Posey the Bunny Lovey

There's something so special about a handmade lovey—the perfect mix of cuddly and comforting, with a little touch of magic. Meet Posey the Bunny Lovey, a soft and snuggly friend designed to bring joy to little ones! With a delicate shell stitch blanket for the body and the sweetest sleepy bunny face, Posey is sure to become a cherished companion. This pattern is beginner-friendly with just enough detail to keep things interesting, and whether you’re making it for your own little one or as a heartfelt gift, it’s bound to be a hit. Ready to hop into the pattern? Let’s get started!

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Difficulty

This is an Easy level pattern. A simple stitch pattern and minimal shaping is used to create this lovey.

Finished Measurements

Blanket body of the bunny is 28 cm x 28 cm

Head circumference is 30 cm

Yarn

You will need the following amounts of a DK/light weight (3) yarn:

Color A (blanket body, tips of ears)

meters: 280

grams: 160

Color B (head, paws, ears)

meters: 190

grams: 110

Small amount of black cotton yarn for embroidering the face

Sample was made using Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend in the colors “chai latte” (Color A) and “whipped cream” (Color B). Comfy Cotton Blend yarn is a 50% cotton and 50% polyester blend, light weight (3) yarn that contains 358 meters (392 yards) per 200 grams (7 ounces).

Lion Brand’s Comfy Cotton Blend was a beloved yarn known for its soft, lightweight feel and beautiful colorways. A blend of cotton and polyester, it was perfect for warm-weather garments, baby items, and cozy accessories. Unfortunately, like many discontinued yarns, it was likely phased out due to factors like production costs, changes in demand, or the introduction of new yarn lines. While it’s always disappointing to lose a favorite, there are still plenty of great alternatives that offer similar fiber content, weight, and softness.

3 Alternatives to Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend

1. Knit Picks/WeCrochet Comfy Worsted – This cotton and acrylic blend is super soft, easy to work with, and perfect for garments, blankets, and accessories. While it's slightly heavier than Comfy Cotton Blend, it still provides great stitch definition and a gentle drape.

2. Hobbii Twister Solid – A lightweight cotton-acrylic blend with a soft feel and a gorgeous range of colors. This yarn has a similar fiber content and works well for breathable, wearable projects.

3. Bernat Softee Cotton – A DK-weight cotton-acrylic blend that offers softness and durability, making it a great substitute for lightweight projects. It’s slightly different in texture but works up beautifully in patterns that call for Comfy Cotton Blend. Use a hook one size larger than the pattern suggests to match the gauge. If you're having trouble achieving gauge with this DK-weight yarn, don't worry! Your bunny lovey will still turn out adorable—it may just be slightly smaller.

Hook Size and Notions

• 5 mm crochet hook

• 4.5 mm crochet hook

• Polyfil (or another stuffing material)

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

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Gauge

4 double crochet fans and 11 rows in a 10 cm (4") square.

Starting with a 5 mm hook, chain a multiple of 4 + 1 stitches. Chain enough stitches for the finished gauge swatch to measure a little over 10 cm (4").

Row 1 dc in 5th ch from hook, *sk next ch, sc in next ch, sk next ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, ch 1, turn

Row 2 sc in ch 1 sp, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc st, sc in next ch 1 sp* rep across, working last sc in the 4th tch, ch 4, turn

Row 3 dc in 1st sc st, *sc in ch 1 sp, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc st* rep across, ch 1, turn

Repeat Rows 2 - 3 until gauge swatch measures a little over 10 cm (4") in height. Measure gauge in center of swatch.

To learn more about crochet gauge click HERE.

Pattern Abbreviations

ch – chain

dc –double crochet

rep – repeat

sc – single crochet

sc2tog - single crochet 2 together

sk - skip

sl st – slip stitch

sp - space

st(s) – stitch(es)

tch – turning chain

yo – yarn over

** - repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

( ) – work group of stitches all in the same chain or stitch

(These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council)

Special Stitches & Techniques

sc2tog (single crochet 2 together using the invisible decrease method for amigurumi)

1. Insert hook in the front loop only of the next stitch, insert hook in the front loop only of the next stitch (3 loops on hook).

2. yo, pull through first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook).

