Monkey Magic Knitting Pattern

Bring playful charm to your knitting with this adorable Monkey Magic project! Perfect for beginners and seasoned knitters alike, this pattern creates a delightful monkey-shaped plush toy with intricate detailing and a cheerful expression.

Materials

• Yarn: 100g each of medium worsted weight yarn (approx. 100g/50m per ball)
• Colors: Light brown, darker brown for accents, white for eyes, small touches of pink for nose and inner ears
• Needles: US 6 (4.0mm), UK 8 (4.0mm), Old UK 8 (4.0mm), Metric 4.0mm
• Other: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, fiberfill stuffing, safety eyes or black embroidery thread for eyes

Gauge

16 stitches and 22 rows = 4" (10cm) in stockinette stitch.

Pattern Notes

This pattern includes instructions for creating the monkey's head, body, limbs, tail, and facial features. Techniques used include knit and purl stitches, increases, decreases, and simple embroidery.

Pattern Instructions

Head

1. Cast on 20 sts using light brown yarn. Work in stockinette stitch, increasing 1 st at each end every 4th row until 30 sts.
2. Continue until the head measures approximately 4" (10cm) from the cast-on edge, then begin decreasing to shape the top of the head.
3. Decreases: K2tog at each end every 4th row until 20 sts remain. Bind off.

Body

1. Cast on 30 sts in light brown, work in stockinette stitch for 5", then switch to darker brown for the chest and face details.
2. Work in rounds, increasing evenly over 2-3 rows to create a rounded shape, then work even in stockinette to desired length.

Limbs

Make 4 arms/legs following a similar method:

1. Cast on 10 sts, work in stockinette, increasing gradually for shaping, then decreasing as you near the end to form limbs.

Tail

Cast on 12 sts, knit in garter stitch, decreasing towards the end for a tapered tail.

Facial Features & Assembly

• Sew the eyes into place, embroider a nose with pink thread, and add a cheerful smile.
• Attach limbs and tail securely to the body.
• Add details like inner ears and accents with leftover yarn pieces.

Finishing Touches

Stuff all parts firmly with fiberfill, then sew everything neatly together. Embroider any final features and trim loose ends.

Enjoy your adorable Monkey Magic! For support, email team@verde.uk.

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