Crochet hooded blanket free pattern
Making a crochet hooded blanket for my son was so much fun, but his excitement was even more.
The crochet hooded blanket quickly became his favorite blanket that he even covers himself when reading or watching his favorite cartoon on the TV.
Making this crochet hooded blanket was so easy and surprisingly works up pretty quickly.
You can make your own version of this crochet hooded blanket in colors and yarn weights of your choice.
I have provided instructions as to using another weight of yarn for the hooded blanket below.
Since you love this hooded blanket, you might also love the following crochet patterns that incorporate hoods here on my blog. Check out the hooded cowl that can be styled in numerous ways.
The elegant hooded pocket scarf is not left out!
How about the hooded dickey? This one seems to be my favorite!
As part of the quick Christmas makes blog hop, the crochet hooded cowl is available as a free pattern today 24th of October. Use the buttons below for more information
How do you wash your crochet blankets? This is a very common question that I have been asked numerous times, which has prompted me to write a detailed post to help you with pro tips for caring for your precious crochet blankets.
Also, if you are concerned about picking the best yarn for your next crochet project, this post is for you!
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Materials needed for the crochet hooded blanket
Yarn – Knit & Purl Baby Yarn, Super chunky, #6 weight (100% Polyester, 103.8 yards/95 m per 3.5oz/100g)
Main Color (MC) – Light Blue
Contrasting Color (CC) –Dark Blue
Estimated total yardage
1468 yards
HOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS
US size L/11 (8 mm) Crochet Hook
Snap buttons – 2 pcs (15 mm diameter)
Stitch markers – 6 pcs
GAUGE
8 sts over 6 rows = 10 cm square/4” made in hdc
PATTERN NOTES
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Any yarn weight can be used in colors of your choice. Make sure you have a starting chain that is similar to the desired width of your blanket, and continue the pattern until you have the desired length.
- Chains at the beginning of the rows do not count as a stitch unless stated.
- To join the next color, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up, having 2 loops on your hook, drop the color to be changed, pick up the new color, and pull through the loops using the new color.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL – Easy
TERMS – US TERMINOLOGY
STITCHES ABBREVIATIONS
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Single Crochet – sc
Half double crochet – hdc
Double crochet – dc
Foundation half double crochet – Fhdc
Slip stitch – sl st
Stitch(es) – st(s)
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
40” by 60” without the hood
Instruction for the crochet hooded blanket pattern
Section 1 – Main blanket
With Main Color
Chain 94
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain across, turn. 93 hdc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * end, ending with a sc, turn. 47 sc/46 dc
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next, rep from * to end, ending with a dc, turn. 47 dc/46 sc
Rows 4 – 53: Repeat Rows 2 – 3
Fasten off MC, Join CC
Rows 54 – 67: With CC, Repeat Rows 2 – 3
Fasten off CC, Join MC
Rows 68 – 121: With MC, Repeat Rows 2 – 3
Fasten off MC
Section 2 – Hood
With Contrasting Color
Chain 54
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain across, turn. 53 hdc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * end, ending with a sc, turn. 27 sc/26 dc
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next, rep from * to end, ending with a dc, turn. 27 dc/26 sc
Rows 4 – 21: Repeat Rows 2 – 3
Fasten off
Section 3 -Finishing
Joining the hood to the Blanket
- Fold the main blanket into two lengthwise
- Fold the hood length also
- Place the folded hood matching the folds on the main panel
- Using either your crochet hook or darning needle, sew the hood to the blanket using sl st or mattress stitch.
- Sew the opening of the hood closed.
Sewing in snap buttons to the blanket
Sew one side of the snap button to the base of the hood and the second snap button to the edge of the blanket, but on the right side.
Repeat on the other side of the hood but on the wrong side
Sew it ends.
I hope you have so much fun making this quick crochet hooded blanket and even more when using it! Do share your beautiful makes with me!
