Crochet Tutorial: Pink Bonnet Monkey Tea Party Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This sweet crochet monkey doll is dressed for a tiny tea party with a pink scalloped dress, matching pink shoes, a frilly bonnet-style face frame, white mittens, a heart purse, tiny cupcakes, a butterfly, and a removable pink bonnet with ribbon details. The finished look is soft, playful, and vintage-inspired, with rounded amigurumi shaping and delicate embroidered facial features.

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Finished Size

• Main monkey doll: about 11–12 inches tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
• Removable side bonnet: about 5 inches wide.
• Heart purse: about 2.25 inches wide.
• Cupcakes: about 1.5–2 inches tall.
• Butterfly: about 2.5 inches wide.

Skill Level

Advanced beginner to intermediate. This pattern uses basic amigurumi shaping, color changes, simple embroidery, ruffles, surface decoration, and small accessory assembly. Work slowly, count stitches often, and stuff each piece firmly but not so tightly that the stitches stretch.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in warm tan, white, soft pink, darker pink, cream, brown, red, and small amounts of light blush.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the doll and most accessories.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for flowers, cupcake toppers, purse edging, and butterfly details.
• 9–10 mm black safety eyes, or black embroidery thread for child-safe eyes.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small amount of brown embroidery floss for eyebrows, nose marks, and smile.
• Pink satin ribbon, about 1/4 inch wide, for bonnet and neck bow.
• Small decorative button or crocheted circle for the heart purse.
• Optional: white embroidery thread for dress speckles.

Abbreviations in US Crochet 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 loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• R: round or row
• st: stitch
• rep: repeat

Gauge and Fabric Notes

For the look shown, the stitches should be compact and even, with no stuffing visible. In the photo, the body has a smooth amigurumi texture, while the dress and bonnet ruffles look slightly thicker and more raised. Use a smaller hook than the yarn label recommends.

The doll is worked mostly in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join rounds unless the pattern says to join. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round. When making visible dress rows, join neatly with a sl st and ch 1 only when instructed.

Color Placement Overview

• Tan: head sides, ears, arms, legs, and monkey skin areas.
• White: face panel, muzzle area, hands, sock cuffs, and shoe highlights.
• Pink: dress, bonnet ruffles, shoes, removable bonnet, cupcakes, purse, and butterfly wings.
• Brown: cupcake base, purse cord detail, butterfly body, and facial embroidery.
• Red: cupcake cherry and optional purse accent.

Main Head

The head is round and slightly large compared with the body. The front white face panel covers most of the face, while tan remains visible around the forehead and side edges. Work the head in tan first, then sew the white face panel on top.

Head in Tan

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, rep around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, rep around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, rep around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, rep around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, rep around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, rep around. 54 sts.
10. R10: sc 8, inc, rep around. 60 sts.
11. R11–R19: sc around. 60 sts each round.
12. R20: sc 8, dec, rep around. 54 sts.
13. R21: sc 7, dec, rep around. 48 sts.
14. R22: sc 6, dec, rep around. 42 sts.
15. R23: sc 5, dec, rep around. 36 sts.
16. R24: sc 4, dec, rep around. 30 sts.
17. Begin stuffing firmly, shaping the head into a rounded oval.
18. R25: sc 3, dec, rep around. 24 sts.
19. R26: sc 2, dec, rep around. 18 sts.
20. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body later.

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White Face Panel

This oval panel creates the bright white monkey face. It should sit centered on the front of the tan head, starting just below the upper forehead and ending near the lower curve of the head.

1. Ch 9.
2. R1: Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the opposite side of the chain: sc 6, inc in last ch. 18 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 32 sts.
5. R4: sc 2, inc, sc 8, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 8, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc. 40 sts.
6. R5: sc around. 40 sts.
7. R6: sc 8, hdc 4, dc 6, hdc 4, sc 18. 40 sts.
8. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

Pin the white panel to the front of the head. The taller rounded part should be at the forehead, and the lower curve should form the muzzle area. Sew with small whip stitches through the outer loops only. Lightly stuff under the lower white area if you want the cheeks to look softly raised.

Face Details

• Place safety eyes between head rounds 14 and 15, about 6 stitches apart, through the white face panel and tan head.
• With brown floss, embroider two short eyebrows above the eyes, each about 3 stitches long.
• Embroider two tiny nose marks below the eyes, angled inward.
• Embroider a gentle curved smile across the lower white face, about 9 stitches wide.
• Add two tiny cheek stitches if desired, using light blush or pale pink thread.

Ears

The ears are round, flat, and tan, positioned on both sides of the head. They should sit slightly behind the pink face ruffle so only the outer tan ears show clearly from the front.