3. yo, pull through 2 loops on hook.

Color changes

1. Work stitch as normal until the last pull through of the stitch.

2. Using the new color, yo, and pull through last 2 loops on hook.

Closing the head and feet

To close the head and paws, weave the tail of yarn in and out of the front loops only of the remaining 6 stitches, and pull tightly to close.

How to crochet even circles

For simplicity, this pattern is written with increases in the round stacked on top of each other. However, to create smooth, even circles without bumps, you should vary the number of starting stitches in each round before the first increase.

This is a great technique you should be using for any amigurumi or crochet toy pattern and it is very simple once you try it.

Learn how to crochet even circles with my simple tutorial and YouTube video.

How to make a magic circle

A crochet magic circle, also called a magic ring, is a technique used to start projects worked in the round, like hats or amigurumi. It creates a tightly closed center, unlike traditional chain starts, which can leave a small hole. By crocheting your first round of stitches into an adjustable loop, you can pull the tail to close the circle completely, giving your project a clean and professional look.

I have a very simple and easy tutorial on how to create a magic circle.

Notes

• The head and paws of the bunny are worked in un-joined rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

• The body of the bunny is worked in joined rounds.

• Stitch counts are given in parenthesis ( ) at the end of each row or round.

• To simplify counting stitches, stitch counts for the body of the bunny are given as the number of chain 1 spaces per round.

Pattern

Body (make 1)

Using a 5 mm crochet hook and Color A, ch 100

Making sure not to twist the chain, sl st into the “back hump” of the 1st ch

Rnd 1 ch 4, dc in same ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, *sk 1 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch* rep across, sl st into the space between the chain 4 and 1st dc

Rnd 2 ch 1, sc in the space between the chain 4 and 1st dc, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc st, sc in next ch 1 sp* rep across, (dc, ch 1, dc) in last sc of rnd 1, sl st into 1st sc of rnd 2

Rnd 3 ch 4, dc in same st, *sc in next ch 1 sp, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc* rep across, sc in last ch 1 sp, sl st into the space between the chain 4 and 1st dc

Rnds 4 – 32 rep Rnds 2 – 3

Fasten off, leaving a 60 cm (24”) tail

Head (make 1)

Using a 4.5 mm crochet hook and Color B

Rnd 1 make a magic circle, ch 1, sc 6 times in magic circle, pull to close (6 sts)

Alternate Rnd 1 ch 3, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring, ch 1, sc 6 times in center of ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2 sc 2 times in each st around (12 sts)

Rnd 3 *sc in next st, sc 2 times next st* rep around (18 sts)

Rnd 4 *sc in next 2 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (24 sts)

Rnd 5 sc in each st around (24 sts)

Rnd 6 *sc in next 3 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (30 sts)

Rnd 7 sc in each st around (30 sts)

Rnd 8 *sc in next 4 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (36 sts)

Rnd 9 *sc in next 5 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (42 sts)

Rnd 10 *sc in next 6 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (48 sts)

Rnd 11 *sc in next 7 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (54 sts)

Rnds 12 – 19 sc in each st around (54 sts)

Rnd 20 *sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts* rep around (48 sts)

Rnd 21 *sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog* rep around (42 sts)

Rnd 22 *sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog* rep around (36 sts)

Rnd 23 *sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog* rep around (30 sts)

Rnd 24 *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog* rep around (24 sts)

1. Form the top of the nose by threading the yarn through the inside of the head, and out through the tip of the “nose” between rows 1 and 2. Thread the yarn back into the head, working into the spaces between single crochet stitches, approximately 3 stitches apart from the beginning point of the nose. Repeat this step once more to create 2 overlapping layers of yarn.

2. To form the bottom of the nose, thread the yarn up through a single crochet stitch that lies in the center of the top of the nose (thread the needle underneath the strand of yarn that forms the top of the nose to prevent a gap between the top and bottom of the nose).

3. Thread the yarn back down through a space between single crochet stitches 2 rows down from the top of the nose.

4. To begin the eyes, thread the yarn up through a single crochet stitch between the 10th and 11th rows, slightly to the right of the nose.

