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Whether you call it a lovey, security blanket, soother blanket, snuggler, etc., loveys are one of my favorite things to make! This bunny lovey crochet pattern is no exception, and makes an excellent baby shower gift for expecting moms. You can also add this bunny blanket crochet project to an Easter basket for little ones.
I would classify this free bunny lovey crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.
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Free Crochet Pattern for Hug Me Bunny Lovey
Stitch Abbreviations
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
Special Stitches
SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.
Notes
- Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
- All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
- Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
- Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
- Head and arms require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the ears.
- Blanket corners are made of the following sequence: SC, ch 2, SC. Mark the start of each blanket round with a st marker at the beginning ch 3.
- See tutorial photos.
Pattern
Using 4.0mm (G) crochet hook:
Head
Using color A (shown as cream):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R14: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
If using safety eyes, insert them now between R8-9, with 6 sts between.
R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R18: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.
Ears (make 2)
Using color A (shown as cream):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3. *2 SC in next, 1 SC in next. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (21 sts)
R8: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
R13: Fold the ear closed, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across. See tutorial photos. (4 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.
Arms (make 2)
Using color A (shown as cream):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
R4: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)
R5: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (10 sts)
R7-12: 1 SC in each st around. (10 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R13: Fold the arm closed, working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (4 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.
Bow
Using color B (shown as teal):
R1: Ch 11, 1 SC in second ch from hook and each st to end. (10 sts)
R2-6: Ch 1, 1 SC in back loops of each st to end. (10 sts)
Cut yarn, weave in ends.
Pinch the middle of the bow. Using a long strand of yarn, wrap around the middle of the bow. Tie off, cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.
Using 5.0mm (H) crochet hook:
Blanket
Using color C (shown as purple):
R1: Begin with 8 SC in a magic ring. Join with a sl st to beginning. (8 sts)
R2: Ch 3 (counts as SC + ch 2 now and throughout), 1 SC in same st (creating first corner), ch 1, skip next st, *[SC, ch 2, SC] (corner made), ch 1, skip next st, Repeat from * to beginning. Join with a sl st to beginning ch 3 space. (4 ch 1 spaces, 4 corner spaces)
R3: Ch 3, SC into same ch 3 space from previous round (creating first corner), *ch 1, SC + ch 1 in ch 1 space from previous round, [SC, ch 2, SC] in corner space (corner made). Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Ch 1, SC + ch 1 in ch 1 space from previous round. Join with a sl st to beginning ch 3 space. (8 ch 1 spaces, 4 corner spaces)
R4: Ch 3, SC into same ch 3 space from previous round (creating first corner), *ch 1, SC + ch 1 in each ch 1 space from previous round to corner, [SC, ch 2, SC] in corner space (corner made). Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Ch 1, SC + ch 1 in each ch 1 space from previous round to beginning. Join with a sl st to beginning ch 3 space.
R5-21: Repeat R4.
Using color B (shown as teal):
R22-24: Repeat R4.
Using color C (shown as purple):
R25-26. Repeat R4.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Assembly & Finishing
See tutorial photos.
Attach each ear to either side of the top of the head, over R3-6.
Using pink yarn, embroider a nose in the shape of a Y with the tips between R10-11, centered between the eyes, with approximately 4 sts between, dipping down over 2 rows, with a small line down for the post, over 1 row.
For a more feminine bunny, attach the bow on the top of the head, either in front of one ear, or centered between the ears.
Angling the blanket to be in a diamond shape rather than a square, attach head to the middle of the blanket. Be sure to sew to the top loops of the blanket only to ensure a clean underside of the blanket.
For a more masculine bunny, attach the bow below the head as a bow tie.
Attach arms to the blanket on either side of the head, facing towards the front, close enough that they appear to be connected to the head.
I hope you enjoyed this free bunny lovey crochet pattern! If you are looking for more fun lovey crochet patterns, check out this list of lovey patterns here!
Ad-Free PDF Pattern for Hug Me Bunny Lovey
Tips & Tricks
- When selecting your yarn, be sure that you choose a fiber that can withstand frequent washing. I typically lean towards acrylic yarns when making amigurumi toys and loveys. My favorite acrylic yarn is Brava.
- Use the invisible decrease stitch for your SC2tog stitches so that they blend in with your other single crochet stitches on this free bunny lovey crochet pattern.
- Using pins while assembly will keep your pieces in place to ensure proper placement.
Alterations
- Creating a larger blanket on this free bunny lovey crochet pattern is simple; just add additional rows following the same pattern to the desired length.
- If creating this lovey as a toy for ages 3 and under, be sure to use an alternative for safety eyes. Embroidered sleepy eyes would look so cute!
More Free Lovey Crochet Patterns
I hope you enjoyed this free bunny lovey crochet pattern! You may also like the pig lovey crochet pattern or the bear lovey crochet pattern, both of which are free crochet patterns! You can find my entire collection of lovey crochet patterns right here on my blog.
