Crochet Tutorial: Garden Monkey in Green Overalls with Vegetable Pockets and Ladybug Satchel – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful garden monkey amigurumi wears sage green overalls over a blue gingham shirt, with tiny vegetable-filled pockets, embroidered flowers on the cuffs, brown limbs, beige hands and feet, braided sandals, a yellow sunflower hair clip, and a small ladybug satchel. The set also includes a peeled banana and a round straw garden hat decorated with berries and leaves.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Finished Size

• Main monkey: About 11 to 12 inches tall when made with sport weight cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.
• Straw hat: About 4 inches wide.
• Banana: About 3 inches long.
• Ladybug satchel: About 2 inches tall without the strap.

Skill Level

This pattern is best for an adventurous beginner or intermediate crocheter. The main shapes use simple rounds, but the small pockets, vegetables, shirt collar, face shaping, sandals, and accessories require careful counting and patient assembly.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn in warm beige, dark brown, medium brown, sage green, sky blue, cream, white, yellow, tan, red, black, pink, orange, leafy green, purple, and berry red.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and clothing.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for tiny vegetables, flowers, eyelashes, and facial details.
• 10 mm black safety eyes or glossy black dome eyes.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Two small tan buttons for the overall straps.
• Embroidery needle.
• Black embroidery thread for eyelashes and eye shine accents.
• Pink embroidery thread for the small tongue.
• Optional fabric glue for securing tiny vegetables, flowers, and satchel details.

Abbreviations in US Terms

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loops only
• FLO: front loops only
• st: stitch
• sts: stitches
• Rnd: round
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Construction Notes

Work tightly so stuffing does not show through the stitches. The monkey in the image has compact, even stitches with a firm amigurumi texture. Use a smaller hook than your yarn label recommends. If your stitches look loose, go down one hook size.

The doll is worked mostly in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join rounds unless the pattern says to join. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round. Stuff gradually and firmly, especially in the head, muzzle, feet, and body.

The monkey has a large rounded head, a broad beige face panel, a protruding rounded muzzle, large round ears, slim brown arms and legs, beige hands and feet, and a short compact body hidden under green overalls. The facial expression depends on shaping and embroidery, so do not rush that part.

Main Head in Dark Brown

The head is rounded with a slightly large amigurumi proportion. The beige face panel and muzzle are sewn onto the front later, creating the soft monkey face seen in the photo.

1. Rnd 1: With dark brown, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. Rnd 11: Sc 9, inc, repeat around. 66 sts.
12. Rnd 12: Sc 10, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
13. Rnds 13 to 23: Sc around. 72 sts for 11 rounds.
14. Rnd 24: Sc 10, dec, repeat around. 66 sts.
15. Rnd 25: Sc 9, dec, repeat around. 60 sts.
16. Rnd 26: Sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
17. Rnd 27: Sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
18. Rnd 28: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
19. Rnd 29: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
20. Rnd 30: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.

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Insert safety eyes later through the beige face panel and head together. Do not close the head yet. Stuff the head firmly, shaping it into a smooth round form with a slight fullness at the cheeks.

Beige Face Panel

The face panel is the large heart-like beige area that covers the front of the monkey’s face. It should sit from the upper forehead down to the top of the muzzle, with two soft rounded cheek curves.

1. Rnd 1: With beige, ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side of chain, sc 6, inc in last ch. 18 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times across the end curve, sc 7, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 30 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 8, sc 2, inc, repeat 3 times across the end curve, sc 8, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc. 36 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, sc 9, sc 3, inc, repeat 3 times across the end curve, sc 9, sc 3, inc, sc 3, inc. 42 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc around. 42 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 8, hdc 4, dc 3, hdc 4, sc 4, hdc 4, dc 3, hdc 4, sc 8, sl st to finish. 42 sts.

FO with a long sewing tail. Pin the panel to the front of the head. The top edge should sit around Rnds 10 to 12 of the head. The lower edge should sit around Rnds 23 to 25. The two high curved sections should form the brow area above each eye.

Rounded Beige Muzzle

The muzzle is wide, raised, and oval. It creates the smiling monkey mouth. Stuff it lightly before fully sewing it to the face panel.

