Monkey C2C Pillow

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 14"height x 14"length

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 4.5mm (7)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Chocolate (355yds), Ivory (110yds), Beige (65yds), Black (10yds) & White (2yds)
*16" by 30" fabric (for lining)
*Fiberfill
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread

PATTERN NOTES - must read...
 *I used the corner-to-corner (C2C) method to crochet the graph.
 *This pillow is square so you don’t have to worry about increasing on one side and decreasing on the other. The square shape makes it less confusing if you are new to corner-to-corner crochet, like I am.
 *You'll find below the graph, written directions and color block directions to help you make this pillow. I include all 3 instructions since everyone has a different preference.
 *After you finish the graph below you will need to make a second piece for the back in a solid color (I used chocolate).

This is the back side of the pillow.

GRAPH

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WRITTEN DIRECTIONS
Color Chart
Ivory: I
Chocolate: C
Beige: B
Black: N
White: W

Increases
Row 1: up I1
Row 2: down I2
Row 3: up I3
Row 4: down C2, I1, C1
Row 5: up B1, I1, C3
Row 6: down C1, B2, C2, B1
Row 7: up B1, C2, B3, C1
Row 8: down C1, B3, C4
Row 9: up B3, C2, B2, C1, I1
Row 10: down I1, C1, B2, C2, B4
Row 11: up B6, C1, B1, C1, I2
Row 12: down I1, C4, B3, N1, B3
Row 13: up B1, N1, B1, N1, W1, B3, C1, I1, C2, I1
Row 14: down C3, I1, C2, B3, N1, B2, N1, B1
Row 15: up B9, C2, I2, C2
Row 16: down C2, I3, C1, B10
Row 17: up C1, B9, C2, I4, C1
Row 18: down C1, I4, C3, B6, N1, B3
Row 19: up B1, C1, B1, N1, W1, B5, C3, I5, C1
Row 20: down C1, I2, C1, I2, C6, B3, N1, B2, C1, B1
Row 21: up C3, B5, C6, I2, C2, I2, C1
Row 22: down C1, I2, C1, I1, C1, I1, C6, B5, C2, I2
Row 23: up I2, C3, B4, C6, I1, C1, I2, C1, I1, C1, I1
Row 24: down I1, C1, I1, C1, I1, C1, I1, C7, B5, C1, B1, C1, I2
Decreases
Row 25: up I1, C1, B2, C1, B4, C6, I1, C1, I1, C2, I1, C1, I1
Row 26: down C1, I2, C1, I2, C1, I1, C6, B3, C1, B2, C1, I1
Row 27: up C1, B3, C2, B1, C6, I2, C1, I4, C1
Row 28: down C1, I3, C1, I3, C8, B3, C1
Row 29: up C1, B2, C8, I4, C4
Row 30: down C3, I5, C6, I1, C3
Row 31: up C2, I3, C4, I8
Row 32: down I16
Row 33: up I15
Row 34: down I14
Row 35: up I13
Row 36: down I12
Row 37: up I11
Row 38: down I10
Row 39: up I9
Row 40: down I8
Row 41: up I7
Row 42: down I6
Row 43: up I5
Row 44: down I4
Row 45: up I3
Row 46: down I2
Row 47: up I1

COLOR CODE DIRECTIONS

ASSEMBLE
     You can either sew the pieces together or single crochet them. If you're going to single crochet them together; attach the yarn at any point on the edge and a good way to keep your stitches even is to alternate between making 2 sc and then 3 sc along. Leaving one side open so you can line your pillow and stuff it.

     You would need to line your pieces or make a cushion so the fiberfill won’t show through and/or if you wash the pillow the fiberfill won’t come out. You can sew or glue the fabric in place. (Even if you decide to wash it, the glue won’t come undone. I have washed several beanies that I have made for my son and the embellishments have stayed intact.)

     Now you'll need to stuff your pillow moderately firm or to your liking. Continue to finish closing off the pillow. If you are single crocheting the pieces together, remember to slip stitch to the first stitch to give it an even finish. Finish off, secure and weave in the ends.

This pillow will go great with these and several other Monkey items that I have available.

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- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (September 2018). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.

