Green Candy Corn Monkey Knit Free Pattern
Introduction
Meet the Green Candy Corn Monkey, a tiny 6-inch friend who looks like a Halloween treat come to life. This little guy has a cone-shaped body striped in forest green, rust, and cream just like a candy corn, topped with a round rust head, two knitted ears, and simple stitched eyes. He is made with double knitting, which gives him a squishy, seamless, reversible fabric that feels lovely in the hand and looks neat from every angle. This pattern is written for intermediate knitters who are comfortable with basic increases and decreases and are ready to try (or already love) double knitting. He is quick to make, uses only small amounts of sport weight cotton, and makes a sweet little shelf companion or gift.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Sport weight cotton (100% cotton; 50g/125yds): Forest Green (A) 50 yds, Rust (B) 50 yds, Cream (C) 30 yds
- Needles: 3.25 mm (US 3) knitting needles
- Notions: Tapestry needle, small amount of toy stuffing, scissors, stitch marker (optional)
- Finished size: Height 6 inches (15 cm), base diameter 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)
Abbreviations
- CO: cast on
- st(s): stitch(es)
- k: knit
- kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch (makes one extra stitch)
- k2tog: knit two stitches together (turns two stitches into one)
- rem: remaining
- R: row
Gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in double knitting (12 visible sts per side). Knit a small swatch in double knitting and measure it before you begin; if your gauge is off, go up or down one needle size so your monkey comes out at the right size.
Tips Before You Start
- Double knitting works two layers at once: each cast-on stitch is really a pair, so 24 stitches gives you 12 visible stitches on each face. Keep the two yarns separate and always bring both to the front or back together to avoid tangling.
- Change colors at the start of a row and carry the old yarn loosely up the side; the seam will hide these floats.
- Stuff the body only lightly so the cone shape stays crisp and the fabric stays soft.
- Use a locking stitch marker or scrap yarn to hold the small ear pieces before assembly so they don't get lost.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Body (double knit, two colors)
Using A and B, CO 24 sts (12 pairs). Work in double knitting as follows:
Rows 1-12: Work in double knitting with A/B (24 sts).
Change to B/C.
Rows 13-24: Work in double knitting with B/C (24 sts).
Change to A/C.
Rows 25-36: Work in double knitting with A/C (24 sts).
Bind off.
Head (B)
CO 12 sts.
Row 1: kfb in each st (24 sts).
Rows 2-8: k (24 sts).
Row 9: k2tog across (12 sts).
Row 10: k2tog across (6 sts).
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and draw it through the remaining 6 sts. Pull tight to close.
Ears (make 2, B)
CO 8 sts.
Rows 1-4: k (8 sts).
Row 5: k2tog across (4 sts).
Bind off.
Eyes
Using B, embroider two small French knots on the head for the eyes.
Assembly and Finishing
Fold the body in half lengthwise so the two faces meet, then seam the side edges and the base closed with a tapestry needle and matching yarn. Turn the body right side out and stuff it lightly. Sew the head to the top of the body, then attach one ear to each side of the head. Weave in all ends securely. Lightly steam or damp-block the finished toy to even out the stitches, shaping the cone and head while damp, then let it dry completely before giving it to a child or pet.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the color order (cream, rust, green) for a different candy corn look, or use a single solid color for a classic monkey.
- Add a tiny stitched smile in rust yarn below the eyes for extra personality.
- Make a mini version by casting on fewer stitches and working fewer rows, keeping the same three-band color structure.
