Sleepy Puppy Lovey: Free Crochet Pattern

September 22nd, 2018 | 2 Comments | by Nea

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So, after much hard work I’m finally able to post the pattern for the Sleepy Puppy Lovey!

You may or may not know that I do not have any kids of my own, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to make cute baby stuff! Even though it took me ages and I really suck at embroidering, I’m pleased with how the pattern turned out.

As per normal I used Ice Yarns’ Favorite to create my puppies, which is mostly because I didn’t have any babies in mind for them. Favorite is an acrylic yarn which really isn’t optimal for babies, it’s better to use natural fibers and yarn that doesn’t pill. I considered making another puppy in a 100% cotton yarn but decided that it’d be better to get the pattern posted.

When I write patterns I tend to avoid sewing as much as possible, because sewing is not as fun as crocheting, right? So the blanket is actually crocheted onto the head of the lovey, only the ears and nose need to be sewn on. The pattern is quite easy too and contrary to how long it has taken me to post the pattern, it works up quickly. I hope you like it!

About the pattern

You can buy a bundle of two beautifully formatted PDF versions of this pattern on Etsy. One version uses color, while the other is made in black and white to be more printer friendly.

Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue on the Sleepy Puppy Lovey Ravelry page.

Disclaimer: This pattern is an original pattern by Nea Creates, it may not be redistributed in any way, shape or form. If you want to share the pattern you may link to the pattern post, you may not repost the pattern on your site. Items completed from this pattern may be sold, provided that you give Nea Creates credit for the pattern and provide a link to the pattern post or the Nea Creates home page.

Size: 27cm from head to the edge of the blanket & 44cm between two opposite corners of the blanket.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Notes: This pattern is written in English, US crochet terminology and SI units are used throughout. I use a smaller hook size than the yarn calls for to get tighter stitches in head, ears & nose. Head, ears & nose are crocheted in continuous rounds, the blanket is crocheted in closed rounds. All measurements are approximate & will vary with your yarn & tension.

Materials & Tools

• – Baby safe yarn calling for 4.5mm hook in 3 colors, e.g. Adlibris Cotton 8/9 / Adlibris Cotton Aran
• – Primary: 50g/75m (white)
• – Secondary: 55g/83m (gray)
• – Accent: 65g/98m (sea green/vintage pink)
• – Baby safe yarn/thread for embroidering eyes & mouth
• – 3.5mm crochet hook
• – 4.5mm crochet hook
• – Stuffing
• – Stitch markers
• – Scissors
• – Yarn needle

Abbreviations & Stitches used

• R# – Row/round number #
• P# – Picture number #
• N – Note/instruction
• T – Tip
• yo – Yarn over
• pt – Pull through
• tyw – Turn your work
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• ch(s) – Chain(s)
• sp(s) – Space(s)
• lp(s) – Loop(s)
• ss – Slip stitch
• mr – Magic ring/circle/loop
• sc(s) – Single crochet(s)
• dc(s) – Double crochet(s)
• inc – Increase: 2 scs in same st
• dinc – Double inc: 3 scs in same st/sp
• idec – Invisible sc decrease (normal decrease works too)
• ccdc – Color change dc: yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pt, yo, pt 2 lps on hook, yo in new color & pt both lps on hook
• binc – Blanket increase: in same st/sp, dc, ch 1, dc

The Pattern – Sleepy Puppy Lovey

Ears (2)

N The ears are crocheted in secondary color.

R1 6 sc in a mr (6)

R2 6 inc (12)

R3 [sc, inc, sc]×4 (16)

R4-9 16 sc (16)

R10 [sc, idec, sc]×4 (12)

R11 [idec, sc]×4 (8)

N Ss in next st. Leaving a long yarn tail, cut yarn, yo & pt lp on hook completely, pull to create a knot.

Nose

N The nose is crocheted in secondary color.

R1 6 sc in a mr (6)

R2 [inc, sc]×3 (9)

N Ss in next st. Leaving a long yarn tail, cut yarn, yo & pt lp on hook completely, pull to create a knot.

Head

N The head is crocheted in primary color.

