MaMiniMonkey

So, this is the pattern for my original design MaMiniMonkey (which is short for My Minimalistic Monkey!). If you by any chance use it and want to share or sell your creation, please make a note about the gurus origin.

 

Height: approx. 18 cm

Yarn: Tilda (by Svarta Fåret)

Yarn colours: 2 colours (1 skein/colour)

Safety Eyes: 10 mm

Hook size: 2,5 mm

Part I: The Head (start with the colour of the face)

1) Magic circle (6)

2) 2 sc in each st (12)

3) 1 sc in the next st then 2 in the next st (18)

4) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 in the next st (24)

5) 1 sc in the next 3 sts then 2 in the next st (30)

6) 1 sc in each st for 1 row (30)

7) 1 sc in the next 4 sts then 2 in the next st (36)

8) 1 sc in the next 5 sts then 2 in the next st (42)

9) 1 sc in the next 6 sts then 2 in the next st (48)

10) 1 sc in the next 7 sts then 2 in the next st (54)

11) 1 sc in the next 8 sts then 2 in the next st (60) – change colour on last st

12) 1 sc in the next 9 sts then 2 in the next st (66)

13) 1 sc in the next 10 sts then 2 in the next st (72) – attach the safety eyes. I place them between row 5 and 6.

14-22) I sc in each st for 9 rows (72)

23) 1 sc in the next 10 sts then 2 tog (66)

24) 1 sc in the next 9 sts then 2 tog (60)

25) 1 sc in the next 8 sts then 2 tog (54)

26) 1 sc in the next 7 sts then 2 tog (48)

27) 1 sc in the next 6 sts then 2 tog (42) – stuff and shape as you go along

28) 1 sc in the next 5 sts then 2 tog (36)

29) 1 sc in the next 4 sts then 2 tog (30)

30) 1 sc in the next 3 sts then 2 tog (24)

31) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 tog (18)

32) 1 sc in the next st then 2 tog (12)

33) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 tog

 – f/o, weave in and out of the remaining stitches and close the gap.

Part II: The Body (stuff and shape as you go along)

1) Magic circle (6)

2) 2 sc in each st (12)

3) 1 sc in the next st then 2 in the next st (18)

4) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 in the next st (24)

5) 1 sc in the next 3 sts then 2 in the next st (30)

6) 1 sc in the next 4 sts then 2 in the next st (36)

7-11) 1 sc in each st for 5 rows (36)

12) 1 sc in the next 4 sts then 2 tog (30)

13-15) 1 sc in each st for 3 rows (30)

16) 1 sc in the next 3 sts then 2 tog (24)

17-21) 1 sc in each st for 5 rows (24)

22) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 tog (18)

23) 1 sc in the next st then 2 tog (12)

24) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 tog

– f/o, weave in and out of the remaining stitches and close the gap.

Part III: The Ears

1) Magic circle (6)

2) 2 sc in each st (12)

3) 1 sc in the next st then 2 in the next st (18)

4) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 in the next st (24)

5-8) 1 sc in each st for 4 rows (24)

f/o and leave a thread for sewing.

Part IV: The Legs (start with the colour of the foot)

1) Magic circle (6)

2) 2 sc in each st (12)

3) 1 sc in the next 2 sts, then 2 in the next st (16)

4-7) 1 sc in each st for 4 rows. At the end of the last row: 1 ch, turn (this is the start of the heel)

8) 1 sc in the next 6 sts, then 1 ch, turn

9) 1 sc in each st for 1 row (20) (it can be tricky finding the sts, just try to crochet so they add up to 20)

10) 1 sc in the next 3 sts, then 2 tog (16) 

11) 1 in each for 1 row (16) – change colour on last st

12) 1 in each for 1 row (16)

13) I sc in the next 2 sts, then 2 tog (12)

14-15) 1 sc in each st for 2 rows (12)

f/o, stuff the foot and leg and leave a thread for sewing

Part V: The Arms (start with the colour of the hands)

1) Magic circle (6)

2) 2 sc in each st (12)

3) 1 sc in the next st then 2 in the next st (18)

4-6) 1 sc in each st for 3 rows (18)

7) 1 sc in the back loop of the 9 following sts, then 1 sc in the rest (18) (this is for nicer folding of the hand – works without it as well, just make a regular row.)

