Have you ever crocheted something that just made you say “aww”? If you haven’t, then today’s the day! Sometimes it’s nice to just crochet an easy and relaxing pattern with a satisfying result. Plus, these free crochet lovey patterns really come in handy when you get invited to a baby shower!
If you don’t know anyone that’s having a baby any time soon, then you might be feeling left out right now. Lucky for you, these free crochet lovies are also sure to come in handy for presents for younger children. You could even crochet a few of these to donate to charity. How about a charity for foster children? Or maybe one for children in the hospital? I’m sure that you can think up something great!
So how do you crochet a baby lovey anyway? The good news is that the majority of these patterns can be made using just basic crochet stitches! If you have ever crocheted amigurumi before, then you should be in great shape for these free crochet lovey patterns. But if you haven’t crocheted any amigurumi or you just really don’t like to, then you’ll be thrilled to hear that we’ve got a couple of lovey options for you too!
The other neat thing about these free crochet lovey patterns is that you can mix and match them! Since most of these patterns have you crochet the head and the baby blanket separately, there’s no reason why you couldn’t combine the head from one pattern with the blanket of another pattern. Just have fun with it!
Are you ready to see all of these fabulous free crochet lovey patterns for yourself? Scroll down and prepare to experience crochet cuteness overload!
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25 Adorable FREE Crochet Lovey Patterns
1. Elephant Lovey
This classic elephant lovey design features an adorable two color elephant and a signature granny star blanket. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches along with cluster v-stitches. My favorite aspect of this design is the color coordination between the elephant and the blanket stripes.
Designer: Loops and Love Crochet
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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2. Prism Baby Lovey
Remember when I said that not all free crochet lovey patterns required you to crochet amigurumi? The Prism Baby Lovey is one such pattern! A simple wooden teething ring stands in for the classic animal head. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches. 8 different colors of yarn bring this rainbow design to life.
Designer: Haak Maar Raak
Yarn: Scheepjes Organicon (Fingering Weight #1)
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3. Hug Me Unicorn Lovey
The Hug Me Unicorn Lovey features rainbow speckled yarn with bright solid accent colors. What better color palette could there be for everyone’s favorite mythical creature? The pattern only calls for single crochet stitches, so it’s much easier to crochet than it looks. I especially love the use of the moss stitch (alternating single crochet and chain stitches) in the blanket.
Designer: Nicole Chase Crochet
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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4. Dress Up Bunny Lovey
If you are crocheting your lovey for a toddler or young child, then they are sure to appreciate the dress up aspect of this adorable crochet bunny lovey. This little cutie comes with 3 accessories – a flower, a bow, and a hat complete with ears. The crochet lovey blanket part is a 12 pointed star made with double crochet stitches and a bunny head and arms.
Designer: Sweet Softies
Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling (Aran Weight #4)
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5. My Baby Cuddle Owl Lovey
Fuzzy faux fur yarn creates an adorable and extra cuddly owl that you can’t even tell is crocheted. This novelty yarn can make it difficult to see your stitches, but you can usually get by with feeling for your stitches instead – especially with a straightforward pattern like this one. All you need to know is how to single and double crochet.
Designer: The Loopy Lamb
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted and
Knit Picks Fable Fur (Worsted Weight #4)
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6. Giraffe Lovey Puppet
I would never have dreamed of creating a hand puppet out of a lovey before, but it’s totally genius! This is such a cute idea and I think that it really ensures that the toy will still get played with after the child has grown out of infancy. The pattern calls for single, half double and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Ekayg
Yarn: The Hook Nook Small Stuff and
The Hook Nook Main Squeeze (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
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7. Teddy Bear Lovey
If you can’t decide which animal to top your lovey with, then a teddy bear is a safe bet. The majority of the blanket can be made using just single crochet stitches – like the moss stitch blanket. You will only need to know two other basic crochet stitches – (only for the ears) half double and double crochet to make the cuddliest crochet bear lovey.
