Bettie Bear Crochet Granny Square Lovey Pattern
Bettie the Bear crochet lovey is a sweet gift for a little one. The simple granny square blanket is just made for snuggling.
The crochet bear is an easy amigurumi pattern. I include specific instructions for assembly and embroidering the face {it’s easy}.
I chose a cotton blend for this pattern so it wouldn’t have as many fibers shed.
The cotton blend yarn features gorgeous stitch definition. And colors, as always, are customizable.
This post contains affiliate links, I may earn a fee. Read more disclosure policy.
Join the ChristaCoDesign Newsletter
Never miss a pattern!
You can purchase the ad-free, well formatted PDF Pattern in one of my shops. Scroll down for the free pattern!
Yarn
For this lovey and bear I use Bernat Softee Baby Cotton. It’s a #3 lightweight yarn.
I really love working with this one. The Eileen Blanket also features this yarn in the same colors.
You can substitute any comparable yarn, likely even a #4 medium yarn. It’s always best to check gauge for the best results.
Stitches
Bettie the Bear’s head uses simple single crochets. There are decreases for closing up the ball.
I share links for all the stitch tutorials below, if you need them.
Bettie’s blanket is a granny square blanket. So the “grannies” are made with double crochets.
Materials
- 3.5 mm (E) hook for bear
- 4mm (G) hook for blanket, I love this set of Clover Amours* especially for amigurumi.
- Bernat Softee Baby Cotton in Feather Gray* (Color A) and Soft Plum* (Color B) this yarn is a #3 light weight yarn (254 yds/4.2oz), I used less than half a ball each.
- Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Fashion 3 size* black
- Polyfill for stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Notes
- The blanket lovey is worked as a simple striped granny square.
- The bear head is worked in continuous rounds and then sewn on to the lovey.
- Finished blanket size is 15”x15” which blocked to 16”x16.5.”
- Finished bear head circumference is 10.5.”
Gauge
Bear-3.5mm (E)
1”x1” = 5 sc rounds x 4.5 sc
Blanket-4mm (G)
1”x1” = 6 dc x 2 rows
Stitches/Abbreviations {US Terms}
Inv dec-invisible decrease: insert your hook under the front loop of the first st, then insert your hook under the front loop of the second st, yo and pull through two, yo and pull through two again.
mc-magic circle
sc2tog-single crochet two together
sc3tog-single crochet three together-same as sc2tog but over 3 stitches.
sl st-slip stitch
Level
Easy
More Crochet Patterns
- Katerina the Cat Lovey is a cute kitten amigurumi with a dress that looks great in variegated yarn.
- Tulare the Bear Hat is an easy double crochet beanie that’s cute and comfy for little ones to adults.
- Piemonte Puff Stitch Blanket works up in a square also and makes a great gift
Pin It
You can purchase the ad-free, well formatted PDF Pattern in one of my shops. Scroll down for the free pattern!
Crochet Lovey Pattern
Bettie Bear Lovey Crochet Pattern
Learn how to crochet Bettie the Bear Lovey with a simple granny square blanket.
Materials
- Bernat Softee Baby Cotton in Feather Gray (Color A) and Soft Plum (Color B) this yarn is a #3 light weight yarn (254 yds/4.2oz), I used less than half a ball each.
- Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Fashion 3 size black
- Polyfill for stuffing
Tools
- 3.5 mm (E) hook for bear
- 4mm (G) hook for blanket\
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- scissors
Instructions
Bear Pattern
In Color A
Start with a mc.
- 6 sc into the mc, don’t join, continue to Round 2 and mark your first st of each round. (6)
Starting in the first st of previous round, 2 sc in each sc around (mark your first st here & in each round). (12) - 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next st, *{2 sc in the next st, sc in the next} rep from * around. (18)
- 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next st, sc in the next st, *{2 sc in the next, sc in the next, sc in the next} rep from * around. (24)
- Sc in each st around. (24)
- 2 sc in the first st, sc in each of the next three sts, *{2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next three sts} rep from * around. (30)
- 2 sc in the first st, sc in each of the next four sts, *{2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next four sts} rep from * around. (36)
- Sc in each st around. (36)
- 2 sc in the first st, sc in each of the next five sts, *{2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next five sts} rep from * around. (42)
- Sc in each st around. (42)
- 2 sc in the first st, sc in each of the next six sts, *{2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next six sts} rep from * around. (48)
- Sc in each st around. (48) Here mine measured about 3” diameter & 1” deep.