1. Rnd 1: With beige, ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 7, inc in last ch. 20 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 7, inc in next 3 sts, sc 7, inc in next 2 sts. 26 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 32 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 9, sc 2, inc, repeat 3 times, sc 9, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc. 38 sts.
5. Rnds 5 to 7: Sc around. 38 sts.
6. Rnd 8: Sc 17, dec twice, sc 17. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 9: Sc around. 36 sts.

FO with a long tail. Place the muzzle centered on the lower half of the face panel. Its top edge should sit just below the eyes, and the bottom edge should sit near the lower curve of the face panel.

Facial Details

• Place the eyes through the beige face panel and head between head Rnds 17 and 18, about 10 stitches apart.
• Use dark brown embroidery thread to sew two curved brow lines above the eyes, following the raised upper curve of the face panel.
• Use beige or medium brown thread to make two tiny nostril knots on the upper center of the muzzle, about 4 stitches apart.
• Use dark brown thread to embroider a wide curved smile from one lower cheek to the other.
• With pink yarn, sew a tiny tongue below the center of the smile using 3 short satin stitches.
• Use black embroidery thread to add three eyelashes at the outer side of each eye.
• Add small brown freckles on both cheeks with single straight stitches or French knots.

Outer Ears in Dark Brown

The ears are large and round, placed at the sides of the head. Each ear has a dark brown outer circle and a smaller beige inner circle.

Make 2 Outer Ears

1. Rnd 1: With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc around. 36 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.

FO with a long tail. Do not stuff heavily. Flatten each ear slightly so it looks like a soft round disk.

Make 2 Inner Ear Circles

1. Rnd 1: With beige, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc around. 24 sts. Sl st to finish.

Sew one beige inner circle onto each dark brown ear. Place the ears on the head between Rnds 16 and 24. Angle them slightly outward and sew them firmly along the flat inner edge.

Hair Tufts

The top of the monkey has small upright brown curls. These give the head the playful shape shown in the picture.

Make 5 Tufts

1. With dark brown, ch 8.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, work 2 sc in each ch across. 14 sts.
3. FO with a long tail.

Roll each curled chain slightly with your fingers. Sew the five tufts on top of the head between Rnds 4 and 8. Place three in the center and two slightly behind them.

Body Base

The body is compact because the green overalls create most of the visible torso shape. Use dark brown for the upper chest and brown limb color, then attach the clothing pieces over it.

1. Rnd 1: With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnds 8 to 15: Sc around. 42 sts.
9. Rnd 16: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
10. Rnds 17 to 20: Sc around. 36 sts.
11. Rnd 21: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
12. Rnd 22: Sc around. 30 sts.
13. Rnd 23: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
14. Rnd 24: Sc around. 24 sts.

Stuff firmly. FO with a long tail for sewing the body to the head. The narrow end is the neck. Sew the head centered onto the body after the shirt collar is added.

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Legs and Feet

The legs show brown fur above beige feet. The feet have visible toe bumps and tan sandal straps. Make two matching legs.

Foot and Leg, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With beige, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 4, inc. 14 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 26 sts.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 26 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 8, dec 5 times, sc 8. 21 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 7. 17 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, dec 3 times, sc 6. 14 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc around. 14 sts.
9. Change to dark brown.
10. Rnds 9 to 20: Sc around. 14 sts for 12 rounds.
11. Stuff the foot firmly and the leg moderately.
12. Rnd 21: Sc 5, dec, repeat twice. 12 sts.
13. FO with a long tail.

Toe Embroidery

• Using beige yarn, sew four vertical toe lines on the front of each foot.
• Pull each stitch slightly to indent the toes.
• The toes should face forward and sit under the sandal strap area.

Arms and Hands

The arms are long and slim, with beige hands and dark brown forearms. They hang down beside the overalls.

Make 2 Arms

1. Rnd 1: With beige, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4 to 6: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 7: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Rnd 8: Sc around. 12 sts.
7. Change to dark brown.
8. Rnds 9 to 24: Sc around. 12 sts for 16 rounds.
9. Stuff the hand firmly and the arm lightly.
10. Flatten the top and sc 6 through both layers to close.

Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body at Rnds 21 to 23, angled slightly downward. The hands should end around the top of the shorts.

Blue Gingham Shirt

The shirt is visible under the overalls. It has short sleeves, a blue and cream checked look, and a small beige collar. The checks are made with simple surface embroidery after crocheting the shirt.

