Wrap your little one in ultimate comfort and cuteness with this adorable Crochet Snuggle Monkey Hooded Baby Blanket! This pattern combines the warmth of a cozy blanket with the playful charm of a monkey hood, making it the perfect handmade gift for baby showers, birthdays, or just because. Imagine tiny smiles peeking out from this sweet, soft creation!
Craft a Charming Crochet Cuddle Companion
This hooded baby blanket isn’t just a cozy accessory; it’s a cherished keepsake. Handcrafted with love, it offers warmth, security, and a touch of whimsical charm. The gentle granny stripe pattern is both classic and comforting, while the monkey face adds a delightful element that children adore, making cuddle time even more special and memorable.
Crochet Pattern: Crochet Snuggle Monkey Hooded Baby Blanket Pattern – An Adorable Handmade Gift
Materials
Worsted weight yarn (approx. 600-700 yards total): 2 skeins Light Pink, 1 skein Cream/Light Yellow, small amount Black
Crochet Hook: 5.0mm (H)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers (optional)
Abbreviations
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sk: skip
st(s): stitch(es)
R: Row/Round
rep: repeat
FO: Fasten off
inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
Instructions
Gauge: 13 dc and 8 rows = 4 inches (adjust hook size if necessary to meet gauge)
Finished Size: Blanket approx. 30 x 32 inches, Hood approx. 15 x 10 inches
Blanket (Granny Stripe)
Using Light Pink yarn, ch 92.
R1 (Cream): Change to Cream yarn. Dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in same ch (counts as first 3-dc cluster). *Sk 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch.* Rep from * to * across. (29 clusters). Ch 3, turn.
R2 (Light Pink): Change to Light Pink yarn. 2 dc in the space between the first cluster and the turning chain of previous row. *3 dc in the next space between clusters.* Rep from * to * across. Make 3 dc in the space between the last cluster and the turning chain. (30 clusters). Ch 3, turn.
R3 (Cream): Change to Cream yarn. 2 dc in the space between the first cluster and the turning chain. *3 dc in the next space between clusters.* Rep from * to * across. Make 3 dc in the space between the last cluster and the turning chain. (30 clusters). Ch 3, turn.
Repeat R2 & R3, alternating colors, until the blanket measures approx. 30-32 inches long, ending with a Light Pink row. FO.
Hood (Granny Stripe)
Using Light Pink yarn, ch 47.
R1 (Light Pink): Dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in same ch. *Sk 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch.* Rep from * to * across. (15 clusters). Ch 3, turn.
R2 (Light Pink): 2 dc in the space between the first cluster and the turning chain. *3 dc in the next space between clusters.* Rep from * to * across. Make 3 dc in the space between the last cluster and the turning chain. (16 clusters). Ch 3, turn.
R20-R25 (Light Pink): Change to Light Pink yarn. Repeat R2 (6 rows in Light Pink). FO.
Assembly of Hood: Fold the hood piece in half lengthwise (wrong sides together). Sew along one short edge and the top long edge using a yarn needle and matching pink yarn to form the hood shape. Leave the bottom long edge open.
Monkey Face Appliques
Snout (Cream):
Ch 8.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working down other side of ch: sc in next 5 ch, 2 sc in last ch. (16 sc) Sl st to first sc.
R2: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, [inc in next st] 3 times, sc in next 5 sts, [inc in next st] 2 times. (22 sc) Sl st to first sc.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Outer Ears (Make 2 – Light Pink):
Magic ring, ch 2. 10 hdc in ring. Sl st to top of ch 2. FO, leave a long tail.
Inner Ears (Make 2 – Cream):
Magic ring, ch 2. 8 hdc in ring. Sl st to top of ch 2. FO, leave a long tail.
Eyes (Make 2 – Black):
Magic ring, ch 1. 6 sc in ring. Sl st to first sc. FO, leave a long tail.
Finishing & Assembly
Attach Inner Ears (Cream) to Outer Ears (Light Pink) by sewing them centrally with a yarn needle.
Position the Snout, Ears, and Eyes on the front of the Light Pink hood. The snout should be centered, ears positioned on either side of the hood.
Using Black yarn and a yarn needle, embroider a small “V” shape for the nose on the top center of the snout. Embroider a curved smile below the nose.
Sew all applique pieces securely to the hood using the long tails and a yarn needle.
Pin the open edge of the Hood to the center of one short edge of the Blanket. Ensure the wrong side of the hood is facing outwards when attaching, so it folds over correctly to the right side.
Sew the hood securely to the blanket using a yarn needle and matching Light Pink yarn.
