Transform cuddle time into a prehistoric adventure with this adorable crochet dinosaur baby blanket! Perfect for snuggling, this hooded blanket features cute spikes, playful eyes, and tiny teeth, making it a fantastic gift for any little one. Get ready to create a truly unique and cozy keepsake.
Snuggly Comfort with a Dino-Mite Twist!
This hooded dinosaur blanket isn’t just incredibly cute; it’s also wonderfully warm and comforting. Crafted with soft yarn, it’s ideal for keeping babies cozy during naps, stroller rides, or playtime. The playful design sparks imagination and makes for unforgettable photo opportunities, creating cherished memories for years to come.
This pattern is worked primarily using the half double crochet (hdc) stitch for a dense, warm fabric.
The Blanket Base
Using Main Green yarn, ch 100.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (98 hdc)
Row 2-5: Ch 2 (does not count as st), turn, hdc in each st across.
Row 6: Join Cream yarn. Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Rows 7-10: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Repeat the 5-row stripe pattern (5 rows Green, 5 rows Cream) until the blanket measures approximately 35-40 inches in length, ending with 5 rows of Main Green.
FO, weave in all ends.
The Hood
(Worked flat, then seamed)
Using Main Green yarn, ch 65.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (63 hdc)
Rows 2-40: Ch 2 (does not count as st), turn, hdc in each st across.
FO, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Assembly for Hood: Fold the hood piece in half widthwise. Using the long tail and yarn needle, seam one of the shorter edges (this will be the top of the hood).
Dinosaur Spikes (Make 8-10)
Using Main Green yarn, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to first sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in next st, inc in next st*, repeat 3 times. Sl st to first sc. (9 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to first sc. (9 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next st, dec over next 2 sts*, repeat 3 times. Sl st to first sc. (6 sc)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly if desired, then flatten the opening.
Eyes (Make 2)
White Base:
Using White yarn, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, inc in next st*, repeat 6 times. (18 sc)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Black Pupil:
Using Black yarn, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly for Eyes: Sew the Black Pupil circle onto the center of the White Base circle.
Teeth (Make 8-10)
Using White yarn, ch 4.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch. (3 sts)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Final Assembly
Lay the blanket flat. Attach the open, unseamed edge of the hood to one of the shorter ends of the blanket, centering it. Use Main Green yarn and a yarn needle to securely sew the hood to the blanket.
Sew the Dinosaur Spikes along the top seam of the hood, evenly spaced.
Sew the assembled Eyes onto the front sides of the hood, as pictured.
Sew the Teeth along the front opening of the hood, positioning them to look like a row of small dinosaur teeth.
