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Joe Amigurumi Pattern

Joe Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Joe Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a 21 cm / 8.3 in crocheted monkey named Joe with a removable hoodie and a little belly pocket. It uses single crochet worked in continuous rounds, bobble stitches for toes/fingers and small color changes for face and clothing. The instructions include complete round-by-round stitch counts and placement guidance for eyes, nose holes and ears.

Joe Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for crocheters comfortable with increases, decreases, bobble stitches and sewing pieces together. Photos and placement notes help you assemble the toy cleanly and securely.

Why You'll Love This Joe Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because Joe has a lot of character packed into a small size — the hoodie and belly pocket give him playful personality. I enjoyed designing the color changes so the face and hoodie contrast nicely and the ribbed jumper effect is really satisfying to crochet. The pattern blends simple amigurumi techniques with a few intermediate steps like bobble stitches and invisible decreases, which makes the process interesting but not overwhelming. I find it rewarding to sew the parts together and see Joe come to life with embroidered features and a little tuft of hair.

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Switch Things Up

I love customizing Joe by changing the yarn colors to create different personalities; try pastel shades for a baby-friendly version or deep jewel tones for a stylish toy.

I often make a mini version by using a thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create keychain-sized monkeys for gifts.

For a cuddly, oversized Joe, use a bulky yarn and a larger hook and add more stuffing for a plump, huggable friend.

I like to replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for baby-safe toys—this also gives a softer, handmade look.

Try adding tiny crocheted accessories like a scarf, hat, or little pompom to the hoodie to personalize Joe for holidays or seasons.

I will sometimes embroider freckles, a blush, or change the mouth curve to alter Joe's expression and mood.

To make Joe poseable, I add a short piece of thin craft wire inside the tail or limbs (only for non-child toys) to adjust posture.

Experiment with different bobble sizes for toes and fingers by changing the number of loops in the bobble stitch to create varied texture.

I also enjoy making matching sets by crocheting a smaller friend or accessory in the same color palette so they look like a family.

When sewing pieces on, I pin and photograph placement before stitching; this helps me adjust symmetry and capture the best position for facial features and limbs.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker when working continuous rounds causes you to lose track of the round start; place a marker at the start of every round and move it up after each round. ✗ Not changing color at the correct stitch slows and unbalances the face shape; stop before pulling through last two loops and finish the stitch with the new color to make the change nearly invisible. ✗ Understuffing or overstuffing the head makes the face sag or bulge; stuff gradually with small amounts and shape the face area firmly but not overly tight. ✗ Sewing ears or limbs without pinning leads to asymmetry; pin each piece and count stitches to ensure even spacing before sewing securely. ✗ Crocheting bobble stitches too loosely flattens fingers and toes; keep consistent tension and follow the bobble loop repetitions exactly to obtain round puffy bobbles.

Joe Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own little Joe the monkey with this detailed crochet amigurumi pattern. You will follow clear step-by-step rounds, color changes and finishing instructions to create a cuddly monkey with a hoodie and pocket. The pattern includes stitch counts, facial feature guidance and assembly tips so you can achieve a polished, toy-safe finish.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Joe Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Rainbow Bamboo by Hobbii (1 skein = 100 g, yardage = 250 m) - recommended
  • 02
    Monkey main color: Nr.30 Bronze (red-brown) or Nr.31 Mushroom (brown) - approx 44 g
  • 03
    Face color: Nr.02 Natural White (creme) - approx 14 g
  • 04
    Jumper color: Nr.21 Ginger (rust-brown) or Nr.32 Warm Light Gray (light gray) - approx 33 g
  • 05
    Black sewing or embroidery thread for eyebrows and mouth

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (size B-1 or C-2)
  • 02
    1 pair safety eyes (Diameter: 8 mm, black)
  • 03
    Darning needle (blunt tip)
  • 04
    Sewing or embroidery needle (pointed and with a large eyelet)
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Fiberfill (polyester stuffing)
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    Scissors
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    Pins for assembly and positioning
  • 09
    Yarn needle for sewing parts

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— Head :

Info :

Start off with the head. To simplify the colors: Dark = D (Bronze or Mushroom), Light = L (Natural White). Stop crocheting right before you pull through the last two loops on the hook for a color change, put new color on hook and pull through to make color change almost invisible. Start with dark (Bronze or Mushroom).

