Easy Crochet Bunny Lovey Pattern (Free Baby Security Blanket)

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A baby lovey (or security blanket) combines a mini amigurumi plushie with a soft, lightweight blanket. This easy crochet bunny lovey pattern is one of the most popular handmade baby shower gifts you can make, bringing comfort and tactile soothing to newborns.

This beginner-friendly tutorial uses gentle baby yarn, basic stitches, and a simple granny-style mini blanket attached to a cute stuffed bunny head.

Why Crochet a Baby Lovey?

  • The Ultimate Baby Gift: Combines the cuteness of a stuffed toy with the comfort of a blanket.
  • Quick Project: Takes a fraction of the time needed for a full-sized baby blanket.
  • Safe & Gentle: Made with embroidered facial features so there are no hard pieces for baby to chew on.

Materials Needed

  • Soft Baby DK Yarn: 1 skein in Cream/White (head & ears) and 1 skein in Pastel Pink, Sage, or Sky Blue (blanket).
  • 3.5mm & 4.5mm Crochet Hooks.
  • Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing.
  • Brown or Pink Embroidery Thread: For eyes and nose.
  • Tapestry Needle & Scissors.

Step-by-Step Crochet Bunny Lovey Pattern

1. Bunny Head (Worked in Continuous Rounds)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6)
  • Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
  • Round 3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
  • Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
  • Rounds 5-8: sc in each st around (24)
  • Embroider sleepy curved eyes and a tiny pink nose with your tapestry needle.
  • Round 9: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18) — Stuff firmly with fiberfill.
  • Round 10: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)
  • Round 11: dec x 6 (6)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the blanket.

2. Floppy Bunny Ears (Make 2)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: [1 sc, inc] x 3 (9)
  • Rounds 3-7: sc in each st around (9)
  • Fasten off, flatten ears, and sew securely to the top of the head.

3. Mini Star Blanket Base

  • Using your 4.5mm hook and blanket yarn, work a simple 6-round solid granny square or star hexagon until the blanket measures about 12x12 inches (30x30 cm).
  • Fasten off and weave in ends.

4. Assembly

Center the plush bunny head right over the middle circle of your mini blanket. Using the yarn tail and tapestry needle, stitch through both pieces several times to secure the attachment tightly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are safety eyes safe for a baby lovey?

For newborn toys, embroidered yarn eyes are strongly recommended over plastic safety eyes to eliminate any potential choking hazard.

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