Crochet Milo the Monkey: The Adorable Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet Milo the Monkey is an adorable amigurumi pattern that is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters. With its detailed instructions and step-by-step photos, crafting this lovable little monkey is a breeze. From Milo's playful expression to his cute little tail, each element is carefully designed to bring out his fun and charming personality.

You Will Need:

• Yarn needle
• Soft toy filling
• 8mm safety eyes
• 3mm crochet hook (This pattern can be made with any size yarn and hook. I recommend using a hook 1 size smaller than suggested on the yarn)
• DK Yarn – Approx. 140m
• oSirdar Snuggly DK – Brown
• oSirdar Snuggly DK – Oatmeal
• oSirdar Snuggly DK – Black (for mouth detail)

Stitches and Abbreviations Used: (US Terminology)

• MR - Magic ring (sc unless otherwise specified)
• Ch - Chain
• SC - Single crochet
• Inc - Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)
• Dec - Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• FLO – Front loop only
• BLO – Back loop only
• YO – Yarn Over
• ST - Stitch
• SLST - Slip stitch
• R – Round or Row
• FO - Finish Off

Other Things to Note:

Most of this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track.

The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round.

* * indicates repeated series of stitches.

Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product. This is done by using the FLO of the stitches while making the decrease.

Changing colour – complete the stitch before the colour change by working the last yarn over of the stitch with the new colour.

Stitches in [ ] are worked into one stitch.

Remember to stuff the product little and often as you work.

Head – Starting in Oatmeal

1. 6sc into MR (6)

2. *Inc * x6 (12)

3. *1sc, inc * x6 (18)

4. *1sc, inc, 1sc * x6 (24)

5. *3sc, inc * x6 (30)

6. *2sc, inc, 2sc * x6 (36)

7. *5sc, inc * x6 (42)

8. Change to brown - *3sc, inc, 3sc * x6 (48)

9-16. Sc (48) – 8 rounds – Place safety eyes between R5-6, approx. 8st apart

17. *3sc, dec, 3sc * x6 (42)

18. *5sc, dec * x6 (36) - Stuff the head and continue stuffing until closed

19. *2sc, dec, 2sc * x6 (30)

20. *3sc, dec * x6 (24)

21. *1sc, dec, 1sc * x6 (18)

22. *1sc, dec * x6 (12)

23. *dec * x6 (6)

FO – Close hole

Muzzle – Oatmeal

1. 6sc into MR (6)

2. *Inc * x6 (12)

3. 1sc, inc x3, 3sc, inc x3, 2sc (18)

4. 2sc, inc x3, 6sc, inc x3, 4sc (24)

5. 3sc, inc, 2sc, inc. 8sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 5sc (28)

6-7. Sc (28) – 2 rounds

FO – Leaving long yarn tail, sew to the bottom half of the face between R1-7, stuffing as you sew.

Using a strand of brown yarn, embroider on the nose detail.

Using a strand of black yarn, embroider on the mouth detail. See pictures for guidance.

Ears x2 – Brown

1. 6sc into MR (6)

2. *Inc * x6 (12)

3. *1sc, inc * x6 (18)

4-5. Sc (18) – 2 rounds

6. *dec, 1sc * x6 (12)

FO – Leaving yarn tail, sew to the head between R12-14. Approx. 16st apart. This piece is not stuffed.

Body – Brown

1. 6sc into MR (6)

2. *Inc * x6 (12)

3. *1sc, inc* x6 (18)

4. *1sc, inc, 1sc * x6 (24)

5. *3sc, inc * x6 (30)

6. *2sc, inc, 2sc * x6 (36)

7-19. Sc (36) – 13 rounds

20. *7sc, dec * x4 (32) - Stuff the piece and continue stuffing until end.

21. Sc (32)

22. *3sc, dec, 3sc * x4 (28)

23. *5sc, dec * x4 (24)

24. *2sc, dec, 2sc * x4 (20)

FO – Leaving yarn tail, sew to R10-18 of the head.

Thumbs x2 – Oatmeal

1. 5sc into MR (5)

2. SC (5)

FO – Leaving yarn tail to close any gaps from joining to the hand in the next step.

Hands & Arms x2 – Starting in Oatmeal

1. 6sc into MR (6)

2. Inc x5, 1sc (11)

3-4. Sc (11) – 2 rounds

5. 2sc, 5sc around the thumb, 9sc around the rest of the hand. (16)

6. *dec, 2sc * x 4 (12) – Use the yarn tail from the thumb to close up any gaps from joining.

7. Change to Brown – *4sc, dec * x2 (10)

8-21. Sc (10) – 14 rounds - Stuff the piece and continue stuffing until end.

22. *dec * x5 (5)

FO – Close hole. Leaving yarn tail, sew to the top of the body just below where the head is joined with the thumbs facing forward, approx. 8st apart.

Legs x2 – Starting in Oatmeal

1. 6sc into MR (6)

2. *Inc * x6 (12)

3. *1sc, inc * x6 (18)

4. *8sc, inc * x2 (20)

5-6. Sc (20) – 2 rounds

7. 6sc, dec x4, 6sc (16)

8. 6sc, dec x2, 6sc (14)

9-22. Change to Brown – sc (14) –14 rounds - Stuff the piece and continue stuffing until end.

23. *dec * x7 (7)

FO - close hole, leaving yarn tail, sew the legs to the side of the body at approx. R5-9 of the body.

Tail – Brown

1. 6sc into MR (6)

2. *Inc, 2sc * x2 (8)

3-20. Sc (8) - 18 rounds – Stuff lightly

FO – Leaving yarn tail, sew to body at the centre of the back at R5-7.