Cozy Crochet Mini Square Bunny Lovey Throw — Free Pattern & Step‑by‑Step Guide
This Crochet Mini Square Bunny Lovey Throw is a sweet, handmade comforter perfect for nurseries, stroller rides, or as a thoughtful baby shower gift. The pattern uses small granny squares joined together with a cuddly crocheted bunny head in the center, creating a compact, soft lovey that’s easy to customize in size and color.
Caption: Finished crochet mini square bunny lovey throw in pink and white, with a plush bunny head sewn to the center.
Materials:
– Bernat Softee Baby in Pink (Approx. 70 yards)
– Herrschners Whisper Soft Yarn in White (Approx. 150 Yards)
– Size G/6 – 4.25 mm Crochet Hook
– Yarn Needle
– Scissors
Notes: You can make the granny squares larger to increase the overall size of this lovey.
Special stitches and abbreviations:
Ch = chain
St(s) = stitch(es)
Sl st = slip stitch
SC = single crochet
DC = double crochet
Mini Granny Square: Make 4
Ch 4.
Rnd 1: Work 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, work (3 dc in same ch sp, ch 2) 3 times; join with a sl st in top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Attach new color in any ch 2 sp, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 2 dc in same sp; ch 1, *work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next sp (corner made); ch 1; repeat from * twice more, ending with 3 dc in beginning ch 2 sp where you started. Join. Fasten off. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Outer part of granny square:
Row 1: In any corner of the mini granny square, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp; ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, *[3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in corner, ch 1, 3 dc in next corner. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2: 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in corner, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, dc in last st on row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3: 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, [3 dc, ch 1] in each sp until corner, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in corner, ch 1, [3 dc, ch 1] ending with 3 dc in last sp.
Repeat the same concept of Row 2 and Row 3 until you make your square big enough. End on an odd row. (Pattern sample ended on row 7.)
Assembly:
Once all 4 squares are complete and sized as desired, single crochet them together, then continue on to the border.
Border of lovey:
Rnd 1: In any corner, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, [3 dc, ch 1] in each sp until you get to the intersection where the two squares meet. Dc in the single crochet at the meeting point (see video tutorial for visual instructions), then continue working [3 dc, ch 1] in each sp. (Corner: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Work this pattern all the way around.
Rnd 2: In any ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *7 dc in next ch 1 sp, sc in next ch 1 sp; repeat from * around.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Bunny:
Head:
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: Sc 2 in each st. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc 2 in next st, sc in next st) 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: (Sc 2 in next st, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: (Sc 2 in next st, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times. (30)
Rnd 6: (Sc 2 in next st, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times. (36)
Rnds 7–10: Sc in each st. (36)
Rnd 11: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times. (30)
Rnd 12: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times. (24)
Rnd 13: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times. (18)
Rnd 14: (Sc2tog, sc in next st) 6 times. (12)
Rnd 15: Sc2tog 6 times. (6)
Fasten off with a long tail. Embroider eyes and nose using the photo as a guide.
Ear: Make 2
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. (6)
Rnd 3: Sc 2 in each st. (12)
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 5: (Sc 2 in next st, sc in next st) 6 times. (18)
Rnd 6: (Sc 2 in next st, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times. (24)
Rnds 7–10: Sc in each st around. (24)
Rnd 11: [Sc2tog, sc in the next 10 sts] 2 times. (22)
Rnds 12–15: Sc in each st around. (22)
Rnd 16: [Sc2tog, sc in the next 9 sts] 2 times. (20)
Rnds 17–20: Sc in each st around. (20)
Rnd 21: [Sc2tog, sc in the next 8 sts] 2 times. (18)
Rnds 22–23: Sc in each st around. (18)
Rnd 24: [Sc2tog, sc in the next 7 sts] 2 times. (16)
Rnds 25–26: Sc in each st around. (16)
Rnd 27: [Sc2tog, sc in the next 6 sts] 2 times. (14)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly steps:
Sew ears to head using the photo for placement guidance. Sew the finished head to the center of the blanket. Weave in all loose ends.
Enjoy your cuddly bunny lovey!