Make 2 Outer Ears in Tan

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, rep around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6: sc 2, dec, rep around. 18 sts.
7. Do not stuff heavily. Flatten the piece.
8. Sc through both layers around the lower edge for 8 sts to close the base.
9. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Optional Inner Ear Texture

For a slightly raised inner ear, crochet 2 small tan circles in a lighter shade. Work 6 sc in MR, then inc around for 12 sts. Sew one to the center of each ear before attaching the ears to the head.

Body

The body is pear-shaped with the wider part at the lower dress area. The upper body is hidden under the pink dress, so use tan for the body base. The neck is narrow enough to support the oversized head.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR using tan. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, rep around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, rep around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, rep around. 36 sts.
7. R7–R12: sc around. 36 sts each round.
8. R13: sc 10, dec, rep around. 33 sts.
9. R14: sc around. 33 sts.
10. R15: sc 9, dec, rep around. 30 sts.
11. R16: sc around. 30 sts.
12. R17: sc 8, dec, rep around. 27 sts.
13. R18: sc around. 27 sts.
14. R19: sc 7, dec, rep around. 24 sts.
15. R20: sc around. 24 sts.
16. R21: sc 2, dec, rep around. 18 sts.
17. R22: sc around. 18 sts.
18. Stuff firmly, keeping the bottom rounded and the neck straight.
19. Fasten off, leaving a long tail if you prefer sewing the head with the body tail.

Legs

The legs are long and tan, with white sock cuffs and pink Mary Jane style shoes. Make both legs before attaching them to the lower body. Stuff the legs firmly enough to hold their shape but leave the top slightly flexible for sewing.

Make 2 Shoes and Legs

1. R1: With pink, ch 6. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side: sc 3, inc in last ch. 12 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 3, inc in next 3 sts, sc 3, inc in next 2 sts. 18 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 26 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 26 sts.
5. R5: sc around. 26 sts.
6. R6: sc 7, dec 6 times, sc 7. 20 sts.
7. R7: sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 6. 16 sts.
8. Change to white.
9. R8: BLO sc around. 16 sts.
10. R9: sc around. 16 sts.
11. Change to tan.
12. R10: BLO sc around. 16 sts.
13. R11–R24: sc around. 16 sts each round.
14. Stuff the foot and leg as you go.
15. R25: sc 6, dec, sc 6, dec. 14 sts.
16. R26: sc around. 14 sts.
17. Flatten the top and sc through both layers for 7 sts.
18. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Shoe Strap and Rosette

• For each shoe strap, join pink yarn to one side of the shoe at R7, ch 9, sl st to the opposite side, fasten off, and weave in ends.
• For each rosette, use darker pink and ch 8. Work 2 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Curl into a tiny rose and sew to the outer side of each shoe.
• With white yarn, embroider a small oval highlight on the front top of each shoe.

Arms

The arms are tan with white mitten-like hands. They angle downward from the shoulders and rest beside the dress. Keep the hands rounded and slightly larger than the wrists for the same soft toy look.

Make 2 Arms

1. R1: With white, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. R4–R6: sc around. 18 sts each round.
5. R7: sc 1, dec, rep around. 12 sts.
6. Change to tan.
7. R8: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
8. R9–R23: sc around. 12 sts each round.
9. Stuff hand firmly and arm lightly.
10. Flatten top and sc through both layers for 6 sts.
11. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Pink Dress Base

The dress is worked separately and placed over the body like a fitted pinafore. It has a slightly flared skirt, textured rows, tiny white embroidered speckles, a ruffled hem, and a raised ruffled shoulder collar.

Dress Bodice and Skirt

1. With pink, ch 36. Join with sl st to form a ring, making sure not to twist.
2. R1: Ch 1, sc around. Join. 36 sts.
3. R2: Ch 1, sc 5, inc, rep around. Join. 42 sts.
4. R3: Ch 1, sc around. Join. 42 sts.
5. R4: Ch 1, sc 6, inc, rep around. Join. 48 sts.
6. R5: Ch 1, sc around. Join. 48 sts.
7. R6: Ch 1, sc 7, inc, rep around. Join. 54 sts.
8. R7: Ch 1, working BLO, sc around. Join. 54 sts.
9. R8: Ch 2, hdc around. Join. 54 sts.
10. R9: Ch 1, sc around. Join. 54 sts.
11. R10: Ch 2, hdc 8, inc, rep around. Join. 60 sts.
12. R11: Ch 1, sc around. Join. 60 sts.
13. R12: Ch 2, hdc around. Join. 60 sts.
14. R13: Ch 1, sc 9, inc, rep around. Join. 66 sts.
15. R14: Ch 1, sc around. Join. 66 sts.
16. R15: Ch 2, hdc around. Join. 66 sts.
17. R16: Ch 1, sc 10, inc, rep around. Join. 72 sts.
18. Do not fasten off if continuing directly to the hem ruffle.

