Baby Sweater, Hat and Monkey Set Pattern

Create a Monkey Set Pattern an adorable coordinated baby gift set with this comprehensive pattern for a cozy baby cardigan, matching hat, and cuddly monkey toy. Perfect for baby showers or as a special gift for a new arrival, this set works up in soft, washable yarn and features sweet monkey-themed details that parents and babies will love.

Materials

Yarn

• 3 skeins (100g/218yds each) of medium weight (category 4) yarn in main color (MC) – Light brown or beige suggested
• 1 skein (100g/218yds) of medium weight yarn in contrast color 1 (CC1) – Dark brown suggested
• Small amounts of medium weight yarn in contrast color 2 (CC2) – Cream or off-white suggested
• Small amounts of black yarn for facial features

Recommended yarns: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, Bernat Softee Baby, or any washable medium weight yarn suitable for baby items

Notions to make the Monkey Set

• 4mm (G/6) crochet hook for main pieces
• 3.5mm (E/4) crochet hook for edging and details
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Five 1/2″ (12mm) buttons for cardigan
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing monkey
• Scissors
• Tape measure
• Safety eyes (10mm) – optional, or can be embroidered

Gauge

• 16 sts × 20 rows = 4″ (10cm) in single crochet using 4mm hook

Size Information

This pattern includes instructions for three sizes:

• 0-3 months (16″ chest)
• 3-6 months (18″ chest)
• 6-12 months (20″ chest)

Instructions for larger sizes are given in parentheses: (3-6 months, 6-12 months)

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together)
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side
• rep = repeat
• sk = skip
• [] = work instructions within brackets the number of times specified

Baby Cardigan Pattern

Back Panel

Foundation: Ch 33 (37, 41) with MC.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. [32 (36, 40) sts]

Rows 2-30 (2-34, 2-38): Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

Armhole Shaping:

• Size 0-3 months: At 7″ (18cm) from beginning, fasten off.
• Size 3-6 months: At 8″ (20cm) from beginning, fasten off.
• Size 6-12 months: At 9″ (23cm) from beginning, fasten off.

Left Front Panel

Foundation: Ch 17 (19, 21) with MC.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. [16 (18, 20) sts]

Rows 2-24 (2-28, 2-32): Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

Neck Shaping:

• Row 25 (29, 33): Sc in first 13 (15, 17) sts, dec over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. [14 (16, 18) sts]
• Row 26 (30, 34): Dec over first 2 sts, sc to end. Ch 1, turn. [13 (15, 17) sts]
• Row 27 (31, 35): Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 28 (32, 36): Dec over first 2 sts, sc to end. Ch 1, turn. [12 (14, 16) sts]
• Row 29 (33, 37): Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 30 (34, 38): Sc across. Fasten off.

Right Front Panel

Work as for Left Front Panel, reversing shaping.

Neck Shaping:

• Row 25 (29, 33): Dec over first 2 sts, sc to end. Ch 1, turn. [14 (16, 18) sts]
• Row 26 (30, 34): Sc to last 2 sts, dec over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. [13 (15, 17) sts]
• Row 27 (31, 35): Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 28 (32, 36): Sc to last 2 sts, dec over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. [12 (14, 16) sts]
• Row 29 (33, 37): Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 30 (34, 38): Sc across. Fasten off.

Sleeves (Make 2)

Foundation: Ch 26 (28, 30) with MC.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. [25 (27, 29) sts]

Row 2: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Sc in first st, inc in next st, sc across to last 2 sts, inc in next st, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. [27 (29, 31) sts]

Rows 4-5: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Rep Row 3. [29 (31, 33) sts]

Rows 7-8: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 9: Rep Row 3. [31 (33, 35) sts]

Continue in this pattern, increasing 2 sts every 3rd row until you have 35 (39, 43) sts.

Work even in sc until sleeve measures 7″ (8″, 9″) from beginning. Fasten off.

Assembly

1. Sew shoulder seams, joining front panels to back panel.
2. Set in sleeves, sewing to armhole edges.
3. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Button Band (Right Front)

With RS facing and using MC, attach yarn at lower edge of right front.

Row 1: Ch 1, work 30 (34, 38) sc evenly spaced along front edge. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-3: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

Fasten off.

Buttonhole Band (Left Front)

With RS facing and using MC, attach yarn at lower edge of left front.

Row 1: Ch 1, work 30 (34, 38) sc evenly spaced along front edge. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in 3 sts, [ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts] 4 times, sc in remaining sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Sc in each st and ch-2 sp across. Ch 1, turn.

Fasten off.

Collar

With RS facing and using MC, attach yarn at right front neck edge.

Row 1: Ch 1, work 44 (48, 52) sc evenly around neck edge, ending at left front neck edge. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2-4: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

Fasten off.

Monkey Appliqué (Make 1)

Head:

• With CC1 (dark brown), make a magic ring.
• Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. [6 sts]
• Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. [12 sts]
• Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc in next st] 6 times. [18 sts]
• Rnds 4-6: Sc in each st around.
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2):

• With CC1, ch 4.
• Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 1, [inc, sc] 3 times. Join with sl st. [9 sts]
• Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Muzzle:

• With CC2 (cream), make a magic ring.
• Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. [6 sts]
• Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. [12 sts]
• Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew the monkey appliqué to the left front of the cardigan:

1. Attach the head first, positioning it on the left chest area.
2. Sew on the ears at the top of the head.
3. Attach the muzzle to the center of the face.
4. With black yarn, embroider eyes, a nose, and a smiling mouth.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends.
2. Sew buttons to right front band, opposite buttonholes.

