This adorable monkey amigurumi has the sweet charm of a handmade collectible doll with the playful look of a crochet nursery toy. The flower overalls, strawberry purse, ruffled collar, tiny sandals, and daisy hair clip make it feel like a premium amigurumi gift or artisan crochet doll for spring displays.
The design is full of boutique details that many makers look for when they want a cute crochet monkey pattern, a heirloom amigurumi doll, or a handmade stuffed animal to sell, gift, or display. The soft earthy monkey colors paired with fresh green overalls create a charming finish that looks polished and memorable.
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Pattern Overview
This pattern is written in US English and is designed to recreate the monkey shown in the image as closely as possible. The doll has a large rounded head, a smaller tapered body, medium-length limbs, rounded ears, a cream muzzle, a slim tail, short striped sleeves, embroidered lashes, blush cheeks, embroidered floral legs on the overalls, ladybug accents, a white ruffle collar, a strawberry purse, a sun hat, small flower accessories, and a tiny picnic basket.
The overall shape is important. The head is large and softly oval-round. The body is smaller and slightly pear-shaped. The arms are slim and straight with cream hands. The legs are short and gently bent by assembly positioning. The overalls are roomy and rounded through the hips. The sandals are open at the toes and sit over cream feet.
If you match gauge closely and use similar yarn thickness throughout, the finished monkey doll will measure about 11 to 12 inches tall from top of head to soles. The hat is sized separately to sit beside the doll as shown, but it can also be lightly tacked onto the head if desired.
Materials
- Main monkey brown: medium brown cotton yarn
- Face, inner ears, hands, feet: light cream cotton yarn
- Overalls: soft leaf green cotton yarn
- Sleeve stripes: cream, pink, pale yellow, mint green
- Ruffle collar: white cotton yarn
- Strawberry purse: bright red, leaf green, pale pink or beige for strap
- Ladybugs: red, black
- Daisy flowers: white, yellow, green
- Hat: warm cream or natural straw-beige yarn
- Butterfly on hat: lavender, yellow, black or dark brown
- Picnic basket: tan or light brown yarn
- Embroidery thread: pink, green, yellow, cream, brown, black
- Hook: 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm, depending on yarn size
- Safety eyes: 10 mm to 12 mm black
- Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Fabric glue optional for tiny decorations
- Small blush brush optional for cheeks
Abbreviations
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = 2 sc in same stitch
- dec = invisible decrease
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- rep = repeat
- st = stitch
Gauge and Construction Notes
This doll is worked mostly in continuous spirals unless a section says otherwise. Use a stitch marker and move it every round. Stuff firmly but do not overstuff. The head should stay rounded and broad, while the body should remain slightly smaller and softer.
The facial shaping in this design depends on correct placement more than heavy sculpting. Keep the muzzle low on the face, the eyes set slightly above center, and the ears attached slightly below the crown line. The overalls should cover most of the torso and upper legs, with shoulder straps placed close to the neck.
Color changes should be made in the final yarn-over of the previous stitch. For the striped sleeves, keep the rounds neat and consistent. The tiny accessories are what make this monkey match the image, so do not skip the strawberry purse, daisy details, ruffle collar, sandals, ladybugs, and embroidered flowers.
Head
- With brown, make MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- (Sc, inc) around. (18)
- (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
- (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
- (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
- (5 sc, inc) around. (42)
- (6 sc, inc) around. (48)
- (7 sc, inc) around. (54)
- (8 sc, inc) around. (60)
- (9 sc, inc) around. (66)
- (10 sc, inc) around. (72)
- Sc around. (72)
- Sc around. (72)
- Sc around. (72)
- Sc around. (72)
- Sc around. (72)
- Sc around. (72)
- (10 sc, dec) around. (66)
- Sc around. (66)
- (9 sc, dec) around. (60)
- Sc around. (60)
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Insert the eyes between Rounds 14 and 15 with about 11 visible stitches between them. Because the muzzle covers part of the lower face, check placement by pinning the muzzle before securing the eyes. The eyes should sit wide and gentle, not too close.
Muzzle
With cream, ch 8.
