Crochet Classic Bear Baby Blanket
The Crochet Classic Bear Baby Blanket is an adorable and cozy addition to any nursery. This charming blanket features cute bear motifs that are perfect for wrapping your little one in warmth and comfort. The soft yarn used for this blanket will feel gentle against your baby's delicate skin, making it ideal for cuddles and nap time. The classic design adds a timeless touch to the nursery decor, making it a delightful keepsake for years to come. Whether you're looking to crochet a gift or create a special blanket for your own baby, this pattern is sure to bring joy and warmth to the nursery.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
- RS. Right Side
- ch. Chain
- dc. Double Crochet
- htr. Half Treble Crochet
- tr. Treble Crochet
- dtr. Double Treble Crochet
- rpt. Repeat
- ss. Slip Stitch
- DNT. Do Not Turn.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
3ch counts as first tr.
4ch counts as first htr plus 2ch.
Size to fit approx: 31 inches x 31 inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
- 400 grams of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn
- Small amounts of DK yarn in three colours for teddy bear face
- 6.00mm crochet hook for blanket – 5.00mm for border
- 4.50mm hook for teddy bear
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in Multiples of 2.
With 6.00mm hook make 92ch loosely or use a larger hook size. Work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, * 1tr into next ch, 1dc into next ch, rpt from * to * end. Turn. (91 stitches)
2nd Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * 1tr into next tr, 1dc into next dc, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row until approximately 83 rows have been worked or your work measures 27 inches from beginning. Turn.
Border – 2ch, 1htr into the stitch at the base of 2ch, 1htr into each stitch to end, 3htr into corner, work htr evenly into row ends down first side of blanket, 3htr into corner, 1htr into each ch along starting chain edge, 3htr into corner, 1htr evenly into row ends up second side of cloth, 1htr into corner, ss to top of 2ch on beginning of row. DNT.
Second Row – 4ch, miss 1htr, 1htr into next htr, * make 2ch, miss 1htr, 1htr into next htr, * rpt from * to * around blanket working (1htr, 2ch, 1htr) into each of the corners to end, make 2ch, ss to 2nd of 4ch on beginning of row. DNT.
Third Row – ss to first 2ch space, make 2ch, 1htr into the same 2ch space, work 2htr into each 2ch space and 5htr into each of the 2ch spaces on the corners to end, ss to top of 2ch on beginning of row.
Fourth Row – 2ch, work 1htr into each htr and 5htr into each of the corners to end, ss to top of 2ch on beginning of row.
Fifth Row – 1ch, dc into stitch at the base of the 1ch, * make 3ch, miss 1htr, 1dc into next htr, * rpt from * to * around cloth to end, make 3ch, ss to first dc. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn.
Teddy Bear Face – With 4.50mm hook, DK yarn and colour 1 make a magic circle, (RS) make 2ch, work 1dc into the first of the 2ch, 11tr into circle, close circle pulling loose thread, ss to dc on beginning of row. DNT. Fasten off. (12tr)
Change to colour 2.
2nd Row – 2ch, work 1dc into the first of the 2ch, 1tr into same space, work 2tr into each tr to end, ss to dc on beginning of row. DNT. (24tr)
Rpt last row once. DNT. (48tr)
3rd Row – ss into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, ss into next 15tr, 2tr into next tr, 3dtr into next tr, 2tr into next tr, (first ear made) ss into next 10tr, 2tr into next tr, 3dtr into next tr, 2tr into next tr, (second ear made) ss into each tr to end, ss to first ss. Fasten off.
Change to colour 3
Nose – Make magic circle, work 1ch, 2dc into circle, pull loose thread to close circle, ss to first dc. Fasten off.
With RS facing darn on eyes to second tr row using the centre of the ears as a guide, attach nose to top of first tr row. (see picture)
Bow – Make 8ch loosely, 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn. (7dc)
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to end. Turn. Rpt last row until 4 rows have been worked in all. Fasten off.
Wrap yarn around middle of dc piece several times to make the bow.
Attach bow to centre of the third tr row.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn.
USA FORMAT:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
- RS. Right Side
- ch. Chain
- sc. Single Crochet
- hdc. Half Double Crochet
- dc. Double Crochet
- trc. Treble Crochet
- rpt. Repeat
- sl st. Slip Stitch
- DNT. Do Not Turn.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
ch4 counts as first hdc plus ch2.
Size to fit approx: 31 inches x 31 inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
- 400 grams of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn
- Small amounts of light worsted #3 yarn in three colours for teddy bear face
- An equivalent yarn would be a worsted weight #4
- 6.00mm crochet hook for main part – 5.00mm hook for border
- 4.50mm hook for teddy bear
USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in Multiples of 2.
ch92 loosely or use a larger hook size. Work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, * 1dc in next ch, 1sc in next ch, rpt from * to * end. Turn. (91 stitches)
2nd Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * 1dc in next dc, 1sc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row until approximately 83 rows have been worked or your work measures 27 inches from beginning. Turn.
Border – ch2, 1hdc in the stitch at the base of ch2, 1hdc in each stitch to end, 3hdc in corner, work hdc evenly in row ends down first side of blanket, 3hdc in corner, 1hdc in each ch along starting chain edge, 3hdc in corner, 1hdc evenly in row ends up second side of cloth, 1hdc in corner, sl st to top of ch2 on beginning of row. DNT.
Second Row – ch4, skip 1hdc, 1hdc in next hdc, * ch2, skip 1hdc, 1hdc in next hdc, * rpt from * to * around blanket working (1hdc, ch2, 1hdc) in each of the corners to end, ch2, sl st to 2nd of ch4 on beginning of row. DNT.
Third Row – sl st to first ch2 space, ch2, 1hdc in the same ch2 space, work 2hdc in each ch2 space and 5hdc in each of the ch2 spaces on the corners to end, sl st to top of ch2 on beginning of row.
Fourth Row – ch2, work 1hdc in each hdc and 5hdc in each of the corners to end, sl st to top of ch2 on beginning of row.
Fifth Row – ch1, sc in stitch at the base of the ch1, * ch3, skip 1hdc, 1sc in next hdc, * rpt from * to * around cloth to end, ch3, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn.
Teddy Bear Face – With 4.50mm hook, DK yarn and color 1 make a magic circle, (RS) ch2, work 1sc in the first of the ch2, 11dc in circle, close circle pulling loose thread, sl st to sc on beginning of row. DNT. Fasten off. (12dc)
Change to color 2.
2nd Row – ch2, work 1sc in the first of the ch2, 1dc in same space, work 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to sc on beginning of row. DNT. (24dc)
Rpt last row once. DNT. (48dc)
3rd Row – sl st in the stitch at the base of the ch1, sl st in next 15dc, 2dc in next dc, 3trc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, (first ear made) sl st in next 10dc, 2dc in next dc, 3trc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, (second ear made) sl st in each dc to end, sl st to first sl st. Fasten off.
Change to color 3
Nose – Make magic circle, ch1, 2sc in circle, pull loose thread to close circle, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
With RS facing darn on eyes to second dc row using the centre of the ears as a guide, attach nose to top of first dc row. (see picture)
Bow – ch8 loosely, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (7sc)
Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn. Rpt last row until 4 rows have been worked in all. Fasten off.
Wrap yarn around middle of sc piece several times to make the bow.
Attach bow to centre of the third dc row.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn.