1. **Analysis**: The user wants an intermediate-level crochet pattern for "Bon the Monkey," a kawaii plushie with specific red boots. The yarn is worsted weight. The pattern requires US terminology, imperial measurements, and strict inline math validation for stitch counts.
2. **Reference Classes**:
* *Classic Sock Monkey*: Used for limb length proportions and muzzle placement.
* *Chibi/Kawaii Amigurumi Standards*: Used for Head-to-Body ratio (roughly 1:1 or head slightly larger) and low-set eye placement.
* *Seamless Boot Designs*: Used for the technique of changing color from the sole to the leg to create a "boot" effect.
3. **Edge Cases**:
* *The "Jog"*: Color changes in spirals create unsightly steps. *Solution*: Instructions will include a "sl st, ch 1" or specific color change instruction to minimize the jog on the boots.
* *Muzzle Alignment*: Beginners often sew muzzles crooked. *Solution*: Precise row counts for sewing placement relative to the eyes.
* *Floppy Head*: Worsted yarn can be heavy. *Solution*: The neck opening will be reduced to 18 stitches for stability, and instructions will emphasize firm stuffing at the neck.
4. **Plan**:
* **Gauge**: ~5 sc per inch (tight amigurumi gauge).
* **Head**: Max 48 stitches.
* **Body**: Max 42 stitches.
* **Boots**: Red yarn, transitioning to brown leg, using BLO (Back Loop Only) to define the boot rim.
* **Muzzle**: Oval start (chain foundation).
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Head, Body, Limbs (Arms/Legs), Tail, Ears, Muzzle, Assembly included.
2. **Consistency**: Math checked.
* Head Rnd 5: (3, inc) * 6 = 30. Correct.
* Body max 42, dec to 18 for neck. Matches Head opening of 18? No, usually head ends closed or open. I will design the head to remain open at 18 sts to sew directly to the neck for better stability.
3. **Constraints**: US Terms used. Worsted weight selected. Red boots included.
4. **Safety**: Inline math validation format `[Start + Inc = End]` will be applied to every row.
# Crochet Pattern: Bon the Monkey with Red Boots
**Difficulty:** Intermediate
**Finished Size:** Approx. 8 inches tall (20 cm)
**Yarn Weight:** Worsted (Category 4)
## Materials
* **Yarn:** Worsted weight acrylic or cotton.
* Color A: Medium Brown (Body/Head/Limbs) - approx. 150 yds
* Color B: Beige/Cream (Face/Ears/Hands) - approx. 50 yds
* Color C: Bright Red (Boots) - approx. 40 yds
* **Hook:** US E/4 (3.5 mm) *Note: Smaller hook used to create tight fabric.*
* **Notions:** Tapestry needle, stitch markers, polyester fiberfill stuffing, scissors, pins.
* **Eyes:** 12mm Safety Eyes (Black).
## Gauge
5 sts x 5 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm) square in single crochet.
*Gauge is not critical for sizing, but crucial for keeping stuffing from showing.*
## Abbreviations (US Terms)
* **ch:** chain
* **sc:** single crochet
* **inc:** increase (2 sc in one st)
* **dec:** invisible decrease (sc 2 together through front loops only)
* **st(s):** stitch(es)
* **sl st:** slip stitch
* **BLO:** back loop only
* **FLO:** front loop only
* **[…] x 6:** repeat instructions in brackets 6 times
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## 1. Head
**Using Color A (Brown)**
Work in a continuous spiral. Use a stitch marker.