Round 1 :

MR 5 sc = 5 st

Round 2 :

inc x 5 = 10 st

Round 3 :

inc x 10 = 20 st

Round 4 :

(1 sc, inc) x 10 = 30 st

Round 5-6 :

30 sc = 30 st (2 rounds)

Round 7 :

(1 sc, inc) x 15 = 45 st

Round 8 :

45 sc = 45 st (1 round)

Round 9 :

(3 sc, inc) x 11, 1 sc = 56 st

Round 10-11 :

56 sc = 56 st (2 rounds)

Info :

The color changes start with the next round. Instructions written behind a letter are crocheted in the respective color (D = dark color, L = light face color).

Round 12 :

D 25 sc, L 6 sc, D 25 sc = 56 st

Round 13 :

D 23 sc, L 10 sc, D 23 sc = 56 st

Round 14 :

D 22 sc, L 12 sc, D 22 sc = 56 st

Round 15-16 :

D 21 sc, L 14 sc, D 21 sc = 56 st (2 rounds)

Round 17 :

D ((6 sc, inc) x 2, 6 sc), L 16 sc, D (6 sc, (6 sc, inc) x 2) = 60 st

Round 18-21 :

D 22 sc, L 16 sc, D 22 sc = 60 st (4 rounds)

Round 22 :

D 21 sc, L (3 sc, inc x 12, 3 sc), D 21 sc = 72 st

Info :

Now insert the security eyes (Diameter: 8 mm) - please see the marked positions on the picture of the pattern. Orientate yourself towards the color change when placing the eyes.

Round 23-29 :

D 21 sc, L 30 sc, D 21 sc = 72 st (7 rounds)

Round 30 :

D (dec x 10, 1 sc), L dec x 15, D (1 sc, dec x 10) = 37 st

Round 31 :

D 11 sc, L 15 sc, D 11 sc = 37 st

Round 32 :

D (dec, 9 sc), L 15 sc, D (9 sc, dec) = 35 st

Round 33 :

D dec x 5, L ((1 sc, dec) x 2, 3 sc, (dec, 1 sc) x 2), D dec x 5 = 21 st

Info :

Fasten off with a slip stitch. Cut the yarn and sew in the yarn tail nicely. Stuff the head with fiber fill. Make sure that the head and mouth area are well shaped. At the end the head is sewn to the hoodie with the yarn tail of the hoodie.

— Facial Features :

Info :

Nose holes: The nose holes are embroidered with a thread (approx. 30 cm / 11.8 inches and face color) between round 23 and 24. Insert the needle from the inside to the outside between stitch 14 and 15 (counted from the right side) and embroider a horizontal stitch - 3 sc in length - to the right and come out where you started. Now wrap the thread about 8 x around the horizontal stitch, insert the needle at the right side of the nose hole and come out at the opening at the bottom of the head. Make a knot, cut the thread, and hide it inside the head. The left nose hole is worked identical with a distance of 1 sc to the right nose hole. The nose holes should be placed centered between the eyes.

Info :

Embroider the eyebrows with embroidery thread 1 round above the eye - slanted over 2- 2 1/2 sc in length and 3 rounds high. To form an eye lid, embroider one time from the upper eye halfway downwards with your face color and then embroider from this point downwards to the lower eye. The mouth is embroidered with embroidery thread. It starts centered 4 rounds below the nose holes and is slanted over 4 sc in length and one round high.

Info :

On the center of the head (MR) 3 threads - with a length of approx. 10 cm / 4 inches - are threaded in. Make a knot. Then cut the hair at 1.5 cm / 0.6 inches. Fan the threads out to create the hair tuft.

