Momo Affe in Schachenmayr Luxury Velvet - S10833DE - Downloadable PDF

Momo Affe Crochet Monkey Pattern by Denise Karg alias Fräulein Wollwunder – Free Downloadable PDF

The Momo Affe is a charming crocheted stuffed monkey toy designed by Denise Karg alias Fräulein Wollwunder and published by Schachenmayr (MEZ GmbH). This free, downloadable PDF pattern (pattern number S10833) is rated beginner-friendly, making it an ideal first amigurumi-style project for those new to crochet. The finished monkey measures approximately 50 cm lying down and 32 cm when seated, making it a generously sized, huggable plush toy. Please note that the finished toy is not suitable for children under 3 years of age.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a large, soft stuffed monkey toy worked in a plush velvet yarn. The monkey is constructed in separate pieces — including the body, head, limbs, ears, and facial features — which are then assembled and finished by hand. The use of luxuriously soft velvet yarn gives the finished toy a tactile, velvety appearance that mimics the look of a plush stuffed animal. Two color variations are referenced in the pattern, allowing crafters to create slightly different looks for their monkey.

Materials Used

Yarn

• Schachenmayr Luxury Velvet (100 g skeins, approximately 75 m per 100 g) – a chunky-weight velvet yarn used for the main body of the monkey. Two colorways are specified:
  • Fb 00010 (bear) – 2 skeins
  • Fb 00020 (bunny) – 1 skein (for the lighter-colored monkey variation)
• Schachenmayr Catania (50 g skeins, approximately 125 m per 50 g) – a sport-weight cotton yarn used for the finer facial details such as the nose, mouth, and eyes:
  • Fb 00110 (schwarz / black) – 1 skein

Tools and Notions

• Crochet hook appropriate for Schachenmayr Luxury Velvet (chunky weight)
• Stitch markers to track the beginning of each spiral round
• Stuffing material for filling the finished toy pieces

Techniques and Construction Methods

The Momo Affe is worked using classic amigurumi construction methods. Because Schachenmayr Luxury Velvet is a velvet-type yarn that cannot be pulled tight in the same way as standard yarns, the pattern uses a specific starting technique: pieces begin with 2 chain stitches (Luftmaschen), with subsequent stitches worked into the second chain from the hook, rather than the traditional magic ring. This adapts the construction to suit the properties of velvet yarn.

A key technique throughout the pattern is working in continuous spiral rounds — a hallmark of amigurumi crochet. Rather than joining each round with a slip stitch and turning, the crafter works continuously in a spiral, with the first stitch of each new round worked directly into the first stitch of the previous round. This creates a seamless, smooth surface ideal for rounded toy shapes. Stitch markers are strongly recommended to mark the first stitch of each round and keep count accurately, especially when working with the textured velvet yarn where individual stitches can be harder to see.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (Luftmasche / Lm) – used at the start of pieces as an alternative to the magic ring with velvet yarn
• Single crochet (feste Masche) – the primary stitch used throughout the body construction, typical of amigurumi work
• Increases (1 M verdoppeln) – working 2 stitches into the same stitch to shape rounded body parts such as the head and body
• Slip st