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# Cheeky Monkey Amigurumi Pattern

**Difficulty:** Intermediate
**Finished Size:** Approximately 6.5 inches tall (sitting)
**Yarn Weight:** Worsted (Category 4)

## Materials
*   **Yarn:** Worsted weight acrylic or cotton.
    *   Color A: Main Color (Brown) - approx. 100 yards
    *   Color B: Contrast Color (Cream or Beige) - approx. 30 yards
*   **Hook:** US E/4 (3.5 mm)
*   **Notions:** Tapestry needle, stitch marker, polyester fiberfill stuffing.
*   **Safety Eyes:** 9mm or 10mm plastic safety eyes.

## Abbreviations (US Terms)
*   **MR:** Magic Ring (adjustable loop)
*   **st(s):** Stitch(es)
*   **ch:** Chain
*   **sc:** Single crochet
*   **inc:** Increase (2 sc in the same st)
*   **dec:** Invisible Decrease (sc 2 stitches together using front loops only)
*   **[...] x N:** Repeat instructions within brackets N times.
*   **(N):** Total stitch count at the end of the round.

## Pattern Notes
*   Work in continuous spirals; do not join rounds unless instructed.
*   Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
*   Stuff firmly as you go, especially the neck area to prevent wobbling.

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### 1. Head
**Color:** Main Color (Brown)

*   **Rnd 1:** Start 6 sc in MR. (6)
*   **Rnd 2:** [inc] x 6. (12) `[Math: 6 * 2 = 12]`
*   **Rnd 3:** [sc 1, inc] x 6. (18) `[Math: 12 + 6 = 18]`
*   **Rnd 4:** [sc 2, inc] x 6. (24) `[Math: 18 + 6 = 24]`
*   **Rnd 5:** [sc 3, inc] x 6. (30) `[Math: 24 + 6 = 30]`
*   **Rnd 6:** [sc 4, inc] x 6. (36) `[Math: 30 + 6 = 36]`
*   **Rnd 7:** [sc 5, inc] x 6. (42) `[Math: 36 + 6 = 42]`
*   **Rnd 8-14:** sc in each st around. (42) `[7 rounds even]`
    *   *Note: Insert Safety Eyes between Rnds 11 and 12, spaced approximately 7 stitches apart.*
*   **Rnd 15:** [sc 5, dec] x 6. (36) `[Math: 42 - 6 = 36]`
*   **Rnd 16:** [sc 4, dec] x 6. (30) `[Math: 36 - 6 = 30]`
*   **Rnd 17:** [sc 3, dec] x 6. (24) `[Math: 30 - 6 = 24]`
*   **Rnd 18:** [sc 2, dec] x 6. (18) `[Math: 24 - 6 = 18]`

*Fasten off, leaving a long tail (approx 12 inches) for sewing. Stuff the head firmly.*

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### 2. Muzzle
**Color:** Contrast Color (Cream/Beige)
*This piece creates the oval monkey face.*

*   **Rnd 1:** Ch 6. Start in 2nd ch from hook. sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Rotate to work on the other side of the chain. sc 3, inc in last st. (12)
    *   `[Math Check: 4 (side) + 3 (turn) + 3 (side) + 2 (end) = 12]`
*   **Rnd 2:** inc, sc 3, [inc] x 3, sc 3, [inc] x 2. (18)
    *   `[Math Check: 2 + 3 + 6 + 3 + 4 = 18]`
*   **Rnd 3:** sc 1, inc, sc 3, [sc 1, inc] x 3, sc 3, [sc 1, inc] x 2. (24)
    *   `[Math Check: 18 + 6 incs = 24]`
*   **Rnd 4:** sc in each st around. (24)

*Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly when sewing to the head.*

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### 3. Ears (Make 2)
**Color:** Main Color (Brown)

*   **Rnd 1:** Start 6 sc in MR. (6)
*   **Rnd 2:** [inc] x 6. (12) `[Math: 6 * 2 = 12]`
*   **Rnd 3:** [sc 1, inc] x 6. (18) `[Math: 12 + 6 = 18]`
*   **Rnd 4-5:** sc in each st around. (18)
*   **Rnd 6:** [sc 1, dec] x 6. (12) `[Math: 18 - 6 = 12]`