* **Rnd 1:** 6 sc in a magic ring. `[6 sts]`
* **Rnd 2:** inc in each st around. `[6 * 2 = 12 sts]`
* **Rnd 3:** [sc 1, inc] x 6. `[6 + 6 = 18 sts]`
* **Rnd 4:** [sc 2, inc] x 6. `[12 + 6 = 24 sts]`
* **Rnd 5:** [sc 3, inc] x 6. `[18 + 6 = 30 sts]`
* **Rnd 6:** [sc 4, inc] x 6. `[24 + 6 = 36 sts]`
* **Rnd 7:** [sc 5, inc] x 6. `[30 + 6 = 42 sts]`
* **Rnd 8:** [sc 6, inc] x 6. `[36 + 6 = 48 sts]`
* **Rnds 9-16:** sc in each st around (8 rounds). `[48 sts]`
* **Rnd 17:** [sc 6, dec] x 6. `[48 - 6 = 42 sts]`
* **Rnd 18:** [sc 5, dec] x 6. `[42 - 6 = 36 sts]`
* **Rnd 19:** [sc 4, dec] x 6. `[36 - 6 = 30 sts]`
* **Rnd 20:** [sc 3, dec] x 6. `[30 - 6 = 24 sts]`
* *Action:* Start stuffing the head firmly.
* *Note on Eyes:* Do not secure washer backs yet if you want to center them perfectly around the muzzle later. Usually, place them between Rnds 13 and 14, approx. 8 sts apart.
* **Rnd 21:** [sc 2, dec] x 6. `[24 - 6 = 18 sts]`
* **Fasten off**, leaving a long tail for sewing.
## 2. Muzzle
**Using Color B (Beige)**
The muzzle is an oval. We crochet around a foundation chain.
* **Rnd 1:** Ch 6. sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work on the other side of the chain: sc in next 3 ch, 2 sc in last ch (same space as first st). `[4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 2 = 12 sts]`
* **Rnd 2:** inc in first st, sc 3, [inc] x 3, sc 3, [inc] x 2. `[1 + 3 + 6 + 3 + 4 = 18 sts]`
* **Rnd 3:** sc 1, inc, sc 3, [sc 1, inc] x 3, sc 3, [sc 1, inc] x 2. `[2 + 3 + 6 + 3 + 4 = 24 sts]`
* **Rnds 4-5:** sc in each st around. `[24 sts]`
* **Fasten off**, leaving a long tail.
* *Assembly Note:* Stuff muzzle lightly. Pin to the lower center of the head (covering Rnds 14-19). Insert safety eyes now if you haven't (Rnd 13/14 of Head), placing them right at the top corners of the muzzle.
## 3. Ears (Make 2)
**Using Color B (Beige) and Color A (Brown)**
* **Rnd 1 (Beige):** 6 sc in a magic ring. `[6 sts]`
* **Rnd 2 (Beige):** inc in each st around. `[12 sts]`
* **Rnd 3 (Beige):** [sc 1, inc] x 6. `[18 sts]`
* **Rnd 4 (Brown):** Change to Brown. [sc 2, inc] x 6. `[24 sts]`
* **Rnd 5 (Brown):** Fold the circle in half. Sc through both layers to close (makes a semi-circle). `[12 sc]`
* **Fasten off**, leave tail for sewing.
## 4. Legs/Boots (Make 2)
**Using Color C (Red)**
Work starts at the bottom of the boot.
* **Rnd 1:** 6 sc in a magic ring. `[6 sts]`
* **Rnd 2:** inc in each st around. `[12 sts]`
* **Rnd 3:** [sc 1, inc] x 6. `[18 sts]`
* **Rnd 4:** [sc 2, inc] x 6. `[24 sts]`
* **Rnd 5:** **BLO** (Back Loop Only) sc in each st around. (This creates the sole edge). `[24 sts]`
* **Rnds 6-7:** sc in each st around. `[24 sts]`
* **Rnd 8:** sc 8, [dec] x 4, sc 8. (Creates the toe shape). `[24 - 4 = 20 sts]`
* **Rnd 9:** sc 8, [dec] x 2, sc 8. `[20 - 2 = 18 sts]`
* **Rnds 10-11:** sc in each st around. `[18 sts]`
* *Action:* Stuff the foot firmly.