- Starting in second ch from hook: 6 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working back on opposite side 5 sc, inc. (16)
- Inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc. (22)
- Sc, inc, 5 sc, (sc, inc) x 3, 5 sc, (sc, inc) x 2. (28)
- Sc around. (28)
- Sc around. (28)
Fasten off with a long tail. Lightly stuff only the center of the muzzle so it stays soft and slightly puffy rather than protruding too far. Sew centered below the eyes, with the top edge beginning about 1 round below the eye line.
Embroider the nose in black as a small short horizontal wedge near the top center of the muzzle. Add a straight vertical line downward, then a very subtle short mouth split. Keep the mouth small. The expression in the image is calm and sweet.
Head Closing
Return to the head after attaching the muzzle and eyes.
- (8 sc, dec) around. (54)
- (7 sc, dec) around. (48)
- (6 sc, dec) around. (42)
- (5 sc, dec) around. (36)
- (4 sc, dec) around. (30)
Stuff firmly. Shape the cheeks so the face stays broad.
- (3 sc, dec) around. (24)
- (2 sc, dec) around. (18)
- (Sc, dec) around. (12)
- Dec around. (6)
Fasten off and close.
Ears Make 2
Outer ear with brown:
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- (Sc, inc) around. (18)
- (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
- Sc around. (24)
Inner ear with cream:
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- (Sc, inc) around. (18)
- Sc around. (18)
Place the inner ear over the outer ear and stitch around the edge, easing evenly. Do not stuff. Flatten lightly into a rounded half-cup. Sew the ears to the head centered around Rounds 16 to 21, one on each side. Angle them slightly outward and slightly forward.
Body
With brown, begin at the neck base.
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- (Sc, inc) around. (18)
- (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
- (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
- (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
- Sc around. (36)
- (5 sc, inc) around. (42)
- Sc around. (42)
- Sc around. (42)
- (5 sc, dec) around. (36)
- Sc around. (36)
- (4 sc, dec) around. (30)
- Sc around. (30)
- Sc around. (30)
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Stuff moderately. The torso should feel firm enough to support the overalls, but softer than the head. Leave a long tail for sewing to the head. Attach the body centered under the head, slightly tucked so the doll has a soft chin-over-collar look.
Arms Make 2
Start with cream for the hands.
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- Sc around. (12)
- Change to brown, sc around. (12)
- Sc around. (12)
- Sc around. (12)
- Sc around. (12)
- Sc around. (12)
- Sc around. (12)
- Sc around. (12)
- Lightly stuff hand and lower arm only
- Flatten and sc through both layers 6 stitches to close
Do not overstuff. Sew the arms to the upper body at the sides, slightly below the collar line. They should angle gently downward and slightly forward, matching the relaxed pose in the photo.
Legs Make 2
Start with cream for the feet.
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- (Sc, inc) around. (18)
- Sc around. (18)
- Sc around. (18)
- (4 sc, dec) around. (15)
- Sc around. (15)
- Change to brown, BLO sc around. (15)
- Sc around. (15)
- Sc around. (15)
- Sc around. (15)
- Sc around. (15)
Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. Flatten the top and close with 7 sc through both layers. Leave a long tail. Sew the legs to the lower body with a slight outward spacing. Angle them downward so the feet point forward and slightly apart.
Tail
With brown:
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Sc around for 16 rounds. (6 each round)
Lightly stuff only the first few inches, or leave unstuffed for a softer tail. Fasten off with a long tail. Sew low on the back of the body so it peeks out from beneath the overalls.
Ruffle Collar
With white, ch 34.
- Starting in second ch from hook, sc across. (33)
- Ch 1, turn, work 2 dc in each st across. (66)
- Ch 1, turn, (sc, 2 dc, sc) in each next 2 sts as needed to deepen the frill, or simply sc across if your yarn already ruffles well
Fasten off. Wrap around the neck and sew in place. The collar should sit high and fluffy, covering the neck seam and spreading outward like a soft gathered clown-style spring collar. Keep the frill dense and white like the image.
Striped Shirt Sleeves
The monkey wears visible short striped sleeves under the overalls. These are decorative sleeve caps sewn onto the top arm area.
For each sleeve, with cream, ch 16 and join into a ring carefully without twisting.
- Sc around in cream. (16)
- Change to pink, sc around. (16)
- Change to pale yellow, sc around. (16)
- Change to mint, sc around. (16)
- Change to cream, sc around. (16)
Fasten off. Fold very lightly and stitch around the upper arm so it looks like a short T-shirt sleeve peeking out above the overalls bib.
