Little Mary lamb lovey – FREE crochet 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!
As will any adorable baby who is lucky to have you crochet this for them!
I first created this little lovey for my daughter and it started a chain reaction of my lovey obsession. Even though my kids are too big for cute fluffy crochet loveys now, I cant stop making lovey patterns! If you want to you can have a look at some of my other cuddly lovey here.
If you love the pattern please share the link with your friends, I would be so happy if you did!
Pattern info:
- 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
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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
Congratulations you have completed this super cozy lovey!
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The lamb is absolutely beautiful
thank you so much!
Thank You so much for the wonderful pattern,you’re so kind ,can’t wait to try it God Bless You
Thank you, hope you like it! God bless you
Thank you so very much for this pattern. Your kindness really appreciated. Will try to make this for my grandson. Once again, thank you.
Thank you so much, hope he will love it!
Thank you for this pattern. Going to start it tonight!!!
You are welcome! So happy you like it! Hope you tag me in a picture when you are done so i can see the results!
Hej. Jag undrar om mönstret kommer på svenska? Helt underbart och jag vill gärna göra lammet till kommande barnbarn
This is just ADORABLE! I think I will boy it up a little and make it for my youngest grandson. He is still young enough to enjoy lovies.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful creative work.
Anna
Hi there! I love very much you site. Thanks for sharing you beloved patterns!
Merry Christmas from Brazil.
With love
Nalva
How can I show you a picture of my lamb??? I made it a little bigger. Can’t wait to gift it. Thank you for the pattern
I was able to tag you and share the link for the pattern in a few FB GROUPS
Vill gärna följa dig.
How did you make this a little bigger?
I am a fairly new crocheter (?). I REALLY want to do several of these these! Do you think I’m setting myself up for failure? This thee THE sweetest animal crochet I’ve ever seen! Anyone else that is a beginner and tried it or any guidance from more accomplished hookers?❤️‼️
I think you will do just great! Dont be affraid to try! Thats how you learn! And if you hit a snag, just ask and i will do my best to help you! <3
Anyone have experience washing this item? I’ve never put anything with fiberfill through the wash.
Hi, where do I go to purchase the Little Mary Lamb Lovey pattern without the ads? I saw where you mention that,but I do not seem to be able to find the link to purchase it.
Hi, you will find that here https://shop.swecraftcorner.com/
thank you so much!
Why would a pdf pattern purchased through PayPal not be immediately available? I purchased this morning and still can’t download the pattern
The pattern is available as soon as your payment is completed. From what i can see you dwnloaded the pattern both yesterday and today, if you are having any other problems please feel free to email me at help.swecraftcorner@gmail.com
All the best!
How cute this is adorable, love it thank you very much for sharing, will surely make one for my granddaughters
What did you use to stuff the head?
I love this pattern. Thank you for sharing.
Just regular toy stuffing:)
I am just trying to double check the number of stitches for the body. It seems that 26 is so small for the body.
ofcorse! Thank you so much
Sorry, i did it, finished it….it is soooo adorable. Thank you for the pattern and your design.
Thank you so much for your patterns, I’ve just made my niece the sweet lamb lovely.
Your instructions are so clear.
I can’t wait to make some more
Estoy comenzando en este hermoso arte. Me encantó la manta de borrego y me gustaría saber cómo podría hacerla en un tamaño más grande. La quiero para mi bebé pero me gustaría que pudiera usarla un par de años. Muchas gracias por leerme
Are these US terms?
Yes Us terms:)
Thank you so much for allowing this pattern to be available for free. Just made my first one for my new born grandchild
Absolutely beautiful lamb cuddler . My parents church go to Rural areas where there is no running water or electricity and they give food and other groceries. i’m crocheting toys for children.
Hi, you cand find a bigger version of this lovey here https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweCraftCorner/ it is also available in spanish
I am so excited to make the Little Mary lamb lovey. Would you please tell the weights of the yarns you used? In shopping for the velvet yarn, I found that the Lion Brand is a (4) worsted and the Bernat is a (5) chunky. I’m assuming the cotton yarn is a (4) worsted?
Thank you for making this adorable pattern available for free.
Amanda,
Would you mind sharing the brands of yarn you used for your lovey?
Thanks!
Admin, please disregard my prior comment. I hadn’t seen that you had links to the yarns you used and other yarn details. Sorry about that.
The Free version is written at the end of the post
I don’t understand how to do the hands and feet. The picture looks like they were stitched separately and then added but I don’t see a pattern for them. Almost done and loving this pattern. Ready to attach head.
No, the hands and feet are made by wrapping yarn around each corner:)
Hi. I absolutely love this lamb lovey. Im attempting to make it for my great niece who ia 2 yrs old. Her daddy is in the hospital hanging on by a thread. Extremely ill. I believe this might help comfort her. It’s my fisrt attempt at any kind of animal. I’m re-teaching myself after many many yrs away from crocheting. I truly appreciate the free patteen. Thank you so much
I translate your pattern to Dutch and make one. I love it. Thanks.❤
Hi, I interested in purchasing your products, could you give me more information to make purchases from Colombia. Thanks..!!
I am making my second lamb because my grandson loved the first one so much and it’s kind of deteriorating. Plus I’m doing an all cotton option for his skin. Trying all cotton yarn and doubling it up for the blanket and the top half of the lambs head.