Designer: Knit Paint Sew
Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby Cotton (DK Weight #3)
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8. Rupert the Duck Lovey
The blanket part of this lovey forms the body and wings for the duck head. The wing shape is further emphasized by the shell stitch edging. I especially love the adorable duck feet! The pattern can be crocheted using just single, half double and double crochet stitches along with the shell stitches used to create the ruffled edges.
Designer: Auburn Elephant
Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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9. Puppy Lovey
The popularity of exotic animals comes and goes like the seasons, but animals like puppies will always be a favorite. This adorable puppy lovey pattern features a 3 color design and an adorable accessory that can be used as either a hair bow or a bow tie. The pattern uses single, double, and treble crochet stitches along with cluster v-stitches.
Designer: Loops and Love Crochet
Yarn: Red Heart Soft Solids & Heathers (Aran Weight #4)
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10. Hippo Lovey
You are going to love the trick to creating this colorful hippo lovey. The head and the blanket are crocheted as one piece to reduce the amount of sewing needed (because nobody likes the sewing part, right?). This also ensures a strong connection between the two pieces. The pattern calls for just single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: The Blue Elephants for Underground Crafter
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! (Aran Weight #4)
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11. Little Mary Lamb Lovey
Tie a couple of knots into your lovey blanket to create instant and adorable legs for your little animal. What an easy way to make this little lamb lovey even more adorable than it already is! The pattern calls for just single and double crochet stitches. The best part is that this design is part of a series that also includes a lamb stuffed animal and a full sized lamb blanket.
Designer: SweCraftCorner
Yarn: Katia Cotton Stretch (Fingering Weight #1) and
Sirdar Smudge (Bulky Weight #5)
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12. Velvet Bunny Lovey
Velvet yarn is a hot pick right now for super soft and luxurious crochet creations. The extra softness is sure to be especially appreciated by a baby’s sensitive skin, so this is a smart choice for this design. Crochet this cute Velvet Bunny Lovey using single and double crochet stitches. Then throw a few pom poms on there just for fun!
Designer: Crochet for You
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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13. Baby Penguin Lovey
The blanket part of this cute as a button penguin lovey forms the body of the penguin – complete with adorable webbed feet. This little cutie also comes with an optional scarf accessory. Like many of our other free crochet lovey patterns you can make this one using just basic crochet stitches. Also be sure to check out the matching penguin stuffed animal pattern.
Designer: One Dog Woof
Yarn: Lion Brand DIYarn and
Lion Brand Yarn Baby Soft Boucle (Aran Weight #4)
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14. Sunshine Lovey
Here’s a unique lovey design that will help you practice your stitchwork. The blanket part of this pattern is crocheted using the tunisian crochet technique and the sun is created using regular crochet. Don’t forget you can always mix and match these designs. So if you don’t feel up to doing tunisian crochet, then just pick one of the regular crochet blanket designs on this list.
Designer: Happily Yarn After
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids and
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
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15. Oceanic Lovey Blanket
A bright pink octopus really pops against a background with two shades of blue in the design for this Oceanic Lovey Blanket. This little octopus looks right at home in her aquatic habitat. Look, she has even acquired a little starfish accessory on her head! You can crochet this cutie using just single and double crochet stitches along with v-stitches.
Designer: Be a Crafter
Yarn: (DK Weight #3)
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16. Cuddly Koala Lovey
I just can’t get over how stinking cute this Cuddly Koala Lovey is! While most of the lovey is created using a single skein of a mottled gray and white yarn, the bits of accent yarn really help bring this design together. Notice the faux fur yarn used for the ear and the pop of pink used to create her hair bow. You can crochet this with just single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Make and Do Crew
Yarn: Patons North America Moxie (Aran Weight #4)
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17. Dinosaur Lovey Blanket
The next one of our free crochet lovey patterns has a unique design that you may not have seen before! You start with a bit of fleece fabric, poke holes along the edges and crochet around the shape to form the dinosaur. This method helps cut down on time and it doesn’t add much in the way of difficulty. It can be made using just the basic crochet stitches.
