Free Crochet
Baby Lovey Patterns

Posey the Bunny Lovey from Stitch and Hound

With excellent, detailed instructions and clear step-by-step pictures, this free crochet bunny lovey pattern is sure to turn out well and become a favourite toy for your little one. And how cute are bunnies!

SIZE: the blanket body of the bunny is 11″ x 11″ (28 cm x 28 cm), and the head circumference is 11.8″ (30 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted, e.g., Comfy Cotton Blend Yarn from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 500 yards (457 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.5 mm (7) and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: fiberfill, a tapestry needle, and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.

Crochet Little Lamb Lovey from Sewrella

Measuring 15 inches tall this free crochet lovey pattern makes the perfect security blanket to grow with babies into toddlerhood. Made with super soft yarn it promises to be squishy and snuggly.

SIZE: blanket width 15″
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran, e.g., Feels Like Butta Yarn from Lion Brand and Touch of Alpaca Yarn from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 100 g skein of each colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm pair of safety eyes, polyfill stuffing, black yarn or thread for sewing nose and mouth, tapestry needle, stitch markers, and measuring tape or ruler.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bobble Stitch (details included in the pattern).

Baby Bear and Baby Bunny Crochet Lovey Patterns from Theodore and Rose

The adorable Sleepy Baby Bear and Bunny crochet lovey patterns by Alanna O’Dea from Theodore and Rose are available for free on the Bella Coco Crochet site.

SIZE: the finished blanket is approx 12″ (33 cm), head circumference of 8.6″ (22 cm)
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Heirloom Cotton 8 Ply
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two to three 50 g skeins for each lovey
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-1) and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: toy stuffing, stitch marker, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Treble, Half Treble, and Double Crochet Invisible Decrease.

Prism Baby Lovey from Haak Maar Raak

This free crochet baby lovey pattern has a wooden or silicon teething ring attached.

SIZE: the size is adjustable; you can easily make your granny square section of the blanket as large as you like.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Organicon from Scheepjes.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.0 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 10cm diameter wooden or silicon teething ring, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: colour changes.

Unicorn Baby Comforter from Hobbii

This sweet cuddle cloth from hobbii.com is a free pattern designed by PifPaf.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Rainbow Cotton 8/8 from Hobbii. You’ll need white, light coral, blue, yellow, and grey coloured yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyfill stuffing, scissors, embroidery thread for eyes, embroidery needle, and a yarn needle.

Sloth Security Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern from Elisa’s Crochet

This sleepy sloth is the perfect character for a crochet lovey. The blanket part of the pattern features the bobble stitch which adds a lovely texture.

SIZE: 9½” x 8″ (24 cm x 20 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight, cotton yarn in yellow, beige, and brown.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: black embroidery thread for the nose and eyes, poly filling, scissors, and an embroidery needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bobble Stitch.

Kalle the Giraffe Baby Comforter from Hobbii

Designed by PifPaf for Hobbii, this adorable crochet baby comforter is a free crochet pattern.

YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Rainbow Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two 50 g skeins for the main body colour, one 50 g skein in grey, and one 50 g skein in natural white.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a scrap of black yarn for the eyes, toy filling, scissors, and a yarn needle.

Celeste the Unicorn Lovey from Banga of Yarn Wave

This gorgeous free crochet lovey pattern, designed by Banga of YarnWave, is available free on the Bella Coco Crochet website.

YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.00 mm and 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: black embroidery thread, fiberfill stuffing, stitch markers, pins, scissors, and a yarn needle.

Spring Bunny Lovey from A Yarny Robin

The Spring Bunny Lovey pattern is easy and relatively quick to make.

SIZE: approximately 10″ x 10″ (25 cm x 25 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight, cotton yarn, e.g., DROPS Safran from Garnstudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 50 g plus a small amount in a contrasting colour for the bow.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.00 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, pins, a darning needle, a sewing needle, a stitch marker, polyester toy stuffing, makeup blush, and black embroidery thread.

Frog Security Blanket from Elisa’s Crochet

Another super cute free crochet lovey pattern from Elisa’s Crochet.

SIZE: 11″ x 10″ (27 cm x 25 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, in green, white, and yellow.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: pink blusher, black thread for embroidering the facial details. 9 mm plastic safety eyes, polyester toy filling, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bobble Stitch.

William the Lion – Baby Comforter from Hobbii

Designed by PifPaf for Hobbii; William the Lion is a free crochet baby lovey pattern.

YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Rainbow Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: you will need approximately two 50 g skeins of the main body colour, one 50 g skein of grey yarn, and one 50 g skein of natural white yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: some black thread for embroidering the eyes, polyester toy stuffing, scissors, and a yarn needle.

Hippo Lovey from The Blue Elephants

This adorable free crochet pattern by Shehla from The Blue Elephants is available on the Underground Crafter. The pattern is made in one piece, leaving fewer ends to weave in and making the head more secure. The helpful tips, step-by-step images, and instructions used in this pattern make it perfect for a beginner.

SIZE: 12″ x 12″ (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran, e.g., I Love This Yarn! from Hobby Lobby.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tapestry needle, and a pair of safety eyes.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.

Puppy Baby Lovey from Crochetpedia

An easy, free, written pattern suitable for beginners with lots of helpful pictures.

SIZE: 10″ x 10″ (25 cm x 25 cm)
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Yarn Art Jeans
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: yarn needle or tapestry needle, scissors, and a stitch marker
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Back Loop Only Double Crochet.

Penguin Baby Lovey from My Belle Creations

YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook and 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: cotton fabric (around 1/3 of a fat quarter), toy stuffing, scissors, and a sewing needle
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.

Angelus Lovey Blanket from Chabe Patterns

The Angelus Lovey Blanket is a free written pattern with an accompanying YouTube tutorial to guide you through.

SIZE: 14½” x 13¼” (36.5 cm x 33.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, toy stuffing, a stitch marker, pins, a tapestry needle, measuring tape, and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Loop Only and Back Loop Only Single Crochet, Invisible Decrease, and Tapestry Crochet.

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