14 Free Amigurumi Monkey Patterns

Learn to crochet an amigurumi monkey with one of these fantastic free crochet monkey patterns.

Baby monkey amigurumi holding a crochet banana.
Photo: allaboutami.com

Kiko the Kawaii Baby Monkey from All About Ami

This free amigurumi pattern for a poseable baby monkey includes the details for the banana.

YARN REQUIRED: you will need #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in tan and beige for the monkey, e.g., Astra from Patons; and #2 / Fine / Sportweight yarn in yellow for the banana, e.g., Bonbons from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: yarn needle, fiberfill, 9 mm safety eyes, brown embroidery thread, beige felt (for lining the ears), stitch markers, pink sharpie or blush for cheeks, and 12 gauge decorative floral wire. (The wire is optional and makes the tail and limbs poseable, but it is not safe for young children).

Little boy dressed as Curious George holding a crochet monkey toy.
Photo: sewrella.com

Crochet Happy Monkey from Sewrella

This free crochet monkey toy pattern also includes a video and photo tutorial to follow. The finished size of the monkey is about 17″ x 10″.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight acrylic, e.g., Heartland from Lion Brand. If using Heartland yarn, you will need approximately one skein of dark brown and half a skein of lighter-coloured yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: yarn needle (preferably bent-tip), polyfill stuffing, 9 mm safety eyes, hot glue.

Mini amigurumi monke
Photo: supergurumi.com

Mini Noso Monkey from Supergurumi

This tiny little monkey from Supergurumi’s noso (no-sew) collection is only 2″ (5.5 cm) tall

YARN REQUIRED: you will need #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Catania Solids from Schachenmayr. The colours needed are brown, beige, and yellow.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, polyfill, scissors, tapestry needle, and a stitch marker.

Standing amigurumi monkey.
Photo: elisascrochet.com

Derek the Monkey from Elisa’s Crochet

YARN REQUIRED: you will need #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton blend yarn, e.g., Coboo from Lion Brand. The colours needed are brown, beige, white, and yellow.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyester filling, yarn needle, two 6 mm safety eyes, stitch markers, black embroidery thread, pink blush, and aluminium wire.

Amigurumi crochet monkey wearing a Christmas hat.
Photo: blog-amourfou-crochetenglish.blogspot.com

Fausto the Christmas Monkey from Amour Fou

This free pattern is for a monkey with a finished size of approximately 32 cm in height. You can make this softie with or without the Christmas hat.

YARN REQUIRED: you will need #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn. The soft toy pictured above uses a chenille-style yarn for the fur e.g., Bambi from Katia, and 100% cotton yarn for the face, paws, and ears.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 10 mm safety eyes, brown embroidery thread, tapestry needle, and polyester fiberfill.

Two crochet monkeys hanging upside down.
Photo: eserehtanin.blogspot.com

MaMiniMonkey from Eserehtanin

Free minimalist monkey amigurumi pattern. The finished height is approximately 7″ (18 cm).

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton acrylic, e.g., Tilda from Svarta Fåret. You’ll need two colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 10 mm safety eyes, stuffing, and a yarn needle.

Amigurumi crochet monkey wearing a red bow tie.
Photo: craftpassion.com

Daikichi Monkey Amigurumi Pattern from Craft Passion

This super cute little crochet monkey comes from the talented AmiguruMEI and is available for free on the Craft Passion site.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight acrylic yarn in caramel, cream, latte, light pink, and red.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: two 8 mm black brads, floral wire, dark brown embroidery thread, darning needle, polyester fiberfill, scissors, pins, and white and dark brown felt.

Amigurumi monkey wearing a striped sweater.
Photo: chaicoffecrochet.com

Mika the Crochet Monkey from Chai Coffee Crochet

This free crochet monkey pattern is perfect for personalizing with his cute striped shirt.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn. You will need less than 1.7 oz (50 g) of brown yarn, a small amount of beige, and three contrasting colours for the shirt.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, polyester stuffing, tapestry needle, 10 mm safety eyes, scissors, and black embroidery thread for the facial features.

Three crochet monkeys; one wearing a scarf, one wearing a bow tie, and one wearing a pink dress.
Photo: kumutushka.blogspot.com

Monkey Minik from Knitted Wonders by Marina Chuchkalova

This free crochet monkey pattern is available in English; just scroll down to the bottom of the page to find it.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Baby from YarnArt. You will need brown and beige yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm and 2.5 mm crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: stuffing material, beads for the eyes, embroidery needle, and dark brown embroidery thread for the facial features.

Amigurumi crochet monkey in a red dress.
Photo: Sabrina Kan

Saluki – Free Crochet Monkey Pattern from Sabrina Kan

Available as a free download on Ravelry. This beautiful crochet monkey pattern is a 25-page PDF with detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton acrylic yarn, e.g., Softfun from Scheepjes.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1 mm and 2.75 mm crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: toy stuffing, 10 mm safety eyes, embroidery and tapestry needle, stitch marker, pearl head pins, scissors, black and brown embroidery thread.

Crochet monkey with a flower in her hair.
Photo: stitchbyfay.com

Maisy the Monkey Crochet Pattern from Stitch by Fay

Maisy the Monkey measures approximately 3½” (9 cm) in height.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton yarn, e.g. Cotton DK from Paintbox Yarns. You will need brown, cream, white, and yellow yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes, black embroidery thread, polyester fiberfill, floral wire, stitch markers, yarn needle, and scissors.

Video: Sharon Ojala

Crochet Along Bigfoot Monkey from Sharon Ojala

This detailed video will teach you how to crochet an adorable monkey softie. The written pattern is also available free on the Amigurumi To Go website.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight acrylic, e.g., Super Saver Solids from Red Heart. You need one light colour and one dark colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, embroidery needle, scissors, polyester stuffing, fabric glue if making the large ears, pipe cleaner to make the tail poseable, and felt/yarn/safety eyes.

Video: Fancy Lama

How to Crochet a Monkey from Fancy Lama

Learn how to make a tiny no sew monkey with this YouTube video tutorial.

Chenille crochet monkey.
Photo: darlingmapledesigns.com

Flip Flop Monkey – Free Crochet Pattern from Darling Maple Designs

Made using a chenille-style bulky weight yarn, this crochet monkey softie is soft and cuddly and works up quickly.

YARN REQUIRED: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight chenille style yarn, e.g., Crushed Velvet from Bernat. You will need about 95 yards of the main colour and a small amount of the accent colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 12 mm safety eyes, polyester stuffing, stitch markers or safety pins, and a yarn needle.

Find more free amigurumi patterns in this collection of Crochet Toy & Amigurumi Patterns.

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  1. thank you so much this website was so helpful!!!

    1. That’s good to hear. Thanks.

      1. Amy

        Hello! I want to make a rainbow monkey for my first project. If I use variegated yarn, will I need to make any changes to a pattern?

      2. Hi! If you use the right yarn weight, you won’t have to make any other adjustments. Just keep in mind that you’ll need two different yarns that contrast each other. A variegated rainbow yarn for the body and a plain colour for the contrast could look great!