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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 teaches you how to crochet Lucy the Monkey, a sweet amigurumi with a contrasting face, little ears and a flower accessory. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions for each piece and helpful photo tutorials for finishing techniques. You will learn shaping, color changes and how to attach doll joints for posable limbs.

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

Clear stitch counts and assembly photos make this Intermediate pattern easy to follow. Perfect for experienced beginners looking to expand their skills with a charming toy.

Why You'll Love This Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because Lucy has so much personality packed into simple shapes. I enjoy how the contrasting face and tiny flower give her a sweet expression that is entirely customizable. The pattern balances challenge and clarity — it taught me a few new techniques while still being very approachable. Every time I finish one, I love sewing on the little details that make each monkey unique.

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 by changing yarn colors or size to suit your style; try pastel shades for a nursery-friendly version or bold colors for a playful look.

Want a tiny keychain version? Use fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook to make a mini Lucy perfect for bags and gifts.

I often add little clothes like a tiny scarf or a crocheted hat to give Lucy seasonal personality — a tiny bow or scarf makes a big difference.

For a more durable toy, attach buttons instead of safety eyes and sew them securely with strong thread, or embroider the eyes for a fully washable doll.

If you want posable limbs, use plastic doll joints as shown, or insert thin wire in the arms and tail for gentle posing options.

Change the flower to a bow or remove it entirely for a simpler silhouette; you could also crochet a small necklace or backpack as an accessory.

To make Lucy larger, switch to DK or worsted weight yarn and a suitable hook; adjust stuffing and joint sizes accordingly for balance.

I sometimes mix yarn textures — a boucle or mohair accent for a whimsical mane makes Lucy extra cuddly and unique.

Use embroidery to add freckles, eyebrows or small facial expressions to change Lucy's personality; small stitches go a long way.

Experiment with different stuffing levels to alter firmness; slightly less stuffing will make a floppy, cuddly companion while firmer stuffing creates a more sculpted look.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working in continuous spiral can lead to losing your place; place a marker at the start of every round and move it each round to keep consistent counts. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go causes lumpy or misshapen pieces; stuff gradually after every few rounds, especially when shaping the head and limbs, to maintain smooth curves. ✗ Changing yarn colors without securing tails neatly will leave loose strands; tie and weave in tails as shown in the changing yarn technique to keep the inside tidy. ✗ Not counting increases and decreases precisely results in incorrect stitch counts; after every increase/decrease round count your stitches to match the pattern and correct mistakes immediately. ✗ Overstuffing the head and body makes sewing and shaping difficult; add small amounts of fiberfill gradually and aim for a firm but slightly yielding feel to maintain shape. ✗ Skipping the invisible decrease when specified will leave visible dents; use the invisible single crochet decrease method described in the essentials to create neat shaping.

Lucy the Monkey Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own adorable Lucy the Monkey with this friendly intermediate crochet pattern. You will follow clear step-by-step rounds, helpful photos and finishing tips to create a cuddly handmade companion. The pattern includes full instructions for head, body, arms, legs, tail, ears, flower and assembly. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a sweet shelf friend, with detailed tips for shaping and attaching parts.

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; about 50 g brown (822 brown agate)
  • 02
    Scheepjes 'Stone Washed' sport weight cotton-acrylic yarn; about 11 g cream (801 moonstone)
  • 03
    Cascade Yarns 'Ultra Pima' DK weight cotton yarn, 200 m (220 yd) / 100 g; a few grams of yellow (3743 yellow rose) and peach (3856 peach cobbler) for the flower

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.50 - 3.00 mm (US size 2/C – 3/D) (pattern uses 2.50 mm)
  • 02
    Polyester fiberfill, wool, wadding/padding for stuffing
  • 03
    9 mm (3/8") safety eyes or buttons, beads, felt etc.
  • 04
    Two 20 mm (4/5") and two 15 mm (3/5") plastic doll joints or safety eyes or buttons and thread
  • 05
    Dark brown cotton embroidery floss for nostrils
  • 06
    Sewing pins
  • 07
    Yarn needle for sewing and finishing
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Stitch marker

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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 17rd 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)

With brown yarn (Info) :

Change to brown yarn and continue.

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 (see page 7). Use yarn to shape the head (see page 8). Embroider the nostrils (see page 8).

