There is something undeniably magical about a baby’s first security blanket. Combining the cuddly charm of an amigurumi stuffed animal with the soothing squish of a miniature blanket, this Crochet Bunny Lovey is designed to become your little one’s most cherished bedtime companion. Made with velvety chenille yarn, it is irresistibly soft, completely safe for infants with embroidered features, and works up in just a couple of peaceful evenings.
Skill Level
Easy / Adv. Beginner
Time Needed
2 – 3 Hours
Hooks Required
6.5 mm (K) & 10 mm (N/P)
Blanket Size
11″ x 10″ Rectangle
What Is a Lovey and Why Are They So Loved?
A lovey—often called a security blanket, snuggler, or comforter—is a miniature transitional comfort blanket attached to a plush toy animal head. For babies and toddlers, loveys provide emotional security, tactile soothing during naps, and a sense of calm in unfamiliar environments.
- The Perfect Portable Size: Measuring 11 by 10 inches, the blanket is small enough for tiny infant hands to grip easily without dragging on dirty floors or tangling in car seats.
- 100% Baby-Safe Features: Unlike plastic safety eyes that can loosen over time, this pattern uses traditional hand-embroidered sleepy eyes and a stitched nose, making it totally safe from day one.
- Unique Open-Waffle Texture: The blanket body uses the Single Half Double decrease (SHD) stitch paired with chain spaces. This creates an airy, squishy mesh that is deeply tactile and highly breathable.
- Fast & Stash-Friendly: You need only about 100 yards of super bulky chenille yarn. One large skein gives you enough yarn to make two full loveys!
Materials & Tools Required
- Main Yarn: Approx. 100 yards of Super Bulky (#6) chenille blanket yarn. Recommended: Bernat Baby Blanket (10.5 oz / 220 yds) in shades like Vanilla, Seafoam, or Tan Pink. Alternatives include Premier Basix Chenille or Hobbii Honey Bunny.
- Embroidered Facial Floss: Small length of black worsted weight yarn or cotton embroidery thread for the sleepy eyes and mouth, plus a scrap of soft pink or cream yarn for the nose.
- Crochet Hooks: Two hooks are needed:
- Size K (6.5 mm): For the amigurumi head, ears, and 4 paws (creates tight stitches so stuffing stays hidden).
- Size N/P (10.0 mm): For the rectangular blanket body (creates a light, flexible, cozy drape).
- Tapestry Needle: Blunt steel yarn needle with a large eye suitable for bulky chenille fibers.
- Polyfill Stuffing: Small handful of high-grade hypoallergenic polyester fiberfill for the bunny head.
- Notions: Locking stitch markers to mark beginning of rounds, measuring tape, and scissors.
Finished Dimensions & Gauge Check
Finished Measurements
Blanket Body: 11 inches (28 cm) long by 10 inches (25.5 cm) wide.
Bunny Head: Approx. 3.5 inches diameter.
Bunny Ears: Approx. 3.5 inches long.
Blanket Gauge Target
Using 10.0 mm hook in pattern stitch:
3 SHD stitches alternating with 3 ch-1 spaces = 4 inches (10 cm).
Tip: Gauge on the amigurumi head is flexible, but stitches must remain dense.
Stitch Abbreviations & Technique Guide
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
YO: yarn over
sk: skip
Special Stitch Definitions:
SHD (Single Half Double Decrease / Cluster):
Insert hook into indicated stitch and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch (or next ch-1 space) and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook. This combines the grounding base of a single crochet with the plush height of a half double crochet.
Insert hook into indicated stitch and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch (or next ch-1 space) and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook. This combines the grounding base of a single crochet with the plush height of a half double crochet.
dec (Invisible Decrease for Amigurumi Head):
Insert hook into front loop only of first stitch, insert hook into front loop only of second stitch. Yarn over, pull through first 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops. Leaves zero gaps for stuffing to escape.