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Flower Overalls
The overalls are one of the most important parts of this design. They are roomy, rounded, and soft, with a high bib and shoulder straps. They should cover the torso and upper thighs generously.
Pants Section
Make Leg Opening 1 with green.
- Ch 24, join to form a ring
- Sc around for 4 rounds. (24 each round)
Make Leg Opening 2 the same way but do not fasten off after the last round.
Join to Leg Opening 1 with 3 ch.
- Sc 24 around first leg, 3 sc across chain bridge, 24 sc around second leg, 3 sc across other side of bridge. (54)
- Sc around. (54)
- Sc around. (54)
- (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
- Sc around. (60)
- Sc around. (60)
- (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
- Sc around. (66)
- Sc around. (66)
- (9 sc, dec) x 6. (60)
- Sc around. (60)
- (8 sc, dec) x 6. (54)
Try this on the doll as you work. The overalls should look slightly puffed and full through the hips. If needed, add one extra plain round before shaping the bib.
Bib Section
Flatten the front center visually. Mark the front 20 stitches.
- Attach green to first marked stitch, sc 20, ch 1, turn
- Sc 20, ch 1, turn
- Dec, 16 sc, dec. (18)
- Sc 18, ch 1, turn
- Dec, 14 sc, dec. (16)
- Sc 16, ch 1, turn
- Dec, 12 sc, dec. (14)
- Sc 14, ch 1, turn
- Sc 14
Fasten off.
Straps Make 2
Attach green at the top corners of the bib.
- Ch 20
- Starting in second ch from hook, sc 19
Fasten off with long tails. Cross the straps straight upward over the shoulders and sew to the back waistband. Add tiny red ladybug buttons or crocheted ladybug decorations at the strap bases on the front bib.
Waist and Leg Edging
Work a round of sc evenly around the top edge of the overalls. Around each leg opening, work one round of sc and optionally a second round in BLO for a neat banded look.
Sandals Make 2
The sandals are open-front green slippers with cream foot centers visible. They should sit snugly over the crocheted feet and show a ladybug on top.
With green, ch 8.
- Starting in second ch from hook: 6 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 5 sc back across, inc. (16)
- Inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc. (22)
- BLO sc around. (22)
- Sc 6, dec, 7 sc, dec, 5 sc. (20)
- Sc around. (20)
For the top strap, attach yarn to one side front edge, ch 10, skip across foot opening, join to opposite side, then sc back over the chain strap. Sew securely. Slip onto the foot and tack lightly in place if desired.
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Strawberry Purse
With red:
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- (Sc, inc) around. (18)
- Sc around. (18)
- (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
- Sc around. (24)
- (2 sc, dec) around. (18)
- (Sc, dec) around. (12)
Stuff lightly so it stays plump but still shaped like a berry. Embroider white seed dashes randomly over the front. With green, make a leafy top:
- MR, 5 sc
- In each stitch work: sl st, ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in same base stitch
Sew leafy top to berry. For the strap, with pale pink or beige, ch 42 and work sl st back across. Sew purse to one strap end and sew the other end to the top opposite side. Drape it diagonally across the monkey from shoulder to hip exactly like the image.
Daisy Hair Clip
With white, make 6 petals into a yellow center.
Center with yellow:
- MR, 6 sc, join with sl st
Petals with white:
- In each stitch: ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st in same stitch
Add a tiny green stem or leaf. Embroider or stitch a tiny black bee detail on one petal area if desired to match the look in the image. Sew the daisy near the top left side of the head, slightly forward of the ear.
Extra Daisy Appliqués for Overalls
Make 4 to 6 tiny daisies using the same method but smaller.
- Yellow center: MR, 5 sc
- White petals: in each stitch work ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st
Sew them across the front of the overalls. Place two on the upper area and a few near the legs. Keep the arrangement balanced but not overly symmetrical.
Ladybugs Make 4 to 6 Tiny Pieces
With red:
- MR, 6 sc
- Sl st to join, fasten off
Flatten slightly. Add a tiny black head bead or stitch one side with black embroidery. Add a center black line and a few dots. Sew two at the front strap area and one on each sandal. Optional extra ladybugs may be added to the overalls.
