What You Need: Yarn, Hooks & Notions
To make this crochet baby lovey, you need a couple of necessary materials. Choose yarn that is soft to cuddle and can withstand frequent cleaning, such as cotton or acrylic fibers.
The pattern suggests lightweight yarn like DK, sport, or fingering yarn. Paintbox Yarns Cotton, Stylecraft Special DK, and Scheepjes Catona will make great choices for this baby project, but also feel free to go for your choice.
The recommended crochet hook size is 2.5 mm for the blanket and 3.5 mm for the bunny. You will also need a bit of stuffing, very small felt pieces for the ears, thread, and a yarn needle.
How To Crochet This Bunny Lovey
In this crochet bunny lovey pattern, every piece is made separately.
You work the bunny’s head, ears, and arms in continuous rounds, so having a stitch marker at hand is a good idea when working on this project. The blanket part involves crocheting in joined rounds with chains and double crochets using the diagram.
To reproduce its beautiful, vibrant colorway, use the following colors: fuchsia, light pink, and turquoise.
Customizing the Bunny’s Personality
With its cute, tiny flower embellishment, the original design is perfect for a baby girl. A small bow or butterfly appliqué would look equally charming!
However, if you want your handmade baby blanket bunny to be more neutral, you can skip the decorative appliqué and switch colors to blues, greys, or greens.
FAQ
Is this pattern safe for newborns?
Yes! This security blanket pattern was made with the baby’s safety in mind. It doesn’t use any plastic elements like safety eyes or nose. All details are either crocheted with yarn or embroidered, making it baby-friendly.
Can I use velvet or chenille yarn for extra softness?
I have to say…it’s a great idea! This yarn is literally made for projects like this. What you need to keep in mind when using chenille yarn, however, is that it’s much thicker. Therefore, the final measurements of your baby blanket bunny might differ from the original.