5.Thread the yarn back down through a single crochet stitch approximately 2 stitches over and 1 row down from the beginning point of the eye. Thread the yarn back up through the same point at which you began the eye, and then back down 2 stitches over and 1 row down to create 2 overlapping layers of yarn.

6. Thread the yarn up through a spot as close as possible to the bottom point of the eye, but not in the exact same hole. Thread the yarn back down 2 stitches over from the bottom point of the eye, between rows 10 and 11.

7. Repeat this same process for the opposite eye, starting 8 stitches over from the beginning point of the eye you just created, and between rows 10 and 11.

8. Stuff the head with poly fill, or another stuffing material, and complete rows 25 – 27.

Rnd 25 *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog* rep around (18 sts)

Rnd 26 *sc in next st, sc2tog* rep around (12 sts)

Rnd 27 *sc2tog* rep around (6 sts)

Fasten off leaving a 30 cm (12”) tail.

Paws (make 4)

Use a 4.5 mm crochet hook and Color B

Rnd 1 make a magic circle, ch 1, sc 6 times in magic circle (6 sts)

Alternate Rnd 1 ch 3, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring, ch 1, sc 6 times in center of ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2 sc 2 times in each st around (12 sts)

Rnd 3 *sc in next st, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (18 sts)

Rnd 4 *sc in next 2 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (24 sts)

Rnds 5 – 9 sc in each st around (24 sts)

Rnd 10 *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog* rep around (18 sts)

Stuff with poly fill or another stuffing material, and complete Rnds 11 and 12

Rnd 11 *sc in next st, sc2tog* rep around (12 sts)

Rnd 12 *sc2tog* rep around (6 sts)

Fasten off leaving a 30 cm (12”) tail.

Ears (make 2)

Use a 4.5 mm crochet hook and Color A

Rnd 1 make a magic circle, ch 1, sc 6 times in magic circle (6 sts)

Alternate Rnd 1 ch 3, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring, ch 1, sc 6 times in center of ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2 sc in each st around (6 sts)

Rnd 3 *sc in next st, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (9 sts)

Rnd 4 sc in each st around (9 sts)

Rnd 5 *sc in next 2 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (12 sts)

Rnd 6 sc in each st around (12 sts)

Switch to Color B

Rnd 7 *sc in next 3 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (15 sts)

Rnd 8 *sc in next 4 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (18 sts)

Rnd 9 sc in each st around (18 sts)

Rnd 10 *sc in next 5 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around (21 sts)

Rnds 11 – 13 sc in each st around (21 sts)

Rnd 14 *sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog* rep around (18 sts)

Rnd 15 sc in each st around (18 sts)

Rnd 16 *sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog* rep around (15 sts)

Rnd 17 *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog* rep around (12 sts)

Rnds 18 – 24 sc in each st around (12 sts)

Fasten off leaving a 45 cm (18”) tail.

Assembly

Using a whip stitch, seam the top and bottom of the body closed. Use the long tail on the bottom, and a small amount of Color A for the top.

Use the 45 cm (18”) tail on the ears to seam them to the head. Begin seaming through a stitch 5 rows above the highest point of the eye.

Work through each single crochet stitch around the base of the ear. Pick up stitches on the head, working in an oval to match the shape of the ear.

When you have seamed all around the ear, tie a small double knot and weave in ends by threading the yarn up through the head, around a stitch, and back down into the head. Repeat this 2 – 3 times in different directions to secure. Trim any excess yarn.

Use the 30 cm (12”) tails left on the paws to sew them to each corner of the body:

1. Thread the yarn through several stitches at a corner of the body.

2. Thread through several stitches at the base of the paw.

3. Repeat steps 1 – 2 several times to secure the paw. Weave in ends by threading the yarn through the paw in 2 – 3 different directions. Trim any excess yarn.

4. Repeat for each of the remaining paws.

Use the 30 cm (12”) tail on the head to sew it to the body.

Thread the yarn through the head, so it feeds out through the base of the head, around where a neck would be.

Begin sewing the head to the blanket body at the center point between 2 paws.

Pick up stitches on the head, working in an oval. Work through several stitches on the blanket body.

Once the head feels secure, fasten off and weave in ends by threading the yarn through the head in 2 – 3 different directions. Trim any excess yarn.

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