PATTERN: Monkey - 4-way jointed amigurumi monkey - Crochet tutorial with photos

This written crochet pattern includes all the instructions needed to make your own 4-way jointed toy monkey with moving arms and legs.

Includes one PDF file, 17 pages.
Pattern is written in English, using US crochet terminology. I included detailed instructions, many step-by-step photos and useful tips and tricks.

SIZE
25 cm (10"), when crocheted with DK weight cotton and bamboo blend and a 2,50 mm crochet hook.

DIFFICULTY
2. Beginner - suitable for novice crocheters, includes more complicated crochet techniques and color changes.

SKILLS REQUIRED
• Crocheting in spiral.
• Chain, slip, single, half double and double crochet stitch.
• Increasing and decreasing.

YOU WILL NEED
• Yarn. I used Katia 'Bamboo', a DK weight cotton and bamboo blend, 50 g = 100 m (50 g = 109 yd) / 8 ply / 11 wpi / 3: light. You will need about 55 g of brown, 35 g of beige and a few grams of green and pink yarn.
• 2,50 - 3,00 mm crochet hook (US size 1/B – 3/D) or according to the yarn.
• Polyester fiberfill, wool, wadding etc. for stuffing.
• 12 mm (1/2") safety eyes or buttons, beads, felt etc.
• Two 20 mm and two 15 mm doll joints or safety eyes or buttons and thread.
• Cotton embroidery floss.
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker.