My First Lovey by Cream Of The Crop Crochet

Every baby needs a lovey to keep them comfy and warm; and what better lovey to give them than this one by Cream Of The Crop Crochet. The pattern features a simple stitch, and is worked in the round.

The open stitch at the corners and the contrasting string around the edge adds a lovely touch for both baby boys and girls.

The finished size is only 10″ square, making it an ideal pattern for a last-minute baby shower gift. It is the perfect companion for this crochet teddy bear amigurumi, these baby booties or this baby hat.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size Included
Newborn

Finished Size
10″ x 10″
*These are our finished measurements. If yours don’t fit within these
measurements, please check your gauge.

Materials
Red Heart, Cutie Pie Yarn (light worsted-3)
•Color A: Tulip about 110 yards
•Color B: Koala about 25 yards
D-3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook
Fabric scissors
Yarn needle, to weave ends
Gauge
5 dc sts x 3 rows is 1”
*Change the hook size to obtain the gauge.

Notes
•In the amount of stitches you should have at the end of the row (ex. 11 sts). That count does include the chain.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used
CA-Color A
CB-Color B
St(s)-Stitch(es)
Ch-Chain
Sc-Single Crochet
Dc-Double Crochet
Fpdc-Front Post Double Crochet
Bpdc-Back Post Double Crochet
*This pattern is in American Crochet Terms.

Lovey

Starting with CA,

Ch 3

Round 1: (all worked in the ch 3) dc in 3rd ch from hook, *ch 3, 2 dc* repeat * to * 2 more times, ch 3, dc, join in first dc (21 sts)

Round 2: ch 2, dc in same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 2 sts* repeat * to * 2 more times, 2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, join in first dc (37sts)

Round 3: ch 2, dc in same st as ch, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 6 sts* repeat * to * 2 more times, 2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 2 sts, join in first dc (53 sts)

Round 4: ch 2, dc in same st as ch, dc in next 5 sts, *2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 10 sts* repeat * to * 2 more times, 2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 4 sts, join in first dc (69 sts)

Round 5: ch 2, dc in same st as ch, dc in next 7 sts, *2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 14 sts* repeat * to * 2 more times, 2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 6 sts, join in first dc (85 sts)

Round 6: ch 2, dc in same st as ch, dc in next 9 sts, *2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 18 sts* repeat * to * 2 more times, 2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 8 sts, join in first dc (101 sts)

Round 7: ch 2, dc in same st as ch, dc in next 11 sts, *2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 20 sts* repeat * to * 2 more times, 2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 10 sts, join in first dc (117 sts)

Round 8: ch 2, dc in same st as ch, dc in next 13 sts, *2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 22 sts* repeat * to * 2 more times, 2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 12 sts, join in first dc (133 sts)

Round 9: ch 2, dc in same st as ch, dc in next 15 sts, *2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 24 sts* repeat * to * 2 more times, 2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 14 sts, join in first dc (149 sts)

Round 10: ch 2, dc in same st as ch, dc in next 17 sts, *2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 34 sts* repeat * to * 2 more times, 2 dc in ch, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, dc in next 16 sts, join in first dc (165 sts)

Round 11: ch 2, dc in same st as ch, dc in next 19 sts, *4 dc in ch, dc in next 38 sts* repeat * to * 2 more times, 4 dc in ch, dc in next 18 sts, join in first dc (169 sts)

Round 12: ch 2, dc in same st as ch, dc in each st around, 3 dc in each corner st, join in first dc (181 sts)

Round 13: ch 2, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st* repeat * to * around, join in first fpdc, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends (181 sts)

Weaved Chain

Using CB, ch 160 or as many as needed, weave the chain every 4 dc in round 11, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends

Bow (Make 2)

Using CB,

Ch 6

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st, turn

Rows 2-3: ch 1, sc in each st, turn

Row 4: ch 1, sc in each st around, 3 sc in each corner st, join, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends

Wrap yarn around the middle of the bow tightly and tie both ends together.

Attach the bows to the corners of the lovey diagonally across from each other, over the weaved chain with CB and a yarn needle.

Meet the Designer:

Ashley Carr is an ever growing designer in the blogging world always looking for another adventure. Her designs will give y’all a cute country feel that lasts. Her inspiration comes from her love of the country style and the world around her. When she doesn’t have a hook in hand she is hiking through trails, camera in hand, looking for the jaw dropping photography shots y’all love.

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