Insert hook into front loop only of first stitch, insert hook into front loop only of second stitch. Yarn over, pull through first 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops. Leaves zero gaps for stuffing to escape.
sc2tog (Standard Decrease for Ears):
Insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, insert hook in following st, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
Insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, insert hook in following st, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
Invisible Join (For Blanket Border):
After last stitch, cut yarn leaving 6″ tail. Pull loop out. Thread tail on tapestry needle, skip next st, insert needle under both loops of the following st from back to front, then back down through center of last stitch made. Pull to match stitch size and weave in.
After last stitch, cut yarn leaving 6″ tail. Pull loop out. Thread tail on tapestry needle, skip next st, insert needle under both loops of the following st from back to front, then back down through center of last stitch made. Pull to match stitch size and weave in.
Part 1: The Rectangular Blanket Body
Using your larger 10.0 mm (US N/P) hook and your choice of blanket yarn color.
- Foundation Chain: Ch 17 loosely.
- Row 1: Work 1 SHD across the 3rd and 4th chains from hook. *Ch 1, work 1 SHD over the next 2 chains; repeat from * across until 1 chain remains. Ch 1, 1 sc in the last chain. Turn. [7 SHD, 1 sc]
- Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch here and throughout). Work 1 SHD over the first sc and the next ch-1 space. *Ch 1, work 1 SHD over the next SHD and next ch-1 space; repeat from * across to the last SHD. Ch 1, skip last SHD, work 1 sc into the top of the beginning skipped ch-2. Turn. [7 SHD, 1 sc]
- Row 3: Ch 2. Work 1 SHD over first sc and next ch-1 space. *Ch 1, work 1 SHD over next SHD and next ch-1 space; repeat from * across to last SHD. Ch 1, skip last SHD, work 1 sc into the top of beginning ch-2. Turn. [7 SHD, 1 sc]
- Rows 4 to 13: Repeat Row 3 until you have completed 13 rows total in pattern. Do not fasten off. Proceed directly to the border below.
- Border Round:
- Ch 1 at corner. Work single crochet stitches evenly down the left edge (approx. 13 sc).
- At the corner, work 3 sc to turn cleanly.
- Work 1 sc in each free loop across the foundation chain edge to next corner, work 3 sc in corner.
- Work single crochet stitches evenly up the right edge to next corner, work 3 sc in corner.
- Work 1 sc in each stitch across top edge until 1 st remains, work 3 sc in last st.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first sc (or finish with the Invisible Join). Fasten off and weave in all ends securely.
Part 2: The Amigurumi Bunny Head
Switch to your smaller 6.5 mm (US K) hook. Work in continuous spiral rounds without joining or turning. Always mark your first stitch with a stitch marker.
- Round 1: 7 sc in a magic ring. Pull ring gently to close. [7 sts]
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in the first stitch (mark this first st). Work 2 sc in each of the next 6 sts around. [14 sts]
- Round 3: *(2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st); repeat from * around to end. [21 sts]
- Rounds 4 – 6: 1 sc in each stitch around for 3 continuous rounds. [21 sts]
- *Stuffing checkpoint: Begin lightly stuffing the head with polyfill fiberfill, keeping the shape round and supple.
- Round 7: *(1 sc in next st, 1 dec across next 2 sts); repeat from * around. [14 sts]
- Round 8: *(1 sc in next st, 1 dec across next 2 sts); repeat from * until 2 sts remain, 1 sc in each of the last 2 sts. [10 sts]
- Closing the Head: Fasten off, leaving a generous 3/4-yard (27-inch) tail. Thread your tapestry needle and whipstitch through the front loops of all 10 remaining stitches. Add any final pinch of polyfill needed, then pull the tail firmly to close the bottom hole completely. Knot securely at the base, and bring the needle up to the opposite end (top center of the head). Set aside.
Part 3: Embroidering the Sweet Sleepy Face
Embroidering the face before attaching the head gives you full control and makes hiding yarn tails effortless.
