Description: Whimsical sock monkeys naturally bring out the entertainer in anyone! Around here, they are particularly fond of lip syncing to disco music. These quick knits start with a long ribbed section that is accented with sporty stripes. The pattern then uses the shadow-wrapped short row technique to form the two-color mouth and subsequent head shaping. Ears, a pom pom, a pair of buttons, and some brain stuffing add the finishing touches to your new friend.

NOTE: Sizes are achieved by varying yarn weight and needle size.

• The Small (Medium) Child sizes are made from fingering weight yarn using US Size 3 (5) needles.
• The Adult size is made from worsted weight yarn using size US Size 7 needles.

Three Sizes: Small Child (Medium Child, Adult)
Length from middle finger knuckle to finger tip: 2.5 to 3” (3 to 4”, 4” or longer)

Yarn Requirements:

• Main Color (Sock Monkey Gray or Sock Monkey Brown): Approximately 17g fingering (38g fingering, 45g worsted) 80 (175, 85) yards
• Red Contrast Color: Approximately 10g fingering (25g fingering, 30g worsted) 46 (115, 45) yards
• White Contrast Color: Approximately 10g fingering (15g fingering, 20g worsted) 46 (69, 38) yards

Needles: Recommended US size 3 (5, 7) needles in your small-circumference circular knitting method of choice. A third needle in the same size is required for a joining step for the ears.

Gauge: Approximately 28 (22, 20) sts in 4” Stockinette Stitch

Accessories Required: Stitch markers, pom pom maker (approx. 2 to 2.5 inch diameter), a darning needle to weave in yarn ends two - 1/2 to 3/4” buttons for eyes, small stitch holder or waste yarn, sewing thread and needle to attach buttons, stuffing for inside the head, and something to contain the stuffing, such as the foot from a nylon stocking.