— Ears :

Info :

Ears 2x (Bronze or Mushroom). To be able to weave in the yarn tail nicely at the back of the ear leave the beginning tail of the MR a little bit longer.

Round 1 :

MR 6 sc = 6 st

Round 2 :

inc x 6 = 12 st

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 = 18 st

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24 st

Round 5 :

1 ch, turn the ear and crochet 22 sc back. Cut a long thread for sewing.

Info :

Attach the ears: The ears are sewn to the head between round 17 and 22 - with a distance of 4 sc to the face. Please orientate yourself again towards the color change when placing them.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

MR 6 sc = 6 st

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) x 3 = 9 st

Round 3-40 :

9 sc = 9 st (38 rounds)

Info :

Do not fill the tail with fiber fill. Fold the opening of the tail together and crochet 4 sc across. Cut the yarn and sew in the yarn tail nicely.

Info :

Bobble stitch also known as popcorn stitch, puff stitch, cluster stitch or tuft stitch: To crochet a bobble stitch: yarn over, insert hook in next stitch and pull up a loop, again yarn over, insert the hook in the same stitch and pull up a loop. Repeat this step twice - so you got 4 times in total (for thumbs repeat this step 5 times). Now pull through all loops on the hook at once. Bobble stitch is done.

— Legs :

Info :

Legs - 1x left, 1x right (Natural White and Bronze or Mushroom). Start with Natural White.

Round 1 :

MR 6 sc = 6 st

Round 2 :

inc x 6 = 12 st

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 = 18 st

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24 st

Leg - left (Round 5) :

2 sc, 4 x BO, 2 sc, 4 x BO, 2 sc, 4 x BO, 13 sc, 5 x BO, 1 sc = 24 st

Leg - right (Round 5) :

13 sc, 4 x BO, 2 sc, 4 x BO, 2 sc, 4 x BO, 3 sc, 5 x BO = 24 st

Round 6 :

23 sc in Natural White, color change from Natural White to Bronze or Mushroom, 1 sc = 24 st

Round 7 :

(7 sc, inc) x 3 = 27 st

Round 8-9 :

27 sc = 27 st (2 rounds)

Round 10 :

(7 sc, dec) x 3 = 24 st

Round 11 :

24 sc = 24 st (1 round)

Round 12 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 = 18 st

Info :

Stuff the foot with fiber fill.

Round 13 :

18 sc = 18 st (1 round)

Round 14 :

(4 sc, dec) x 3 = 15 st

Round 15-16 :

15 sc = 15 st (2 rounds)

Round 17 :

(3 sc, dec) x 3 = 12 st

Round 18-19 :

12 sc = 12 st (2 rounds)

Round 20 :

(2 sc, dec) x 3 = 9 st

Round 21 :

Bein links: 9 sc = 9 st

Round 21 (Bein rechts) :

6 sc, the round is not crocheted till the end. The upper part of the leg is NOT stuffed with fiber fill. Fold the opening of the leg together and crochet 4 sc across. Cut the yarn and sew in the yarn tail nicely.

— Arms :

Info :

Arm - 1x left, 1x right (Natural White, Bronze and Warm Light Gray or Mushroom and Ginger). Start with Natural White.

Round 1 :

MR 6 sc = 6 st

Round 2 :

inc x 6 = 12 st

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 = 18 st

Arm - left (Round 4) :

1 sc, 4 x BO, 1 sc, 4 x BO, 1 sc, 4 x BO, 9 sc, 5 x BO, 2 sc = 18 st

Arm - right (Round 4) :

9 sc, 4 x BO, 1 sc, 4 x BO, 1 sc, 4 x BO, 3 sc, 5 x BO = 18 st

Round 5 :

17 sc in Natural White, color change from Natural White to Bronze or Mushroom, 1 sc = 18 st

Round 6-8 :

18 sc = 18 st (3 rounds)

Info :

Color change from Bronze to Ginger or Warm Light Gray.

