Product Description
This Knitkinz Office Monkey can sit next to you in your office. It can keep pens or business cards for you. Or he can sit and look at your computer. When hungry he can east bananas. This Monkey is 6” tall. The design of Knitkinz Office Monkey is different then design of very popular Knitkinz Brown Monkey. He is smaller and he can be sitting anywhere. This Monkey is a toy not just for kids, but for adults as well.
Knitkinz Monkey for Your Office
What Is Being Made
The Knitkinz Monkey for Your Office is a small knitted toy monkey designed by knitvana, standing approximately 6 inches tall. This whimsical desk accessory combines functionality with charm, serving as both a decorative piece and a practical organizer. The monkey can hold pens or business cards, making it ideal for office environments, or simply sit beside a computer as a charming companion. The design also features a banana component that the monkey can "eat," adding an interactive element to this intermediate-level knitting project.
Techniques and Construction
This knitting pattern uses fundamental shaping techniques to create a three-dimensional toy from a single integrated piece. The body and head are constructed as one continuous unit, beginning with a small cast-on and gradually increasing in width through strategic increases. The pattern employs make-one (M1) increases to expand the stitch count during the lower body sections, creating the foundation for the monkey's form. Decreases using purl two together (P2tog) are then used to shape and taper the piece, allowing the knitter to control the silhouette and create defined proportions.
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes basic knitting stitches suitable for an intermediate crafter:
- Knit stitch (K) – used in alternating rows and specific sections to create texture variation
- Purl stitch (P) – forms the primary fabric in most rows, creating a smooth, refined surface
- Make-one increase (M1) – strategically placed within purl rows to increase stitch count and shape the body expansion
- Purl two together decrease (P2tog) – used to decrease stitches and shape the narrowing sections
Materials Required
This project requires basic knitting supplies: brown and yellow yarn for the monkey's body and details, and size #3 knitting needles. The pattern specifies working with single-thread yarn weight, which is appropriate for creating a small, detailed toy with good stitch definition. The combination of brown for the primary body and yellow for accents allows crafters to achieve authentic monkey coloring.
Knitkinz is a registered trademark of knitvana.com. Pattern copyright Melenar, LLC 2012. All rights reserved.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | knitvana |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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