Spunky the big sock monkey is made from yarn and not from socks. He is quiet and shy but loves to make new friends. This pattern is written row-by-row using US crochet terms. It also includes crochet diagrams, step-by-step photos, and a conversion chart to UK terms.
FORMAT & LANGUAGE: • English • PDF, 8 pages, 2.6 MB (mobile devices friendly)
CROCHET LEVEL & SKILLS: • Confident Beginner • Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, working in rows and in the round, increasing, decreasing, sewing.
SIZE: Approximately 19” (48.5 cm) including pom-pom or 16 1⁄2” (42 cm) without pom-pom.
TOOLS & MATERIALS you will need: • Mary Maxim Starlette Yarn — 100% Acrylic 3.5 oz (100 g) and 180 yds (165 m) per ball: 250 yds of Grey Heather or Brown Heather, 70 yds of Natural or Cottonwood, 70 yds of Cardinal/Red or Russet, 1 yd of Chocolate Brown • Tapestry needle • Polyester stuffing • Stitch markers • Buttons for arms: 2 X 28 mm • Buttons for eyes or safety eyes: 2 X 15 mm • Crochet hook: 4.25 mm (G)
GAUGE: 16 sc X 18 rnds = 4” X 4” (10 X 10 cm), working with a 4.25 mm (G) hook or any size needed to obtain the gauge.
This pattern looks as close to the real sock monkey as possible. It worked up fast too.
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Etsy customer
Absolutely loved making this pattern!! Very clear and easy pattern!
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Etsy customer
I followed both the bigger and smaller monkey patterns for this. The patterns were easy to follow. The product turned out great. I can't wait to make more.
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Etsy customer
Best pattern I’ve EVER followed! So well done, detailed and easy to follow. Results as pictures showed. Made some fun additions and adjustments as this was a brother and sister pair for a friend’s grandchildren! Highly recommended.
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Etsy customer
Nice easy pattern. Easy to follow and loved the pictures for guides
