Angelmonkie Pattern
Copyright 2010 Melanie Anne Smith


Materials Required

100g DK Yarn (MC)
3.5mm Crochet Hook (UK/Canadian 9 or US E/4)
Small amount of black/brown yarn for features (YARN B)
Darning needle
Toy Filling

NB: Angelmonkie measures approx 12cm in height)


NB: PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE SAFETY GUIDELINES BEFORE YOU COMMENCE THIS PATTERN


Abbreviations:

Sc = Single crochet
Dc = Double crochet
Rnd = Round
Sl-st = Slip stitch
Ch = chain
*-* = Work the stitches between symbols as the repeat suggests


Head (starting from nose tip and working outwards with YARN B))

Rnd 1 - Make a 'magic adjustable ring' (see tutorials page) followed by 6 sc

(NB: Alternatively, chain 7, sl-st to join, followed by 6 single crochet into loop)

Rnd 2 - 2 sc in every st around ring (12 sc)

**Continue rounds with your choice of main colour (MC)**

Rnd 3 - (*sc into next st, 2 sc into next st*) repeat from *-* 6 Times (18 sts)

Rnd 4 - (*sc into next 2 sts, 2 sc into next st*) repeat from *-* 6 Times (24)

Rnd 5 - (*sc into next 3 sts, 2 sc into next st*) repeat from *-* 6 Times (30)

Rnd 6 - (*sc into next 4 sts, 2 sc into next st*) repeat from *-* 6 Times (36)

Rnd 7 - (*sc into next 5 sts, 2 sc into next st*) repeat from *-* 6 Times (42)

Sc every st for the following 4 rnds!

Rnd 12 - (*Sc into next 5 sts, sc next 2 tog*) 6 Times (36)

Rnd 13 - *(Sc into next 4 sts, sc next 2 tog*) 6 Times (30)

Rnd 14 - (*Sc into next 3 sts, sc next 2 tog*) 6 Times (24)

Rnd 15 - (*Sc into next 2 sts, sc next 2 tog*) 6 Times (18)

NB: You may wish to stuff at this point...
Rnd 16 - (*Sc into next st, sc next 2 tog*) 6 Times (12)

Rnd 17 - Sc 2 tog 6 Times

Rnd 18 - Sc 2 tog 3 Times

Body

Make as per head, ensuring you stuff the body cavity at around Rnd 16 or the gap will become too small to work with!
NB: If you intend on adding a skirt, do not join body to head until skirt is complete.

Ears (make 2)

Crochet as per head for rows 1 through 3.

Join with sl-st and fasten off

Limbs (make 4)

Rnd 1 - Make a 'magic adjustable ring' (see tutorials page) followed by 6 sc

Rnd 2 - 2 sc in every st around ring (12 sc)

Rnd 3 - Sc in every st around ring

Rnd 4 - Sc in every st around ring

Rnd 5 - (*sc 1, sc 2 into next st*) 6 Times (18)

Rnd 6 - Sc every st

Rnd 7 - (*sc1, sc 2 tog*) 6 Times (12)

Rnd 8 - (*sc 1, sc 2 tog*) 6 Times (8)

NB: Stuff limb with toy filling...

Rnd 9 - Sc 2 tog 4 Times

Fasten off

Making Up

Using a blunt ended darning needle sew head onto body with the rounds running horizontally on the body.

sew ears onto side of head in a low position. Sew limbs onto bear (as illustrated) with the legs situated so the bear can sit steadily.


Skirt (optional)

Using 3.5mm hook DK for basic Angelmonkie.

Rnd 1 - Slip stitch with chosen skirt colour around two-thirds of the way up the body.

Rnd 2 - 1xdc into first stitch, 2 dc into next � rep until round complete & join with a slip-stitch

Rnd 3 - Work 2 x dc into every st. Join rnd with sl-st

Rnd 4 - Work 4 x dc into every st. Join rnd with sl-st

Rnd 5 - Using contrast colour, sc into every st. Join rnd with sl-st


One crocheted Angelmonkie completed. Well done!!

Now please post to:
Angelbear
PO Box 228
Boston
PE21 1EA

Now please accept a HUGE thanks from us here at Angelbear. Your bear will definitely bring a smile to the face of a poorly or disadvantaged child.

Each and every Bear/Monkie, like each and every child is truly special!