Overview & Inspiration
Welcome, fellow yarn enthusiasts! There is nothing quite like the magic of bringing a beloved character to life with your own two hands, and our Bluey hooded blanket pattern is guaranteed to bring endless smiles to the little ones in your life.
This beginner-friendly project combines the comforting warmth of a handmade wrap with the playful charm of everyone’s favorite blue heeler pup, making it a wonderful gift for cozy movie nights and imaginative play.
Materials & Supplies Needed
- Yarn Weight: Medium-weight (Worsted weight / CYC #4)
- Fibers: Acrylic or cotton-blend for a soft, durable, and easy-to-wash finish
- Colors: Light blue (main body), darker blue (hood, ears, and tail), white and black (eyes), and black (nose)
- Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm (US H/8) or 5.5 mm (US I/9)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming
- Stitch markers to keep track of your rows
- Sharp scissors
- Small amount of polyfill stuffing for the tail and ears
Stitches & Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- inc = increase (work two stitches in the same stitch)
- rep = repeat
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
Part 1: The Main Blanket Body
Using your 5.0 mm or 5.5 mm crochet hook and light blue yarn, chain (ch) 100 to 120 stitches to reach your desired child-size width [100 to 120 ch].
Row 1: Work 1 double crochet (dc) in the 4th ch from the hook, and 1 dc in each ch across, turn [98 to 118 sts].
Row 2 to Desired Length: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), work 1 dc in each st across, turn [98 to 118 sts]. Continue working in dc rows until the blanket reaches your desired length, then fasten off and weave in your ends.
Part 2: The Hood
Using darker blue yarn to match Bluey’s head color, ch 60 for the base of the hood.
Row 1: Work 1 dc in the 4th ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn [58 sts].
Rows 2 to 20: Ch 3, work 1 dc in each st across, turn [58 sts]. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Part 3: Ears and Facial Features
Ears (Make 2): Using darker blue yarn, ch 2. Work 2 sc in the 1st ch, turn [2 sts]. Work an inc in each st across, turn [4 sts]. Continue increasing evenly every other row until the triangle reaches the desired ear size. Add a touch of lighter blue inside each ear for detail.
Eyes: Crochet small white circles in sc, adding embroidered black pupils or felt details securely attached.
Nose: Use black yarn and simple embroidery stitches to create a cute black nose on the front of the hood.
Part 4: The Blanket Border
Join light or dark blue yarn along any corner of the main blanket body.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around the entire perimeter of the blanket, working 3 sc into each corner to keep the edge flat and neat. Join with a sl st to the first sc and fasten off.
Part 5: The Tail
Using darker blue yarn, create a small triangle, lightly stuff it with polyfill, and prepare it for attachment to the lower back corner of the blanket.
Assembly & Finishing Touches
Fold your large hood rectangle in half and seam along the top edge to create the hood shape. Securely attach the completed hood to the center edge of your main blanket body using your tapestry needle and the long yarn tail.
Sew the two identical ear pieces firmly to the top of the hood. Position and embroider the eyes and nose onto the front of the hood.
Attach the stuffed tail securely to the lower back corner of the blanket. Finally, use your tapestry needle to weave in all remaining loose yarn ends, ensuring a clean, safe, and professional finish.
Pro Tips for Flawless Results
- Always make a small gauge swatch before starting your blanket to ensure your tension and stitch consistency match the pattern requirements.
- Avoid using small buttons or hard plastic pieces for eyes to keep the blanket completely safe and baby-friendly.
- Wash and block your yarn before beginning to remove any manufacturing residue and guarantee lasting softness.
- Maintain a comfortable, well-lit workspace to keep your stitches even and your crocheting experience relaxing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I adjust this pattern to fit an adult or a toddler?
Yes, absolutely! For a toddler, simply decrease the starting chain and row counts. For adults, increase the starting chain length and work additional rows until you reach the desired cozy proportions.
What is the best way to wash the finished blanket?
Most medium-weight acrylic and cotton-blend yarns can be machine washed on a gentle cycle with mild cold or warm water. Always check your specific yarn label, and lay the blanket flat on a towel to dry so it retains its shape.
How do I make sure the facial features are completely safe for children?
To eliminate any choking hazards, crochet the eyes and embroider the nose and facial details directly onto the hood fabric using secure stitches instead of attaching plastic safety eyes or buttons.