Hi everyone!

Today I have what is possibly the cutest bear lovey ever for you - that's right, I said it! He's the perfect size and oh so perfect for any little person.


I created this bear as a mini lovey version of the Cuddliest Crochet Bear from a few months ago - get that free pattern HERE!


I love that bear stuffie but he is pretty large, measuring about 16in. from ear to foot. That's a big teddy! I wanted something smaller that my son could carry around with him (when he's big enough that is) and snuggle with in his car seat.

What could be better for snuggles than a lovey? Just the name alone harbors snuggly feelings!


You'll need to make only a head and arms, not the entire bear so this is a great beginner amigurumi project - don't be afraid! If you can single crochet, you can make this guy.

I hope you all enjoy this little lovey and make him for a special little person in your life!


PATTERN:
Materials:
-Worsted weight yarn (I used Vanna's Choice in toffee, honey, a small amount of black, white, dusty blue, and kelly green)
-Size G 4mm crochet hook
-Tapestry needle
-Small amount of Polyfil stuffing


Star Shaped Lovey Blanket:
*I changed colors randomly. Feel free to color change as you like or reference my photos below for my color changes!
Begin with a magic ring, Ch 2

Round 1: 10 Dc in ring, sl st to 1st Dc to join

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 Dc same st, Ch 2, * 2 Dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2 *, repeat * 4 times, 2 Dc next st, sl st to 1st Dc to join

Round 3: sl st in next st, ch 2, 1 dc same st, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, sk 2, dc in next st *, repeat * 4 times, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in next st, sk 2, sl st to 1st dc to join

Round 4: sl st in next st, ch 2, 1 dc same st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, sk 2, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts *, repeat * 4 times, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, sk 2, sl st to 1st dc to join

Round 5: sl st in next st, ch 2, 1 dc same st, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 2, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts *, repeat * 4 times, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 2, sl st to 1st dc to join

Round 6: sl st in next st, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 6 sts, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 7 sts, sk 2, 1 dc in each of next 7 sts *, repeat * 4 times, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 7 sts, sk 2, sl st to 1st dc to join

Round 7: sl st in next st, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 8 sts, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 9 sts, sk 2, 1 dc in each of next 9 sts *, repeat * 4 times, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 9 sts, sk 2, sl st to top of ch 2 to join

Round 8: sl st in next st,  ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 11 sts, sk 2, 1 dc in each of next 11 sts *, repeat * 4 times, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 1dc in each of next 11 sts, sk 2, sl st to 1st dc to join

Round 9: sl st in next st, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 12 sts, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 13 sts, sk 2, 1 dc in each of next 13 sts *, repeat * 4 times, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in eachin of next 13 sts, sk 2, sl st to 1st dc to join

Round 10: sl st in next st, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 14 sts, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 15 sts, sk 2, 1 dc in each of next 15 sts *, repeat * 4 times, [3dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 15 sts, sk 2, sl st to 1st dc to join

Round 11: sl st in next st, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 16 sts, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 17 sts, sk 2, 1 dc in each of next 17 sts *, repeat * 4 times, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 17 sts, sl st to 1st dc to join

Round 12: sl st in next st, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 18 sts, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 19 sts, sk 2, 1 dc in each of next 19 sts *, repeat * 4 times, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 17 sts, sl st to 1st dc to join

Round 13: sl st in next st, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 20 sts, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 21 sts, sk 2, 1 dc in each of next 21 sts *, repeat * 4 times, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 17 sts, sl st to 1st dc to join

Round 14: ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in each of next 22 sts, * [3 sc, ch 2, 3 sc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 sc in each of next 23 sts, sk 2, 1 sc in each of next 23 sts *, repeat * 4 times, [3 sc, ch 2, 3 sc] in next ch 2 sp, 1 sc in each of next 19 sts, sl st to 1st sc to join

Round 15: sl st in next st, ch 2, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in each of next 24 sts, * 6 sc in next ch 2 sp, 1 sc in each of next 25 sts, sk 2, 1 sc in each of next 25 sts *, repeat * 4 times, 6 sc in next ch 2 sp, 1 sc in each of next 17 sts, sl st to 1st sc to join, finish off, weave all ends


Bear Head:
Begin with a magic ring in toffee, Ch 1
Round 1: 8 Sc inside ring, join to first Sc with a sl st, Ch 1
Round 2: 2 Sc in first st, and 2 Sc in each st around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 3: 2 Sc in first st, *Sc in next st, 2 Sc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 4: Sc in first st, 2 Sc in next st, *Sc in next two sts, 2 Sc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 5: Sc in first two sts, 2 Sc in next st, *Sc in next three sts, 2 Sc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Rounds 6-13: Sc in each st around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 14: Sc in first three sts, *Sc dec, Sc in next three sts, repeat from * around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 15: Sc in first two sts, *Sc dec, Sc in next two sts, repeat from * around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 16: Sc in first st, *Sc dec, Sc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 17: Sc in each st around, sl st to join, finish off leaving a long tail for sewing (don't stuff yet!)

Ears:
*Make 2
Begin with a magic ring in toffee, Ch 1
Round 1: 4 Sc inside ring, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 2: 2 Sc in each st around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 3: Sc in first st, *2 Sc in next st, Sc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Rounds 4-5: Sc in each st around, sl st to join, Ch 1
sl st the last round closed by squishing it flat (sts should line up)
Finish off leaving a long tail and sew onto the body


Snout:
Begin with a magic ring in honey, Ch 1
Round 1: 6 Sc inside ring, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 2: 2 Sc in each st around, sl st to join, finish off leaving a long tail.
Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider nose and smile onto snout before sewing the snout onto the head (see photos for reference, I just used a basic running stitch to get the shapes I wanted)
Sew snout onto center of bear's head

Eyes:
Embroider using black yarn, a tapestry needle and a running stitch. Weave ends.

*After ears and snout are attached and the face is embroidered, stuff your bear head with polyfil. You should use about a palm-ful or less of stuffing.

Arms:
*Make 2
Begin with a magic circle
Round 1: 5 Sc in ring, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 2: 2 Sc in each st around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 3: *Sc, 2 Sc in next st, repeat around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Rounds 4-5: Sc in each st around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Round 6: *Sc in first 3 sts, Sc decrease, repeat around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Rounds 7-10: Sc in each st around, sl st to join, Ch 1
Stuff the arm with poly-fil and sl st the last round closed by squishing it flat (sts should line up)
Finish off leaving a long tail and sew onto the head as pictured below....

Here are all your pieces so far!

Here's how he will look after sewing

Sew arms where you see the parenthesis...

About right here....

This is how he should be looking!

Sew base of head to the center of your star lovey blanket

Bowtie (or hair bow if placed by the ear to make a girly bear):
Begin with a slip knot in dusty blue, Ch 10
Rows 1-6: Sc across, Ch 1