hook.

Yarn over and pull through the slip knot loop, creating a new loop on your hook. This is the first chain stitch.
Repeat these steps to create additional chain stitches: Yarn over, then draw the yarn over through the last loop on your hook to form a new chain stitch.

Insert Hook: Insert the crochet hook into the stitch.

Yarn Over (YO): Yarn over by bringing the yarn over the hook from the back to the front. The yarn should be positioned above the hook.
Pull Through: Pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have two loops on the hook.
Yarn Over and Pull Through Both Loops: Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook. This completes one single crochet stitch.

Repeat: To continue making single crochet stitches, insert the hook into the next chain, yarn over and pull through, then yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
End of Row: When you reach the end of the row, you’ll typically work a turning chain (usually one chain for a single crochet) before you start the next row. This turning chain helps create the proper height for the next row of stitches.

Perform two single crochets in one stitch.

Increases are used to add stitches to your work and create a wider section.

Hold the Yarn: Hold the yarn in your hand with the tail (the loose end) in your palm and the working yarn (the yarn connected to the skein) over your index finger.
Form a Loop: With your index finger and thumb, grasp the working yarn to hold it against the tail end. This forms a loop with the working yarn crossing over the tail.

Insert Hook: Insert your crochet hook under both strands of the working yarn (the strand that leads to the skein) from front to back.
Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook) and pull through the loop that’s on your hook. This creates a slip stitch.
Chain Stitch (Optional): Some crocheters like to start with a chain stitch to give the magic ring a bit more stability. If you choose to do this, chain one, which will act as the first single crochet in your round.

Begin Stitching Inside the Ring: Start making your first round of stitches inside the loop. For example, if you’re making single crochets, insert your hook into the loop, yarn over, and pull up a loop to create the first single crochet.
Work the Desired Number of Stitches: Work the number of stitches required for your pattern inside the magic ring. For instance, if your pattern calls for six single crochets in the magic ring, you would make six single crochets in total.
Tighten the Ring: Hold the tail end of the yarn with your non-hook hand while gently pulling the loose end of the working yarn. This will tighten the loop, closing the center hole of the magic ring.

Close the Ring: Once the center hole is tightly closed, you can either slip stitch to the first stitch of the round or continue working in a continuous spiral, depending on your pattern instructions.

Remember that the magic ring might take a bit of practice to master, but it’s a great skill to have for certain crochet projects.

A magic ring, also known as a magic loop or magic circle, is a technique used in crochet to start projects that are worked in the round. It’s particularly useful when creating items like amigurumi, where you want to close up the center hole tightly.

Insert Hook: Insert your crochet hook into the stitch that you want to create the slip stitch in.

Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook from back to front), and then pull the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook in one motion. This is different from other crochet stitches, as you’re not creating any additional loops on the hook.

Slip stitches are used to join rounds, close gaps, or move your hook to a different location within your work.

Insert Hook: Insert your crochet hook into the first stitch.

Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook) and pull through the stitch. You should have two loops on your hook.
Move to the Next Stitch: Insert your hook into the next stitch.
Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over and pull through the stitch. Now you have three loops on your hook.

Yarn Over and Pull Through All Loops: Yarn over and pull through all three loops on your hook. This completes the single crochet decrease (sc2tog). You’ve effectively decreased two stitches into one.

A decrease stitch is used to reduce the number of stitches in a row or round, shaping your work by making it narrower.

When finishing an amigurumi piece, you’ll need to fasten off to secure the last stitch.

Cut the working yarn, leaving a tail, and pull the tail through the last loop on the hook, tightening it to secure the stitch.

Here’s a helpful video tutorial.

Amigurumi Monkey with Banana Crochet Pattern/Tutorial

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Materials and Tools

Weight 4 yarn in light brown, dark brown, light yellow, dark yellow, and black
4.0 mm Crochet Hook

Stuffing
Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)
Scissors

Stitch Markers

How to Crochet a Monkey Steps

Head (dark brown):

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: Inc x 6 (12)
R3: (Inc, SC) x 6 (18)
R4: (Inc, SC x 2) x 6 (24)
R5: (Inc, SC x 3) x 6 (30)
R6: (Inc, SC x 4) x 6 (36)
R7: (Inc, SC x 5) x 6 (42)
R8-11: SC x 42 (42)
R12: (Dec, SC x 5) x 6 (36)
R13: (Dec, SC x 4) x 6 (30)
R14: (Dec, SC x 3) x 6 (24)
R15: (Dec, SC x 2) x 6 (18)

Stuff

R16: (Dec, SC) x 6 (12)

Close off bottom

Face:

Circle (make 2):

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: Inc x 6 (12)

On the second circle, don’t cut the yarn, instead slip stitch three of the stitches of the circles together.

Smile Part:

R1:
CH 8,
SC in second CH from hook,
SC in next 5 stitches across chain,
4 SC in next stitch,
SC in next 5 stitches across other side of chain,
4 SC in next stitch .
(19)

Insert stitch marker after last SC of round 1.

R2:
SC in next 7 stitches,
3 SC in next stitch,
inc in next stitch,
SC in next 6 stitches,
inc,
3 SC in next stitch,
slip stitch
(25)

Sew on.

Outer ears (dark brown):

(make 2)

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: Inc x 6 (12)
R3: (Inc, SC) x 6 (18)
R4-5: SC x 18 (18)
R6: (dec, SC) x 6 (12)
R7: dec x 6 (6)

Inner ears (light brown):

(make 2)

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: Inc x 6 (12)

Sew onto outer ears.
Sew ears onto head

Body (dark brown):

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: Inc x 6 (12)
R3: (Inc, SC) x 6 (18)
R4: (Inc, SC x 2) x 6 (24)
R5: (Inc, SC x 3) x 6 (30)
R6: (Inc, SC x 4) x 6 (36)
R7-8: SC x 36 (36)
R9: (dec, SC x 4) x 6 (30)
R10: SC x 30 (30)
R11: (dec, SC x 3) x 6 (24)
R12: SC x 24 (24)
R13: (dec, SC x 2) x 6 (18)
R14-15: SC x 18 (18)

Arms and Legs (make 4):

(Start with tan)

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: Inc x 6 (12)
R3-4: SC x 12 (12)

(Switch to brown)

R5-10: SC x 12 (12)

(Do one more round of SC for legs.)

Stuff the bottom and slip stitch the end closed.

Sew on.

Banana peel:

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: SC x 6 (6)
R3: (Inc, SC) x 3 (9)
R4: (Inc, SC x 2) x 3 (12)
R5-7: SC x 12 (12)

Starting from here on out, you will separate the banana into 3 sections that are 4 stitches wide. To switch sections, FO the yarn and then attach it to the next section.

(Don’t forget to CH 1 and turn at the end of each round.)

For each section:

R1-4: SC x 4 (4
R5: SC, dec, SC (3)
R6: dec, SC (2)
R7: dec x 1 (1)

Stuff

Sew the peels down so they don’t stick up. Use the ends to make a sort of net to keep the stuffing in.

Banana top:

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: SC x 6 (6)
R3: (Inc, SC) x 3 (9)
R4: SC x 9 (9)
R5: (Inc, SC x 2) x 3 (12)
R6: SC x 12 (12)

Stuff

Sew onto bottom of banana.

Sew the banana into the monkeys hands.

Tail:

R1: MR 4 (4)
R2-14: SC x 4 (4)

Sew on.

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Free Monkey with Banana Crochet Pattern

Yarn and Materials