Free Crochet Pattern ~Cheeky Little Monkey Blanket & Pillow

I bought my daughter this Fingerling/Happy Monkey for Christmas and she fell in love with him instantly. He is an interactive little monkey that holds onto your finger, makes silly noises when he swings by his tail. He blows back kisses and snores. Now he can snuggle up with his new blanket and pillow and snore happily.
This pattern was fun to make up and didn't take very long to make, using mostly half double crochet(hdc) and single crochet(sc) stitches. My daughter played for hours after I completed this project.

Materials Required:
3.5mm crochet hook.
Patons Grace Yarn. Light 3. Color: Sky.
Darning Needle (for sewing in ends).
Scissors.
Row/Round markers.
Cotton Stuffing.

2017 Hot Fingerlings Interactive Baby monkey

Guage:
Approximately 10 sc = 1 inch.
Approximately 6 rows = 1 inch.

Special Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain.
Sc = Single Crochet.
Ea = Each.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Mnr = Mark New Row/Round.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
Beg = Beginning.
Ss = Slip Stitch.
Hdc = Half Double Crochet.


Instructions:

Blanket
Ch 25
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd chain from hook. Hdc in ea ch across. (24hdc)
Rows 2-13: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea st across. (24hdc)
Border
Round 1: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in ea st around, placing 2sc in ea corner st. Ss to join. Fasten off. Sew in ends. (102sc)

Pillow
Ch 16
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd chain from hook. Hdc in ea ch across. (15hdc)
Rows 2-13: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea st across. (15hdc)
Border
Fold project in half. Pin corners together.

Round 1: Ch 1. Turn. Working through both sides of folded project. Sc in next st. Sc in ea st around, placing 2sc in ea corner st, and leaving a few sts unworked. Stuff the pillow with a bit of cotton. Sc in remaining sts around. Ss to join. Fasten off. Sew in ends. 

A C2C Review + My Twist & Shake Square Pillow

Recently I injured my back. I had lots of time to rest while waiting to see a Chiropractor.

I decided I needed a quick and easy crochet pattern to make a blanket for my daughter's birthday. I found the C2C (Corner to Corner) Throw pattern >HERE<. 
I used yarn from my stash, to match the pillow I created from my Twist & Shake Square pattern.

Free Crochet Pattern ~Twist & Shake Square

MATERIALS
5 mm crochet hook.
Phentex Merit, Medium 4 Yarn in colours; 'Creme Menthe', 'Candy Floss' and 'Chocolate'.
Caron (one pound) Baby, Medium 4 Yarn in colours; 'Yellow' and 'Denim'.
Darning needle to sew in ends.

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Easy~Medium.
This pattern includes a mix of stitches to give it this unique appearance.

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Here is a fun crochet pattern for this lovely Baby Blanket. Great gift idea for baby showers!


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Skill Level: Easy-Medium

Free Crochet Pattern ~Chains In Line Baby Blanket

For a better understanding of my Crochet patterns please see My Special Crochet Abbreviations.






Special Abbreviations:
Ss = Slip Stitch.
Ch(s) = Chain(s).
Sc = Single Crochet.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Sk = Skip.
Sp = Space.
Hdc = Half Double Crochet.

I used:
4.5 mm hook.
For Blanket Base: Patons Astra (Light 3), 'High Energy'. (Approx 2+ balls)
For Blanket Border: Bernat Baby Jacquards (Light 3), 'Berries & Cream'.
Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread Fashion 3.

Skill level: Easy. This pattern uses mostly chains and Single Crochets.