Cranky Kong (also known as DK Senior, Donkey Kong I, or Donkey Kong the First) is Donkey Kong's crabby, rambling grandfather, the original Donkey Kong in the 1981 arcade game, the widower of Wrinkly Kong and father of Donkey Kong Junior. Cranky has made numerous appearances throughout the Donkey Kong series. He usually acts as a guide in the games to help his grandson Donkey Kong or the other Kongs along their journey as he has had some enlightening experiences.
In the original Donkey Kong Country trilogy and other appearances, he is heavily implied to be the violent, bad tempered, and clumsy original Donkey Kong an escaped circus animal from Big Ape City in the classic Donkey Kong arcade game, making him the main adversary of Mario (Jumpman) and Stanley the Bugman in those games. Cranky considers them to be archenemies in the same way present DK considers K. Rool his archenemy.
As part of the first generation in the DK Lineage, he now goes by his nickname Cranky after becoming old and retired. While he is proud and loving towards his loyal son, he often looks down on his grandson and breaks the fourth wall by saying that Donkey Kong will never be as great a character as he was during his prime and that his DK knows nothing about the 8-bit gaming days. Cranky is also speculated to be Funky Kong's grandfather.
The pattern for Funky Kong is coming soon.
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn: Terra cotta, café latte, buff, burgundy, black, white, mocha, red, and shocking pink.
B and Size 7 crochet hook
Polyester Fiberfil
Tapestry needle
Black crochet cotton
Floral wire
Wooden skewer
Glue
1 set of 6mm safety eyes
BELLY:
Rw 1: With buff, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next 2 sc. (4)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (6)
Rws 5-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (6)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail.
BODY:
Rd 1: With terra cotta, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rds 5-8: sc in each sc around. (24)
Rd 9: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30)
Rds 10-13: sc in each sc around. (24) Change to café latte after Rd 13.
Rd 14: Working in front loops only, sc in next 11 sc, holding next sc on BODY and first sc on BELLY together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 8 sc, sc in next 11 sc on BODY. (30)
Rd 15: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (36)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Fold Rds 14-15 forward.
Rd 16: Working in both loops of Rd 13 working through sc of Rd 14, attach café latte, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in each sc around. (30)
Rds 17-18: sc in each sc around. (30)
Rd 19: (sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (33)
Rd 20: (sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (36)
Rd 21: (sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (39)
Rd 22: (sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (42)
Rd 23: (sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (45)
Rd 24: (sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (48)
Rds 25-31: sc in each sc around. (48)
Rd 32: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (40)
Rd 33: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (32)
Rd 34: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 35: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (16)
STUFF BODY FIRMLY.
Rd 36: sc2tog around. (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 36, pull tightly and secure. Sew BELLY to BODY. Weave in ends.
ARMS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With terra cotta, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rds 4-9: sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 10: (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) around. (16)
Rd 11: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 12: sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc. (15)
Rds 13-15: sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog. (15)
Rds 16-21: sc in each sc around. (15)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff ARMS firmly. Sew ARMS to BODY.
THUMBS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With buff, 5 sc in magic ring. (5)
Rd 2: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc. (6)
Rd 3: sc in each sc around. (6)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Stuff THUMBS firmly.
FINGERS (MAKE 8):
Rd 1: With buff, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (6)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (4)
Finish off in first 3 FINGERS for each HAND. DO NOT FINISH OFF in fourth FINGER for each HAND. Stuff FINGERS firmly.
HANDS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: sc in next 2 sc on fourth FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on first FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on second FINGER, sc in next 4 sc on third FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on second FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on first FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on fourth FINGER. (16)
Rds 2-3: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 4: sc in next 6 sc on THUMB, sc in next 16 sc on HAND. (22)
Rd 5: (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 18 sc. (20)
Rd 6: (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 16 sc. (18)
Rd 7: (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 14 sc. (16)
Rd 8: sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc. (15)
Rd 9: sc in each sc around. (15)
Finish off. Stuff HANDS firmly. Sew HANDS to ARMS. Sew left HAND into a fist. Weave in ends.
LARGE TOES (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With buff, 5 sc in magic ring. (5)
Rd 2: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc. (6)
Rd 3: sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (6)
Rd 4: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sc. (3)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog. (1)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Stuff LARGE TOES firmly.
