Crocheted Sock Monkey Pattern by Lisa Thoms

Pattern Continued:

Assembly:

Using the long tail of yarn from the knotted off last stitch, sew the openings of the arms, legs and tail closed (see Figure D).  I did not stuff mine or put any weight in them.  If you prefer with your monkey, do so before you sew it shut.

Next, stuff your head with Polyfil and then sew on your ears.  Sew your muzzle on and leave an opening to stuff it.  After it is stuffed, sew it closed.

Stuff your body next.  I wanted to add a little bit of weight to my monkey so I used a new knee high filled with a mixture of steel shot and plastic pellets, tied it off, and placed it in my monkey's body instead of Polyfil (see Figure E).

Now, sew your head to your body and then sew on your arms, legs and tail.  Your crocheted sock monkey is almost complete (see Figure F).  It's now up to you to give him a personality by adding a some button eyes, a red pom pom to the top of his hat, little red bows around his arms and legs, and maybe a little jingle bell collar around his neck.

Please have fun making monkeys for your own personal enjoyment but respect my creativity and give me credit if you mention this pattern on your Blog or website.  And if you do make a monkey for yourself or a gift, please send me a picture and I'll post it on my Blog giving you a link and a little write up describing your "creation!"