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Red Panda Lovey Crochet Pattern

red panda lovey

Everywhere you look these days, you see red pandas, so I decided to dust off an old pattern and share it with you.

Everyone loves pandas, and red pandas are especially cute! Crochet this red panda lovey using worsted weight yarn for your little one. Also makes a great baby shower gift.

Skill level: Intermediate

Finished item measures approximately 24″ square

red panda lovey
Photos courtesy of Hana Gonzalez Photography

Materials you will need:
Worsted weight yarn
4 oz. red
3 oz. white
Few yards brown and black
Size G and H crochet hooks
Yarn needle
Two 12 mm black safety eyes
Fiberfil

Directions:

HEAD:

Rnd 1: With red yarn and G hook, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, * repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnds 9-16: Sc in each st. Insert safety eyes at Rnd 10.

Rnd 17: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 18: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 19: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 20: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc). Stuff head with Fiberfil.

Rnd 21: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 22: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc). Stuff head with Fiberfil.

Rnd 23: *Dec around (6 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length. Thread this length through needle and pull through remaining 6 sts. Pull tight to close.

EARS (Make 2):

Row 1: With brown yarn and G hook, leave 9” length for sewing, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 chs (4 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in st.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn, dec twice (2 sc). Fasten off brown. Attach white yarn at side of Row 1. Sc in same sp, sc in end of Row 2, sc in each st of Row 3, sc in other end of Rows 2 and 1. Fasten off white leaving 9” length for sewing. Sew ears to top of head at Rnds 4-7.

MUZZLE:

Rnd 1: With white yarn and G hook, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, * repeat around (24 sc).

Rnds 5-6: Sc in each st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. With black yarn, embroider nose and mouth. Sew muzzle to face.

MUZZLE STRIPES: (Make 2)

Row 1: With brown yarn and G hook, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch (6 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st (8 sc). Fasten off brown.

Row 3: Attach white yarn, ch 1, turn, sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts (10 sc).

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts (12 sc). Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Sew a stripe to face on each side of muzzle.

Use white yarn to embroider eyebrows above eyes.

ARMS: (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With brown yarn and G hook, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (10 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (15 sc).

Rnds 4-5: Sc in each st.

Rnd 6: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (12 sc). Fasten off brown.

Rnds 7-23: With red yarn, sc in each st. Fasten off leaving length for sewing.

Stuff arms leaving last 1” empty. Law arms flat and sew to bottom of head approximately 1.5” apart.

BLANKET:

Rnd 1: With red yarn and H hook, ch 4, join to form ring. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc throughout pattern), 2 dc in ring, *ch 1, 3 dcv in ring,* repeat * to * 3 times, ch 1. Join with sl st into top of ch-3.

Rnd 2: Join white in ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in same sp. *Ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp,* repeat * to * 3 times, ch 1. Join with sl st.

Rnd 3: Join red in corner ch-1 sp. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in same sp. *Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1 (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in corner ch-1 sp,* repeat * to * 3 times. Join with sl st.

Rnd 4: Join white in corner ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in same sp. *Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each side ch-1 sp, ch 1 (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in corner ch-1 sp,* repeat * to * 3 times. Join with sl st.

Rnds 5-17: Repeat Rnd 4, alternating red and white rnds.

Sew red panda body to center of blanket securely. Weave in all ends.

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Free Elephant Lovey Crochet Pattern – Soft, Snuggly & Sweet!

Pretty in Pink Elephant Lovey

If you’re looking for the perfect handmade gift for a baby shower, look no further than this adorable Elephant Lovey crochet pattern! Combining the softness of a lovey blanket with the charm of an elephant plush, this project is sure to become a treasured keepsake.

Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is beginner-friendly and works up quickly with basic stitches and simple shaping.

The head is crocheted in the round using single crochet stitches. The ears, trunk, and eyes are worked separately and sewn on.

The blanket portion is crocheted in a square using the corner-to-corner method. Instructions are given in chart format and also line-by-line directions. Choose soft yarn for maximum snuggle!

Pretty in Pink Elephant Lovey 

 

elephant lovey crochet pattern

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn

10 oz. gray

5 oz. pink

2 yards white

1 yard black

Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Fiberfil

 

Gauge: 4 squares = 2.5”

Finished blanket measures 24” x 24”

 

Directions:

HEAD:

Rnd 1: With gray yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, * repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnds 9-16: Sc in each st.

