Baby Blanket With Animal Head Crochet Pattern
I’m so excited to share this free crochet baby lovey pattern with you to make different animals from. Baby loveys are a baby blanket with an animal head attached in our free crochet pattern, you can easily make these snuggle buddies in a couple different types of animals. This is a cute way to make a sweet security blanket for your baby or toddler that is the perfect size for them to cuddle with.
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Free Crochet Lovey Patterns
Crochet lovey blankets are a small blanket, in this case made using simple solid granny squares, with an animal head and arms attached to the little blanket. These loveys are great for little ones because it gives them something to snuggle with. If you are looking for the perfect baby shower gift, this free crochet pattern is definitely one that you should consider making.
To make these crochet animal snuggle blankets you will need to know some basic crochet stitches in order to get started. You will also need to be able to read and follow some basic crochet instructions. In these step-by-step instructions, I will walk you through exactly how to make the blanket and different body parts then attach them together to make the perfect crochet snuggler. Let’s get started!
Easy Baby Blanket With Animal Head Crochet Pattern
Materials
Yarn – I used one skein of Hobby Lobby’s, “I love this yarn” for each animal. I used pink, brown (with tan accents), and green in a medium weight.
5.5 mm crochet hook size
Fiberfill Stuffing
Black yarn or floss if desired for the face
A yarn needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
sc inc – single crochet increase
dc – double crochet
st/sts – stitch/stitches
mr – magic ring
sp – space
How To Make Crochet Baby Blankets With Animal Heads
Making The Blanket
R1. Start by making a mr, in the mr ch 3 sts, dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, dc, join with a sl st.
R2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in the next st, in the ch 2 sp work, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, dc in the next 3 sts, *in the next ch 2 sp work, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, dc in the next dc sts.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st.
R3. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in the next dc sts, in the ch 2 sp work, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, dc in the next 7 sts, *in the next ch 2 sp work, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, dc in each of the next dc sts.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st.
R4. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each of the next dc sts, in the ch 2 sp work, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, dc in each of the next dc sts, *in the next ch 2 sp work, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, dc in each of the next dc sts.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st.
Repeat round 4 until your little blanket measures approximately 12 inches across. Then finish out. Note: you can make the blanket as large or as small as you wish. This is just my personal size preference.
Cow Lovey Pattern
Cow Nose
Round 1: with white yarn, ch 9 sts, in 2nd ch from hook, make 7 sc sts, in last st make 2 sc sts, turn, on the other side, work 7 sc, then 2 sc sts in last. Join with sl st. (18)
Round 2: ch 1, sc in next 8 sts, inc, 8 sc, inc, join with sl st. (20)
Round 3: ch 1, sc in next 8 sts, inc, inc, 8 sc, inc, inc. Join with sl st. (24)
Round 4-5: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24) Do not finish off. (24)
Cow Head
Round 6: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24)
Round 7: ch 1, (inc, 2 sc) repeat around. Join with sl st. (32)
Round 8: ch 1, (inc, 3 sc) repeat around. Join with sl st. (40)
Round 9: ch 1, sc in next 16 sts, (inc, 4 sc), repeat around, sc, join with sl st. (48)
Round 10 – 15: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (48)
Round 16: ch 1, sc in next 18 sts, (inc, 5 sc) repeat around. Join with sl st. (53)
Round 17 – 20: ch 1, sc in each st around. (53)
Stuff the head
Round 21: ch 1, (inv dec, 4 sc) repeat around. (44)
Round 22: ch 1, (inv dec, 3 sc) repeat around. (35)
Round 23: ch 1, (inv dec, 2 sc) repeat around. (26)
Round 24: ch 1, (inv dec, sc) repeat around. (17)
Cow Arms (make 2):
Round 1: make a mr, ch 1, make 6 sc sts in the mr, pull it tight, and join with a sl st.
Round 2: ch 1, (inc) repeat around. Join with sl st.
Round 3: ch 1, work sc in the BLO of each st around. Join with sl st.
Round 4-12: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. Finish off by leaving a long tail of yarn for sewing
Cow Outer Ears (make 2)
Round 1: make a mr, add 8 sc sts in the mr, join with a sl st.
Round 2: ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with a sl st.
Round 3: ch 1, (sc, inc) repeat around, sc in last 2 sts. Join with a sl st.
Round 4: ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, (inc, 2 sc) repeat around. sc in last 3 sts. Join with a sl st.
Round 5 – 6: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st.
Cow Inner Ear (make 2)
Round 1: make a mr, add 8 sc sts in the mr, join with a sl st.
Round 2: ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with a sl st.
Round 3: ch 1, (sc, inc) repeat around, sc in last 2 sts. Join with a sl st.
Round 4 – 5: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st.
When you assemble the ears, I like to sew the inside layer to the outside, using brown yarn. Then pinch the bottom of the ears, and sew it to stay in place before attaching to the cow’s head.
Horns (make 2)
Round 1: make a mr, add 3 sc sts in the mr, join with a sl st.
Round 2: ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with a sl st.
Round 3: ch 1, (inc, sc) repeat around. Join with a sl st.
Round 4 – 6: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st.
Assembly: Sew all the ears together, then attache them to the head. Sew the horns onto the head. Then sew the arms to the bottom of the head. Finally attach the head and arms to the blanket. Make sure that all are firmly secured then weave in any loose ends of yarn.
