Assuming you would like a blog post on how to crochet a monkey:
“How to Crochet a Monkey”
Monkeys are one of the most popular animals to crochet. They are so cute and often very easy to make. Here is a basic pattern and instructions on how to crochet a monkey.
What you will need:
-Crochet hook (size will depend on the type of yarn you use)
-Yarn (again color of your choice)
-Scissors
-Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
-ch = chain
-sc = single crochet
-dc = double crochet
-sl st = slip stitch
Body:
Chain 21.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 3: Ch 1 sc in first sc 2 sc in next sc sc in next 7 sc 2 sc in next sc sc in last 9 sc. (22 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 5: Ch 1 sc in first sc 2 sc in next sc sc in next 8 sc 2 sc in next sc sc in last 9 sc. (24 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 7-9: Repeat rows 3-5. (28 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 11: Ch 1 sc in first 2 sc 2 sc in next sc sc in next 8 sc 2 sc in next sc sc in last 16 sc. (30 sc)
Row 12: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 13-18: Repeat rows 3-5. (34 sc)
Row 19: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 20-24: Repeat rows 11-15. (38 sc)
Row 25: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 26-33: Repeat rows 3-5. (42 sc)
Row 34: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Arms (make 2):
Chain 11.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (10 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 3: Ch 1 sc in first sc 2 sc in next sc sc in next 4 sc 2 sc in next sc sc in last 3 sc. (12 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 5: Ch 1 sc in first sc 2 sc in next sc sc in next 5 sc 2 sc in next sc sc in last 4 sc. (14 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 7-12: Repeat rows 3-6. (18 sc)
Row 13: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2):
Chain 11.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (10 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 3: Ch 1 sc in first sc 2 sc in next sc sc in next 4 sc 2 sc in next sc sc in last 3 sc. (12 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 5: Ch 1 sc in first sc 2 sc in next sc sc in next 5 sc 2 sc in next sc sc in last 4 sc. (14 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 7-9: Repeat rows 3-5. (18 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2):
Chain 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 3: Ch 1 sc in first sc 2 sc in next sc sc in next 2 sc 2 sc in next sc sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail:
Chain 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (12 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 3: Ch 1 sc in first sc 2 sc in next sc sc in next 4 sc 2 sc in next sc sc in last 5 sc. (14 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 5: Ch 1 sc in first sc 2 sc in next sc sc in next 5 sc 2 sc in next sc sc in last 6 sc. (16 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 7-11: Repeat rows 3-5. (20 sc)
Row 12: Ch 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
-With the long tail from one of the arms sew the arm to the side of the body between rows 14 and 15. Repeat with the other arm.
-With the long tail from one of the legs sew the leg to the bottom of the body between rows 25 and 26. Repeat with the other leg.
-With the long tail from one of the ears sew the ear to the top of the head between rows 5 and 6. Repeat with the other ear.
-With the long tail from the tail sew the tail to the back of the body between rows 33 and 34.
-Weave in any remaining ends.
Your monkey is now complete!
What is the first step to crocheting a monkey?
The first step is to create the monkey’s head.
How do you create the monkey’s head?
The monkey’s head is created by crocheting a circle.
How do you crochet a circle?
There are many ways to crochet a circle but one common method is to crochet six single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
What is a magic ring?
A magic ring is a technique used to start crocheting in the round.
It creates a tight center to your work which is often necessary when crocheting amigurumi.
How do you make a magic ring?
Start by making a loop with your yarn leaving a long tail.
Then insert your hook into the loop and grab the working yarn.
Finally pull the working yarn through the loop to create the first stitch.
How many stitches should be in the magic ring?
For the monkey you will need six stitches in the magic ring.
What do you do with the tail of the yarn?
After you have pulled the working yarn through the loop to create the first stitch you can tighten the ring by pulling on the tail of the yarn.
How do you create the body of the monkey?
The body of the monkey is created by crocheting a tube.
How do you crochet a tube?
To crochet a tube you will need to crochet in continuous rounds.
That means that you will not join at the end of each round but simply continue crocheting in a spiral.
How many rounds should the body be?
For the monkey the body should be eight rounds.
What is the next step after creating the body?
The next step is to create the arms.
How do you create the arms?
The arms are created by crocheting two tubes.
How many rounds should the arms be?
The arms should be six rounds.
What is the next step?
The next step is to join the arms to the body.
How do you join the arms to the body?
The arms are joined to the body by crocheting them onto the body in the desired position.
