Adorable, Huggable Crochet Lovey Patterns

A crochet lovey is such a fun crochet project when you’re welcoming a little one into your family.

Baby loveys are such adorable baby gifts, especially if you’re looking for baby shower gift ideas.

With these lovely gifts, you can change up the color palette to make in your favorite colors or match them to the baby’s gender. 

Most of these patterns use a variety of basic crochet stitches, so make sure that you know how to work a single crochet stitch, double crochet stitch, and slip stitch (sl st). Since these great patterns won’t take a long time to complete, your cute crochet lovey is just a few steps away!

What is a Crocheted Lovey?

I love crochet loveys so much! The intent of a crocheted lovey is small blanket for little ones with a little bit of amigurumi to be used as a security blanket. These blankets should also be machine washable, given the nature of little ones’ accidents.

Most people make their lovey with some sort of amigurumi at the top, usually utilizing a favorite animal crochet pattern. In a way a crochet lovey is part amigurumi and part small blanket!

What Size Should a Lovey Be?

Loveies should be made pretty small, usually no more than 20 inches across. A lot of people use loveys instead of baby blanket crochet patterns when they have to travel with their little one and don’t want to pack a larger blanket. Crochet lovies to the rescue!

Crochet Lovey Patterns

Don’t worry, with these fun crochet patterns, you won’t have to make the whole crochet toy, usually just the head and arms suffice!

These crochet lovey blankets are absolutely adorable and I have a feeling you’ll love making them!

Crochet Bunny Lovey

This adorable crochet bunny lovey doesn’t have to just be for Easter, it’s perfect all year round! Personally, I love the pink yarn and the white yarn color combination, but you can really make this pattern match up to whatever colors you prefer.

Princess Lovey

Get ready to create your own happily ever after fairy tale with this sweet crochet princess lovey! I love the little picot trim detail and I love the fun hair too! Plus with instructions to embroider facial features, this is the perfect make for your littlest of littles!

Witch Lovey Crochet Pattern

This witch lovey by Bowtykes is absolutely adorable and perfect for Halloween! I really love the idea of this pattern used for an October baby shower or even as a cute photo prop for a little one.

Crochet Spider Lovey

If you want a more gender-neutral option for a Halloween lovey, you have to check out the Crochet Spider Lovey! While I love the purple yarn colors, you can change this to match whatever color scheme you like.

Miles the Moose Crochet Lovey

This moose lovey by Crochet with Gabriella Rose would make such a cute baby gift! You could easily make this match the nursery color scheme by just changing a few simple yarn colors.

I also love the simplicity of no facial features. It enables a little one to use their imagination, saves you a crochet step and eliminates any safety issues with eye parts.

Archie the Little Dragon Lovey

If you love mythical creatures, you’ll adore this dragon lovey by Theodore and Rose. I particularly love the little wings on this little guy.

Blue Baboo Crochet Lovey

This crochet bear lovey pattern was born out of my love for the Super Saver ombre yarn. The entire pattern uses this yarn, even the amigurumi bear at the top! A little strategic planning with the skein makes it a win!

Deer Security Blanket

I love the flowers on this adorable baby security blanket crochet pattern by Theodore and Rose. It’s just way too cute! And the little spots on the head are the perfect touch!

Liam the Lamb Lovey Blanket

This crochet baby lovey pattern by Crafting Happiness UK is so cute. I love the little ears on this lamb. Plus, not only is it the perfect baby shower gift since it has gender-neutral colors, but it’s also such a fun and cozy blanket.

Peter the Penguin Lovey

If you enjoy lovey baby blankets where the animal is holding the blanket, then you’re going to love this blanket by Yarn Wave Shop. Look at those little flippers! Plus, the stars just add an element to this pattern that makes it such a beautiful pattern. So very sweet!

Puppy Crochet Baby Lovey

This puppy lovey is truly the perfect project for a dog-loving family. Is there really any better way to celebrate a new member of the pack than with a crochet lovey blanket?

Crochet Kitty Lovey

I love the pastel colors on this kitty lovey by Loops and Love Crochet. That little bow is just way too cute!

Frankie the Duck Lovey

I kind of love that this crochet lovey pattern by Sew This is Crafting results in a square blanket for anyone who likes that style better. Also, this duck means you get fun bright colors in this baby blanket!

Crochet Lovey Lady Bug

This crochet lovey lady bug is an adorable pattern by Sew This is Crafting. I personally love that the blanket is the body of the lady bug itself. I think it really gives it that extra flair.

Honey the Bee Lovey

It’s un-bee-lievable how cute this bee lovey blanket pattern by Sarah Dee Crochet is! This is the perfect gift for a summer or spring little one.

Fox Crochet Baby Blanket

This cute pattern is by One and Two Company. I really love the darker ear tips and the rosy cheeks on this pattern, it’s truly the little details that make it for me. 

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