Free knitting pattern of the monkey
NOW AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE Marion's knitting pattern for monkey's
Soccer Strip 
MARION'S MONKEY KNITTING PATTERN
MATERIALS: 2 no. 50gm. balls of moss green double-knit
wool,
1 no. 50gm. ball of grey double-knit wool, 1 no. 50gm. ball
of white double-knit wool. A pair of size 9 UK (3.75mm) needles.
Washable toy stuffing.
ABBREVIATIONS: alt = alternate, dec = decrease, inc =
increase,
k2tog = knit two together, st = stitch.
BODY (2 pieces required)
Use Green Wool
Cast on 11 sts.
Row 1 Knit (11 sts.)
Row 2 Work 18 rows inc. by 1 st. at each end of alt. rows
Row 20 Knit (29 sts.)
Row 21 Repeat row 20 until row 36
Row 36 Work 18 rows dec. by 1 st. at each end of alt. rows
Cast off (11 sts.)
FEET (4 pieces required)
Use Grey Wool
Cast on 7 sts.
Row 1 Knit (7 sts.)
Row 2 Purl (7 sts.)
Row 3 Knit inc. by 1 st. each end of row (9 sts.)
Row 4 Purl (9 sts.)
Row 5 Knit inc. by 1 st. each end of row (11 sts.)
Row 6 Purl (11 sts)
Row 7 Knit inc. by 1 st. each end of row (13 sts.)
Row 8 Purl (13 sts.)
Row 9 Knit inc. by 1 st. each end of row (15 sts.)
Row 10 Work 4 rows straight (use garter stitch from here on)
Row 14 Dec. 1 st. each end of row (13 sts.)
Row 15 Work 3 rows straight (13 sts.)
Row 18 Dec 1 st. each end of row (11 sts.)
Row 19 Dec 1 st. each end of row (9 sts.)
Cast off (9 sts.)
LEGS (2 pieces required)
Use Green Wool
Cast on 20 sts.
Row 1 Knit (20 sts.)
Row 2 Repeat row 1 until row 11
Row 11 Inc 1 st. at beg. and k2tog at end of row (20 sts.)
Row 12 Work 3 rows straight
Row 15 Inc 1 st. at beg. and k2tog at end of row (20 sts.)
Row 16 Work 3 rows straight
Row 19 Inc 1 st. at beg. and k2tog at end of row (20 sts.)
Row 20 Work 18 rows straight
Row 38 Dec 1 st. each end of row (18 sts.)
Cast off (18 sts.)
HEAD (2 pieces required)
Use Green Wool
Cast on 11 sts.
Row 1 Knit (11 sts.)
Row 2 Work 18 rows inc. by 1 st. at each end of alt. rows
Row 20 Knit (29 sts.)
Row 21 Knit (29 sts.)
Row 22 Work 24 rows dec. by 1 st. at each end of alt. rows
Cast off (5 sts.)
HAND & ARM (2 pieces required)
Use Grey Wool
Cast on 14 sts.
Row 1 Knit (14 sts.)
Row 2 Repeat row 1 until row 6
Row 6 Inc 1 st. at beg. of row, knit 5 sts., inc 1 st. in
next 2 sts., knit to end of row then inc 1 st. (18 sts.)
Row 7 Work 5 rows straight
Row 12 Inc each end of row (20 sts.)
Row 13 Work 3 rows straight
Row 16 K2tog, knit 4 sts., k2tog four times, knit to end
of row then k2tog (14 sts.)
Break off grey wool, join on green wool
Row 17 Work 7 rows straight
Row 24 Inc 1 st. at beg. and end of row (16 sts.)
Row 25 Work 7 rows straight
Row 32 Inc 1 st. at beg. and end of row (18 sts.)
Row 33 Work 7 rows straight
Row 40 Inc 1 st. at beg. and end of row (20 sts.)
Row 41 Work 7 rows straight
Row 48 Inc 1 st. at beg. and end of row (22 sts.)
Row 49 Work 3 rows straight
Row 52 Next 8 rows dec. by 1 st. each end of each row
Cast off (6 sts.)
FACE MASK (2 pieces required)
Use Grey Wool
Cast on 20 sts.
Row 1 Rib (Knit 1,Purl 1) (20 sts.)
Row 2 Repeat row 1 until row 11
(From row 11 return to garter stitch)
Row 11 Next 16 rows inc. by 1 st. each end of alt. rows
Cast off (36 sts.)
