Long-Arm Brown Monkey Amigurumi Keychain Crochet Kit by Wizardi F07N8-M56

A brown monkey with big goggle eyes and long arms that can hug a bag strap, a cream face and a cheeky grin. It is a complete amigurumi crochet kit for beginners: you crochet the pieces, stuff them and stitch them together into a little keepsake you made yourself.

Monkeys have long stood for playfulness and curiosity in folk tales around the world, and long arms make this one a natural hugger. Every amigurumi starts with a magic ring and a spiral of single crochet stitches; once you know those two things you can make almost any shape.

Why this kit: a small project you can finish in an evening or two; keychain rings included, so it can ride along on keys, a backpack or a bag; and practice yarn and video tutorials for complete beginners.

Kit includes: brown, white and cream yarn, practice yarn, a crochet hook, a yarn needle, stitch markers, fiberfill, safety eyes, a keychain ring, packaging bags, a basic brochure and drawing instructions. Video tutorials are available to follow along. Not included: scissors.

Start with the video tutorials and practice the basic stitches on the practice yarn, then follow the pattern one piece at a time: crochet each part in rounds, mark the start of every round with a stitch marker, stuff it with fiberfill and sew the parts together with the yarn needle. The finished pieces are decorations for adults and teens, not toys for young children, as safety eyes and small parts can be a choking hazard.

It is a natural fit for a set of keys, a backpack strap or a car mirror, and makes a thoughtful gift for a kid at heart or a monkey fan.