— Ears (make 2) :

With brown yarn - 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 :

With cream yarn - 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 (see page 7).

— Left arm :

With cream yarn - 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. Keep adding a bit of fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing the arm 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 (see page 7).

— Legs (make 2) :

With cream yarn - Round 1 :

ch 7, 2 sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, 4 sc in first ch

Info :

Rotate and work on other side of beginning chain.

Round (first row continued) :

sc 4, 2 sc in last ch (16)

Info :

Continue the leg rounds as written in pattern photos and instructions. (Follow the sequence shown in the pattern to shape foot and leg.)

— Body :

With brown yarn - 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)

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.

Info :

Attach the arms to the sides of the body, between rounds 23 and 24 (see page 10 - photos). Finish stuffing the body.

— Tail :

With brown yarn - 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.

— Head finishing (assembly notes) :

Info :

a) Attach safety eyes after finishing round 12. Place the eyes between rows 7 and 8 leaving 12 stitches (count 11 holes) between them. Make sure placement is correct before securing washers.

Info :

b) Finish the head and close the opening. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and fasten off. Thread the yarn tail onto a yarn needle. Pick up all remaining stitches onto the yarn, inserting the needle from the center and under the front loop only and draw the yarn through. Grab the yarn tail and pull until the hole is tightly closed. Insert the needle through the center and bring the yarn to the bottom of the head. Fasten and hide the yarn tail.

Info :

c) Use yarn to shape the head. Insert the needle from the bottom of the head, between rounds 14 and 15 and bring it up right next to the outer side of the eye. Go about half way around the eye, insert the needle right next to the eye and bring it to the bottom of the head. Grab the yarn tails and tug gently, pulling the eye in just a bit. Knot yarn tails together. Repeat for other eye.

Info :

d) Embroider the nostrils using dark brown embroidery floss. Make a few small stitches between rounds 3 and 4 and leave 3 - 4 stitches between the two nostrils.

— Flower tutorial (photo steps summary) :

Info :

Start with sc 6 in a magic ring, slip stitch to close the round. Switch to peach yarn and chain three; crochet two triple crochet stitches in the first stitch, chain three and slip stitch in same stitch to form a petal. Repeat to make six petals then fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing onto the head.

— Assembly & joints (photo notes) :

Info :

a) Place the joint or a button inside the arms and legs. Plastic doll joints come in three pieces - disk with a post, washer and a fastener. Place the disk with post inside the limb and push the post through the fabric, then lock in place inside the body. Use strong thread for button and thread joints. b) 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. Attach the arms to the sides of the body between rounds 23 and 24.

Info :

b) Sew the ears and flower to the head. Place the ears to the sides of the head, just behind round 15. Sew the ears to the head, inserting the needle through both layers. Sew the flower to the head, making a few stitches around the center.

Info :

c) Sew the head and tail to the body. 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 just above round 5.

Assembly Instructions

  • 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 photos).
  • Attach the arms to the sides of the body between rounds 23 and 24, angling them slightly forward for a natural pose and sew securely using a whipstitch.
  • Place the ears to the sides of the head just behind round 15 and sew through both layers to secure. Sew the flower to the head with a few stitches around the center.
  • Sew the head to the body with a 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 just above round 5.
  • Insert and secure plastic doll joints or buttons as instructed: place the disk with a post inside the limb, push the post through the fabric and lock the washer inside the body, or use buttons and strong thread to attach limbs.
  • Hide yarn tails and weave in ends after attaching each part to keep the inside tidy and secure the joins.

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 to keep track of rounds and counts.
  • 💡Work all stitches into both loops unless instructed otherwise in the pattern for special shaping.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly; add small amounts of fiberfill as you go to achieve smooth shaping and avoid lumps.

Lucy the Monkey is a sweet, handmade amigurumi that brings charm and warmth to any shelf or nursery. Whether you personalize her with colors or a tiny outfit, she makes a lovely gift or keepsake. Enjoy the process of crocheting, assembling, and adding little details that make Lucy uniquely yours. 🧶🧸

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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 sport weight cotton-acrylic and a 2.50 mm crochet hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size. If you choose a thicker yarn, use a larger hook; for a smaller piece, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of crochet stitches and techniques including increases, decreases and working in a spiral is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and working pace.