Welcome to the playful and charming world of amigurumi! 🐵✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Monkey Fridge Magnet—a fun and quirky creation perfect for animal lovers, kitchen décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting adorable and functional plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up miniature creatures, experimenting with textured details, or simply want to add a cheeky monkey to your fridge lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with tiny ears, a curly tail, and a magnetic touch! 🍌
This design embraces soft textures, rounded shaping, and delightful details to bring a playful and lighthearted presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Monkey Fridge Magnet turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm browns, soft creams, and deep blacks, and let’s stitch up a mischievous monkey! 🐵
🐵 Amigurumi Monkey Fridge Magnet – Free Crochet Pattern
🧶 Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 cm (4–4.5 inches) tall
✂️ Materials
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DK or sport weight yarn in:
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Dark brown (main body)
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Light beige or tan (face, ears, hands, feet, belly)
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Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
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Safety eyes: 6–8 mm
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Black embroidery thread or thin yarn (smile + nostrils)
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Stuffing
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Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors
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Small round magnets (2 or more)
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Optional: hot glue or sew-in method for magnets
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
With dark brown:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6), FO, close
🧦 Muzzle
With beige:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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sc around (18), FO
Flatten slightly, stuff lightly and sew under eyes
Embroider:
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A vertical nose line
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A wide smile
👀 Eyes
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Place safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, approx. 6–7 stitches apart
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Optional: embroider small white dots for highlight
🐒 Ears (make 2)
Inner (beige) and outer (brown):
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
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sc around (9)
Do not stuff. Flatten and stitch one brown + one beige piece together, attach to sides of head
🧍 Body
With dark brown:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO
Stuff, sew to head
✋ Arms (make 2)
Start with beige:
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MR, 6 sc
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sc around (6)
Switch to brown:
3–6. sc around (6), FO
Flatten and stitch to side of body
🦶 Legs (make 2)
Start with beige:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, dec) x4 (8)
Switch to brown:
4–6. sc around (8)
Stuff lightly, sew to base of body
🌀 Tail (Optional)
With dark brown:
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ch 15
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sc in each ch back
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The chain will naturally curl – sew to back base of monkey
🧲 Magnet Assembly
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Insert or sew 1 small round magnet in:
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Back of head or back of body
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Optionally: one on each foot or hand for posing
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Secure with stitches or glue
🌟 Assembly Tips
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Sew muzzle and limbs symmetrically
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Embroider face with black thread for personality
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Add tiny blush circles with pink yarn or blush powder