Unroll this little guy, and he’s a blanket. Roll him up and he’s a bear! This project works up very quickly in bulky yarn and makes a great gift. Two large buttons attached securely hold it closed when rolled up.
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Stuffed Animal Blanket
What You’ll Need
YARN
PREMIER YARNS Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky (acrylic; 3.5oz/100g = 109yd/100m)
#7021 Pristine (A): 5 skeins, #7036 Fudge (B): 1 skein
CROCHET HOOK
One size US M-13 (9mm)
One size US K-10 ½ (6.5mm)
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
2 buttons, 1″/25mm diameter
Yarn needle
GAUGE
Gauge is not critical for this project.
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Blanket measures about 36”/90cm wide x 24″/60cm long.
DESIGNER’S TIP
When placing the ears, arms, and legs, roll up the blanket first. Fold the blanket lengthwise into thirds and roll up tightly. Then, place the pieces as shown in photo. Finally, unroll the blanket to embroider on the eyes and nose.
INSTRUCTIONS
BLANKET
With A and larger hook, ch 99.
Row 1: skip 2ch (count as 1sc), *work [sc, ch 1, dc] into next ch, skip 2 ch; rep from * ending 1sc into last ch; turn.
Row 2: Ch1, skip first sc and next dc, *work [sc, ch 1, dc] into next ch sp, skip 1 sc and 1dc; rep from * ending with [sc, ch 1, dc] into last ch sp, skip next sc, 1sc into top of turning ch; turn.
Repeat row 2 until piece measures 24 inches from beginning.
BORDER
Join B in ending st. Ch 1, *sc 3 sts in corner, 93 sts along long edge, 3 sc in corner, 45 sts along short edge, repeat from * to end, join with sl st. Fasten off.
EARS (Make 2)
With smaller hook, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn – 6 sts.
Rows 2-5: Work even in sc.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog; turn – 4 sts.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog twice – 2 sts. Fasten off.
ARMS AND LEGS (Make 4)
With smaller hook, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across – 6 sts.
Rows 2-8: Work even in sc.
Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog; turn – 4 sts.
Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog twice – 2 sts. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Roll blanket in thirds as described in designer’s tip.
Sew ears to side of head. Sew arms and legs to lower part of body.
Sew ears to side of head. Sew arms and legs to lower part of body.
Embroider eyes and nose.
Position buttons on back to keep blanket closed,
slipping buttons through holes in fabric.
See photo for reference.
slipping buttons through holes in fabric.
See photo for reference.
Weave in ends. Block lightly, if desired.
Lisa Ramirez
This is so cute. I will have to try it!
amanda
I hope you do! I’d love to see pictures!
Sandy
I love coming to your site, it’s amazing. I wish though that in the patterns that you show using bulky yarn that you could have a pattern that uses regular yarn weight it’s hard for my hands to crochet bulky yarn. I have found several afghan patterns also that I love the look but I can’t make them because of the yarn weight.
amanda
Hi Sandy,
This blanket can be made in worsted weight, it just turns out to be more of a stroller blanket or lovie. Check out this project on Ravelry that uses Caron Simply Soft. I think it’s even cuter than the one I made! She said it would work out great for a car seat or swing so it might be an option if you want to make this blanket.
I’m so glad you like coming to my site! 🙂 I’m releasing a new baby blanket pattern tomorrow that uses worsted weight if you want to check it out.
Marlene
Love this and will make it, but I will have to come up with a clever way – Possibly ribbon to secure the rolled blanket. I do not want to use buttons that could come off i and be a choking hazard.