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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 Joe, a sweet little amigurumi monkey featuring a removable hoodie and tiny embroidered facial features. Youll work color changes to form the face, use bobble stitches for toes and fingers, and assemble well-fitting limbs. The instructions include step-by-step rounds and placement photos to help you sew everything together neatly.

Joe Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for making a handmade gift or nursery keepsake, Joe finishes at approximately 21 cm tall with the recommended yarn and hook. The pattern includes material lists, abbreviations, and helpful assembly tips to complete a polished toy.

Why You'll Love This Joe Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because Joe feels full of personality the moment you finish the head and face details. I enjoyed designing the subtle color-change face to give a gentle expression and the hoodie for a playful, modern touch. The pattern uses familiar stitches but combines them in satisfying ways, like bobble toes and invisible decreases, that make the shaping rewarding. Sewing the parts together and seeing Joe come to life is one of my favorite parts of the process — its truly worth the time.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Joe — change the jumper color to create seasonal versions or use pastel shades for a baby-friendly version.

Want Joe bigger or smaller? Change yarn weight and hook size; worsted weight with a 4 mm hook will make a chunkier, cuddlier doll while fingering yarn with a 2.0 mm hook will create a tiny collectible.

I often swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a completely soft toy that is safe for babies and toddlers.

Try adding tiny accessories like a crocheted scarf, little hat, or mini backpack to give Joe more personality.

I like to embroider different mouth expressions — a wider smile or a surprised O — which changes Joe's character dramatically.

For posability, you can insert thin armature wire in the limbs before stuffing so you can pose Joe sitting or holding small props.

If you prefer textured yarn, a boucle or cotton-blend will give a different surface feel; adjust tension to maintain the same stitch density.

Change the bobble stitch count on toes and fingers to make rounder or smaller feet — more bobbles create a pronounced paw effect.

I sometimes split colors differently, making only the face light while keeping the rest of the head dark to create mask-like variations.

Make a whole family of Joes by altering sizes and colors; mix and match jumper patterns and fabrics to create a playful set for gifting or display.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping a stitch marker for continuous rounds causes lost stitch counts; always place a marker at the start of each round to keep consistent and avoid accidental increases or decreases. ✗ Stuffing too early or too firmly will distort shaping and create lumps; stuff gradually and sculpt the piece as you work to maintain smooth curves and correct volume. ✗ Changing colors incorrectly can leave visible knots or loose loops; stop before the last two loops, put the new color on the hook and pull through both loops for a clean, almost invisible color change. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases leads to mismatched shaping; count your stitches every few rounds, especially after shaping rounds, to catch mistakes early. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning can create asymmetry and twisted limbs; use pins to position parts and check orientation before permanently sewing them in place.

Joe Amigurumi Pattern

Make Joe the little monkey with this detailed crochet pattern — a cozy, characterful amigurumi with a removable hoodie and cute facial details. Youll learn color changes, bobble stitches for toes and fingers, and invisible decreases for smooth shaping. Suitable for crafters who enjoy step-by-step rounds and photo guidance to assemble a 21 cm monkey.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Joe Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Rainbow Bamboo by Hobbii yarn (1 skein = 100 g, 250 m) - Main colour options used: Nr.30 Bronze or Nr.31 Mushroom (brown) - approx. 44 g
  • 02
    Rainbow Bamboo by Hobbii - Nr.02 Natural White (creme) - approx. 14 g
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    Rainbow Bamboo by Hobbii - Jumper colour Nr.21 Ginger (rust-brown) or Nr.32 Warm Light Gray (light gray) - approx. 33 g
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    Note: Yarn amounts are approximate; you can substitute similar DK/sport weight yarns but final size will depend on tension and hook choice

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (size B-1 or C-2)
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    Safety eyes 8 mm (2 pieces, black)
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    Darning needle (blunt tip)
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    Sewing or embroidery needle (pointed and with large eyelet)
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    Stitch marker
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    Fiberfill stuffing
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    Scissors
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    Pins for assembly and positioning

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— Head :

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. Example: D ((6 sc, inc) x 2, 6 sc), .... The other colors can run alongside or you cut them and knot the ends together.

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. Orientate yourself towards the color change.

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 the 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 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 ½ 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. And then cut the hair at 1.5 cm / 0,6 inches. Fan the threads out.

— Ears :

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 :

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.

Info :

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.

— 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.

— Legs :

Info :

Legs - 1x left, 1x right (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

Round 5 (Leg - left) :

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

Round 5 (Leg - right) :

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.

Info :

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.

— Arm :

Info :

Arm -1x left, 1x right (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 (Arm - left) :

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

Round 4 (Arm - right) :

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. 9. 18 sc flo = 18 st. 10. 18 sc blo of round 8 = 18 st. This way a sleeve ribbing is created. From here you work both loops again.

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.

Info :

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 that the big BO (5x) is pointing inwards when crocheting in. The legs are 26 sc apart at the front as well as at the back. The legs should be attached nicely to each side of the body.)

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

Info :

This way a jumper ribbing is created. From here you work both loops again.

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 (Ginger or Warm Light Gray).

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. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing the belly patch pocket to the jumper. 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 :

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

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

Round 12 :

Turn the hoodie and start crocheting in rows. 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) (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.)

Section :

Attach the hoodie to the head: 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 :

Item Name (P1) :

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.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert the safety eyes at the marked positions on the face (8 mm diameter) and secure them before stuffing the head.
  • Sew the ears to the head between round 17 and 22 with a distance of 4 sc to the face; pin first to check symmetry and orientation.
  • Attach legs into the body when crocheting round 14: crochet into the right leg with 4 sc, 26 sc then into the left leg with 4 sc so the legs are spaced correctly and pointing downwards.
  • Pin the hoodie to the head and leave an opening of 4 sc at the front; sew the hoodie to the head and then sew the head to the body using the hoodie yarn tail to secure
  • Attach the belly patch pocket centered above the ribbing to round 29 and sew the upper and lower edges to the jumper.

Important Notes

  • 💡The body is worked in continuous rounds so a stitch marker is essential to mark the beginning of each round and avoid losing place.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not too much to avoid distorting shaping; stuff feet, hands and head gradually and shape as you go.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when indicated (ears, hoodie, belly pocket) to ease sewing and weaving in; weave tails in securely after assembly.

This adorable Joe the Monkey pattern makes a cuddly companion perfect for gifting or display. The removable hoodie, embroidered face and bobble toes give Joe delightful personality and handcrafted charm. Have fun stitching, assembling and personalizing your own little Joe — he will bring smiles! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 21 cm / 8.3 inches tall when using Rainbow Bamboo yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights, but please note that a heavier yarn and larger hook will create a bigger doll and a finer yarn will create a smaller doll; adjust hook size and stuffing accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, bobble stitches and working in continuous rounds is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 8-10 hours overall, though time may vary depending on experience, speed, and how much time you spend on embroidery and assembly.