*Fasten off, leaving a tail. Flatten the ear (do not stuff). You will sew the opening closed against the head.*

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### 4. Body
**Color:** Main Color (Brown)

*   **Rnd 1:** Start 6 sc in MR. (6)
*   **Rnd 2:** [inc] x 6. (12)
*   **Rnd 3:** [sc 1, inc] x 6. (18)
*   **Rnd 4:** [sc 2, inc] x 6. (24)
*   **Rnd 5:** [sc 3, inc] x 6. (30)
*   **Rnd 6:** [sc 4, inc] x 6. (36) `[Math: 30 + 6 = 36]`
*   **Rnd 7-11:** sc in each st around. (36) `[5 rounds even]`
*   **Rnd 12:** [sc 4, dec] x 6. (30) `[Math: 36 - 6 = 30]`
*   **Rnd 13:** sc in each st around. (30)
*   **Rnd 14:** [sc 3, dec] x 6. (24) `[Math: 30 - 6 = 24]`
*   **Rnd 15:** [sc 2, dec] x 6. (18) `[Math: 24 - 6 = 18]`

*Fasten off and weave in ends (you will use the head tail to sew them together). Stuff firmly.*

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### 5. Arms (Make 2)
**Color:** Start with Contrast Color (Cream/Beige)

*   **Rnd 1:** Start 6 sc in MR. (6)
*   **Rnd 2:** [sc 1, inc] x 3. (9) `[Math: 6 + 3 = 9]`
*   **Rnd 3:** sc in each st around. (9)
*   **Change Color:** Switch to Main Color (Brown).
*   **Rnd 4-10:** sc in each st around. (9) `[7 rounds even]`
*   **Rnd 11:** Flatten the opening and sc through both layers (approx 4 sts) to close.

*Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff only the hand area (bottom half) to allow arms to hang naturally.*

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### 6. Legs (Make 2)
**Color:** Start with Contrast Color (Cream/Beige)

*   **Rnd 1:** Start 6 sc in MR. (6)
*   **Rnd 2:** [inc] x 6. (12)
*   **Rnd 3:** sc in each st around. (12)
*   **Change Color:** Switch to Main Color (Brown).
*   **Rnd 4-6:** sc in each st around. (12)
*   **Rnd 7:** [sc 2, dec] x 3. (9) `[Math: 12 - 3 = 9]`
*   **Rnd 8-10:** sc in each st around. (9)
*   **Rnd 11:** Flatten opening and sc through both layers to close.

*Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff the foot area firmly, leg area lightly.*

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### 7. Tail
**Color:** Main Color (Brown)

*   **Rnd 1:** Start 6 sc in MR. (6)
*   **Rnd 2-15:** sc in each st around. (6)
    *   *Note: This creates a thin tube. No increases.*
*   **Rnd 16:** Flatten opening and sc closed.

*Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Do not stuff the tail (or stuff very lightly with the handle of a crochet hook).*

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### 8. Assembly Instructions

1.  **Face Assembly:**
    *   Position the **Muzzle** on the lower half of the **Head**, centered between the eyes. The top of the muzzle should just touch the bottom line of the eyes.
    *   Sew in place, adding a small amount of stuffing underneath before closing the final inch.
    *   Using black yarn or embroidery floss, embroider two nostrils and a wide smile onto the muzzle.

2.  **Ears:**
    *   Sew **Ears** to the sides of the head, aligned with the eyes (approximately Rnds 10-14). They should curve slightly forward (C-shape).

3.  **Head to Body:**
    *   Align the 18 stitches of the neck opening (Head) with the 18 stitches of the body opening.
    *   Pin in place to ensure the face is looking straight forward.
    *   Sew firmly using the whip stitch. Add more stuffing into the neck just before closing to prevent the head from flopping.

4.  **Limbs:**
    *   Sew **Arms** to the body at Rnd 14 (one row below the neck seam), slightly angled forward.
    *   Sew **Legs** to the bottom front of the body (approx Rnd 4-5) so the monkey sits in a "V" shape.
    *   Sew **Tail** to the center back of the body at approx Rnd 4.