If you’re looking for free crochet lovey patterns, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve brought together 12 of my crochet lovey and baby security blanket patterns so you can easily find your next project.
Loveys are one of my favourite things to crochet for babies. They combine a small blanket with a cute design, making them a lovely handmade project for baby showers, new arrivals and special gifts.
In this collection you’ll find adorable animal loveys including a bear, bunny, frog, fox, panda, mouse, bee, sloth and unicorn, as well as three different lovey blanket designs.
All of the patterns below are available free on MummaJ Crochet, and many also have step-by-step video tutorials so you can crochet along with me.
Choose your favourite or make several!
1. Crochet Bear Lovey Pattern
This cute crochet bear lovey is one of my favourite baby projects.
The little bear combined with the soft lovey blanket creates an adorable handmade baby security blanket and would make a lovely baby shower or newborn gift.
If you prefer following along visually, you can also use my video tutorial.
→ [Get the Free Bear Lovey Crochet Pattern]
→ [Watch the Bear Lovey Video Tutorial]
2. Crochet Bunny Lovey Pattern
This crochet bunny lovey is an adorable project for babies and is especially cute for an Easter baby or springtime baby gift.
The bunny design can be customised with different yarn colours to make your lovey unique.
Try traditional bunny colours or choose colours that match the baby’s nursery.
→ [Get the Free Crochet Bunny Lovey Pattern]
→ [Watch the Bunny Lovey Video Tutorial]
3. Crochet Unicorn Lovey Pattern
Add a little magic to your crochet collection with this adorable unicorn lovey.
This crochet unicorn lovey combines a cute unicorn with a small security blanket and makes a lovely handmade baby gift.
Have fun choosing colours for the unicorn and creating your own unique version.
→ [Get the Free Crochet Unicorn Lovey Pattern]
→ [Watch the Unicorn Lovey Video Tutorial]
4. Crochet Frog Lovey Pattern
This cute crochet frog lovey is another fun baby security blanket to make.
The frog design gives this lovey plenty of personality and makes it a great choice if you’re looking for something a little different from a traditional bear or bunny.
Follow the free written pattern or crochet along with the video tutorial.
→ [Get the Free Frog Lovey Crochet Pattern]
→ [Watch the Frog Lovey Video Tutorial]
5. Crochet Fox Lovey Pattern
This crochet fox lovey is a lovely choice for a woodland-themed nursery or handmade baby gift.
The fox design looks beautiful in traditional orange shades, but you can also experiment with different yarn colours to create your own version.
→ [Get the Free Fox Lovey Crochet Pattern]
→ [Watch the Fox Lovey Video Tutorial]
6. Crochet Panda Lovey Pattern
Who could resist a cute crochet panda?
This panda lovey combines an adorable panda design with a small crochet blanket to create a sweet handmade project for babies.
The classic black-and-white colour combination makes the panda instantly recognisable, or you can put your own spin on the design.
→ [Get the Free Crochet Panda Lovey Pattern]
→ [Watch the Panda Lovey Video Tutorial]
7. Crochet Mouse Lovey Pattern
This crochet mouse lovey combines a cute little mouse with a baby security blanket.
It’s another lovely option for a handmade baby gift and can be customised by changing the colours of the mouse and blanket.
→ [Get the Free Crochet Mouse Lovey Pattern]
→ [Watch the Mouse Lovey Video Tutorial]
8. Crochet Bee Lovey Pattern
Bright, cheerful and cute, this crochet bee lovey is a fun addition to the collection.
The striped bee design makes this lovey stand out from the other animals and gives you lots of opportunities to play with colour.
→ [Get the Free Crochet Bee Lovey Pattern]
9. Crochet Sloth Lovey Pattern
If you love sloths, this one is for you!
This crochet sloth lovey is an adorable handmade baby project and another fun alternative to more traditional baby lovey animals.
Choose your favourite yarn colours and follow the free pattern to make your own.
→ [Get the Free Crochet Sloth Lovey Pattern]
→ [Watch the Sloth Lovey Video Tutorial]
Free Crochet Lovey Blanket Patterns
You don’t have to make an animal lovey.
