This little lamb lovey holds such special memories for our family. When my daughter was younger, it was her constant companion—dragged everywhere from bedtime to car rides and everything in between.
Now that she's grown, our lamb lovey is a little worn and well-loved, but it’s proof of just how comforting a handmade creation can be. If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for a baby shower or a cozy project for your little one, this crochet lamb lovey is a heartfelt choice.
Materials You’ll Need
For this lamb lovey, I used a cozy chenille yarn for the head and blanket, and a smooth cotton yarn for the finer features like the face, hands, and ears. The chenille yarn gives it that irresistibly soft, huggable texture babies love.
Recommended yarns:
Chenille Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Chenille Chunky or Sirdar Happy Chenille
Cotton Yarn: Any DK-weight cotton for the facial features
Other supplies:
Crochet hook
· 3,0mm crochet hook
· 5,0mm crochet hook
· 6,0mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
You can grab the free printable PDF pattern below!
Helpful Notes
If you're new to working with my patterns or need clarification on any stitches, feel free to check out my pattern info section. All my designs use US crochet terms, and I try to keep the instructions beginner-friendly with clear notes throughout.
Copyright & Permissions
This pattern is for personal use only. You’re more than welcome to sell a few finished loveys from the pattern—just make sure to credit SweCraftCorner as the designer. Please don’t repost or resell the pattern itself.
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Pattern info:
This pattern combines a plush lamb head and arms with a soft, soothing mini blanket that’s just the right size for tiny hands. It’s designed to offer comfort and security—perfect for nap time cuddles or bedtime routines.
And if you’re more into making full plushies, I’ve also created a matching lamb stuffed animal—you can find the pattern for that here
This pattern is worked in the rounds.
When a series of stitches is repeated the sequence is written within * – * and the total number of times that sequence is repeated is written behind.
Each round has the amount of stitches written within ( -).
When working in the round I suggest using stitch markers to keep track of where each round begins. Place the stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
The pattern is read starting on the top left of the page and down, then from the top to the right and down.
Please note! The pictures illustrating some of the steps are from the little mary lamb cozy blanket, but they still apply to the steps in this pattern
This is my little Mary lamb lovey crochet pattern. One of my most popular patterns of all time. It's so adorable and easy for a child to hold and carry. This baby crocheted comforter will help the child feel secure and beloved. And makes for some super cute baby photos!
Terminology:
Mr – magic ring/circle
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Sc2tog – 2 stiches croched into 1 with single crochet
Dc – double crochet
Materials needed:
8/4 cotton yarn approx. 25gr
Chenille yarn approx. 100gr
3,0mm crochet hook
5,0mm crochet hook
6,0mm crochet hook
Needle
Stuffing
Yarn or thread for eyes, nose and hands/feet
Scissors
Head:
Start with cotton yarn and 3,0mm crochet hook, make a magic ring, tutorial on how here
R1: 6 sc into mr (6)
R2: 2sc in each st (12)
R3: *2sc, 1 sc in next st* x6 (18)
R4: 1 sc in each st (18)
R5: *2sc, 1 sc in 2 sts* x6 (24)
R6-10: 1 sc in each st (24)
R11: 1 sc in each st until last st, sl st into last st
Change to the chenille yarn and hook size
5,0mm
R12: Fasten the yarn in same st as last rounds sl st,
1 sc in same st, and each st round. (24)
R13-15: 1 sc in each st
R16: *sc2tog, 1sc in 2 sts* x6 (18)
R17: *sc2tog, 1sc * x6 (12) Stuff the head.
R18: *sc2tog* x6 (6)
Sew the head shut and fasten the yarn Embroider eyes and a cute little nose
See the steps below for tips on changing from 3,0mm to 5,0mm
Ears: Make 2
With cotton yarn and hook 3,0mm, make a magic ring
R1: 4 sc in mr (4)
R2: * 2sc in 1 st, 1sc in 1 st* x2 (6)
R3: *2sc in 1 st, 1sc in 2 sts*x2 (8)
R4: *2sc in 1 st, 1sc in 3 sts* x2 (10)
R5: *2sc in 1 st, 1sc in 4 sts* x2 (12)
R6: *2sc in 1 st, 1sc in 5 sts* x2 (14)
R7-10: 1 sc in each st (14)
Fold the ear two times: see pictures for guidance
Bow:
With scrap yarn and hook 3,0mm
Ch 6,
R1: Into second ch from hook, make 1 sc, then 1 sc in each st across (5) ch 1, turn R2-10: 1 sc in each st (5), ch 1, turn
Fasten off, use chenille yarn to wrap around the bow and sew onto head.
Body:
With chenille yarn and hook 6,0mm
Ch 26,
R1: In third ch from hook, make 1 dc in each ch across (24), ch 2, turn
R2-15: 1dc in each st, ch 2 turn
Fasten of, weave in ends.
Measure where you want your head to be, sew it securely onto one of the short sides of the body
wrap yarn around each corner to make hands and feet, fasten the yarn extremely well, it needs to stay in place for any potential wash
My tip on changing from cotton to chenille and 3,0mm hook to 5,0mm
If you are having trouble getting the bigger hook through the cotton stitches, insert the hook backwards (see pictures in the free pdf download)
Pictures are available in the FREE PDF below
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