Rnd 17: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 18: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 19: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 20: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc). Stuff head with Fiberfil.

Rnd 21: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 22: Sc in each st.

Rnd 23: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).

Rnd 24: Sc in each st. Complete stuffing.

Rnd 25: *Dec around (6 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length. Thread this length through needle and pull through outer loop of remaining 6 sts. Pull tight to close.

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EARS (Make 2):

Row 1: Ch 2, 4 hdc in 2nd ch from hook.

Row 2: Ch , turn, 2 hdc in each st (8 hdc).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st,* repeat 3 times (12 hdc).

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts,* repeat 3 times (16 hdc).

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts,* repeat 3 times (20 hdc). (For bull elephant, work additional 2 rows with 4 inc evenly spaced across row.)

Sl st in base of 1st st of Row 3 to tuck top of ear down.

Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Sew 1 ear to each side of head with tops of ears at Rnd 9 of head. Leave the bottom half of the ear dangling.

TRUNK:

Rnd 1: With gray yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout trunk.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: Working in BLO, sc in each st.

Rnds 4-10: Working in both loops, sc in each st.

Rnd 11: 2 sc in each st (24 sc). Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew trunk to front of head at Rnds 11-17.

EYES:

Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st. Fasten off black.

Rnd 2: With white yarn, 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off white leaving length for sewing. Sew eyes to face at Rnds 7-10.

RUFFLE:

Rnd 1: With pink yarn, ch 20. Join with sl st. Work 3 dc in each ch. (60 dc). Join with sl st.

Rnd 2: Work 3 dc in each st (180 dc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew ruffle to bottom of head.

LEGS: (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With gray yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *Dec 4 times, sc in next 10 sts (14 sc).

Rnds 5-16: Sc in each st. Fasten off leaving length for sewing.

With pink yarn, embroider 4 toes at decs in Rnd 3. Stuff legs leaving last ½” empty. Lay legs flat and sew to bottom of head approximately 1” apart.

C2C BLANKET CHART:

elephant lovey chart

C2C BLANKET DIRECTIONS:

Row 1: With pink yarn, ch 6, dc in 4th, 5th, and 6th chs from hook. This makes your first C2C square.

Row 2: Ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd, 4th, and 5th chs, join with sl st in top of previous square. Ch 2, work 3 dc in ch space of previous row. Working in the same manner for each inc row will create a new square in each row.

Row 3: Ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd, 4th, and 5th chs, join with sl st in top of previous square. *Ch 2, work 3 dc in ch space of previous row, * repeat once.

Row 4: Ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd, 4th, and 5th chs, join with sl st in top of previous square. *Ch 2, work 3 dc in ch space of previous row, * repeat twice.

Working in the same manner of increases through Row 40:

Row 5: 5 pink squares

Row 6: 6 pink squares

Row 7: 7 pink squares

Row 8: 8 pink squares

Row 9: 4 pink, 1 gray, 4 pink squares  (9 sq)

Row 10: 4 pink, 2 gray, 4 pink squares (10 sq)

Row 11: 4 pink, 3 gray, 4 pink squares (11 sq)

Row 12: 4 pink, 4 gray, 4 pink squares (12 sq)

Row 13: 4 pink, 5 gray, 4 pink squares (13 sq)

Row 14: 4 pink, 6 gray, 4 pink squares (14 sq)

Row 15: 4 pink, 7 gray, 4 pink squares (15 sq)

Row 16: 4 pink, 8 gray, 4 pink squares (16 sq)

Row 17: 4 pink, 9 gray, 4 pink squares (17 sq)

Row 18: 4 pink, 10 gray, 4 pink squares (18 sq)

Row 19: 4 pink, 11 gray, 4 pink squares (19 sq)

Row 20: 4 pink, 12 gray, 4 pink squares (20 sq)

Row 21: 4 pink, 13 gray, 4 pink squares (21 sq)

Row 22: 4 pink, 14 gray, 4 pink squares (22 sq)

Row 23: 4 pink, 15 gray, 4 pink squares (23 sq)

Row 24: 4 pink, 16 gray, 4 pink squares (24 sq)

