Loveys are a baby’s best friend. These stuffed animal/ blanket combinations are as functional as they are adorable.
It’s like a security blanket and a huggable friend all rolled into one cute little bundle.
Making them is almost as much fun as giving them! These free crochet lovey patterns work up super quickly and don’t use up too much yarn.
The adorable animal heads are an excellent introduction to the world of amigurumi (crochet softies). You will learn how to make free crochet lovey patterns with bunnies, elephants, lions, puppies, and more.
The blankets are generally quite simple and quick as well. We’ve got free crochet star lovey patterns, free crochet square lovey patterns and there’s even a hexagonal-shaped one.
All of these free crochet lovey patterns are fairly beginner-friendly and most only call for basic crochet stitches. Scroll down and see for yourself!
1. Bunny Lovey
An adorable bunny lovey is just the thing for a new spring baby – especially if they are born around Easter. Pastel pink and delicate features are picture-perfect for a newborn photoshoot. This beginner-friendly and free crochet lovey pattern calls for just single crochet and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Crochet 365 Knit Too
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2. Little Lamb Baby Lovey
If you are looking for a lovey that’s a little bigger – maybe for a 1-4 year old instead of a newborn – then this adorable lamb is a great choice. The clever design uses bobble stitches for the textured sheep’s wool and double crochet stitches for the blanket.
Designer: Sewrella
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
3. Stella Lovey Blanket
This beautiful lovey design features an adorable elephant head and a generously sized starburst blanket. You can make this free crochet lovey pattern for either a boy or a girl. The design calls for single and half double crochet stitches.
Designer: Willow Yarns Design Team
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4. Kitty Lovey
A cute and colorful kitten lovey is sure to brighten your day. You’ll only need a small amount of each color, so feel free to dip into your yarn scraps basket! This free crochet lovey pattern uses single and double crochet stitches. The pattern even teaches you how to crochet the invisible decrease to minimize gaps in your amigurumi.
Designer: Loops and Love Crochet
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5. Patch the Cow Lovey
Comfort the little cowboy or cowgirl in your life with this super cute cow lovey. This free crochet lovey pattern stands out from the rest with colorful patches. It’s little details like this that really make your crochet come to life, don’t you think?
Designer: Osage County Crochet
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6. Brave Lion Lovey
Let’s head to the jungle for our next free crochet lovey pattern. This adorable lion is perfect for the Harry Potter fan in your life. The granny square lovey is made in the Gryffindor house colors and the lion is, of course, the Gryffindor House mascot! This design calls for single and double crochet stitches along with loop stitches for the mane.
Designer: Nine Inspired
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7. Puppy Lovey Security Blanket
Who said that free crochet lovey patterns had to all be pastel colors? Break the mold with this bright green and white pup. His bright colors and sweet face are sure to attract your little one’s attention. They will love his floppy ears and stripey blanket.
Designer: Crochet from Aland
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8. Raccoon Crochet Lovey
Raccoons get a bad wrap! The only thing this masked bandit wants to steal is your heart. You can make this cute woodland animal lovey for yourself using single and double crochet stitches. This free crochet lovey pattern makes excellent use of that special variegated yarn you’ve been saving!
Designer: Nancy Anderson for Yarnspirations
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9. Owl Lovey
Show your little one that you’ll “owl-ways” love them with this free crochet lovey pattern – it’s a hoot! I love the design choice to use the same variegated pastel yarn for both the owl and the blanket. And the little knots on the corners of the blanket add an extra special finishing touch.
Designer: Designs by Phanessa
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10. Giraffe Lovey Puppet
How could a cute and free crochet lovey pattern be any better than it already is? Well, how about if you make it into a puppet! Your new puppet lovey will go from a naptime companion to a playtime partner-in-crime as your little one grows. How sweet!
Designer: Ekayg
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If you have never crocheted a lovey before, then do yourself a favor and try one out! They are such additively quick little projects, and it never hurts to have one ready just in case you get invited last-minute to a baby shower or birthday. Which free crochet lovey pattern was your favorite? Please share with me in the comments below!
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