Scalloped Hem Ruffle

1. R17: Ch 1, sc in first st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Rep around.
2. Adjust the final scallop by skipping one fewer stitch if needed so the ruffle sits evenly.
3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Dress Top Edge

Place the dress on the body and pull it upward so it sits under the neck. The upper edge should look like a gathered bodice. If it feels loose, weave a strand of pink yarn through the top row and gently cinch it before securing.

White Speckle Embroidery

• Use white yarn or embroidery thread.
• Add short vertical stitches across the front skirt, spacing them irregularly like tiny sprinkles.
• Keep each stitch about the height of one crochet row.
• Place more speckles on the center front and fewer near the sides.

Ruffled Shoulder Collar

The collar in the image sits around the shoulders like a soft pink capelet. It frames the neck and extends over the top of the dress. It should look frilly but not too large.

1. With pink, ch 38.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. 37 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc in each st across. 74 sts.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Rep across.
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Wrap the collar around the doll’s shoulders with the opening at the back. Sew the short back ends together, then tack the collar to the top of the dress in four places: front center, back center, left shoulder, and right shoulder.

Pink Face Ruffle Bonnet Frame

This ruffle is attached around the white face and creates the flower-like bonnet frame seen around the monkey’s face. It sits between the tan head and the white face panel edge, with rounded pink scallops all around.

1. With pink, ch 58.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. 57 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc 2, inc, rep across until the end. About 76 sts.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Rep across.
5. Fasten off with a long tail.

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Pin the ruffle around the face, beginning near the lower left cheek and ending near the lower right cheek. The scallops should face outward. Sew the foundation edge to the tan head just outside the white face panel. Leave the lower chin area open enough for the ribbon bow.

Neck Ribbon Bow

Cut a length of pale pink ribbon about 18 inches long. Pass it gently under the lower face ruffle and around the neck area. Tie a neat bow at the front. Trim the ribbon ends on an angle so they hang softly over the dress.

Removable Pink Side Bonnet

The extra bonnet shown beside the doll is rounded, pink, and decorated with a laced ribbon. It has a soft dome shape and a scalloped brim. It can be displayed next to the doll or made large enough to fit loosely over the head.

Bonnet Dome

1. R1: With pink, 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 16 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 24 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, rep around. 32 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, rep around. 40 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, rep around. 48 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, rep around. 56 sts.
8. R8–R15: sc around. 56 sts each round.
9. R16: sc 12, dec, rep around. 52 sts.
10. R17: sc around. 52 sts.

Bonnet Brim

1. Row 1: Work only across the front 36 sts of the bonnet. Ch 1, sc 36. Turn.
2. Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st across. 72 sts. Turn.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Rep across.
4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Bonnet Ribbon Lacing

• Cut a ribbon about 24 inches long.
• Weave it through every 5th stitch along one side of the bonnet, moving from back to front.
• Tie the ribbon under the brim on one side so the ends hang down like the image.
• Add 3 short vertical ribbon stitches on the brim for a laced look.

Heart Purse

The purse is small, rounded, and heart-shaped, with a darker pink front and pale pink edging. It hangs from the monkey’s hand by a thin cord. Use tight stitches so the heart keeps its shape.

Make 2 Heart Panels

1. With darker pink, ch 2.
2. R1: In the 2nd ch from hook, work 3 sc. Turn. 3 sts.
3. R2: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc 1, inc in last st. Turn. 5 sts.
4. R3: Ch 1, inc, sc 3, inc. Turn. 7 sts.
5. R4: Ch 1, inc, sc 5, inc. Turn. 9 sts.
6. R5: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 9 sts.
7. R6: Ch 1, sc 4, 3 sc in next st, sc 4. Turn. 11 sts.
8. R7: Ch 1, sc 5, sl st in next st, sc 5. Fasten off.

Heart Lobes

1. Join yarn to the top left edge.
2. Work 5 dc into the left upper corner space, sl st into the center dip.
3. Work 5 dc into the right upper corner space, sl st down the side.
4. Fasten off and shape the top into a heart.
5. Repeat for the second panel.

Join and Edge the Purse

1. Hold both heart panels together with wrong sides touching.
2. Join pale pink yarn at the lower point.
3. Sc evenly around both layers, placing 3 sc at the bottom point and 2 sc at each upper curve.
4. Before closing completely, lightly stuff with a pinch of fiberfill.
5. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Purse Strap

• With darker pink or brown, ch 38.
• Sl st in each ch back across for a stronger cord.
• Sew both ends to the upper sides of the heart.
• Add a tiny yellow or cream crocheted circle to the front as a button: 6 sc in MR, sl st to join, fasten off, and sew in place.