- The Sleepy Eyes: Thread black yarn or 6 strands of embroidery floss. Position eyes approximately between Rounds 4 and 5 of the head, spaced 3 to 4 stitches apart. Stitch a horizontal bar spanning 2 stitches. At the outer edge of each line, add a tiny diagonal upward stitch to create the iconic contented sleeping eyelash.
- The Cute Bunny Nose: Using a length of pastel pink or cream chenille yarn, stitch two short horizontal bars directly between and slightly lower than the eyes (spanning approx. 1 to 1.5 stitches). Keep the stitches plump and parallel.
- The Mouth: With black thread, make one neat vertical stitch running down from the center of the nose for about 1 round.
- Securing Ends: Bring all working thread ends out through the bottom neck of the head, knot them tightly in pairs, and pull the tails inside the stuffing cavity where they will never be seen.
Part 4: Crocheting the Bunny Ears (Make 2)
Using 6.5 mm (US K) hook. These ears are worked in continuous spirals without stuffing so they drape naturally.
- Round 1: 4 sc in a magic ring. Place marker in first st. [4 sts]
- *Tip: On Round 2, tighten the working loop on your hook before pulling up your first stitch to avoid leaving an unwanted gap. Push work right-side out.
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in the first marked stitch, move marker up into first st. Work 2 sc in each of the remaining 3 sts. [8 sts]
- Rounds 3 – 6: 1 sc in each stitch around for 4 rounds. [8 sts]
- Last Round: Work 1 sc2tog across the first 2 sts, then repeat sc2tog 3 more times around. Join with a slip stitch to the first st. [4 sts]
- Fasten off, leaving a 15-inch tail for sewing onto the head. Repeat for second ear.
Part 5: Crocheting the Four Corner Paws (Make 4)
Using 6.5 mm (US K) hook. These little paws anchor the four corners of the rectangular blanket.
- Round 1: 7 sc in a magic ring. Mark 1st sc. [7 sts]
- Round 2: 1 sc in each st around. Turn work right-side out. [7 sts]
- Round 3: 1 sc in each st around. [7 sts]
- Round 4: 1 sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch to the first st. [7 sts]
- Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch tail for sewing. Make 4 paws in total. (No stuffing needed).
Part 6: Seamless Assembly & Professional Attachment
Follow this specific sequence for a sturdy, beautiful finish:
- Attaching Ears to Head: Flatten the base of each ear. Position them symmetrically atop Rounds 1–2 of the head, tilted slightly backward. Using the long ear tails, sew back and forth catching the post of each stitch on the ear and the corresponding head stitch. Weave tails inside the head.
- Attaching the 4 Corner Paws: Slip each open paw over one of the four rounded corners of the rectangular blanket. Using the tapestry needle, whipstitch through both layers of the paw and the blanket corner, ensuring the paw is anchored firmly so tugging hands cannot pull it free. Knot securely and bury the ends inside the paw.
- Attaching the Head (Pro Placement Tip!): Rather than sewing the head directly on the top edge of the blanket, position the head approximately 3/4 inch inward from the top center edge. By indenting the head slightly, the bunny’s chin rests supported on the blanket surface, preventing the head from flopping backward or dangling awkwardly. Sew securely in a circle around the base of the head, knot tightly on the underside, and weave the long tail through the center of the head.
Washing & Care Instructions for Chenille Loveys
Because loveys travel everywhere with babies, they will need frequent laundering. Luckily, 100% polyester blanket chenille is durable and wash-friendly:
- Washing: Place the lovey inside a zippered mesh laundry delicates bag. Machine wash on cold with mild, fragrance-free baby detergent.
- Drying: Air dry flat on a clean towel or tumble dry on delicate no-heat / low-heat setting. High dryer heat can damage the velvety fibers.
- Shape Restoration: Once dry, gently fluff the bunny head and smooth the blanket out flat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Your Bunny Lovey Today!
Whether for an upcoming baby shower, a holiday gift, or your own nursery, this squishy bunny lovey is guaranteed to bring smiles and comfort for years to come. Grab your hooks and happy crocheting!
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