I also have several free crochet lovey blanket patterns that you can make on their own or use as the blanket base for your favourite animal lovey.
10. 6 Point Star Lovey Blanket
This beautiful 6 point star lovey blanket has a distinctive star shape and makes a lovely little baby security blanket.
You can make the star blanket on its own or combine it with one of the animal lovey designs above.
→ [Get the Free 6 Point Star Lovey Crochet Pattern]
→ [Watch the 6 Point Star Lovey Video Tutorial]
11. 8 Point Star Lovey Blanket
If you like the star-shaped design but want another option, try my 8 point star lovey.
The eight-point design creates a different finished shape from the six-point version, giving you another way to customise your baby lovey.
→ [Get the Free 8 Point Star Lovey Crochet Pattern]
→ [Watch the 8 Point Star Lovey Video Tutorial]
12. Crochet Hexagon Lovey Blanket
For a different shape again, try this crochet hexagon lovey blanket.
The hexagon design works beautifully as a small security blanket and can also be paired with different animal lovey designs.
→ [Get the Free Crochet Hexagon Lovey Blanket Pattern]
→ [Watch the Hexagon Lovey Video Tutorial]
Which Crochet Lovey Should I Make First?
With 12 patterns to choose from, deciding where to start might be the hardest part!
If you want a classic animal design, try the bear or bunny lovey.
For something magical, make the unicorn lovey.
If you love woodland animals, the fox lovey is a great choice.
For something a little different, try the frog, panda, mouse, bee or sloth.
And if you mainly want to crochet a beautiful small security blanket, choose between the 6 point star, 8 point star and hexagon lovey blankets.
You can also mix and match your favourite animal and blanket designs to create your own unique lovey.
What Is a Crochet Lovey?
A crochet lovey is generally a small security blanket, often combined with a crocheted animal or character.
Because lovey blankets are smaller than full baby blankets, they can also be enjoyable projects when you don’t want to crochet a large blanket.
There are lots of ways to customise them too.
Change the animal, blanket shape, yarn colours and other details and you can create many different designs from the same basic idea.
What Yarn Should I Use for a Crochet Lovey?
Check the individual pattern for the yarn and hook size used for that particular design.
Using a similar yarn weight will help you achieve a finished size similar to the original pattern.
Colour is where you can really have fun.
You could use traditional animal colours, match the lovey to a nursery colour scheme or simply choose yarn you already have in your stash.
Are Crochet Lovey Patterns Good for Baby Gifts?
A handmade lovey can make a thoughtful crochet project for a new baby, baby shower or expecting parent.
If you’re making a crochet item for a baby, however, safety should always come first.
Make sure all parts are securely attached, avoid loose or detachable decorations and consider embroidered facial features instead of pieces that could potentially come loose.
The finished item should also be checked regularly for damage.
Parents and caregivers should follow current safe-sleep guidance and decide when and how handmade items are appropriate for their child.
Want Printable Crochet Lovey Patterns?
If you enjoy my free patterns but prefer having printable versions, I also have downloadable PDF crochet lovey patterns available in my shop.
My lovey pattern bundles are a convenient option if you want to make several different designs without having to purchase every PDF separately.
→ [See My Crochet Lovey PDF Pattern Bundles]
You can still use the free written patterns here on MummaJ Crochet whenever you prefer.
Make Your Own Crochet Lovey Collection
Once you’ve made one lovey, you don’t have to stop there!
Try making several different animals or use the same animal with different blanket shapes.
For example, you could make a bear with a star blanket and another with a hexagon blanket.
Changing yarn colours gives you even more combinations.
You could eventually have a whole collection containing bears, bunnies, unicorns, frogs, foxes, pandas, mice, bees and sloths.
More Free Crochet Patterns
I hope this collection of free crochet lovey patterns has helped you find your next project.
Whether you choose an adorable animal lovey, a star-shaped security blanket or the crochet hexagon blanket, there are plenty of designs to try.
And if you enjoyed these patterns, make sure you browse my other free crochet patterns and video tutorials for even more ideas.