R1 6 sc in a mr (6)

R2 6 inc (12)

R3 [inc, sc]×6 (18)

R4 [sc, inc, sc]×6 (24)

R5 [inc, 3 sc]×6 (30)

R6 [3 sc, inc, 6 sc]×3 (33)

R7 [9 sc, inc, 1 sc]×3 (36)

R8 [4 sc, inc, 7 sc]×3 (39)

R9-13 39 sc (39)

R14 [4 sc, idec, 7 sc]×3 (36)

R15 [9 sc, idec, 1 sc]×3 (33)

R16 [3 sc, idec, 6 sc]×3 (30)

R17 [idec, 3 sc]×6 (24)

R18 [sc, idec, sc]×6 (18)

R19 [idec, sc]×6 (12)

N Stuff & shape. Ss in next st. Cut yarn, yo & pt lp on hook completely, pull to create a knot. (39)

Blanket

N Use 4.5mm hook from here for a larger blanket. The blanket is crocheted in accent, primary, secondary, primary, accent, & finally secondary color.

R1 6 sc in a mr (6)

R2 6 inc (12)

R3 ss in next st of blanket & last st of head P1-2, ch 2 & dc in same 2 sts P3, binc in next sts of blanket & head, [dc in next sts of blanket & head, binc in next sts of blanket & head]×5, ss in first dc of row P4 (24)

N After tyw in remaining rows, put first st of row in last st of previous row P5 & last st of row in first st of previous row P6.

R4 ch 2, tyw, [dc, binc in next sp, 2 dc]×6, ss in first dc of row (36)

R5 ch 2, tyw, [3 dc, binc in next sp, 2 dc]×6, ss in first dc of row (48)

R6 ch 2, tyw, [3 dc, binc in next sp, 4 dc]×5, 3 dc, binc in next sp, 3 dc, ccdc (to primary) P7-8, ss in first dc of row using new color P9 (60)

N Cut accent color yarn & carefully knot it with primary color yarn tail.

T For the row after a color change, crochet around one yarn tail in beginning of row P10 & around the other in end of row P11. No need to weave them in later P12.

R7 ch 2, tyw, [5 dc, binc in next sp, 4 dc]×6, ss in first dc of row (72)

R8 ch 2, tyw, [5 dc, binc in next sp, 6 dc]×5, 5 dc, binc in next sp, 5 dc, ccdc (to secondary), ss in first dc of row (84)

N Cut primary color yarn & carefully knot it with secondary color yarn tail.

R9 ch 2, tyw, [7 dc, binc in next sp, 6 dc]×6, ss in first dc of row (96)

R10 ch 2, tyw, [7 dc, binc in next sp, 8 dc]×5, 7 dc, binc in next sp, 7 dc, ccdc (to primary), ss in first dc of row (108)

N Cut secondary color yarn & carefully knot it with primary color yarn tail.

R11 ch 2, tyw, [9 dc, binc in next sp, 8 dc]×6, ss in first dc of row (120)

R12 ch 2, tyw, [9 dc, binc in next sp, 10 dc]×5, 9 dc, binc in next sp, 9 dc, ccdc (to accent), ss in first dc of row (132)

N Cut primary color yarn & carefully knot it with accent color yarn tail.

R13 ch 2, tyw, [11 dc, binc in next sp, 10 dc]×6, ss in first dc of row (144)

R14 ch 2, tyw, [11 dc, binc in next sp, 12 dc]×6, ss in first dc of row (156)

R15 ch 2, tyw, [13 dc, binc in next sp, 12 dc]×6, ss in first dc of row (168)

R16 ch 2, tyw, [13 dc, binc in next sp, 14 dc]×6, 13 dc, binc in next sp, 13 dc, ccdc (to secondary), ss in first dc of row (180)

N Cut accent color yarn & carefully knot it with secondary color yarn tail.

R17 ch 1, tyw, [15 sc, dinc in next sp, 14 sc]×6, ss to the first sc of the row (192)

R18 ch 1, tyw, [dinc in next st]×192 (576)

N Cut yarn & pull out of last sc P13, pull under both lps of first sc of last row P14 then back down through last sc P15, knot & weave in.

N Attach ears across from each other around R4 of head. Choose side for face, attach nose, & embroider eyes & mouth.

All done!

If you made your own Sleepy Puppy Lovey, please share it with me on social media! @NeaCreates