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“Monkey hats are all the rage these days! And what could be more adorable than a baby monkey hat? Thanks to this easy crochet pattern you can make one (or a whole zoo full) in no time.

This pattern is worked in rounds from the top of the head down. The hat is first crocheted in a spiral then the rounds are joined and worked down. The monkey’s head and body are worked in one piece so there’s no sewing required. Just stuff the body and slip stitch the opening closed.

The monkey’s arms and legs are each made with a single crochet chain. The arms are worked in a spiral while the legs are made by crocheting around a foundation chain.

The pattern includes instructions for both a basic monkey hat and a monkey hat with a banana. The banana is made with a yellow felt circle and two small brown felt circles for the ends. It’s sewn onto the front of the hat before the monkey’s head is stuffed.

The monkey’s arms and legs are each made with a single crochet chain. The arms are worked in a spiral while the legs are made by crocheting around a foundation chain.

To crochet a monkey hat you will need:

-Worsted weight yarn in brown tan and cream

-Crochet hook in size H/8-5.00mm

-Tapestry needle

-Scissors

-Polyester fiberfill

-Yellow and brown felt

-Sewing needle and thread

-Hot glue gun and glue (optional)

Gauge:

4 rounds of sc = 1″

Abbreviations:

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st(s) = stitch(es)

Notes:

-This pattern is written in American Standard Terms.

-Ch 1 at beginning of rounds does not count as a stitch.

What is the name of the crochet stitch used to make the monkey hat?

The stitch is called the single crochet stitch.

What is the best type of yarn to use for a monkey hat?

The best type of yarn to use is a worsted weight yarn.

How many single crochet stitches do you need to make one inch?

You need 10 single crochet stitches to make one inch.

What is the best type of needle to use for a monkey hat?

The best type of needle to use is a size H crochet hook.

How many inches in circumference should the monkey hat be?

The monkey hat should be 20 inches in circumference.

How many inches tall should the monkey hat be?

The monkey hat should be 8 inches tall.

How many rows of single crochet stitches should be in the monkey hat?

There should be 40 rows of single crochet stitches in the monkey hat.

What is the best way to start crocheting the monkey hat?

The best way to start crocheting the monkey hat is by making a slip knot.

How do you make a slip knot?

To make a slip knot take a length of yarn and make a loop.

Then insert your crochet hook into the loop and pull the yarn through the loop.

How do you make the first single crochet stitch in the monkey hat?

To make the first single crochet stitch insert your hook into the slip knot and pull up a loop.

Then yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.

How do you make a single crochet stitch?

To make a single crochet stitch insert your hook into the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop.

Then yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.

How do you increase in single crochet?

To increase in single crochet make two single crochet stitches in the same stitch.

How do you decrease in single crochet?

To decrease in single crochet insert your hook into the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop.

Then insert your hook into the following stitch yarn over and pull up a loop.

Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.

How do you finish the monkey hat?

To finish the monkey hat fasten off the yarn and weave in all the ends.

How do you weave in ends?

To weave in ends cut the yarn leaving a long tail.

Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle and insert the needle through the wrong side of the fabric.

Come up through the next stitch and pull the yarn through.

Repeat until all the yarn is woven in.