Hug Me Bear Lovey – Free Crochet Pattern

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I’m really enjoying re-releasing my “Hug Me” Lovey series. This lovey is the third release that I’m bringing back, and what better way to do that than with a classic teddy bear and granny square?

This bear lovey is the perfect baby shower gift for expecting moms, and works up very quickly! I used WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava Worsted yarn, which is my go-to yarn for amigurumi projects.

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I would classify this pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

I’d love to see what you make with this tutorial! Don’t forget to share a photo of your finished work in your Ravelry projects and my Facebook group!

Hug Me Bear Lovey

ABBREVIATIONS

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
DC = double crochet

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 of bear are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Head and arms require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work it to ensure each piece is completely filled.
• Blanket Notes – Ch 3 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch (unless otherwise specified).

PATTERN

Head

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Using color A (shown as brown):

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 around. (18 sts)

R4: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (24 sts)

R5: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat around. (30 sts)

R6: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat around. (36 sts)

R7-12: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R13: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat around. (30 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert them now between R7 and R8, with 5 sts showing between the eyes.

R14: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat around. (24 sts)

R15: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (18 sts)

R16: SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (12 sts).

R17: SC2tog. Repeat around. (6 sts)

Leave long tail for sewing.

Fasten off.

Weave in and out of remaining sts and pull tight to close.

Snout

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Using color A (shown as brown):

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 around. (18 sts)

R4: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (24 sts)

Leave long tail for sewing.

Fasten off.

Ears (make 2)

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Using color A (shown as brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R4. SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (8 sts)

Leave long tail for sewing.

Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Using color A (shown as brown):

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 around. (15 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R5: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat around. (12 sts)

R6: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat around. (10 sts)

R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (10 sts)

Leave long tail for sewing.

Fasten off.

Blanket

Using 5.0mm (H) hook:

Using color A (shown as brown):

Ch 4. Join with a sl st to form a ring.

R1: Ch 3 (counts as DC now and throughout), 2 DC in ring, *ch 3, 3 DC in ring. Repeat from * an additional two times. Ch 3. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Sl st to first ch 3 space.

R2: Ch 3, 2 DC in same ch 3 space, ch 3, 3 DC in same ch 3 space (corner made). *Ch 2, skip 3 DC. Work [3 DC, ch 3, 3 DC] in the next ch 3 space (corner made). Repeat from * an additional two times. Ch 2. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Sl st over the next 2 sts and into the first ch 3 space.

Using color B (shown as cream):

R3: Ch 3, 2 DC in same ch 3 space, ch 3, 3 DC in same ch 3 space (corner made). *Ch 2, 3 DC in next ch 2 space, ch 2. Work [3 DC, ch 3, 3 DC] in the next corner space. Repeat from * an additional two times. Repeat from * to ** one time. Ch 2. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Sl st over the next 2 sts and into the first ch 3 space.

R4: Ch 3, 2 DC in same ch 3 space, ch 3, 3 DC in same ch 3 space (corner made). *[Ch 2, 3 DC] in each of the next ch 2 spaces. Ch 2. **Work [3 DC, ch 3, 3 DC] in the next corner space. Repeat from * an additional two times. Repeat from * to ** one time. Ch 2. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Sl st over the next 2 sts and into the first ch 3 space.

Using color C (shown as burgundy):

R5-R6: Repeat R4.

Using color B (shown as cream):

R7-8: Repeat R4.

Using color A (shown as brown):

R9-10: Repeat R4.

Using color B (shown as cream):

R11: Repeat R4.

R12: Ch 1. 1 SC in each st around.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

ASSEMBLY

Attach ears to each side of the top of the head, between R4 and R7.

Embroider a nose on R3, over 3 sts on the snout. Attach snout to the front of the head.

Attach head to middle of the blanket. Be sure to sew to top loops of blanket only, to ensure a clean look on the underside of blanket.

Attach arms to head, very close to blanket.

*Note: 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.

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Nicole

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