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.

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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. But you may be able to find an alternative at your favorite baby shop. Any teething ring (in the size listed) that’s safe for baby will work for this crochet lovey blanket.

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:

Lion Brand “Heartland” 100% premium acrylic worsted weight (5oz/251yd; 142g/230m)

Paintbox “Simply Aran” 100% acrylic worsted weight (3.53oz/201yds; 100g/184m)

Paintbox Yarns “Cotton Aran” 100% cotton worsted weight (1.7 oz/93 yd; 50g/85m)

Need help choosing the right yarn for baby? Check out my top tips in this blog post.

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The Free Pattern for the Crochet Lovey Blanket Begins Here

General Information

Yarn

Caron “Simply Soft Paints” 100% acrylic  worsted weight (5oz/235yd; 141g/215m) – Color #21015 – Baby Brights

You’ll need approx. 125 yards.

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

Not important for this project.

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Abbreviations – US crochet terminology

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

Special Stitches

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

Stacked single crochet (STsc) – (This stitch is used at the beginning of a row or round to replace the traditional turning ch-3. It has the appearance of a dc.) – Insert hook in same st as loop, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (bottom sc made), insert hook in left vertical bar of bottom sc, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (top sc made).

Video Tutorial

Need some help with your crochet lovey blanket? Here’s a video pattern tutorial that might help!

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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