Shirt Body Panel

1. Row 1: With sky blue, ch 43. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 42. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2 to 8: Sc 42. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 9: Sc 8, ch 6, skip 6, sc 14, ch 6, skip 6, sc 8. This creates arm openings.
4. Row 10: Sc 42, working 6 sc into each ch space. Ch 1, turn.
5. Rows 11 to 14: Sc 42. Ch 1, turn.
6. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Wrap the shirt around the upper body. The opening should meet at the back. Sew the back seam with small stitches. The lower edge should be hidden under the bib of the overalls.

Gingham Lines

• With cream yarn, embroider vertical lines every 4 stitches across the shirt.
• With cream yarn, embroider horizontal lines every 3 rows.
• Use darker blue yarn to add a second set of thin lines halfway between the cream lines.
• Keep the lines light so the shirt still looks soft and crocheted.

Short Sleeves, Make 2

1. Attach sky blue yarn to one armhole.
2. Rnd 1: Sc 18 evenly around the armhole. 18 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Sc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 15 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Sc around. 15 sts.
6. Rnd 5: With cream, sc around, sl st to finish. 15 sts.

Repeat for the second sleeve. Add small cream and darker blue embroidered lines to match the gingham shirt.

Beige Collar

1. Row 1: With beige, ch 25. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 24. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2: Sc 3, hdc 3, dc 3, hdc 3, sc 2, hdc 3, dc 3, hdc 3, sc 1. FO.

Sew the collar around the neckline, leaving the rounded points visible at the front above the overall bib.

Green Overalls

The green overalls are the main clothing feature. They have short legs, a front bib, straps with buttons, rolled cuffs, two lower pockets, and a top pocket filled with tiny vegetables.

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Overall Shorts Base

1. Rnd 1: With sage green, ch 48. Join with sl st, making sure the chain is not twisted.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. 48 sts.
3. Rnds 3 to 10: Sc around. 48 sts.
4. Rnd 11: Sc 24, place marker, sc 24. This marks the two leg openings.
5. First leg Rnd 1: Sc 24 around first half only. 24 sts.
6. First leg Rnds 2 to 5: Sc around. 24 sts.
7. First leg Rnd 6: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
8. First cuff Rnd 7: Sc around in FLO of previous round to create a raised rolled cuff. 24 sts. FO.
9. Second leg Rnd 1: Attach yarn to second half and sc 24 around. 24 sts.
10. Second leg Rnds 2 to 5: Sc around. 24 sts.
11. Second leg Rnd 6: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
12. Second cuff Rnd 7: Sc around in FLO of previous round. 24 sts. FO.

Slide the shorts over the body before sewing the legs permanently if you want a cleaner finish. Position the shorts so the center gap sits between the legs and the rolled cuffs rest just above the brown legs.

Front Bib

1. Row 1: Attach sage green yarn to the front waist, centered over 20 stitches. Sc 20. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2 to 8: Sc 20. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 9: Dec, sc 16, dec. 18 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. Rows 10 to 12: Sc 18. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 13: Sc around the bib edge with 1 sc in each row end and each top stitch. FO.

The bib should reach the lower chest and cover the bottom edge of the shirt. Sew the side edges down neatly so it sits flat.

Overall Straps, Make 2

1. With sage green, ch 25.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 24.
3. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn, sc 24.
4. FO with a long tail.

Sew each strap to the top back of the shorts. Cross the straps lightly at the back if desired, then bring them over the shoulders to the front bib. Sew a small tan button on each front strap end.

Top Vegetable Pocket

1. Row 1: With sage green, ch 15. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 14. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2 to 6: Sc 14. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 7: Sc around the pocket edge, placing 2 sc in each upper corner. FO with a long tail.

Sew the top pocket to the center of the bib. Leave the top open. Add tiny vegetables inside before closing the sides completely.

Lower Pockets, Make 2

1. Row 1: With sage green, ch 12. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2 to 5: Sc 11. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 6: Dec, sc 7, dec. 9 sts.
4. Row 7: Sc around the edge. FO with a long tail.

Sew one pocket to each front leg of the overalls. Keep the upper edge slightly open so the carrots, greens, and small radishes can peek out.