8) 1 sc in the back loop of the 9 following sts, then 1 sc in the rest (18) (same as above) – change colour on last st

9) 1 sc in the next st, then 2 tog (12)

10-22) 1 sc in each row for 13 rows (12)

f/o, leave a thread for sewing, stuff the arms very lightly (or not at all).

Tip: if you find the hand to bulky – make some stitches with yarn through it, to keep it more firm. I do that.

Part VI: The Tail

1) Magic circle with 8 sts (8)

2-51) 1 in each sts for 50 rows (or until you are satisfied with the length)

f/o, leave a thread for sewing 

Assemble the MaMiniMonkey!

 

The Fennec Fox

So, this is the pattern for my original design The Fennec Fox. If you by any chance use it and want to share or sell your creation, please make a note about the gurus origin.

Height: Approx. 18 cm

Yarn: Tilda (by Svarta Fåret)

Yarn colours: light beige (base colour, 1 skein), beige, white and black (for details)

Hook size: 2,5 mm

Optional: If you want the arms to be bendable, put in a bent fluffy chenille in the arms while stuffing them.

Part I: The Head (Start with light beige)

1) Magic circle (6)

2) 2 sc in each st (12)

3) 1 sc in the next st then 2 in the next st (18)

4) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 in the next st (24)

5) 1 sc in the next 3 sts then 2 in the next st (30)

6) 1 sc in the next 4 sts then 2 in the next st (36)

7) 1 sc in the next 5 sts then 2 in the next st (42)

8) 1 sc in the next 6 sts then 2 in the next st (48)

9) 1 sc in the next 7 sts then 2 in the next st (54)

10) 1 sc in the next 8 sts then 2 in the next st (60)

11) 1 sc in the next 9 sts then 2 in the next st (66)

12-19) I sc in each st for 8 rows (66)

20) 1 sc in the next 9 sts then 2 tog (60)

21) 1 sc in the next 8 sts then 2 tog (54)

22) 1 sc in the next 7 sts then 2 tog (48)

23) 1 sc in the next 6 sts then 2 tog (42)

24) 1 sc in the next 5 sts then 2 tog (36)

25) 1 sc in the next 4 sts then 2 tog (30)

26) 1 sc in the next 3 sts then 2 tog (24) – change colour on last st (beige)

27-28) I sc in each for 2 rows (24) – change colour on last st (white)

29-30) I sc in each for 2 rows (24) – stuff most of the head

31) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 tog (18)

32-33) I sc in each st for 2 rows (18)

34) 1 sc in the next st then 2 tog (12)

35) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 tog (9) – stuff and shape the rest of the head and muzzle

36) 2 tog, then f/o

Weave in and out of the remaining stitches and close the gap.

Sew the top of the  nose on using black yarn and needle.

Part II: The Ears (light beige)

1) Magic circle (6)

2) 2 sc in each st (12)

3) 1 sc in each st for 1 row (12)

4) 1 sc in the next 3 sts then 2 in the next st (15)

5) 1 sc in the next 4 sts then 2 in the next st (18)

6) 1 sc in the next 5 sts then 2 in the next st (21)

7) 1 sc in the next 6 sts then 2 in the next st  (24)

8) 1 sc in the next 7 sts then 2 in the next st (27)

9) 1 sc in the next 8 sts then 2 in the next st (30)

10) 1 sc in the next 9 sts then 2 in the next st (33)

11) 1 sc in the next 10 sts then 2 in the next st (36)

12) 1 sc in the next 11 sts then 2 in the next st (39)

13) 1 sc in the next 12 sts then 2 in the next st (42)

14-27) I sc in each st for 14 rows (42)

f/o and leave a long thread for sewing.