SMALL TOES (MAKE 8):
Rd 1: With buff, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (6)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (4)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Stuff SMALL TOES firmly.
LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With buff, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
RIGHT LEG:
Rd 5: sc in next 8 sc, (holding next sc on LEG and first sc on SMALL TOE together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc) 4 times, sc in next 2 sc on LEG, holding next sc on LEG and unworked sc on Rd 3 of LARGE TOE together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 3 sc on LEGS.
Rd 6: sc in next 8 sc, (sc in next 2 sc on SMALL TOE) 4 times, sc in next 2 sc on LEG, sc in next 3 sc on LARGE TOE, sc in next 3 sc on LEG. (24)
LEFT LEG:
Rd 5: sc in next 3 sc, holding next sc on LEG and the side of Rw 5 of LARGE TOE together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc on LEG, (holding next sc on LEG and first sc on SMALL TOE together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc) 4 times, sc in next 8 sc on LEGS.
Rd 6: sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 3 sc on LARGE TOE, sc in next 2 sc on LEG, (sc in next 2 sc on SMALL TOE) 4 times, sc in next 8 sc on LEG. (24)
BOTH LEGS:
Rd 7: sc in next 8 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 8 sc. (20)
Rd 8: sc in next 6 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 6 sc. (16)
Rd 9: sc in each sc around. (16) Change to terra cotta.
Rds 10-12: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 13: sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc. (17)
Rds 14-16: sc in each sc around. (17)
Rd 17: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 16 sc. (18)
Rds 18-21: sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 22: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 12 sc. (20)
Rd 23: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 13 sc. (22)
Rd 24: sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 13 sc. (24)
Rds 25-26: sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next sc. (24)
Rds 27-28: sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc, (sc2tog) twice. (24)
Rds 29-30: sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog. (24)
Rd 31: (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc. (24)
Rd 32: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (16)
Rd 33: sc2tog around. (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 33, pull tightly and secure. Sew LEGS to BODY. Weave in ends.
HEAD:
Rd 1: With terra cotta, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30)
Rd 6: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (36)
Rd 7: (sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (40)
Rds 8-17: sc in each sc around. (40)
Rd 18: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (32)
Rd 19: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 20: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (16)
STUFF HEAD FIRMLY.
Rd 21: sc2tog around. (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 21, pull tightly and secure. Sew HEAD to BODY once all the pieces have been attached.
TOP INSIDE OF MOUTH:
Rd 1: With red, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch. (4)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (16)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (20)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
BOTTOM INSIDE OF MOUTH:
Rd 1: With shocking pink, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch. (4)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (16) Change to red.
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (20)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rw 7: Holding TOP INSIDE OF MOUTH and BOTTOM INSIDE OF MOUTH together and working through both thicknesses, ch 1, sc evenly across straight.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
LOWER MUZZLE:
Rd 1: With buff, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch. (4)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (16)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (20)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around. (24)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; holding LOWER MUZZLE and BOTTOM INSIDE OF MOUTH together and working through both thicknesses, sc in each sc around. (24)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
UPPER MUZZLE:
Rd 1: With buff, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch. (4)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (16)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (20)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rds 7-8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around. (24)
Rd 9: Ch 1, turn; holding UPPER MUZZLE and TOP INSIDE OF MOUTH together and working through both thicknesses, sc in each sc around. (24)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
BACK OF MUZZLE:
Rd 1: Attach buff in the side of Rd 9 of UPPER MUZZLE, ch 1, sc in same Rd as attachment, sc2tog, sc in next 6 Rds, sc in foundation ch, sc in next 6 Rds, sc2tog, sc in next Rd, working in the LOWER MUZZLE, sc in next Rd, sc2tog, sc in next 5 Rds, sc in foundation ch, sc in next 5 Rds, sc2tog, sc in next Rd, slip st in first sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff MUZZLE firmly. Sew MUZZLE to HEAD. Weave in ends.
NOSTRILS:
Rw 1: Working over Rds of UPPER MUZZLE back edge, attach buff in Rd 2 with slip st, 3 sc in Rd 1, slip st in foundation ch, 3 sc in Rd 1, slip st in Rd 2.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
EYES (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With white, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch, slip st in first sc. (4)
Rd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Insert safety eyes. Sew EYES to HEAD. Weave in ends.
