Looking for a unique and practical gift for your baby? Check out this crochet lovey blanket with a teething ring! It’s soft, snuggly, and perfect for those times when your baby needs relief. The crochet pattern is free on the blog.

The perfect crochet lovey blanket for teething babies

If you’re searching for a special gift for a new baby, consider a crochet lovey blanket with a teething ring. This cozy and comforting blanket is not only soft and snuggly, it also provides a teething solution for your little one.

A crochet lovey blanket attached to a teething ring provides comfort and relief when your baby is teething. The snuggly, soft blanket can help soothe them during stressful times and become a comforting object, providing a sense of security and familiarity.

Crochet Lovey Blanket – the Design

A lovey is the perfect size blanket for the baby who loves to carry around something for a little extra comfort. I designed this crochet lovey blanket to be just 15-16” long so it doesn’t drag on the ground. However, you can easily make the blanket bigger if you wish.

Instead of working the blanket separately and attaching it later to the teething ring, the yarn is attached directly to the teething ring. The first row is worked around the ring and the 2nd row of the blanket begins the C2C granny stitch that makes up the lovey. This method creates a more secure connection between ring and blanket while reducing the bulk of stitching the blanket corner to the ring.

This crochet lovey blanket is designed to be simple, making it an ideal choice when you need a quick make to tackle those frustrating teething pains. It’s a unique baby shower gift when you need one. Plus, this project couldn’t be a better yarn stash buster! 

Construction – C2C Granny Stitch

The star of the show for this crochet lovey blanket is the corner to corner granny stitch. It’s an interesting, easy-to-work variation of the traditional granny stitch that can easily be adapted and customized.

In corner to corner (C2C) crochet, the project is worked diagonally from corner to corner instead of back and forth horizontally. This post by Make and Do Crew talks about traditional C2C and the concept behind the technique. It’s worth a read if you’ve never worked C2C before.

In the granny stitch version of C2C, the granny stitch (3 dc in the same sp) replaces the traditional blocks of (ch 3, 3 dc). However, the C2C concept – decreasing or increasing at the ends of the row to get the size and shape you want – is the same.

If you’ve never worked C2C granny stitch, I have 2 videos that will help you with the increases and decreases needed for this project.

The Teething Ring

The ideal size for this crochet lovey blanket is 2.5-3″ (75-80mm). It’s big enough for the baby to hold onto and provides enough circumference to attach the lovey to.

Here are a few things to consider when choosing the teething ring:

• It should be made from safe and durable materials like silicone or wood.
• The size should accommodate little hands and be easy to hold.
• The teething ring should be easy to clean and disinfect.

I made my lovey with a wooden teething ring that’s made especially for babies. While it’s a wonderful choice and gives the lovey a unique, handmade look, you may not be comfortable with a wooden teething ring option.

I bought the set of teething rings from an Etsy shop that is no longer selling them. These shops have something similar:

• Pastel Fabric
• Hyak Designs

The most important consideration when choosing a teething ring for this lovey is safety. If you aren’t comfortable letting your baby chew on a piece of wood, no matter how well made, don’t choose it. 

Instead, find a circular teething ring that’s around 3” in diameter. To make it easier to work with when starting you’re first row, choose one that’s smooth or one that has at least a section of smooth surface where the first row will be worked.

The Yarn

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This project makes a perfect stash buster. Because the lovey is made with worsted weight yarn, I’ll bet you have something in your stash you could use! Even if you don’t have enough of one color, use your imagination to create a truly one-of-a-kind blanket.

Made with acrylic worsted weight yarn, this crochet lovey blanket is easy to care for and durable against all that baby lovin’! You’ll want to choose something that can be laundered easily and often.

A great alternative to acrylic is cotton, soft to the touch, all natural, and easy care to care for as well.

Whatever you choose, make sure it’s safe and soft against baby’s skin. Here are a few of my favorites:

• Pound of Love by Lion Brand
• Simply Aran by Paintbox Yarns
• Cotton Aran by Paintbox Yarns
• Simply Soft by Caron

Why buy the PDF when the pattern is free here on the blog?

Sometimes it’s just nice to have an ad-free copy to download to your favorite electronic device. I love to take my crochet wherever I go so I need a portable version of the pattern loaded on my phone. You may want a copy to print out to make notes on. Whatever the reason, I’ve got your back!

When you buy the PDF, you get a beautifully formatted pattern with everything you need to make this beautiful crochet lovey blanket. And, you won’t have to keep refreshing this page or scroll through ads.

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What you’ll need for this crochet lovey blanket…

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Yarn

Caron “Simply Soft Paints” 100% acrylic  worsted weight (5oz/235yd; 141g/215m)

     Color #21015 – Baby Brights

Any worsted weight yarn will work although the finished size may vary depending upon which one you choose.

Hook

US size I-9 (5.5mm)

Tools + Materials

• Teething ring – approx. 2.5-3” (75-80mm) across
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Finished size: Approx. 16″ wide x 15″ long

The crochet lovey blanket is measured from tip to tip across the width of the blanket and from teething ring to opposite tip to measure the length.

Gauge is not important for this project.

Skill level: Confident beginner

Abbreviations – US crochet terminology

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• rep – repeat
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sp – space
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• YO – yarn over

Special Stitches

Granny stitch (GS) – 3 dc in the same sp

Pattern for the Teething Ring crochet lovey blanket

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Pattern Notes

1. The dc at the end of each row should be pulled up higher than a normal dc because it’s on a diagonal. Your project will pull and curl if the dc is too short.
2. Carry the initial yarn tail under the 1st row of sc to hide and secure it.
3. A ch-3 may be substituted for the STsc. However, the STsc gives the edges of the lovey a sturdier, more stable edge than a ch-3.
4. The GS of a current row are worked in the sp between GS from the previous row where a ch-1 sp would normally be. In this lovey, the ch-1 sp is eliminated to keep the piece from being too wide and to help it retain the proper shape.

Pattern Instructions

Note: In this section you will increase at both ends of the row. Beginning with Row 3, the 1^st GS of the row is worked in the sp immediately following the STsc. The last GS of the row is worked in the sp immediately before the last st.

Attach yarn to teething ring.

Row 1: Ch 1, 9 sc around the teething ring, turn. (9 sc)

Row 2: STsc, ch 1, sk 1 st, GS in next st, sk 3 sts, GS in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last st, turn. (2 GS, 2 dc)

Row 3: STsc, GS in sp immediately following, GS in the next sp (between GS groups in previous row), GS in the sp before last st, dc in last st, turn. (3 GS, 2 dc)

Row 4: STsc, GS in sp immediately following, GS in each sp across to last st, GS in sp before last st, dc in the last st, turn. (4 GS, 2 dc)

Rows 5-15: Rep Row 4. (15 GS, 2 dc)

Note: In this section you will decrease at both ends of the row. To decrease, the 1st GS block will be worked AFTER the first GS of the row below. The last GS block will be worked BEFORE the last GS of the previous row.

Row 16: STsc, GS in the sp following the 1st GS of the previous row and in each sp across, ending with the sp before the last GS of the previous row, dc in last st, turn. (14 GS, 2 dc)

Rows 17-28: Rep Row 16. (2 GS, 2 dc)

Row 29: STsc, GS in the sp between GS from previous row, dc in last st. (1 GS, 2 dc)

Row 30: STsc, dc in last st.

Fasten off and securely weave in ends.

Congratulations on finishing your very own Teething Ring crochet lovey blanket. I hope it provides the comfort and security it was intended for!

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