Round Plush Mankey

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

A pig-monkey pokémon of the fighting type. It's known for its superior footwork and it packs a powerful punch.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 3"height x 3.5"length

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Cream (37yds), Brown (6yds) & Light Pink (1yd)
*Fiberfill
*Felt: Black
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread
*Hot Glue
*Pipe Cleaner

PATTERN NOTES - must read...
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
 There's no need to sl st and/or ch when going to the next round unless stated to do so.
 Always do the 1st stitch where you slip stitch from the previous round.
 The chain, in the beginning, does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.
 You slip stitch on the first sc, not on top of the chain 1.

Although Mankey is usually calm, it does have a bad temper. Once Mankey beings to thrash, stopping it is impossible.

HEAD/BODY with cream
  Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring (6)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
  Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around (18)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st around (24)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st around (30)
  Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st around (36)
  Rnd 7: sc in next 11 sts, 2sc in next st around (39)
  Rnd 8-13: sc in each st around (39)
  Rnd 14: sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog around (36)
  Rnd 15: sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog around (30)
  Rnd 16: sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog around (24)
Start stuffing the head/body moderately firm.
  Rnd 17: sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog around (18)
  Rnd 18: sc in next st, sc2tog around (12)
  Rnd 19: sc2tog around (6)
F/O and leave a tail for closing. Add any bits of stuffing need it to finish shaping the head/body. Weave in the tail through the final round and draw up tight to close. Secure and weave in the ends.

EARS with cream; make 2
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around (6)
  Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st around (8)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st around (10)
  Rnd 5-7: sc in each st around (10)
  Rnd 8: sl st in next 2 sts to give it an even finish
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

INNER EARS with brown; make 2
  Row 1: ch3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next st, ch1, turn (2)
  Row 2: sc in each st, ch1, turn (2)
  Row 3: sk next st, sc in next st, ch1, turn (1)
  Row 4: sc in next st (1)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

NOSE with light pink
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: *2sc in next st, sc in next st* repeat from * to * 1 more time, sl st into 1st st (6)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

FEET starting with brown; make 2
  Rnd 1: 5sc in magic ring (5)
  Rnd 2: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* repeat from * to * 1 more time, sc in last st, in last st change to cream (7)
  Rnd 3: working in back loops for this round only sc in each st around (7)
  Rnd 4: sc in each st around (7)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

NOTE: as you're crocheting the tail insert a pipe cleaner, this will make the tail bendable.
TAIL starting with brown
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2-5: sc in each st around, in the last st of round 5 change to cream (4)
  Rnd 6-13: sc in each st around (4)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

ARM starting with brown; make 2
  Rnd 1: 5sc in magic ring (5)
  Rnd 2: sc in each st around, in last st change to cream (5)
  Rnd 3: working in back loops for this rnd only sc in each st around (5)
  Rnd 4: sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts (4)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.


ASSEMBLE
    I recommend pinning the pieces in place before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people like to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I personally like to use matching thread).
    TIP...For anything that I’m going to be using felt, I like to first sketch it out on a white paper and make a stencil of what I need. Then cut it out. Then tape the stencil to the felt and cut it out.
     EARS...there's no need to stuff them, simply flatten them out. Place them on round 4 and 8.

     INNER EARS...place them on top of the ears we just sew.

     FEET...if you haven't already stuff them lightly. Place them between round 14 and 16; approx 1.25" apart.

     ARMS...no need to stuff them. Align them to the feet and place them on round 11 and 12.

     TAIL...place it in round 17 over on the back of the body, try to find the middle. Once it has been sewn in place, bent it in the position you like best.

     NOSE...try to find the middle of the face and place it on round 10 and 12.
     NOSTRILS...using black thread or embroidery floss make 2 tiny diagonal lines on the nose.

     EYES...using black felt make 2 small circles and place them on round 9 and 10.

GLOSSARY:

ch/s: chains/s || sc: single crochet || sk: skip || sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es || rnd: round || f/o: finish off
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together

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Mankey and Pokémon are copyright by The Pokémon Company.
This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (September 2017). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.

