Capture the heartwarming bond of motherhood with this Amigurumi Monkey With Her Infant crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt gift, celebrating the beauty of nature, or simply love adorable animal designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a loving mama monkey cradling her tiny baby. With soft, rounded features, tiny expressive details, and a sweet embrace, this amigurumi duo radiates warmth and tenderness. Perfect for jungle-themed decor, nursery keepsakes, or meaningful crochet gifts, this project is a delightful tribute to love and connection.
Designed for personalization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different fur tones, embroidered facial expressions, or tiny accessories like a cozy blanket or playful bow for extra charm. Create a gentle mother-and-child pose, craft a tiny baby clinging onto mama’s arms, or even stitch up an entire monkey family with unique personalities! Whether gifted to a loved one, displayed as a symbol of care, or simply made for the joy of crochet, this amigurumi monkey and her infant bring heartfelt emotion to every stitch! 🐵🧶✨
🐒 Amigurumi Monkey with Her Infant Crochet Pattern
Celebrate the love between mother and child with this charming amigurumi monkey and her baby! With soft shaping, cuddly arms, and a perfectly huggable pose, this adorable pair is a joy to make and display. Designed with color contrasts for face, hands, feet, and ears, plus detailed fingers and muzzle—this duo will win hearts of all ages.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, sewing limbs, and assembling small parts.
📏 Finished Size
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Mama Monkey: Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)
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Infant: Approx. 5–6 inches (13–15 cm)
Using DK or worsted yarn with a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
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Color A: Dark Brown (body, limbs, head)
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Color B: Beige (face, hands, feet, ears)
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Black embroidery thread (mouth, nose, toes)
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm for mama, 6–8 mm for baby)
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Crochet hook: 2.5 mm–3.5 mm
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head (Make 2: one for mama, one for baby)
Start with Color A (dark brown):
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rounds 8–16: sc around (42)
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff head
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and weave closed.
🐵 Muzzle/Snout (Make 2)
With Color B (beige):
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rounds 5–6: sc around (24)
FO, leaving long tail.
Lightly stuff and sew to lower face.
Embroider smile with black thread across round edges.
👁 Eye Patches (Optional)
If desired, add slight oval shapes with Color B to enhance expression before placing safety eyes through them.
👀 Eyes
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Mama: Insert 10–12 mm safety eyes between rounds 9–10 of the head, approx. 8 stitches apart
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Baby: Use 6–8 mm safety eyes, placed proportionally
👂 Ears (Make 4)
Outer (Color A):
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO, leave tail
Inner (Color B):
Repeat same pattern
Sew inner to outer. Fold and attach to sides of head.
🧍♀️ Body (Make 2)
With Color A:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 7–20: sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff well
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and close
💪 Arms (Make 4)
Start with Color B (hands):
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–6: sc around
Switch to Color A
Rounds 7–18 (or shorter for baby): sc around
Flatten, stuff lightly
FO and sew
🖐 Fingers (Optional Detail):
Make 3 small chains (ch 5–6)
Attach to palm edge to simulate fingers
Alternatively, surface crochet short finger lines with black thread
🦶 Legs (Make 4)
Start with Color B (feet):
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–6: sc around
Switch to Color A
Rounds 7–15: sc around
Stuff and attach
Use black embroidery thread to add 3 toe lines
🐒 Tail (Make 2)
With Color A:
Ch 25–30
sc in each ch
FO and curl naturally before sewing to back
🧷 Assembly Instructions
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Sew head to body
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Attach arms to body sides (angled slightly forward)
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Sew legs at the bottom (slightly open pose for balance)
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Attach ears level with eyes
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Add tail to lower back
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Position baby arms to appear hugged by mama’s arms
💡 Color Change Tips
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Always change color in the last yarn-over of the stitch before the new color
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For clean transitions (e.g. hands and feet), use invisible color change technique
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For facial features, use duplicate stitch or surface crochet if needed
💖 Customization Ideas
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Add a bow or flower to either monkey for personal touch
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Use velcro inside hands for an actual hugging pose
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Stitch the baby permanently in mama’s lap, or make it removable for play
This loving mama-and-baby monkey duo is perfect for nursery gifts or jungle-themed decorations! With their huggable arms and sweet expressions, they’re sure to bring smiles to everyone who sees them. 🐵💞