EARS (2 pieces required)
Use Green Wool
Cast on 10 sts.
Row 1 Knit (10 sts.)
Row 2 Inc in every st. along row (20 sts.)
Row 3 Knit (20 sts.)
Row 4 Repeat row 3 until row 10
Row 10 K2tog, knit 4 sts., k2tog four times, knit to end
of row then k2tog (14 sts.)
Cast off (14 sts.)
EYE MASK
Use Grey Wool
Cast on 15 sts.
Row 1 Knit (15 sts.)
Row 2 Repeat row 1 until row 10
Cast off (15 sts.)
T SHIRT (2 pieces required)
Use White Wool
Cast on 36 sts.
Row 1 Knit (36 sts.)
Row 2 Repeat row 1 until row 21
Row 21 Cast on 10 sts. at beg. of row (46 sts.)
Row 22 Turn, cast on 10 sts. at beg. of row and purl (56 sts.)
Row 23 Knit (56 sts.)
Row 24 Repeat row 23 until row 33
Cast off (56 sts.)
MAKING UP
GENERAL - Use the same colour wool to sew up as has been used to knit the
pieces. Sew the pieces on their reverse sides (inside out) so that when they are
turned back the right way, before stuffing, the seams are less conspicuous.
BODY - Sew both pieces (front and back are the same)
together
leaving the neck end open. Stuff, then sew up neck opening.
FEET - Sew two pieces together to make a foot, leaving one end
open. Stuff, then sew up open end. Repeat for other foot.
LEGS - Using one piece only, sew up cast on edge and sides together.
Stuff, then sew up open end. Repeat for other leg.
HEAD - Sew both pieces (front and back are the same) together, keeping the cast
off edges together (this is the top of the head), leaving the neck end open.
Stuff, then sew up open end.
HAND & ARM - Using one piece only, fold piece to make a tube. Sew up the
length of the tube starting at the hand end. Leave the shoulder end of the arm
open. Stuff, sew up open end. Repeat for other hand/arm.
FACE MASK - Place the two pieces together (like a sandwich). Sew the rib ends
(cast on edges) of both pieces together, then sew the corresponding
sides of both pieces together so you are left with a pocket shape. Do not sew up
the other (cast off) edge.
EARS - Using one piece only, fold in half, then sew end and sides together.
Repeat for other ear.
T SHIRT - Sew both pieces of the T Shirt together, leaving the shoulder seams
open. (This is to enable the T Shirt to go over the monkey's head).
PUTTING TOGETHER
Sew feet firmly to legs. Sew legs to body. Then sew head to body. Place face
mask on the front of the head, sewing the ribbed end of the mask to the face, in
the 'mouth' position. (See diagram). Open out the face mask (like turning a sock
inside out) and fold back onto the
face of the monkey, and sew around its edges. If you are using plastic eyes (not
suitable if the monkey is for a child, in which case make the eyes of wool) then
fit these through the eye mask. Place the eye mask in the 'eye'
position and sew it to head, rounding-off the corners of the eye mask as you go.
Sew the ears to the side of the head in line with the eyes. Sew on the arms. Next fit the T shirt onto the monkey, and sew along the shoulder seams.
MONKEY RETURNS
In January 2007 Monkey returned to our television screens to advertise PG Tips
tea. He is once more joined by comedian Johnny Vegas, who acted alongside Monkey
whilst promoting itv's digital services.
To encourage the young to take up knitting, our knitting expert, Marion Kinchin, has written a simple knitting pattern to knit a monkey similar to the one used to advertise PG Tips.
By following the easy instructions, your child, or grandchild (with a little help from yourself) will be able to make this loveable monkey. The finished toy stands approximately 18 inches (450mm) tall.
WELCOME SIRDAR KNITTERS
Are you one of the many knitters who have found the Sirdar knitting pattern too difficult? Then Marion's knitting pattern is for you. Written with the novice knitter in mind, and although not the official Monkey, Marion's pattern gives everyone the chance to knit their own lovable toy. Sadly the two patterns are not interchangeable, so any pieces already knitted cannot be used. You can use your Sirdar wool by substituting green for khaki, and grey for greystone in the pattern.
Help Line: If you do have any trouble with the knitting pattern please Contact Marion.
Printing: As an alternative to printing out these web pages you can download a plain text version of the knitting patterns for monkey, and his soccer kit and then print this out, or save it as a file.