Floral Embroidery on Overalls
This detail gives the monkey its boutique handmade look. Use embroidery thread to stitch delicate floral sprays on both lower legs of the overalls.
- Left leg area: make a small cluster with pink blossoms, green stems, and a few yellow accents
- Right leg area: stitch a slightly taller floral sprig with pink flowers, pale cream petals, and green leaves
- Between flowers: add tiny seed stitches and short leaf stitches
Do not overcrowd the embroidery. Leave visible green background between floral sprays. The image shows hand-embroidered garden-style detail, not dense full coverage.
Sun Hat
The hat is separate and rests beside the monkey. It is a rounded dome hat with a medium brim, floral band, and butterfly accent.
With natural cream or straw-beige:
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- (Sc, inc) around. (18)
- (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
- (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
- (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
- (5 sc, inc) around. (42)
- (6 sc, inc) around. (48)
- (7 sc, inc) around. (54)
- Sc around for 8 rounds. (54)
- BLO sc around. (54)
- (8 sc, inc) around. (60)
- Sc around. (60)
- (9 sc, inc) around. (66)
- Sc around. (66)
- (10 sc, inc) around. (72)
- Sc around. (72)
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Fasten off. For the floral band, embroider or sew a narrow printed-look strip using pink and green thread around the base of the crown. Add a tiny lavender butterfly on one side.
Butterfly for Hat
With lavender, make 2 small upper wings and 2 smaller lower wings using tiny chain loops or petal shapes. Wrap the center with dark thread. Sew to the hat brim edge near the floral band.
Small Loose Flower Accessory
Make one extra tiny daisy with white petals and a yellow center. Add two green leaves and leave it loose as a photo prop, just like the image.
Picnic Basket
With tan, ch 10.
- Starting in second ch from hook: 8 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 7 sc opposite side, inc. (20)
- Sc around. (20)
- BLO sc around. (20)
- Sc around for 4 rounds. (20 each round)
Fasten off. For the handle, attach yarn to one side upper edge, ch 12, join to opposite side, then work sl st or sc back across the handle for firmness. Add a tiny red and white gingham-style cloth detail by sewing a small fabric square or embroidering a folded insert.
Facial Embroidery and Soft Shading
- Embroider short curved lashes at the outer corners of both eyes
- Add a faint eyebrow line only if needed, very subtle
- Use pink blush lightly on the cheeks
- Keep the mouth tiny and centered
- The muzzle should be smooth and calm, not smiling widely
The overall face should feel gentle, sleepy, and sweet. Avoid heavy sculpting or a large nose. The image has a soft expression with wide glossy eyes and minimal mouth detail.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Sew the head to the body first, then attach arms, legs, ears, and tail. Fit the collar around the neck seam before sewing the arms if you want a cleaner layered finish. Dress the monkey in the overalls, attach the bib straps, then position the strawberry purse diagonally across the chest.
Attach the sandals neatly over the feet and place the ladybugs on top. Sew the daisy clip to the head, then add floral embroidery and daisy appliqués to the overalls. Finish by checking that the face is centered, the ears match in angle, and the eyes remain balanced above the muzzle.
Care Notes
- Spot clean when possible
- Hand wash gently in cool water if needed
- Do not twist or wring the doll
- Reshape while damp and air dry flat
- Keep accessories stored together to avoid loss
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Head is larger than body and firmly stuffed
- Muzzle is centered and softly raised
- Ears are even and slightly forward
- Overalls are roomy with front bib and straps
- Ruffle collar is full and white
- Strawberry purse hangs diagonally
- Sandals include tiny ladybugs
- Daisy clip and floral embroidery are attached
- Tail is low and visible behind overalls
- Hat, loose flower, and basket are complete
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Store the finished monkey away from direct sunlight to help preserve the yarn color, blush, and embroidery. If displaying for long periods, keep the doll upright or laid flat so the neck and straps do not stretch. For best results, place it in a dry, clean space away from moisture and dust.
If deeper cleaning is necessary, remove loose accessories first. Wash gently by hand with mild soap, rinse carefully, press in a towel, then reshape the head, collar, overalls, and sandals before drying. Avoid heat drying, harsh brushing, or strong chemical cleaners, especially near the eyes and embroidered details.