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn: (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
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18. Just Ducky Lovey
Little ones that love their bath time will probably recognize this iconic duck figure. This famous ducky is looking especially plucky here with this wavy blue blanket. I especially love the generous size of the lovey blanket for toddlers and preschoolers. You can crochet this pattern using single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Holland Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Anne Geddes Baby Solids (DK Weight #3)
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19. Teether Lovey
Here’s another one of our free crochet lovey patterns that uses a wooden teething ring in the place of the usual animal head. With just single and double crochet stitches you can crochet this easy and beginner friendly lovey design. The pattern is worked all in one piece starting by crocheting around the ring.
Designer: Petals to Picots
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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20. Toppers Security Blanket
Have you seen those skeins of yarn at the craft store that have the little stuffed animal head on top? These special skeins were originally designed to make fun character hats for kids, but it turns out that they also make easy and adorable lovey blankets. Give it a try with this cute kitty lovey that’s crocheted using half double and double crochet stitches.
Designer: The Lavender Chair
Yarn: DMC Lil Toppers (Aran Weight #4)
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21. Lovey Blanket Bear
If you are looking for free crochet lovey patterns that are gender neutral, then you are going to love this adorable bear lovey. Calming shades of brown are a classic choice for a teddy bear and you don’t have to worry about the sex of the baby. The pattern calls for just single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Tatie Soft Toys
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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22. Monster Lovey Blanket
Here’s another design that combines fleece fabric with crochet for a fabulous result. These colorful monster loveys are sure to make any child smile! Plus, you can easily customize this design in terms of color choices. The best part is that it’s all single crochet stitches, so it’s really very beginner friendly.
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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23. Bunny Lovey
Sometimes variegated yarns can be a struggle to work with. Luckily, they look amazing when you use them for the blanket part of a crochet lovey. This is great news if you have a few skeins of variegated yarn in your stash that have been gathering dust! Give it a go with this cute bunny lovey crocheted using basic crochet stitches.
Designer: Once Upon a Hook Crochet
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! and
Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Print (Aran Weight #4)
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24. Kitty Lovey
Do you know a little one that’s obsessed with cats? They are sure to love this bright and colorful kitty lovey! This is a great crochet project for using up small balls of yarn that you may have leftover from other projects. You can really get creative with the color choices here and just have fun with it.
Designer: Loops and Love Crochet
Yarn: Red Heart Soft Solids & Heathers and
Red Heart Soft Baby Steps (Aran Weight #4)
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25. Elephant Lovey Puppet
I’ll leave you with one more puppet style lovey. This designer has more than just the giraffe and elephant designs, so be sure to check out her page if you love the puppet style. I love that children can use this unique lovey as a puppet during play time and as a snuggle buddy during nap time and bed time.
Designer: Ekayg
Yarn: The Hook Nook Main Squeeze (Worsted Weight #4)
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I would be a bit surprised if anyone made it all the way to the bottom of this post. I completely understand if you were carried away with cuteness! But if you are reading this, then please tell me in the comments which of these free crochet lovey patterns is your favorite.
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Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
I love alot of them matter of fact. Not sure which one I would make first. You all did a great job.
Thank you so much! Lovies are so cute 🙂
Omg can’t choose which one is my favorite but I will tell you that you are able to check quite a few lovey patterns off my Christmas list, each of my grandbabies get a lovey this year, one likes kitties ✓, one likes puppies✓, one likes Unicorns✓, one likes elephants✓. Now mawmaw just has to find a cow, Pooh Bear, and a monkey!
Made the mistake of asking my MIL what the kids fav animal and color are expecting an answer for the two that live with her and she gave me all the kids favorites eight more loveys to do! 🤯
I was unable to copy and paste this pattern. What gives?
Hi Christine. Not sure which pattern you are referring to – there are 25 great patterns on this page. Each one has a different designer and they may have their website set up differently.
Some designers do not allow copy and pasting.
Great round up, definitely going to pin this. Some new designers that I wasn’t familiar with, thank you so much. 🙂
Yay!! So glad you like these – they are some of my favorites 🙂
Oh my, where would I start? Thank you for all this cuteness! Loveys are a fave of mine to make.
They are awesome!! 😀