I’m so excited to participate in the 2025 Christmas in July Make Along with Underground Crafter. Come join the fun! 27 bloggers have teamed up to bring you 31 free patterns to kick start the handmade holiday season! There’s something new to make every day in July. Each week will have a theme. If you haven’t heard of the Christmas in July Make Along, check out Marie’s introduction post here. My pattern contribution is a sweet little project for a baby or small child. It would make a great stocking stuffer or a perfect addition to another gift. Scroll down to check out the FREE crochet pattern for my Baby Bear Lovey. I hope you enjoy it the pattern and Happy Crocheting!

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Baby Bear LOVEY

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Materials:

• Approximately 134 yds of Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn in 4 colors:
  • Approximately 45 yds of Color A; I used Scheepjes Stone Washed XL in the Rose Quartz colorway
  • Approximately 23 yds of Color B; I used Scheepjes Stone Washed XL in the Lilac Quartz colorway
  • Approximately 23 yd of Color C; I used Scheepjes Stone Washed XL in the Pink Quartzite colorway
  • Approximately 43 yd of Color D; I used Paintbox Cotton Aran* in the Soft Fudge colorway
• Size H 5mm Furls Streamline Crochet Hook*
• Size I 5.5mm Furls Streamline Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
• Scissors*
• Fiber Fill Stuffing*

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Skill Level:

Intermediate

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sc dec – single crochet decrease
sl st(s) – slip stitch(es)
st(s) – stitch(es)
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

16 stitches & 14 rows = 4″ (in sc)

Finished Size:

9.5″ x 9.5″ blanket

Notes:

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.
• The bear head and arms are worked in the round and joined after each round.

Multiple:

Multiple for blanket: 6 + 1

Instructions: 

Blanket:
With color A,
With Color A, Ch 43

Row 1: 2 dc into the 4th ch from hook, *sk the next 2 sts, 1 sc into the next st, sk the next 2 sts, 5 dc into the next st; Repeat from * until there are 3 sts remaining, sk the next 2 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (40 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc into the first st (sc from previous row), *sk the next 2 sts, 1 sc into the next st, sk the next 2 sts, 5 dc into the next st; Repeat from * across, 1 sc into the turning ch, turn. (40 sts)
Row 3: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Rows 4-6: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color C
Rows 7-9: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Rows 10-12: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Rows 13-15: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color C
Rows 16-18: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Rows 19-20: Repeat Row 2
Row 21: Repeat Row 2, fasten off.

Bear Head:
With Color D:
Magic Circle, ch 1
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic circle, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *1 sc into the next st, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 2 sts; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (24 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (30 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (30 sts)
Rounds 7-11: Repeat Round 6
Round 13: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc dec over the next 2 sts; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (24 sts)
Round 14: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc dec over the next 2 sts; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (18 sts)
Begin stuffing with fiber fill
Round 15: Ch 1, *1 sc into the next st, 1 sc dec over the next 2 sts; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (12 sts)
Continue stuffing until you are satisfied with the amount of fiber fill.
Round 16: Ch 1, *1 sc dec over the next 2 sts; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.(6 sts)

Bear Arms (Make 2):
With Color D:
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic circle, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (6 sts)
Rounds 3-9: Repeat Round 2
Round 10: Repeat Round 2, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Bear Ears (Make 2):
With Color D:
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic circle, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *1 sc into the next st, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.(18 sts)

Finish:

• To assemble: attach the arms to the bottom of the head using the yarn tail and yarn needle. I use a whip stitch method but use any method that is comfortable.
• Fold the ear in half and use the yarn tail to sew it together to make a half-moon shape, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
• Position the ears on top of the head and sew using the yarn tails and yarn needle. Fasten off.
• Using the yarn tail from the bear head, attach to the center of the lovey using your yarn needle. Make sure to secure the head to the blanket. Fasten off securely.
• Weave any other remaining ends.