- Sc in each st around. (48)
- Sc in each st around. (48)
- Sc in each st around. (48)
- *{Inv dec, sc in each of the next six sts} rep from * around. (42)
- Sc in each st around. (42)
- *{Inv dec, sc in each of the next five sts} rep from * around. (36)
- Sc in each st around. (36) I stopped here to embroidery the nose and eyes with my yarn needle and the black thread. Turn the head toward you so that round 1 is facing you and is center for the nose. I added the nose to rounds 1 & 2, and the eyes to round 6. Begin stuffing with the polyfill over the next several rounds.
- *{Inv dec, sc in each of the next four sts} rep from * around. (30)
- Sc in each st around. (30)
- *{Inv dec, sc in each of the next three sts} rep from * around. (24)
- *{Inv dec, sc in each of the next two sts} rep from * around. (18)
- *{Inv dec, sc in the next st} rep from * around. (12)
- Inv dec around. (6)
- Leave a long tail and sew hole closed. Do not cut tail, leave it for sewing to blanket later.
Ears
Make two.
In Color A
Ch 5
- Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across, turn. (4)
- Ch 1, sc in same and ea sc across, turn. (4)
- Ch 1, sc in same, sc2tog, sc in last, turn. (3)
- Ch 1, sc3tog.
- Sc evenly around outside of ear, (sc, ch 1, sc) in bottom corners, sl st back to first sc, cut yarn.
Inner ear
Make two.
In Color B
Ch 4
- Sc in 2nd ch and in each st across , turn (3).
- Ch 1, sc in same, and in each across, turn. (3)
- Ch 1, sc3tog. (1)
- Sc around, (sc, ch 1, sc) in bottom corners, sl st to first sc. Leave a long tail for sewing on.
- Sew inner ear to outer ear.
- Sew ears to head 6 rows behind eyes and with inside edge of ear lined up with center of eye.
Granny Square Lovey
4mm (G) Hook
In Color A
Start with a mc.
- Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2 dc in the mc, ch 2, 3 dc in the mc, ch 2, 3 dc in the mc, ch 2, 3 dc in the mc, ch 2, sl st to 3rd ch to join round, sl st over to first ch 2 sp. (20)
- Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2 dc in the same ch sp, ch 2, 3 dc in the same ch sp, *{ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in the next ch sp} rep from * 3X, ch 1 sk next 3 dc, sl st to 3rd ch to join, sl st over to next ch 2 sp. (36) Cut yarn. Attach Color B with a sl st to the next ch 2 sp.
- Color B
Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2 dc in the same ch sp, ch 2, 3 dc in the same ch sp, *{ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in the next ch 2 sp} rep from * 3x, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, ch 1, sl st to 3rd ch to join, sl st over to next ch 2 sp. (52) - Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2 dc in the same ch sp, ch 2, 3 dc in the same ch sp, *{ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in the next ch 2 sp} rep from * 3x, *{ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch sp} rep from * 2x, ch 1, sl st to 3rd ch to join, sl st over to next ch 2 sp. (68) Cut yarn, attach Color A with a sl st to the next corner ch 2 sp.
- Color A
Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2 dc in the same ch sp, ch 2, 3 dc in the same ch sp, **[*{ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch sp} rep from * 3x, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next corner ch 2 sp] rep from ** 3x, *{ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch sp} rep from * 3x, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, sl st to 3rd ch to join, sl st over the corner ch 2 sp. (84) - Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2 dc in the same ch sp, ch 2, 3 dc in the same ch sp, {ch 1, sk 3 dc, 3 dc in each ch 1 sp along the sides}, when you come to a ch 2 corner, place (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in the ch 2 sp, then continue to {ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc into each ch 1 sp along the sides}, ch 1, sk the last 3 dc, sl st to the 3rd ch to join, sl st over to the ch 2 corner space. (100)
- Rounds 7-15:
Beginning in Color B and changing to Color A after two rounds, repeat round 6 nine times total (x9), continue changing colors every 2 rounds. End with 244 st.
16. In Color B, Rep Round 6. (260) On the last round sl st to the 3rd dc (just before the ch 2 corner sp), continue to Border below.
Border
Start in the dc just before the ch 2 sp of the next corner, ch 1, sc in same, 5dc in corner ch sp, sk next two dcs, sc in next dc, 5dc in next ch sp, *{sk next two dc, sc in next dc, 5 dc in next ch sp} rep from * around, sk next two dc, sl st to first sc. 
Finishing
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Block your blanket. Blocked size is 16’x16.5.”
Sew bear to center of blanket with long tail you left and finish off.
Gift her to your favorite snuggle bear!
Recommended Products
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