GLASSES:
Rd 1: With black crochet cotton and Size 7 crochet hook, ch 29, working over floral wire, sc3tog, sc in next ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next f2 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 2 ch, holding next ch and ch #2 together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 ch, sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next ch, sc3tog, slip st in first sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew last 2 ch of bridge of GLASSES to top of GLASSES. Weave in ends. Place GLASSES on CRANKY OR GRAMPA KONG and glue in place.
EYEBROW:
Rw 1: With buff, ch 22, dc in third ch from hook, dc in next 4 ch, 3 dc in next ch, dc in next 8 ch, 3 dc in next ch, dc in next 5 ch.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew EYEBROW to HEAD. Weave in ends.
EARS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With buff, ch 3, 2 sc in second ch from hook, 3 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next sc. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew EARS to HEAD. Weave in ends.
HAIR:
Rd 1: Working over sc of Rd 6 of HEAD, attach white in sc next to point of EYEBROW, sc over each sc around to other point of EYEBROW. (23)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around. (23)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (27)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Rd 4: Skip next 4 sc, attach white in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc attachment, sc in next 19. (19)
Rds 5-11: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (19)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew HAIR to HEAD. Weave in ends.
HAIR POINTS 1:
Rw 1: With white, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch. (3)
Rws 2-7: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch. (3)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew HAIR POINTS 1 to Rw 8 of HAIR. Weave in ends.
HAIR POINTS 2:
Rw 1: With white, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch. (3)
Rws 2-5: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch. (3)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew HAIR POINTS 2 to Rw 5 of HAIR. Weave in ends.
HAIR POINTS 3:
Rw 1: With white, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch. (3)
Rws 2-3: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch. (3)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew HAIR POINTS 3 to Rw 2 of HAIR. Weave in ends.
SIDEBURNS (COMPLETE ON BOTH SIDES OF HEAD):
Rw 1: Attach white in first sc of Rw 3, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc2tog. (2)
Rws 2-7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Finish off in right SIDEBURN. DO NOT FINISH OFF in left SIDEBURN.
BEARD:
Rw 1: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc on SIDEBURN, sc over next 24 sc of Rd 6 of LOWER MUZZLE, sc in next 2 sc on SIDEBURN. (28)
Rws 2-3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (28)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 24 sc, sc2tog. (26)
Rws 5-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (26)
Rw 7: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip next 2 sc, slip st in next sc, sc in next 23 sc.
Rw 8: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip next 2 sc, slip st in next sc, sc in next 20 sc.
Rws 9-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 20 sc. (20)
Rw 11: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip next 2 sc, slip st in next sc, sc in next 17 sc.
Rw 12: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip next 2 sc, slip st in next sc, sc in next 14 sc.
Rws 13-22: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (14)
Rw 23: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip next 2 sc, slip st in next sc, sc in next 11 sc.
Rw 24: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip next 2 sc, slip st in next sc, sc in next 8 sc.
Rws 25-26: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Rw 27: Ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, skip next sc, slip st in next sc, sc in next 6 sc.
Rw 28: Ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, skip next sc, slip st in next sc, sc in next 4 sc.
Rws 29-30: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc. (4)
Rw 31: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog. (2)
Rw 32: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog. (1)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
BEARD POINT:
Rw 1: With white, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next 2 sc. (4)
Rws 3-5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew BEARD POINT to BEARD. Weave in ends.
CANE:
Rd 1: With buff, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12) Change to mocha.
Rd 3: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. (12)
Rds 4-8: sc in each sc around. (12)
BEGIN STUFFING CANE FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING CANE FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 9: sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc. (11)
Rds 10-15: sc in each sc around. (11)
Rd 16: sc in net 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc. (10)
Rds 17-22: sc in each sc around. (10)
Rd 23: sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc. (9)
Rds 24-29: sc in each sc around. (9)
Rd 30: sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc. (8)
Rds 31-36: sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 37: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc. (7)
Rds 38-43: sc in each sc around. (7)
Rd 44: sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc. (6)
Rds 45-54: sc in each sc around. (6)
Rd 55: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave through sc of Rd 55, pull tightly and secure. Insert wooden skewer. Sew CANE to right HAND. Weave in ends.
Cranky Kong, Grampa Kong, and Donkey Kong are copyright Nintendo and their respective creators.
This pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (October 2025). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use, but you may not sell or distribute items made from this pattern.
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