Tiny Vegetables for the Pockets

The image shows small orange carrots, leafy greens, red vegetables, and pink radishes tucked into the pockets. Make several pieces and arrange them naturally.

Carrots, Make 4

1. Rnd 1: With orange, 4 sc in MR. 4 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. 4 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat twice. 6 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. 6 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 2, inc, repeat twice. 8 sts.
6. FO. Add two green ch 4 leaves to the top.

Radishes, Make 3

1. Rnd 1: With pink or red, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. 9 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.
5. FO. Add two green ch 3 leaves to the top.

Leafy Greens, Make 5

1. With leafy green, ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. FO. Sew leaves together in small clusters.

Place the tiny vegetables inside the top and lower pockets. Secure them with a few hidden stitches so they stay visible but do not fall out.

Embroidered Flowers on Overall Legs

The lower legs of the overalls have tiny garden flowers near the cuffs. These details make the shorts match the cheerful garden theme.

• Use green yarn to embroider three small stems on each leg cuff area.
• Use yellow, pink, white, and orange yarn to make tiny flower knots at the tops of the stems.
• Place the flowers near the outer lower corner of each overall leg.
• Add two small green straight stitches as leaves beside each flower group.

Sandals

The sandals are tan and wrap around the beige feet. They have a sole, crossed straps, ankle ties, and small green leaf accents at the sides.

Soles, Make 2

1. With tan, ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 5, inc. 16 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. 22 sts. FO with a long tail.

Sew one sole under each foot. Keep the stitches tight and hidden around the edge.

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Cross Straps

• For each foot, ch 16 with tan yarn and FO.
• Lay the chain diagonally across the foot and sew both ends to the sole edge.
• Make a second ch 16 and cross it in the opposite direction.
• Wrap a ch 22 around the ankle area and secure at the back.

Green Side Leaves, Make 4

1. With leafy green, ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, 4 dc in last ch.
3. Work along the opposite side, hdc, sc, sl st. FO.

Sew one small green leaf to the outside of each sandal and one to the inside if desired. In the image, the leaves sit near the ankle strap.

Sunflower Hair Clip

The sunflower sits above one eye on the monkey’s head. It has yellow petals and a dark brown center.

Flower Center

1. Rnd 1: With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. 18 sts. FO.

Yellow Petals

1. Join yellow yarn to any front loop of the flower center.
2. Ch 5, starting in second ch from hook work sc, hdc, dc, hdc.
3. Sl st into the next stitch of the center.
4. Repeat around until you have 12 petals.
5. FO and weave in the ends.

Sew the sunflower to the upper right side of the monkey’s head, just beside the hair tufts. Angle it slightly outward so the petals are visible from the front.

Peeled Banana

The banana accessory has a cream fruit center and three yellow peel flaps curling outward. It should look playful and soft, as shown beside the monkey.

Banana Fruit

1. Rnd 1: With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Rnds 3 to 13: Sc around. 9 sts.
4. Stuff lightly as you work.
5. Rnd 14: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.
6. FO and close the opening.

Banana Peels, Make 3

1. With yellow, ch 12.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 3, hdc 4, dc 3, hdc 1. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: Hdc 1, dc 3, hdc 4, sc 3. FO.

Sew the three yellow peels around the lower third of the cream banana. Curl the peel tips outward by shaping them with your fingers. Add a small yellow stem at the top with ch 5 and sl st back down the chain.

Ladybug Satchel

The satchel is a small tan square bag with a long strap, a tiny blue flower charm, and a red ladybug on the front. It hangs beside the monkey, just like in the image.

Bag Front and Back, Make 2

1. Row 1: With tan, ch 15. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 14. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2 to 14: Sc 14. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 15: Sc around the whole square, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO on first square only.
4. On second square, do not FO after edging.

Place the two squares together. Sc through both layers around three sides, leaving the top open. FO and weave in the end.

Satchel Flap

1. Row 1: With tan, ch 15. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 14. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2 to 5: Sc 14. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 6: Dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts.
4. Row 7: Sc around the flap edge. FO.

Sew the straight edge of the flap to the back top edge of the satchel. Fold it forward so it covers the top front.

Long Strap

1. With tan, ch 95.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew each end of the strap securely to the side corners of the satchel. The strap should be long enough to hang beside the doll or across the body.