Round 9 :

18 sc flo = 18 st

Round 10 :

18 sc blo of round 8 = 18 st (this way a sleeve ribbing is created)

Round 11-13 :

18 sc = 18 st (3 rounds)

Round 14 :

(4 sc, dec) x 3 = 15 st

Info :

Stuff hand with fiber fill.

Round 15-18 :

15 sc = 15 st (4 rounds)

Round 19 :

(3 sc, dec) x 3 = 12 st

Round 20-22 :

12 sc = 12 st (3 rounds)

Round 23 :

(2 sc, dec) x 3 = 9 st

Round 24-27 :

9 sc = 9 st (4 rounds)

Round 28 :

2 sc, this round is not crocheted till the end. The upper arm is not stuffed with fiber fill. Fold the opening of the arm together and crochet 4 sc across. Cut the yarn and sew in the yarn tail nicely.

— Body :

Round 1 :

MR 6 sc = 6 st

Round 2 :

inc x 6 = 12 st

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 = 18 st

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc (2 sc, inc) x 5, 1 sc = 24 st

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30 st

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc (4 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc = 36 st

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 = 42 st

Round 8 :

3 sc, inc (6 sc, inc) x 5, 3 sc = 48 st

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 = 54 st

Round 10 :

4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc) x 5, 4 sc = 60 st

Round 11 :

54 sc, crochet in the tail with 4 sc, 2 sc = 60 st

Round 12-13 :

60 sc = 60 st (3 rounds)

Round 14 :

9 sc, crochet in the right leg with 4 sc, 26 sc, crochet in the left leg with 4 sc, 17 sc = 60 st (make sure the big BO (5x) is pointing inwards when crocheting in)

Round 15-17 :

60 sc = 60 st (3 rounds)

Round 18 :

18 sc, (dec, 1 sc) x 3, (1 sc, dec) x 3, 24 sc = 54 st (the decreases should be placed centered above the belly)

Round 19 :

50 sc, do not crochet the round till the end - this way the color change will be centered at the back.

Info :

Color change from Bronze or Mushroom to Ginger or Warm Light Gray. Now you start crocheting the jumper.

Round 20 :

54 sc flo of round 19 = 54 st

Round 21 :

54 sc blo of round 19 = 54 st (this way a jumper ribbing is created)

Round 22-25 :

54 sc = 54 st (4 rounds)

Round 26 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 = 48 st

Round 27 :

48 sc = 48 st (1 round)

Round 28 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x 5, 3 sc = 42 st

Round 29 :

42 sc = 42 st (1 round)

Round 30 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36 st

Round 31 :

36 sc = 36 st (1 round)

Round 32 :

2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 5, 2 sc = 30 st

Round 33 :

8 sc, crochet in the right arm with 4 sc, 10 sc, crochet in the left arm with 4 sc, 4 sc = 30 st (the arms are 10 sc apart from each other at the front and at the back there are 12 sc in between)

Round 34 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24 st

Round 35 :

(6 sc, dec) x 3 = 21 st

Info :

Finish off with a slip stitch. Cut the yarn and weave it in nicely. Now stuff the body with fiber fill.

— Belly patch pocket :

Info :

The belly patch pocket is crocheted in rounds. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing the belly patch pocket to the jumper later.

Round 1 :

12 ch, 1 tch

Round 2 :

12 sc, 1 tch = 12 st

Round 3 :

dec, 8 sc, dec, 1 tch = 10 st

Round 4 :

dec, 6 sc, dec, 1 tch = 8 st

Round 5-9 :

8 sc, 1 tch = 8 st (5 rows)

Round 10 :

8 sc

Info :

Now crochet around the edge of the belly patch pocket (approx. 44 sc). In doing this crochet 3 sc in each corner. Attach the belly patch pocket with pins centered above the ribbing and to round 29. Then sew the upper and lower edge to the belly.

— Hoodie :

Info :

Hoodie (Ginger or Warm Light Gray). First the hoodie is crocheted in rounds. With the beginning of round 12 start crocheting in rows.

