Chubby monkey

Chubby Monkey Crochet Pattern by Khanh Phung

What is Being Made

The Chubby Monkey is a stuffed amigurumi toy designed by Khanh Phung. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a finished plush monkey approximately 20 cm in height, making it a charming handmade toy suitable for decoration, gifts, or play.

Craft and Project Type

This is a crochet amigurumi project, which is the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed toys and figurines. Amigurumi projects involve creating three-dimensional forms through the strategic use of increases and decreases in crochet stitches, resulting in compact, huggable toys with personality and charm.

Difficulty Level and Skill Requirements

The Chubby Monkey pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and techniques but are ready to tackle more complex shaping and assembly. Crafters should be comfortable with increasing and decreasing stitches, working in rounds, and understanding pattern abbreviations before beginning this project.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques Used

• Invisible Decrease stitch – recommended for achieving cleaner, more professional-looking decreases throughout the toy
• Working in rounds to create the three-dimensional amigurumi form
• Increasing and decreasing stitches to shape the monkey's body parts
• Stuffing and shaping techniques to achieve the characteristic "chubby" appearance

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pattern calls for milk cotton yarn in DK weight, worked with a 2.5mm crochet hook. The gauge is 4 stitches per 1 inch. Additional materials required include:

• Fiberfill stuffing for filling the toy
• Safety eyes and safety nose for facial features
• Quick dry glue or hot melt glue gun (quick dry glue is recommended by the designer)
• Buttons for optional embellishment
• Felt for additional details
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing pieces together
• Pink blush or embroidery floss for adding cheeks and facial details
• Scissors and pins for pattern work

Assembly and Finishing Details

The Chubby Monkey pattern involves sewing the head to the body after crocheting all pieces. Safety eyes and safety nose are inserted after assembly and secured with glue rather than during the crocheting process. This approach allows for precise placement and ensures the features remain firmly attached to the finished toy.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern created by independent designer Khanh Phung. The pattern includes detailed instructions written in English, with the designer noting that English is not their first language but providing clear guidance for crafters to follow.