Ladybug Applique

1. Rnd 1: With red, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. FO with a long tail.
5. With black yarn, embroider a center line from top to bottom.
6. Add 3 small black spots on each side.
7. Make the head with black yarn: 5 sc in MR, sl st to finish.

Sew the black head to the top of the red circle, then sew the ladybug to the lower right area of the satchel front.

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Blue Flower Charm

1. With light blue, make 5 sc in MR.
2. Sl st to first sc.
3. Ch 3, sl st in same st, repeat in each stitch to make 5 tiny petals.
4. FO and sew to the left side of the satchel flap.

Round Straw Garden Hat

The hat is a separate round straw-style accessory. It has a flat brim, a raised crown, a green vine line, and small berry decorations along one side.

Hat Crown

1. Rnd 1: With tan, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: BLO sc around. 42 sts.
9. Rnds 9 to 13: Sc around. 42 sts.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 14: FLO only, sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
2. Rnd 15: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
3. Rnd 16: Sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
4. Rnd 17: Sc 9, inc, repeat around. 66 sts.
5. Rnd 18: Sc 10, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
6. Rnd 19: Sc around. 72 sts.
7. Rnd 20: Reverse sc around for a firm brim edge. FO.

Use tan yarn to embroider a spiral line on the crown, following the rounds from the center outward. This creates the woven straw look shown in the image.

Hat Vine, Berries, and Leaves

• With green yarn, embroider a curved vine across the brim from the lower left side toward the upper right side.
• Make 5 berries: 6 sc in MR using red, purple, blue, and berry yarn. FO each berry and sew along the vine.
• Make 6 leaves: ch 5, sc, hdc, dc, hdc along the chain. Sew the leaves between the berries.

Attaching the Limbs and Clothing

Before sewing everything permanently, pin all pieces in place. The head should be large and centered. The ears should sit wide at the sides. The body should look compact, with the green overalls covering most of the torso.

1. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body between Rnds 3 and 7, leaving about 4 stitches between them at the front.
2. Pull the overalls into place so each leg passes through one short opening.
3. Sew the overalls to the body only at the back waist and under the bib, leaving the sides soft and natural.
4. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body after the shirt is positioned.
5. Sew the head onto the neck opening using a full round of strong stitches.
6. Add the collar after the head is secure, or adjust it so it peeks out neatly above the bib.
7. Attach the straps over the shoulders and sew the buttons to the front bib.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face before finishing. The eyes should be large, glossy, and evenly spaced. The muzzle should sit centered and slightly raised. The smile should be wide and gentle, with the small pink tongue at the middle bottom.

• Sew the beige face panel smoothly to the head with matching beige yarn.
• Add stuffing under the muzzle before closing the final inch of stitching.
• Shape the cheeks by adding tiny freckles on both sides of the muzzle.
• Sew the ears at the same height and angle.
• Attach the sunflower near the top right side of the face.
• Place the satchel strap over one shoulder or display it beside the doll.
• Display the peeled banana and straw hat as matching garden accessories.

Care Notes

Spot clean the finished monkey with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking the doll because the tiny vegetables, embroidered flowers, buttons, and satchel applique may shift if handled roughly while wet.

Let the doll air dry flat on a towel. Do not use high heat. If the hat brim curls too much, gently reshape it with your fingers while it is slightly damp.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, large, and firmly stuffed.
• The beige face panel is centered and smooth.
• The muzzle is raised, oval, and smiling.
• The ears are wide and round with beige centers.
• The shirt shows a blue gingham effect.
• The green overalls have a bib, straps, buttons, pockets, cuffs, and embroidered flowers.
• The pockets include carrots, radishes, and leafy greens.
• The sandals have crossed tan straps and green leaf accents.
• The sunflower, banana, straw hat, and ladybug satchel are included.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the monkey away from direct sunlight to protect the soft browns, greens, blues, and yellows. Keep it in a dry place with enough space around the hat brim, ears, and sunflower so the shaped pieces do not flatten.

If the doll is displayed on a shelf, dust it gently with a soft brush. For the tiny pocket vegetables and ladybug satchel, use light strokes only. These small details are decorative and should not be pulled.

For long-term storage, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue paper or clean cotton fabric. Do not compress the face, ears, sandals, or straw hat. With gentle care, this garden monkey will keep its bright handmade charm for many seasons.