For those of you who love woodland creatures, Sweet Softies has designed a Baby Mouse who sleeps in his very own Moses basket with a leaf blanket. There is also a Mushroom Box for him to hide in.
🐒 Swing into Fun: Adorable Crochet Monkey Patterns You’ll Go Bananas For!
Looking for a playful and cuddly crochet project? These crochet monkey patterns are full of charm, personality, and fun-to-stitch details. Whether you’re creating a sweet stuffed animal for a child, a jungle-themed nursery toy, or a silly desk buddy, there’s something irresistible about a monkey made with yarn and love.
🧶 Why Crochet a Monkey?
Monkeys are full of character—and so are the crochet versions! Big ears, curly tails, and expressive faces make them one of the most fun animals to bring to life with stitches. They’re perfect for:
Baby gifts and soft toys
Jungle or zoo-themed projects
Amigurumi collectors
Valentine’s or birthday surprises
🐵 Favorite Features of Monkey Crochet Patterns:
Huggable shapes – great for play or cuddles
Customizable expressions – stitch on a smile, wink, or silly face
Tail-tastic fun – that classic curly monkey tail is always a win
Playful accessories – add a bowtie, hat, or banana for extra flair!
Sock monkey styles – nostalgic and fun for gifting
Tiny keychain monkeys – quick projects perfect for party favors
Jungle-themed monkey sets – perfect to pair with crocheted lions, giraffes, and elephants
🎨 Yarn & Color Tips:
Brown and tan are classic, but why not make a pink party monkey, rainbow jungle monkey, or blue bedtime buddy?
Use safety eyes or embroider features for little ones
Cotton yarn works great for durability and shape
🧵 Monkey Around with Yarn!
Whether you’re stitching for someone special or just for the joy of creating, crochet monkeys bring a whole lot of personality in a small, squishy package.
Have you crocheted a monkey before? Share your favorite color combos or funny names for your creations in the comments below!
📸 And don’t forget to tag your projects with #CrochetMonkeyFun so we can all admire your jungle crew.
If you’re ever traveling through Texas and stop at a Buccee’s gas station, you’ll see just how popular these little guys are! Today we have a beaver amigurumi and a beaver potholder, both adorable and both easy to crochet.
Materials:
Cotton worsted weight yarn:
85 yards brown
12 yards tan
20 yards white
5 yards black
Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Potholder measures approximately 8” wide x 6” tall (including ears).
Gauge = 7 sc = 2”, 8 rows = 2”Directions:
HEAD:
Row 1: With double strand of brown, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch (15 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in last st (17 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in last st (19 sc).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in last st (21 sc).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 19 sts, 2 sc in last st (23 sc).
Rows 6-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 19 sts, dec over last 2 sts (21 sc).
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 17 sts, dec over last 2 sts (19 sc).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in last st (21 sc).
Rows 11-13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Rows 14-17: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in each remaining st (17 sc at end of Row 17).
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 13 sts, dec over last 2 sts (15 sc).
Row 19: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 11 sts, dec over last 2 sts (13 sc). Do not fasten off brown yarn.
EARS:
Attach double strand of tan yarn at the edge of Row 16. Ch 1, sc in same spot, sc in ends of Rows 17 and 18. Repeat on opposite side of beaver’s head.
EDGING:
Return to Row 19 and pick up loop of brown yarn you left hanging.
Row 20: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, ch 6 and sl st in 5th ch (hanging loop made), sc in next 4 sts, dec over next 2 sts (11 sc across top of head with hanging loop in the
middle). Turn to work down the side, sc in next 3 row ends. *Sc in 3 row ends of side of ear, 2 sc in each of the 2 sts of ear Row 3, sc in 3 row ends of other side of the year.* Continue in sc
down the side of the head. Sc in unused lps of foundation ch. Working up the other side of the head, sc in row ends until you reach the other ear, then repeat * to * around ear. Sc in row
ends of last 3 rows to the top, sl st in the first sc to join. Fasten off brown.
TEETH: (Make 2)
With double strand of white yarn, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch. Working in unused lps of foundation ch, sc in all 3 lps (6 sc).
Fasten off white leaving 6” length for sewing.
Center teeth at bottom of potholder and sew in place.
MUZZLE: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With double strand of tan yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing.
Sew muzzles just above teeth, centered in the middle of the face and touching each other in the center.
NOSE:
With a double strand of black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing.
Sew nose in gap between 2 muzzle pieces.
EYES: (Make 2)
With double strand of white yarn, ch 4, 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc next ch, 4 hdc in last ch.
Working on opposite side of starting ch, hdc in next lp, 2 hdc in last lp. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.
PUPILS: (Make 2)
With double strand of black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st.
Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing. Sew pupils to the bottom half of white eyes.
Sew eyes to face 2 rows from the top of the head.
Today for World Oceans Day, we have 8 great patterns of ocean animals. If you have an aspiring marine biologist in the family, today’s patterns are for you.
Pillow measures approximately 15” at widest point.
Gauge: 5 sc = 2”, 5 rows = 3”
DIRECTIONS:
SIDES: (Make 2)
Row 1: With MC yarn, ch 25, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 23 sc (24 sc).
Rows 2-9: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in remaining sts (32 sc at end of Row 9).
Rows 10-18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Rows 19-27: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in remaining sts (14 sc at end of Row 27). Fasten off.
EYES: (Make 2)
With blue yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing. Insert black safety eye into center and sew eyes to Rnds 16-17, 8 sts from the outer edges.
MOUTH:
With red yarn, make straight sts over Rows 8-9 in a curved smile from below one eye to below the other eye.
ASSEMBLY:
Place pillow right sides together, sc through both thicknesses around outer edge to close, stuffing as you go.
GILLS: (Make 6)
With CC yarn, Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, 4 sc in last ch, working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next 4 ch, sc in last ch (14 sc). Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing. Sew 3 gills on each side of the head from Row 15 to the top of the head.
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