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Tea Party Cupcake One

The first cupcake has a brown wrapper, white frosting, and a pink swirl on top. Keep the base flat enough so it can sit beside the doll.

Brown Cupcake Base

1. R1: With brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5–R8: sc around. 18 sts each round.
6. R9: sc 1, dec, rep around. 12 sts.
7. Stuff lightly.
8. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

White Frosting Cap

1. R1: With white, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, rep around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6: sc in first st, skip 1 st, 5 hdc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Rep around for a soft frosting edge.
7. Fasten off and sew to the cupcake base.

Pink Frosting Dot

1. With pink, 6 sc in MR.
2. Sl st to join and fasten off.
3. Sew to the top center of the white frosting.

Tea Party Cupcake Two

The second cupcake has a cream base, pink frosting, and a small red cherry. It should be slightly taller and narrower than the first cupcake, matching the tiny dessert beside the doll.

Cream Cupcake Base

1. R1: With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5–R7: sc around. 18 sts each round.
6. Fasten off and stuff lightly.

Pink Frosting

1. R1: With pink, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5: sc in first st, skip 1 st, 5 hdc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Rep around.
6. Sew frosting to the cream base.

Cherry

1. With red, 5 sc in MR.
2. R2: sc around. 5 sts.
3. Fasten off, pull closed, and sew to the top of the frosting.

Butterfly

The butterfly uses two shades of pink for the wings and brown for the body. It is flat and decorative, perfect for placing beside the doll in a tea party display.

Wings

1. Make 2 upper wings in darker pink: Ch 5, work 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off.
2. Make 2 lower wings in light pink: Ch 4, work 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch. Fasten off.
3. Arrange one upper and one lower wing on each side.

Butterfly Body

1. With brown, ch 8.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. 7 sl sts.
3. Sew the body down the center between the wings.
4. For antennae, use brown thread and make two short knotted strands at the top.

Assembly Order

Before sewing permanently, pin every part in place and check the proportions. The head should be larger than the body, the ears should sit wide, and the pink dress should cover the upper legs slightly. The doll’s posture should look relaxed and centered.

1. Sew the legs to the lower body between rounds 3 and 6, spacing them about 5 stitches apart.
2. Pull the dress over the body from the bottom upward before attaching the head if easier.
3. Sew or tack the dress at the waist and underarm areas so it does not slide.
4. Sew the arms to the sides of the body at round 20, angled downward.
5. Sew the head to the body carefully, going around the neck twice for strength.
6. Sew ears to the head between rounds 13 and 18, one on each side.
7. Sew the pink face ruffle around the face after the ears are attached.
8. Tie the ribbon bow under the chin.
9. Attach the purse strap to one hand with a few hidden stitches.
10. Place cupcakes, butterfly, and removable bonnet around the doll for display.

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Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face from the front before tightening any embroidery. The eyes should look even, the eyebrows should be soft and slightly curved, and the smile should sit low on the white muzzle area. Use small stitches and do not pull too tightly, or the face may pucker.

• Add eyebrows using two short brown stitches above each eye.
• Add two tiny nose lines between the eyes and smile.
• Shape the smile with one long curved stitch, then secure it with one tiny couching stitch at the center if needed.
• Trim ribbon ends neatly and seal them carefully if your ribbon frays.
• Brush away loose fiber before photographing or gifting.

Care Notes

Because this doll includes ribbon, small accessories, and decorative embroidery, gentle spot cleaning is best. If the doll is intended for a young child, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes and remove any small button or bead decoration.

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not twist or wring the doll.
• Reshape the bonnet, dress ruffles, and purse while damp.
• Air dry flat on a clean towel.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is firmly attached and does not wobble.
• The face panel is centered and smooth.
• The ears are even on both sides.
• The pink face ruffle frames the face evenly.
• The dress hem has visible scallops all around.
• The shoes have straps, white highlights, and tiny rosettes.
• The purse hangs from one hand and keeps its heart shape.
• The cupcakes and butterfly are finished as separate display pieces.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the doll in a dry place away from direct sunlight so the pink yarn and ribbon do not fade. Keep the accessories together in a small cotton pouch when not displayed. If the ruffles flatten over time, lightly mist them with water and shape each scallop with your fingers.

For long-term display, support the doll from behind rather than pulling on the arms or purse strap. The removable bonnet can be displayed beside the doll or gently placed on the head. Avoid heavy washing, as repeated soaking may loosen embroidery and soften the structured tea party details.