Swing into crochet fun with the Amigurumi Chimpanzee, a project that’s as playful as it is adorable! 🐒🧶 Dressed in a cozy little green shirt, this charming chimp is full of personality and makes a delightful companion for kids and adults alike. With detailed face shaping and cute ears, it captures the lively spirit of the jungle in a soft, huggable form.
Perfect as a handmade gift, a whimsical décor piece, or a fun addition to your amigurumi collection, this jungle-themed project is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes. Fun to stitch and even more fun to display, the Amigurumi Chimpanzee is a joyful way to crochet character, creativity, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! ✨🌿🧵
🐵 Amigurumi Chimpanzee Crochet Pattern
This adorable seated chimpanzee is full of charm with his big round head, soft beige face, chunky limbs, and sweet embroidered smile. Dressed in a cozy little green T-shirt, he makes a perfect jungle-themed gift, nursery decoration, or collectible plush. His relaxed sitting posture and cuddly proportions give him that irresistible handmade personality. 🧸💚
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, facial details, and full assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 23–28 cm (9–11 inches) tall when seated
(using DK or sport weight yarn with a 2.5–3.0 mm hook)
🧶 Materials
Sport or DK weight yarn:
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Dark Brown – head, body, arms, legs, ears
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Beige – face patch, muzzle, hands, feet, inner ears
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Olive Green – shirt
Other supplies:
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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8 mm black safety eyes
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Polyester stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip stitch
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FLO – Front Loop Only
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FO – Fasten off
🐒 Head (Dark Brown)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rounds 7–14: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, about 8 sts apart.
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
🧡 Face Patch (Beige – Heart Shape)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(6 sc, inc) ×4 (32)
sc around (32)
FO, leave long tail.
Sew centered on face, covering eye area and cheeks.
👃 Muzzle (Beige)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rounds 4–6: sc around (18)
FO, lightly stuff.
Sew slightly overlapping bottom of face patch.
Embroider small nostrils and a soft curved smile.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Inner Ear (Beige)
MR, 6 sc
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
FO.
Outer Ear (Dark Brown)
Repeat same as inner ear but do not FO.
Place beige circle on top and sc through both layers around.
FO, leave tail.
Sew ears to sides of head.
👕 Body with Shirt
Start with beige (neck area):
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Switch to olive green (shirt):
BLO sc around (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rounds 7–11: sc around (30)
Switch to dark brown (pants/body):
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rounds 14–17: sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff.
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
dec ×9 (9)
FO and close.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with beige (feet):
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rounds 4–6: sc around (18)
Switch to dark brown:
Rounds 7–12: sc around (18)
Stuff firmly.
FO and leave tail for sewing.
🖐 Arms (Make 2)
Start with beige (hands):
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
Rounds 3–5: sc around (12)
Switch to dark brown:
Rounds 6–12: sc around (12)
(2 sc, dec) ×4 (8)
Stuff lightly.
FO and close.
🧵 Assembly
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Sew face patch onto head
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Attach muzzle overlapping bottom of face patch
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Add embroidered nose and smile
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Sew ears to sides of head
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Attach head to body
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Sew legs at base in seated position
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Attach arms slightly forward toward belly
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Shape gently with hands for soft posture
🌿 Optional Details
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Light blush on cheeks
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Tiny banana accessory
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Mini backpack or hat
💛 Final Touch
Your sweet little chimpanzee is now ready to explore the jungle—or curl up on a nursery shelf. With his soft smile, cozy green shirt, and cuddly seated pose, he’s sure to steal hearts wherever he goes. 🐵💚
Whether you’re gifting him, selling him, or adding him to your handmade animal collection, this friendly chimp is always ready for adventure.
Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
