Free Lamb Lovey Crochet Pattern: Easy Baby Security Blanket
Updated: 13, April, 2026 with step-by-step images, new post structure, tips, and how-to card.
Looking for a free lamb lovey crochet pattern that is perfect for a last-minute baby shower gift? You are in the right place! This easy baby crochet pattern can be worked in less than 2 hours and the combination of the adorable lamb head with the cuddly body will make this something you can be proud to give away.
I first created this little crochet lovey for my youngest daughter, and it started a chain reaction of my lovey obsession. Even though my kids are too big for cute security blankets, I can't stop making them!
In this post, I will show you step by step how I make a Lamb Lovey, and if you are a more visual learner, there is also a full video tutorial.
If you are like me and have a lovey obsession, I can highly recommend that you have a look at my lovey roundup post, with over 60 loveys and security blankets you can make for babies, newborns and kids.
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The yarn I used for this project
I used a super bulky #6 Chenille yarn from Hobbii called baby snuggle, I really like the quality of this yarn, especially when I crochet chenille loveys. In my experience, it does not break easily and doesn't leave "fuzz" everywhere.
For the face and ears of the lamb, I used a #2 fine cotton yarn called friends cotton, also from Hobbii
1 skein Baby snuggle used for head and body
Weight: 3.53 oz (100 g)
Length: 131.23 yd (120 m)
Yarn Weight: #6 Super Bulky
Part of a skein Friends cotton 8/6 used for face and ears
Weight: 1.76 oz (50 g)
Length: 114.83 yd (105 m)
Yarn Weight: #2 Fine
Yarn alternatives
Parfait Chunky a perfect substitute for baby snuggle
Weight: 3.5 oz (100 g)
Length: 131 yd (120 m)
Yarn Weight: #6 Super Bulky
Rainbow cotton 8/6 a perfect substitute for friends cotton
Weight: 1.76 oz (50 g)
Length: 114.83 yd (105 m)
Yarn Weight: Fine
Gauge and size
The finished lovey measures approx 25 cm from head to foot
Gauge is not critical for crocheting this lovey, but with the yarn, hook and tension I have, this is the gauge:
With chenille yarn and 5.5 mm hook 10 dc x 7 rows = 10x10cm (4" square)
With fine cotton yarn and 3.0 mm hook 22 sc x 25 rows = 10x10cm (4" square)
Other Materials you need
- 3.0 mm crochet hook - for the ears and face
- 4.5 mm crochet hook - for the head
- 5.5 mm crochet hook - for the body
- Stuffing / fluff / fiber fill - you will just need a little bit for the head
- Embroidery yarn for making the eyes and the nose
- Embroidery yarn or a cotton yarn that matches the chenille yarn, this will be used to tie the feet of the lovey
- Scissor
- Needles to weave in your ends and assemble the lamb
Pattern notes
- This pattern is worked both in rounds and in rows, the head is worked in continuous rounds and the body is crocheted in rows
- 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 ( - ).
Tips!
- Use stitch markers to keep track of your stitches
- If you are experiencing trouble when going from cotton to chenille yarn for the head, I suggest trying a smaller hook for pulling the chenille yarn through the cotton stitches.
Safety disclaimer
Always supervise babies when using handmade items. Ensure all parts are securely attached and check regularly for wear. By using this pattern, you acknowledge that you are responsible for ensuring the safety and suitability of the finished product.
How to Crochet an Easy Lamb Lovey (Step-by-Step)
- Step 1: Start by making two ears using the 3.0 mm crochet hook and cotton yarn
- Step 2: Using the same cotton yarn and hook, make the face
- Step 3: Change to your 4.5 mm crochet hook and your chenille yarn
- Step 4: Follow the pattern to crochet the rest of the head
- Step 5: Before closing the back of the head, sew the ears in place
- Step 6: To avoid long, loose ends, tie the two ears together at the back before closing the head
- Step 7: Also embroider the face to give your lamb lovey a cute expression, secure the yarn at the back of the head like you did with the ears
- Step 8: Crochet the last round of the head
- Step 9: Sew the head closed
- Step 10: Using chenille yarn and your 5.5 mm crochet hook, make your starting chain
- Step 11: Starting in the third chain from your hook - Make double crochets in each chain across
- Step 12: When your body is finished, cut and fasten your yarn.
- Step 13: cut 4 pieces of the same colored cotton yarn, measuring approx 16 cm each
- Step 14: Weave your cut pieces into your stitches, diagonally across each corner.
- Step 15: Pull the ends together and secure the yarn with several knots, then weave the yarn into the loveys foot.
- Step 16: In the middle of the last row of the body, attach the head by making several passes through both the body and the underside of the head. Weave in your ends securely.
Full beginner friendly video tutorial
Full written Instructions (printable)
Little Mary Lamb Lovey crochet pattern
Materials
- #6 Super bulky Chenille yarn - 1 skein
- #2 fine cotton yarn - part of a skein
Instructions
1. Ears - make 2
With cotton yarn and 3,0mm crochet hook make a mr
Round 1: 4 sc in mr (4 sts)
Round 2: [2 sc in 1 st, 1 sc in next st] x 2 (6 sts)
Round 3: [2 sc in 1 st, 1 sc in 2 sts] x 2 (8 sts)
Round 4: [2 sc in 1 st, 1 sc in 3 sts] x 2 (10 sts)
Round 5: [2 sc in 1 st, 1 sc in 4 sts] x 2 (12 sts)
Round 6: [2 sc in 1 st, 1 sc in 5 sts] x 2 (14 sts)
Round 7-8: 1 sc in each st (14 sts) ch 1
fold the ear, now working through both sides:
Round 9: 1 sc in 6 sts (6 sts) ch, 1 turn
Fold the ear again (the 6 sc you just made) working through both sides of the edge
Round 10: 1 sc in 2 sts, cut your yarn, leaving a tail long enough to sew the ears to the head
2. Head
Starting with cotton yarn and 3,0 mm crochet hook make a mr
Round 1: 6 sc in mr (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in 6 sts (12 sts)
Round 3: [2 sc in 1 st, 1 sc in next st] x 6 (18 sts)
Round 4: 1 sc in each st (18 sts)
Round 5: [2 sc in 1 st, 1 sc in 2 sts] x 6 (24 sts)
Round 6-10: 1 sc in each st (24 sts)
Change to chenille yarn and a 4,5 mm crochet hook
Round 11-14: 1 sc in each st (24 sts)
Round 15: [sc2tog, 1 sc in 2 sts] x 6 (18 sts)
Round 16: [sc2tog, 1 sc in next st] x 6 (12 sts)
Stuff the head. But before closing:
Sew the ears in place and embroider a face, this gives you a great way of hiding the ends
Round 17: [sc2tog] x 6 (6 sts)
3. Body
With chenille yarn and 5,5 mm crochet hook chain 23 starting in third chain from hook:
Row 1-12: dc in 21 sts (21 sts) ch 2, turn
Row 13: dc in 21 sts, cut yarn and secure ends
