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Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern

Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a 22 cm seated amigurumi monkey named Lucy using sport and DK weight cotton yarns. It features a two-color face, detachable-looking limbs using doll joints or sewn attachments, and a decorative flower accessory. Techniques include crocheting in spiral, invisible decreases, changing yarns cleanly and finishing an open piece with whip or mattress stitch.

Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed round-by-round instructions, materials list and clear assembly photos are included. The pattern is perfect for improving shaping and finishing skills while making a charming handmade toy.

Why You'll Love This Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances sweet, classic amigurumi design with thoughtful construction details that make assembly rewarding. I enjoy how the color changes create a cute facial contrast and how the optional doll joints add posability. The stitch counts are consistent and the shaping produces a friendly, huggable silhouette. It is the kind of small project I enjoy making for gifts and to practice finishing techniques.

Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Lucy with simple changes to color and accessories; try pastel tones for a baby-friendly look or high-contrast colors for a playful style.

To make a mini keychain version, use thinner yarn and a 2.0mm or smaller hook and reduce rounds proportionally for a tiny, portable pal.

If you want a chunkier, cuddlier monkey, use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook; adjust stitch counts to keep the shaping balanced and enjoy a bigger finished toy.

I often add little crocheted clothes or scarves to give personality — a tiny hat or scarf can totally change the character and is great for gift sets.

Experiment with different eye types: safety eyes give a shiny look while embroidered eyes create a softer, child-safe finish.

Try embroidering different expressions by moving the nostrils and mouth slightly; subtle changes in placement will alter the expression from curious to happy or sleepy.

For posability, add wire inside the limbs (optional) or use the recommended plastic doll joints for secure movement in arms and legs.

Mix yarn textures for interesting effects — a boucle yarn for the body with smooth cotton for face and hands creates a tactile contrast that's fun to touch.

I like to make a set of animals in matching palettes; make a monkey, bunny and bear in the same colors for a charming nursery collection.

Finally, personalize each monkey with a tiny embroidered initial or a removable accessory like a bow or flower so every piece feels unique and special.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker on round 7 of the head will make eye placement difficult; place a marker between the 17th and 18th stitch to mark the centre of the face. ✗ Stuffing too early or unevenly can cause lumps when finishing; stuff gradually and add small amounts of fiberfill after every few rounds for even shaping. ✗ Changing yarns without securing tails can cause a messy edge and unraveling; tie and knot the yarns as shown, trim tails and weave them in or hide them inside the piece. ✗ Forgetting to count after increases and decreases leads to incorrect shaping; always count your stitches at the end of each round to ensure the correct stitch count. ✗ Pulling your tension too tight when embroidering nostrils can pucker the face; use gentle, even pulls and check placement before securing knots.

Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable crocheted monkey with this complete pattern designed for intermediate crocheters. You will create a sweet, poseable amigurumi with clear step-by-step rounds, assembly instructions and helpful tips. The pattern includes all materials, stitch abbreviations and finishing techniques so you can bring Lucy to life with confidence. Perfect as a gift or a charming addition to your handmade toy collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes 'Stone Washed' sport weight cotton-acrylic yarn, 130 m (142 yd) / 50 g: Brown (822 brown agate) approximately 50 g
  • 02
    Scheepjes 'Stone Washed' sport weight cotton-acrylic yarn, 130 m (142 yd) / 50 g: Cream (801 moonstone) approximately 11 g
  • 03
    Cascade Yarns 'Ultra Pima' DK weight cotton yarn, 200 m (220 yd) / 100 g: small amounts for yellow (3743 yellow rose) and peach (3856 peach cobbler) for flower
  • 04
    Small quantities of dark brown embroidery floss for nostrils

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.50mm (US size 2/C)
  • 02
    Optional crochet hook size 3.00mm (US size D)
  • 03
    9 mm (3/8") safety eyes or buttons (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Two 20 mm (4/5") and two 15 mm (3/5") plastic doll joints or safety eyes/buttons and thread
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill (stuffing)
  • 06
    Dark brown cotton embroidery floss
  • 07
    Sewing pins for positioning
  • 08
    Yarn needle for sewing and finishing
  • 09
    Scissors
  • 10
    Stitch marker
  • 11
    Optional wire for posable limbs

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— Head :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

sc 2, dbl-inc x 2, sc 4, dbl-inc x 2, sc 2 (20)

Round 4 :

sc 4, inc x 3, sc 7, inc x 3, sc 3 (26)

Round 5-6 :

sc in each st (26)

Info :

On round 7, place a stitch marker between the 17th and 18th stitch (around the loops of the 18th stitch) to mark the center of the face.

