Product Description
Maria is a cute Monkey who is looking for a new home. She is lovable and always in the mood to play. Maria loves to cuddle and will make an awesome companion for your little one.
Some basic shaping makes this an easy stuffed animal to create. You will love coming back to this pattern time and time again.
Maria's Measurements: 20” (52cm) long from her head to the tip of her feet 8.5” (21.5cm) wide from ear to ear 14.5” (37cm) around the widest part of her head
Yarn Used: Any worsted weight yarn, 2 colours Brown - approximately 360 yards Beige - approximately 100 yards
Tools Needed: G6 (4mm) Crochet Hook Darning Needle Removable Stitch Markers (at least 4) Fiberfil *Safety Eyes - Optional. Note that safety eyes are a choking hazard and are not recommended for children under 3 years old.
You should know: Increases, Decreases, Seaming, Colour Changes, Whip Stitch
Pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms
Maria the Monkey by Mockingbird Knits
Project Overview
Maria the Monkey is an intermediate-level crochet toy pattern designed by Mockingbird Knits. This downloadable PDF provides instructions for creating a finished stuffed monkey measuring 20 inches (52 centimeters) long from head to toe, with a width of 8.5 inches (21.5 centimeters) from ear to ear and a head circumference of 14.5 inches (37 centimeters) at its widest point.
Crochet Techniques and Construction
The pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters, including increases and decreases to shape the three-dimensional form of the toy. Color changes are incorporated throughout the construction to create visual definition and detail on the finished monkey. The amigurumi-style construction method is used, which involves crocheting pieces in the round and stuffing them as you work to create a plush, dimensional toy.
Stitches Used
- Single crochet (sc) – the primary stitch for building the body and maintaining tight, even fabric
- Triple crochet (tc) – used for specific shaping or textural elements
- Slip stitch (sl st) – used for joining rounds and finishing edges
Yarn and Materials
Maria the Monkey is worked in worsted weight yarn, also referred to as aran weight. The pattern calls for approximately 360 yards of Brown yarn (Color A) and approximately 100 yards of Beige yarn (Color B), totaling roughly 460 yards. The sample shown uses Bernat Premium in Brown and Red Heart Soft in Beige, both acrylic yarns. The pattern notes that any worsted weight yarn in wool, wool blends, or acrylic would work well for this project.
Tools and Notions
- G6 (4 millimeter) crochet hook
- Darning needle for weaving in yarn ends and seaming pieces together
- Removable stitch markers for tracking rounds and pattern sections
- Polyfil fiberfill for stuffing the toy to create shape and dimension
- Safety eyes (optional) – the pattern notes that safety eyes are not recommended for children under 3 years of age due to choking hazard risk
Pattern Notes
Gauge is noted as not overly important for this project, as the finished size is more dependent on yarn weight and hook size than precise gauge measurements. The pattern includes specific instructions for attaching facial features, including safety eyes, before completing the head. Alternative instructions are provided for crafters who prefer not to use safety eyes, allowing for flexibility in finishing the toy's face.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Mockingbird Knits |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Optional: Safety Eyes or Buttons to use as eyes Can also use yarn to make the eyes |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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