Monkey Graphgan in Tunisian Crochet Tutorial

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

I can't wait to welcome the newest member of the family with this adorable blanket.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. size: 27.5" x 36" but can vary based on yarn and hook size

MATERIALS
*Tunisian Crochet hook size: 6.0mm
*Worsted weight yarn: Ivory, Light Green, Green, Brown, Light Brown, Beige and Black
*Tapestry Needle
*Measuring Tape
*Warm Snuggie Fleece Fabric depending on your blanket size
*Pen to mark your squares as you go!
*Monkey In Tree Graph by chellacrochet and its available for purchase HERE on Etsy for only $4.00. When I saw it on Pinterest, I knew I had to make it for our newest member. (Can't wait to have you in my arms.) The instant download PDF file comes with the pixel graph you will need, cover sheet which includes yarn amounts, approximate finished size and a file containing basic tips.

CLICK HERE to purchase the Monkey in Tree Graph

  This is my 3rd tunisian crochet project and this time around it worked up pretty quickly. Thinking of making our baby another blanket, but just don't know of what.
  When working from these graphs you gotta keep in mind that one square equals one stitch, the amount of stitches you need on your hook needs to be one more than the amount of squares you need.
Ex: If the graph has 32 stitches you'll need to chain 33 stitches.

A site and videos on how to Tunisian Crochet
-Tunisian Crochet Basics by Purl soho; it has various images to show you how to while your reading.
-If your more of a visual person rather than reading then this video by thecrochetside might be great for you.
-To bind off your work watch this video by Bethintx1.
-For color changes watch this video by GegeCrochet.

Tips
-On the basics tutorial video, it says for the last stitch of the forward pass for you to put the hook through the last two end stitches. Cause if you don't and when it's time to make the border is going to look holey.
-On the color changes, don’t pull the yarns too tight. If you’re doing a graph with a lot of color changes start a new yarn thread cause if you keep pulling them too tightly the blanket its gonna get smaller as you continue making it. (This happen to me with my first Tunisian graph I ever made.)
-Measure! Measure! Measure! You don't want your blanket to look uneven.
-Remember to mark off each square/row as you go. Double check your work to make sure you haven't missed a square.

Now lets make the border
-When it's time to bind off your work, change to beige so you can start making the border and just continue single crocheting around the blanket 'til you reach the 1st single crochet.
-I made a simple border using 3 rows of single crochets (first beige, then light brown, then brown) and finishing with a picot edging in ivory. In each corner when making the single crochet rounds they need to have 2 single crochets.
-The picot edging consist of *3sc, ch3, sl st to first chain, 3sc* repeating from * to * all the way around. Try your best to land a picot stitch in each corner.

Last Steps
-All that's left to do is to weave in all the ends (that's the part I hate the most but its gotta be done)......
-......and sew a nice warm, snuggie fabric on the back. Now, its ready to keep your little one nice and warm.

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Monkey Rattle

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

  This Monkey Rattle Pattern can be purchase in my etsy shop for a very low price of $2.00.
  This sweet little monkey rattle will entertain your little one. You can either make it for boy/girl. Use the colors that you like you best. ｡◕‿◕｡
  Rattles provide a source of stimulation. Babies like the sounds they are hearing and with their eyes they try to follow the path of the rattle as it is shaken back and forth. Of course they provide entertainment too. :)

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This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (May 2013). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to the page but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute the pattern.

Monkey Pacifier Holder

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

  This Monkey Pacifier Holder Pattern can be purchase in my etsy shop for a very low price of $2.00.
  This sweet little monkey will keep your baby's pacifier from falling to the floor. You can either make it for boy/girl. Use the colors that you like you best. ｡◕‿◕｡

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Have a nice crochet time!
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This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (March 2013). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to the page but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute the pattern.

Monkey Security Blanket

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

  This Monkey Security Blanket Pattern can be purchase in my etsy shop for a very low price of $2.00.
  A security blanket has been known to provide psychological comfort, especially in unusual or unique situations, or at bedtime for small children. This adorable security blanket will help your baby have sweet dreams and comfort him/her.
  You can either make it for boy/girl. Use the colors that you like you best. ｡◕‿◕｡

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Have a nice crochet time!
- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (February 2013). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to the page but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute the pattern.