Skill Level: Beginner-Experienced Beginner

Supplies:
Hook: E, F, G, H, I (F&G= women’s 6-7.5, G&H= women’s 8-9, H&I= women’s 9-10)(E hook for some of the embellishment options)

Yarn: Worsted (Instructions for color changes are in ’s). Where there are instructions for color changes(as in the green sock monkey ones shown in pic): A=main color, B=secondary color, C=accent color Also, if adding embellishments, various yarn scraps for eyes, ears etc.
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Buttons(optional): 4 small (approx 7-10mm) for eyes if doing Sock Monkey version (you could crochet the eyes if you prefer)

Gauge: (Using G hook) 8 hdcs x 7 rows=2”x2” test swatch

Abbreviations and stitches required:

• M.C.- magic circle (tutorial here: http://www.micahmakes.com/blog/how-to-make-a-magic-circle )
• ch- chain
• sc- single crochet
• sc dec- single crochet decrease
• hdc- half double crochet
• dc- double crochet
• dc inc- double crochet increase
• fhdc- foundation half double crochet tutorial here.
• sl st- insert slip stitch
• st(s)- stitch(es)

Special technique (optional): Surface crochet tutorial here.