Part III: The Body (light beige – stuff as you go along)

1) Magic circle (6)

2) 2 sc in each st (12)

3) 1 sc in the next st then 2 in the next st (18)

4) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 in the next st (24)

5) 1 sc in the next 3 sts then 2 in the next st (30)

6) 1 sc in the next 9 sts then 2 in the next st (33)

7) 1 sc in each in the back loop of each st (33) (this is for nicer folding – works without it as well; if so, just make a normal row.)

8-11) I sc in each st for 4 rows (33)

12) 1 sc in the next 9 sts then 2 tog (30)

13-14) I sc in each st for 2 rows (30)

15) 1 sc in the next 3 sts then 2 tog (24)

16-19) 1 sc in each st for 4 rows (24)

20) 1 sc in the next 4 sts then 2 tog (20)

21-22) 1 sc in each sts for 2 rows (20)

f/o, leave a long thread for sewing

Part IV: The Legs (light beige)

1) Magic circle (6)

2) 2 sc in each st (12)

3) 1 sc in the next 2 sts, then 2 in the next st (16)

4-9) 1 sc in each st for 6 rows. At the end of the last row: 1 ch, turn (this is the start of the heel)

10) 1 sc in the next 6 sts, then 1 ch, turn

11) 1 sc in each st for 1 row (20)

12) 1 sc in the next 3 sts, then 2 tog (16) 

13-14) 1 in each for 2 rows (16)

15) I sc in the next 2 sts, then 2 tog (12)

16-17) 1 sc in each st for 2 rows (12)

Stuff the foot and leg and leave a thread for sewing

Part V: The Arms (light beige)

1) Magic circle with 5 sts (5)

2) 2 sc in each st (10)

3) 1 sc in the next 4 sts then 2 in the next st (12)

4) 1 sc in the next 5 sts, then 2 in the next (14)

5-8) 1 sc in each st for 4 rows (14)

9) 1 sc in the front loops for 7 sts, 1 sc in the rest (14) (this is for nicer folding of the palm, if you use fluffy chenilles to make the arms bendable – works without it as well; if so, just make a normal row.)

10-12) 1 sc in each st for 3 rows (14)

13) 1 sc in the next 5 sts, then 2 tog (12)

14-22) 1 sc in each st for 9 rows  

f/o, leave a thread for sewing, stuff the arms lightly.

Optional: If you want the arms to be bendable, put in a bent fluffy chenille in the arms while stuffing them. Make sure there are no sharp ends sticking out.

Part VI: The Tail (start with black)

1) Magic circle (6)

2) I sc in the next st then 2 sc in the next st (9)

3) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 in the next st (12)

4) 1 sc in each st for one row (12) – change colour on last st (beige)

5) 1 sc in the next 3 sts then 2 in the next st (15)

6) 1 sc in the next 4 sts then 2 in the next st (18)

7) 1 sc in each st for one row (18) – change colour on last st (light beige)

8) 1 sc in the next 5 sts then 2 in the next st (21)

9) 1 sc in the next 6 sts then 2 in the next st (24)

10-18) 1 sc in each st for 9 rows (24) 

19) 1 sc in the next 6 sts then 2 tog (21)

20) 1 sc in the next 5 sts then 2 tog (18)

21) 1 sc in each st for one row (18) (stuff most of the tail)

22) 1 sc in the next 4 sts then 2 tog (15)

23) 1 sc in each st for one row (15)

24) 1 sc in the next 3 sts then 2 tog (12)

25) 1 sc in the next 2 sts then 2 tog (9) (stuff the rest of the tail)

f/o, leave a thread for sewing

Now, assemble the Fennec! Good luck!

Head & Ears.

Head & Body.

Feet.

If you use a fluffy chenille in the arms, the Fennec will be able to climb!

Clingy Fennec.