Round 1 :

MR 8 sc = 8 st

Round 2 :

hdc inc x 8 = 16 st

Round 3 :

(1 hdc, inc) x 8 = 24 st

Round 4 :

(2 hdc, inc) x 8 = 32 st

Round 5 :

(3 hdc, inc) x 8 = 40 st

Round 6 :

(4 hdc, inc) x 8 = 48 st

Round 7 :

(5 hdc, inc) x 8 = 56 st

Round 8 :

(6 hdc, inc) x 8 = 64 st

Round 9-10 :

64 hdc = 64 st (2 rounds)

Round 11 :

64 hdc, 1 tch = 64 st

Info :

Turn the hoodie and start crocheting in rows.

Round 12 :

59 hdc, 1 tch (59 st) (1 row)

Round 13 :

11 hdc, 6 cm (skip 6 st), 25 hdc, 6 ch (skip 6 st), 11 hdc, 1 tch = 59 st (1 row) (in the next round the ear holes are crocheted)

Round 14 :

59 hdc, 1 tch (59 st) (1 row)

Round 15 :

59 hdc (59 st) (1 row)

Info :

If the hoodie is too short at the front crochet one more row. Now you crochet along the inner edge (approx. 20 sc). Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing the hoodie to the head later. (At the end the head is sewn to the body using this yarn tail.)

Attach the hoodie :

Pin the hoodie to the head using pins. Leave an opening of 4 sc at the front (O = 1 st). Sew the hoodie to the head. Now sew the head to the body.

— Chord of the Jumper 2x :

Info :

Work a double chain with 16 st. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Pull the tail through the last stitch. Make a knot at the beginning of the chord. Repeat these steps. Sew both chords at each side of the hoodie. Cut the yarn and weave in the yarn tail nicely.

Info :

Now the monkey is finished. Have a lot of fun with your own little Joe!

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin and sew the hoodie to the head leaving an opening of 4 sc at the front, then sew the head to the body using the yarn tail from the hoodie so the seam is neat and secure.
  • Sew the ears to the head between round 17 and 22, spacing them about 4 sc from the face and orientating them toward the color change for symmetry.
  • Attach the legs to the body so they are 26 sc apart at the front and back; ensure the big BOs are pointing inward and sew securely through the leg top stitches to the body.
  • Sew the arms into the arm openings created in round 33 so they are parallel to the legs; the arms are positioned 10 sc apart at the front and 12 sc between them at the back.
  • Pin the belly patch pocket centered above the ribbing to round 29, then sew the upper and lower edges to the belly so the pocket sits evenly.
  • Sew both jumper chords to each side of the hoodie and weave in all yarn tails; secure safety eyes and embroider nose holes, eyebrows and mouth according to placement notes.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work the body and many parts in continuous rounds and use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round for accurate shaping.
  • 💡Stop crocheting before pulling through the last two loops when changing color; place the new color on the hook and pull through to make the color change nearly invisible.
  • 💡Stuff limbs and head gradually and evenly; overstuffing will distort shapes while understuffing will make pieces floppy.
  • 💡Pin all parts into position and count stitches before sewing to ensure symmetrical placement and a neat finish.

This little Joe monkey is created to become a handmade friend you can gift or keep. The pattern guides you through color changes, bobble stitches and neat assembly for a polished result. Celebrate your finished Joe with a photo and share the joy of handmade play! 🧶😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi will be approximately 21 cm (8.3 inches) tall when using the recommended Rainbow Bamboo yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and be aware that stitch counts will yield a different scale.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is intermediate and requires knowledge of single crochet in continuous rounds, increases, decreases, bobble stitches and basic embroidery for facial features.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience and how much finishing and embroidery you do.

Where should I place the safety eyes?

Insert the 8 mm safety eyes orientated towards the color change area; the pattern photo marks the placement and the instructions suggest positioning them relative to the light face area and color change (around rounds 22-24).