Baby Hat Pattern

Basic Hat

With MC and 4mm hook:

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring. Ch 1, 8 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc. [8 sts]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. [16 sts]

Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc in next st, inc in next st] 8 times. Join with sl st to first sc. [24 sts]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] 8 times. Join with sl st to first sc. [32 sts]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st] 8 times. Join with sl st to first sc. [40 sts]

Rnd 6: Ch 1, [sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st] 8 times. Join with sl st to first sc. [48 sts]

For Size 3-6 months:

• Rnd 7: Ch 1, [sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st] 8 times. Join with sl st to first sc. [56 sts]

For Size 6-12 months:

• Rnd 7: Ch 1, [sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st] 8 times. Join with sl st to first sc. [56 sts]
• Rnd 8: Ch 1, [sc in next 6 sts, inc in next st] 8 times. Join with sl st to first sc. [64 sts]

Next Rnds: Work even in sc until hat measures:

• 0-3 months: 5″ (13cm)
• 3-6 months: 5.5″ (14cm)
• 6-12 months: 6″ (15cm)

Ear Flaps (Optional)

For each ear flap:

1. Position markers where you want ear flaps (typically on opposite sides of hat, slightly toward the back).
2. With RS facing, attach yarn at a marker.
3. Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts.
4. Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. [10 sts]
5. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 6 sts, dec. [8 sts]
6. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 4 sts, dec. [6 sts]
7. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 2 sts, dec. [4 sts]
8. Fasten off.

Monkey Ears (Make 2)

Same as ears for appliqué, but make slightly larger:

• With CC1, ch 5.
• Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 1, [inc, sc] 4 times. Join with sl st. [12 sts]
• Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st.
• Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew monkey ears to top of hat.

Brim

With hat upside down, join MC at center back:

• Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO of each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.
• Rnds 3-4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.
• Fasten off.

Braided Ties (If using ear flaps)

Cut 6 strands of MC, each 30″ (76cm) long. Divide into two bundles of 3 strands each. For each tie:

1. Fold strands in half and use hook to pull folded end through corner of ear flap, creating a loop.
2. Pull the loose ends through this loop and tighten.
3. Braid the 6 strands together.
4. Tie a knot at the end and trim.

Monkey Toy Pattern

Head and Body

With CC1 (dark brown):

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring. [6 sts]

Rnd 2: Inc in each sc around. [12 sts]

Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc in next st] 6 times. [18 sts]

Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] 6 times. [24 sts]

Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st] 6 times. [30 sts]

Rnd 6: [Sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st] 6 times. [36 sts]

Rnds 7-12: Sc in each st around. [36 sts]

Rnd 13: [Sc in next 4 sts, dec] 6 times. [30 sts]

Rnd 14: [Sc in next 3 sts, dec] 6 times. [24 sts]

Rnd 15: [Sc in next 2 sts, dec] 6 times. [18 sts]

Begin stuffing head firmly.

Rnd 16: [Sc in next st, dec] 6 times. [12 sts]

Rnd 17: [Dec] 6 times. [6 sts]

Do not fasten off, continue for body:

Rnd 18: Inc in each st around. [12 sts]

Rnd 19: [Sc in next st, inc in next st] 6 times. [18 sts]

Rnd 20: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] 6 times. [24 sts]

Rnd 21: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st] 6 times. [30 sts]

Rnds 22-28: Sc in each st around. [30 sts]

Rnd 29: [Sc in next 3 sts, dec] 6 times. [24 sts]

Rnd 30: [Sc in next 2 sts, dec] 6 times. [18 sts]

Rnd 31: [Sc in next st, dec] 6 times. [12 sts]

Stuff body firmly.

Rnd 32: [Dec] 6 times. [6 sts]

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Thread tail through remaining sts and pull tight to close.

Face

With CC2 (cream):

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring. [6 sts]

Rnd 2: Inc in each sc around. [12 sts]

Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc in next st] 6 times. [18 sts]

Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] 6 times. [24 sts]

Rnds 5-6: Sc in each st around. [24 sts]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew face to front of head.

Ears (Make 2)

With CC1:

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring. [6 sts]

Rnd 2: Inc in each sc around. [12 sts]

Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc in next st] 6 times. [18 sts]

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew ears to top of head.

Arms (Make 2)

With CC1:

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring. [6 sts]

Rnd 2: Inc in each sc around. [12 sts]

Rnds 3-15: Sc in each st around. [12 sts]

Stuff lightly.

Rnd 16: [Dec] 6 times. [6 sts]

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew arms to sides of body.

Legs (Make 2)

With CC1:

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring. [6 sts]

Rnd 2: Inc in each sc around. [12 sts]

Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc in next st] 6 times. [18 sts]

Rnds 4-16: Sc in each st around. [18 sts]

Stuff lightly.

Rnd 17: [Sc in next st, dec] 6 times. [12 sts]

Rnd 18: [Dec] 6 times. [6 sts]

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew legs to bottom of body.

Tail

With CC1:

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring. [6 sts]

Rnds 2-20: Sc in each st around. [6 sts]

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew tail to back of body.

Finishing

1. With black yarn, embroider eyes and nose on face.
2. With black yarn, embroider a smiling mouth.
3. With CC2, add small tufts of hair at top of head if desired.
4. Weave in all ends securely.

Finishing the Set

1. Block all pieces if necessary by laying flat on a towel, misting with water, and allowing to dry completely.
2. Ensure all ends are woven in securely.
3. Check that all buttons and appliqués are attached firmly.

Care Instructions

• Machine wash on gentle cycle with mild detergent
• Lay flat to dry
• Do not bleach
• Do not iron directly on decorative elements

This adorable monkey-themed baby set makes a perfect gift that will be treasured by parents and loved by little ones. The coordinated design creates a cohesive look while each piece remains functional and practical for everyday use.

Happy crocheting!