Row 25: 4 pink, 17 gray, 4 pink squares (25 sq)

Row 26: 4 pink, 18 gray, 4 pink squares (26 sq)

Row 27: 4 pink, 19 gray, 4 pink squares (27 sq)

Row 28: 4 pink, 20 gray, 4 pink squares (28 sq)

Row 29: 4 pink, 21 gray, 4 pink squares (29 sq)

Row 30: 4 pink, 22 gray, 4 pink squares (30 sq)

Row 31: 4 pink, 23 gray, 4 pink squares (31 sq)

Row 32: 4 pink, 24 gray, 4 pink squares (32 sq)

Row 33: 4 pink, 25 gray, 4 pink squares (334 sq)

Row 34: 4 pink, 26 gray, 4 pink squares (34 sq)

Row 35: 4 pink, 27 gray, 4 pink squares (35 sq)

Row 36: 4 pink, 28 gray, 4 pink squares (36 sq)

Row 37: 4 pink, 29 gray, 4 pink squares (37 sq)

Row 38: 4 pink, 30 gray, 4 pink squares (38 sq)

Row 39: 4 pink, 31 gray, 4 pink squares (39 sq)

Row 40: 4 pink, 32 gray, 4 pink squares (40 sq)

DECREASE ROWS:

Turn, sl st across last square made, sl st into next square, ch 2, work 3 dc in ch space of that square. This will decrease 1 square each row.

Row 41: 4 pink, 31 gray, 4 pink squares (39 sq)

Row 42: 4 pink, 30 gray, 4 pink squares (38 sq)

Row 43: 4 pink, 29 gray, 4 pink squares (37 sq)

Row 44: 4 pink, 28 gray, 4 pink squares (36 sq)

Row 45: 4 pink, 27 gray, 4 pink squares (35 sq)

Row 46: 4 pink, 26 gray, 4 pink squares (34 sq)

Row 47: 4 pink, 25 gray, 4 pink squares (33 sq)

Row 48: 4 pink, 24 gray, 4 pink squares (32 sq)

Row 49: 4 pink, 23 gray, 4 pink squares (31 sq)

Row 50: 4 pink, 22 gray, 4 pink squares (30 sq)

Row 51: 4 pink, 21 gray, 4 pink squares (29 sq)

Row 52: 4 pink, 20 gray, 4 pink squares (28 sq)

Row 53: 4 pink, 19 gray, 4 pink squares (27 sq)

Row 54: 4 pink, 18 gray, 4 pink squares (26 sq)

Row 55: 4 pink, 17 gray, 4 pink squares (25 sq)

Row 56: 4 pink, 16 gray, 4 pink squares (24 sq)

Row 57: 4 pink, 15 gray, 4 pink squares (23 sq)

Row 58: 4 pink, 14 gray, 4 pink squares (22 sq)

Row 59: 4 pink, 13 gray, 4 pink squares (21 sq)

Row 60: 4 pink, 12 gray, 4 pink squares (20 sq)

Row 61: 4 pink, 11 gray, 4 pink squares (19 sq)

Row 62: 4 pink, 10 gray, 4 pink squares (18 sq)

Row 63: 4 pink, 9 gray, 4 pink squares (17 sq)

Row 64: 4 pink, 8 gray, 4 pink squares (16 sq)

Row 65: 4 pink, 7 gray, 4 pink squares (15 sq)

Row 66: 4 pink, 6 gray, 4 pink squares (14 sq)

Row 67: 4 pink, 5 gray, 4 pink squares (13 sq)

Row 68: 4 pink, 4 gray, 4 pink squares (12 sq)

Row 69: 4 pink, 3 gray, 4 pink squares (11 sq)

Row 70: 4 pink, 2 gray, 4 pink squares (10 sq)

Row 71: 4 pink, 1 gray, 4 pink squares (9 sq)

Row 72: 8 pink

Row 73: 7 pink

Row 74: 6 pink

Row 75: 5 pink

Row 76: 4 pink

Row 77: 3 pink

Row 78: 2 pink

Row 79: 1 pink

Fasten off pink and weave in all ends.

Mark center of blanket and sew elephant head to the center.  Be sure all parts are firmly sewn to make it baby safe.

PDF Download:  Elephant Lovey Crochet Pattern

 

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