Round 7 :

sc 10, hdc-inc x 7, sc 9 (33)

Round 8 :

sc 8, inc, sc, hdc 2, (hdc-inc, hdc) x 5, hdc-inc, hdc 2, sc, inc, sc 6 (41)

Round 9 :

sc 7, inc, sc 8, inc, (sc 4, inc) x 2, sc 8, inc, sc 5 (46)

Round 10 :

sc, inc, sc 13, inc, (sc 6, inc) x 3, sc 9 (51)

Info :

With brown yarn: change colour after finishing round 10.

Round 11 :

sc 21, inc, sc 12, inc, sc 16 (53)

Round 12 :

sc 2, inc, sc 24, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 22 (56)

Info :

Attach safety eyes to either side of the stitch marker, between rows 7 and 8, leaving 12 stitches (count 11 holes) between them.

Round 13-21 :

sc in each st (56)

Round 22 :

(sc 12, dec) x 4 (52)

Round 23 :

sc 5, dec, (sc 11, dec) x 3, sc 6 (48)

Info :

Start stuffing the head. Keep adding a bit of fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing the head firmly.

Round 24 :

(sc 10, dec) x 4 (44)

Round 25 :

sc 4, dec, (sc 9, dec) x 3, sc 5 (40)

Round 26 :

(sc 8, dec) x 4 (36)

Round 27 :

sc, dec, (sc 4, dec) x 5, sc 3 (30)

Round 28 :

(sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 29 :

(dec, sc 2) x 6 (18)

Round 30 :

(sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Round 31 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Thread the tail onto a needle and use it to pick up all the remaining stitches and close the opening. Use yarn to shape the head and embroider the nostrils as instructed later.

— Ears (make 2) :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4-6 :

sc in each st (18)

Round 7 :

(dec x 4, sc) x 2 (10)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Do not stuff the ears.

— Flower :

With yellow yarn Round 1 :

mr, sc 6, sl st in 1st sc (6)

With peach yarn Round 2 :

(ch 3, tr-inc, ch 3, sl st in the same st) x 6

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off.

— Right arm :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(dbl-inc x 2, sc) x 2 (14)

Round 3 :

sc 3, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 3 (16)

Round 4-5 :

sc in each st (16)

Round 6 :

sc 2, dec x 2, sc 6, inc, sc 3 (15)

Round 7 :

sc 2, dec, sc 6, inc, sc 4 (15)

Info :

Stuff the hand firmly. Keep adding a bit of fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing the arm firmly.

With brown yarn Round 8 :

sc, dec x 2, sc 10 (13)

Round 9 :

sc, dec, sc 10 (12)

Round 10-11 :

sc in each st (12)

Round 12 :

sc, dec, sc 9 (11)

Round 13-22 :

sc in each st (11)

Info :

Attach the smaller joint between rounds 21 and 22, placing it so the post is facing straight towards the body (see page 9).

Round 23 :

sc, dec x 5 (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing the arm. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail, and fasten off. Thread the tail onto a needle and use it to pick up all the remaining stitches and close the opening.

— Left arm :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(dbl-inc x 2, sc) x 2 (14)

Round 3 :

sc 3, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 3 (16)

Round 4-5 :

sc in each st (16)

Round 6 :

sc 4, inc, sc 6, dec x 2, sc (15)

Round 7 :

sc 5, inc, sc 6, dec, sc (15)

Info :

Crochet one sc in next five stitches. Count the last sc as the end of the round from now on. Stuff the hand firmly.

With brown yarn Round 8 :

sc 7, dec x 2, sc 4 (13)

Round 9 :

sc 7, dec, sc 4 (12)

Round 10-11 :

sc in each st (12)

Round 12 :

sc 7, dec, sc 3 (11)

Round 13-22 :

sc in each st (11)

Info :

Attach the smaller joint between rounds 21 and 22, placing it so the post is facing straight towards the body (see page 9).

Round 23 :

sc, dec x 5 (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing the arm. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail, and fasten off. Thread the tail onto a needle and use it to pick up all the remaining stitches and close the opening.

— Legs (make 2) :

Round 1 :

ch 7, 2 sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, 4 sc in first ch. Rotate and work into the chain from the other side: sc 3, 2 sc in last ch (16)

Info :

Rotate and work on other side of beginning chain. Continue as instructed for shaping and stuffing the feet, stuffing firmly as you go.

— Body :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(inc, sc 2) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

sc, inc, (sc 4, inc) x 5, sc 3 (36)

Round 7 :

(sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8-13 :

sc in each st (42)

Info :

Turn the body so the first stitch of round 13 is at the center of the back. Attach the legs to either side of the body, between rounds 8 and 9 (see page 2-3).

Round 14 :

(dec, sc 9, dec, sc 8) x 2 (38)

Round 15 :

sc 14, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 13 (36)

Round 16 :

sc 6, dec, (sc 10, dec) x 2, sc 4 (33)

Round 17 :

sc in each st (33)

Round 18 :

(dec, sc 9) x 3 (30)

Round 19 :

sc in each st (30)

Round 20 :

sc 5, dec, (sc 8, dec) x 2, sc 3 (27)

Round 21 :

sc in each st (27)

Round 22 :

(dec, sc 7) x 3 (24)

Round 23 :

sc in each st (24)

Round 24 :

sc 4, dec, (sc 6, dec) x 2, sc 2 (21)

Round 25 :

sc in each st (21)

Round 26 :

(dec, sc 5) x 3 (18)

Round 27 :

sc in each st (18)

Info :

Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Attach the arms to the sides of the body, between rounds 23 and 24 (see page 10). Finish stuffing the body.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(inc, sc) x 3 (9)

Round 3-4 :

sc in each st (9)

Info :

Start stuffing the tail. Keep adding a bit of fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing the tail lightly.

Round 5-38 :

sc in each st (9)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Finish stuffing the tail.

— Assembly & Finishing :

Info :

Attach safety eyes after finishing round 12 of the head and embroider nostrils between rounds 3 and 4 with dark brown embroidery floss as shown in photos. Shape the head by inserting needle between rounds and tugging yarn tails as demonstrated.

Item - Head finishing :

Place eyes between rows 7 and 8 leaving 12 stitches (count 11 holes) between them. Finish the head by cutting yarn, threading the tail onto a needle, pick up remaining stitches and close the opening. Use yarn to shape the head and embroider nostrils.

Item - Ears & Flower :

Sew the ears to the sides of the head just behind round 15. Sew the flower to the head making a few stitches around the center.

Item - Attaching limbs :

Attach legs between rounds 8 and 9 of the body and attach arms between rounds 23 and 24. Use plastic doll joints, buttons and thread or sew directly as preferred. Place joints so the post faces towards the body.

Item - Head & Tail :

Sew the head to the body with whip stitch placing it so the front edge is just behind round 12 of the head. Sew the tail to the body with whip or mattress stitch placing it above round 5.

Info :

Weave in all yarn tails and hide them inside the piece. Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds during assembly and finishing.

Assembly Instructions

  • Turn the body so the first stitch of round 13 is at the center of the back, attach the legs to the sides of the body between rounds 8 and 9 for correct placement.
  • Attach the arms to the sides of the body between rounds 23 and 24, sewing firmly or using doll joints as instructed for posability.
  • Sew the head to the body with a whip stitch, placing it so the front edge is just behind round 12 of the head for a natural neck placement.
  • Sew the tail to the body with whip or mattress stitch, placing it just above round 5 so it sits naturally.
  • Sew the ears to the sides of the head just behind round 15 and sew the flower to the head, making a few stitches around the center to secure it.
  • If using plastic doll joints, insert the disk with post inside the limb and lock in place inside the body; if using buttons or thread, sew through the body and knot securely inside.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in a continuous spiral; do not join rounds or turn your work unless instructed otherwise in the pattern.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end or the beginning of a round for accurate stitch counting.
  • 💡Work all stitches into both loops unless instructed otherwise in the pattern.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not overly tight; add stuffing gradually to maintain smooth shape and avoid distortion.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go and secure any joints or buttons tightly to prevent loosening during play.

Lucy the Monkey is a sweet, poseable amigurumi that makes a perfect handmade gift or nursery companion. With clear step-by-step rounds, neat finishing techniques, and optional posable joints, this pattern helps you craft a charming keepsake. Happy crocheting and enjoy making your own Lucy! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 22 cm (8 2/3") when crocheted with the recommended sport weight cotton-acrylic yarn and a 2.50 mm crochet hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights, but this will change the final size significantly; adjust your hook accordingly and make a gauge swatch to check size and fabric density.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires familiarity with crocheting in spiral, increases, decreases and some less common stitches such as invisible decrease and changing yarns neatly.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience, assembly time and any optional details like posable joints or embroidered features.