Frog Lovey Pattern
Frog Head
Round 1: make a mr, ch 1, in the mr make 9 sc sts. Pull the mr tight, join with a sl st to the first sc st. (9)
Round 2: ch 1, (inc) repeat around. Join with sl st. (18)
Round 3: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (18)
Round 4: ch 1, (inc, sc) repeat around. Join with sl st. (27)
Round 5: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (27)
Round 6: ch 1, (inc, sc in next 2 sts) repeat around. Join with sl st. (36)
Round 7 – 10: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (36)
Round 11: ch 1, (dec, sc in next 2 sts) repeat around. Join with sl st. (27)
Round 12: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (27)
Round 13: ch 1, (dec, sc) repeat around. Join with sl st. (18) Finish off by leaving a long tail for sewing.
Frog Eyes (make 2)
Round 1: make a mr, ch 1, in the mr make 6 sc sts. Join with sl st. (6)
Round 2: ch 1, (inc, sc) repeat around. Join with sl st. (9)
Round 3-4: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (9)
Frog Arms (make 2):
Round 1: make a mr, ch 1, make 6 sc sts in the mr, pull it tight, and join with a sl st.
Round 2: ch 1, (inc) repeat around. Join with sl st.
Round 3: ch 1, work sc in the BLO of each st around. Join with sl st.
Round 4-12: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. Finish off by leaving a long tail of yarn for sewing
Assembly: sew the frogs eyes in place on top of it’s head, then attach its arms to the bottom of it’s head. Make sure that they are secured really well. Sew the blanket to the bottom of the head, also making sure it is sewn securely. Weave in any loose ends of yarn.
Pig Lovey Pattern
Pig Head
R1. Mr, make 6 sc sts join (6)
R2. Ch 1, inc in each (12)
R3. Ch 1, sc in the blo of each st around (12)
R4. Ch 1, sc in each st around (12)
R5. Ch 1, sc in the first 4, inc in the next 4, sc in the last 4 sts. (16)
R6. Ch 1, sc in the first 4 sts, (inc, sc) x4, sc in the last 4 sts. (20)
R7. Ch 1, sc in the first 4 sts, (inc, 2 sc) x4, sc in the last 4 sts. (24)
R8. Ch 1, sc in the first 4 sts, (inc, 3 sc) x4, sc in the last 4 sts. (28)
R9-12: Ch 1, sc in each st around. (28)
R13. Ch 1, Dec, 3sc
R14. Ch 1, Dec 2 sc
Pig Ears (make 2)
R1. make a mr, in the mr make 8 sc sts, join with a sl st. (8)
R2. ch 1, inc, sc in the next 3 sts, inc, sc in the last 3 sts. Join with a sl st. (10)
R3-4. ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (10)
Pinch the bottom together, and stitch across it to pull it together. It’s now ready to sew onto the pig’s head.
Pig Arms (make 2):
Round 1: make a mr, in the mr, make 5 sc sts. Join with a sl st. (5)
Round 2: ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (10)
Round 3-15: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (10) Stuff the arms, then fold in half, and sc through both sides to close.
Assembly: start by sewing the pig’s ears onto the top of it’s head. Then sew the pig’s arms onto the bottom of it’s head. Make sure that they are firmly sewin in place. Securely sew the blanket onto the bottom of the pig’s head. Weave in any loose ends of yarn.
Farm Animal Crochet Lovey Pattern Copyright
Please note that this pattern is intended for personal use only, and is not for commercial distribution. By copyright, unless otherwise noted, you are not authorized to copy or claim my content as your own. You are, however, more than welcome to sell your finished products made with my patterns. I always appreciate it when you link to my patterns so that others can find them too!
Easy Crochet Lovey Pattern Tips and Tricks
Adding Eyes And Other Facial Features
For a project like this, that is intended for babies and young toddlers, it is best that you never use safety eyes, as they can be a choking hazard for young children. Instead, I prefer to stitch on the eyes with yarn or floss. This way you can make sleepy eyes or round eyes that look super cute, but are safe for little ones to play with.
Using Different Techniques For The Blanket
There are many different techniques you can choose to use to make the little blanket to attach the animal head to. I like to use a solid granny square blanket, but you might prefer to make a round blanket, or use a different technique to make another type of granny square blanket. Feel free to use whatever type of stitch you prefer to make the little blankets.
Choosing The Right Crochet Hook Size
I like to use a 5.5 mm crochet hook with this type of yarn. However, if you end up using a different yarn, remember that you may need to adjust the size of hook you use. Another reason why you may need to change the size of crochet hook you use is due to your stitching technique. If you stitch more loosely or tighter you will need to increase or decrease your hook size to help compensate.
Baby Crochet Lovey
Making a sweet baby blanket with an animal head is the perfect project to make for a baby or toddler. This is a soft toy that little ones of all ages will enjoy snuggling up with. In this free crochet pattern, there are a few different animal options that you can attach to the small blanket, so that you can make the perfect snuggle toy.
Thank you so much for stopping by to learn how to make these different crochet patterns for a baby blanket with an animal head. This is a fun crochet project to make, and you can take your pick of the sweet animals you want to make. I hope you will give this free crochet pattern a try, and I hope that you enjoy making this fun project.
Happy crocheting!
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