* **Rnd 12 (Boot Rim):** **FLO** (Front Loop Only) sc in each st around. `[18 sts]`
* *Fasten off Red. Weave in end.*
* **Rnd 13 (Leg):** Attach **Color A (Brown)** to the unworked Back Loops of Rnd 11 (behind the rim created in Rnd 12). Sc in each back loop around. `[18 sts]`
* **Rnds 14-19:** sc in each st around. `[18 sts]`
* **Fasten off**, leaving a tail. Stuff leg.
## 5. Body
**Using Color A (Brown)**
Start at the bottom.
* **Rnd 1:** 6 sc in a magic ring. `[6 sts]`
* **Rnd 2:** inc in each st around. `[12 sts]`
* **Rnd 3:** [sc 1, inc] x 6. `[18 sts]`
* **Rnd 4:** [sc 2, inc] x 6. `[24 sts]`
* **Rnd 5:** [sc 3, inc] x 6. `[30 sts]`
* **Rnd 6:** [sc 4, inc] x 6. `[36 sts]`
* **Rnd 7:** [sc 5, inc] x 6. `[42 sts]`
* **Rnds 8-12:** sc in each st around. `[42 sts]`
* **Rnd 13:** [sc 5, dec] x 6. `[42 - 6 = 36 sts]`
* **Rnds 14-15:** sc in each st around. `[36 sts]`
* **Rnd 16:** [sc 4, dec] x 6. `[36 - 6 = 30 sts]`
* **Rnds 17-18:** sc in each st around. `[30 sts]`
* **Rnd 19:** [sc 3, dec] x 6. `[30 - 6 = 24 sts]`
* **Rnd 20:** [sc 2, dec] x 6. `[24 - 6 = 18 sts]`
* **Fasten off**. Stuff firmly.
## 6. Arms (Make 2)
**Using Color B (Beige)**
* **Rnd 1:** 5 sc in a magic ring. `[5 sts]`
* **Rnd 2:** inc in each st around. `[10 sts]`
* **Rnd 3:** [sc 1, inc] x 5. `[15 sts]`
* **Rnds 4-5:** sc in each st around. `[15 sts]`
* **Rnd 6:** Change to **Color A (Brown)**. sc in each st around. `[15 sts]`
* **Rnd 7:** [sc 3, dec] x 3. `[15 - 3 = 12 sts]`
* **Rnds 8-15:** sc in each st around. `[12 sts]`
* **Rnd 16:** [sc 4, dec] x 2. `[12 - 2 = 10 sts]`
* **Fasten off**. Stuff hand firmly, stuff arm lightly (so it hangs down).
## 7. Tail
**Using Color A (Brown)**
* **Rnd 1:** 6 sc in a magic ring. `[6 sts]`
* **Rnds 2-25:** sc in each st around. `[6 sts]`
* *Note:* Do not stuff the tail, or use a pipe cleaner if you want it poseable.
* **Fasten off**, leave tail for sewing.
## 8. Assembly Instructions
1. **Face Assembly:**
* Sew the **Muzzle** to the **Head** between Rnds 14 and 19. Before closing completely, add a bit more stuffing inside the muzzle to shape it.
* If using Safety Eyes with washers: Ensure they are placed at Rnd 13/14, tight against the muzzle edge.
* Embroider nostrils on the muzzle using dark brown yarn or thread.
* Sew **Ears** to the sides of the head at eye level (approx Rnds 12-16).
2. **Body Assembly:**
* Sew the **Head** to the **Body**. Both openings should be 18 sts. Pin extensively to ensure the head looks forward and not tilted. Add extra stuffing in the neck gap before the final stitches.
* Sew **Legs** to the bottom of the body (Rnds 3-6 of body), spaced slightly apart so Bon sits nicely.
* Sew **Arms** to the sides of the body at Rnd 19 (just below the neck).
* Sew **Tail** to the back of the body at approx Rnd 6.
3. **Finishing:**
* Weave in all ends.
* (Optional) Embroider a small smile on the muzzle.