Hug Me Bunny Lovey – Free Crochet Pattern

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. This bunny lovey crochet pattern works up so quickly, and is a great introduction to amigurumi.

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I would classify this bunny lovey crochet pattern as “confident beginner” skill level.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Hug Me Bunny Lovey

Stitch 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 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 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.

Bunny Lovey Crochet Pattern

Head

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Using color A (shown as white):

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)

R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R14: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat around. (30 sts)

R15: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat around. (24 sts)

R16: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (18 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert them now between R8 and R9, with 6 sts between.

R17: SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (12 sts)

R18: SC2tog. Repeat around. (6 sts)

Leave long tail for sewing.

Fasten off.

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

Ears (make 2)

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Using color A (shown as white):

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 around. (18 sts)

R4: 2 SC in next, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat 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 around. (21 sts)

R8: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat around. (18 sts)

R9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R10: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat around. (15 sts)

R11: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat around. (12 sts)

R12: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (9 sts)

R13: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

Leave long tail for sewing.

Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Using color A (shown as white):

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.

Bow

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Using color B (shown as mint):

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)

Fasten off.

Wrap yarn around middle of bow to pinch and form bow. Leave long tail for sewing.

Blanket

Using 5.0mm (H) hook:

Using color C (shown as teal):

*Be sure to refer to pattern notes.*

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 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 into your beginning ch 3 space. (8 ch 1 spaces and 4 corner spaces)

R4: Ch 3. SC into 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 into your beginning ch 3 space. (12 ch 1 spaces and 4 corner spaces)

R5: Ch 3. SC into same ch 3 space from previous round (creating your 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 into your beginning ch 3 space.

R6-21: Repeat R5.

Using color B (shown as mint):

R22-24: Repeat R5.

Using color C (shown as teal):

R25-26: Repeat R5.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Assembly & Finishing

Attach ears to each side of the top of the head, between R3 and R6.

For a girl bunny, attach bow between the ears.

Using a light pink yarn, embroider a nose on R10, over 3 sts. Embroider a line from the middle of the nose, down 1 st for the mouth.

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.

For boy bunny, attach bow to blanket, just under the head.

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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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.
• Using pins while assembly will keep your pieces in place to ensure proper placement.

Alterations

• Creating a larger blanket on this 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

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