Crochet a Cuddly Pooh Bear Security Blanket: Free Pattern for Baby's New Best Friend

Bring the Hundred Acre Wood to life with this adorable Winnie the Pooh inspired security blanket! Perfect for snuggles, this handmade lovey combines a soft amigurumi Pooh bear head with a cozy, easy-to-hold blanket. It’s an ideal project for gifting to new arrivals or adding a touch of classic charm to any nursery. Get ready to crochet a treasured keepsake!

Craft a Comforting Friend: Why You Need This Pooh Bear Security Blanket

This Pooh Bear security blanket isn’t just a toy; it’s a source of comfort and a beloved companion for little ones. The soft texture and familiar character offer a sense of security, making it perfect for naptime, bedtime, or on-the-go adventures. Handmade with love, it adds a personal, unique touch that store-bought items simply can’t match, creating memories for years to come.

Crochet Pattern: Crochet a Cuddly Pooh Bear Security Blanket: Free Pattern for Baby’s New Best Friend

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Bright Yellow (Yarn A)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (Yarn B)
Small amount of Black yarn or embroidery floss (Yarn C)
3.5mm (E) crochet hook
Fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers (optional)
Safety eyes (optional, 8mm recommended, if not embroidering)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
FO: Fasten off
sk: skip

Instructions

Gauge: Not crucial for this project, but aim for tight stitches to prevent stuffing from showing through.

Head (Yarn A – Bright Yellow)

R1: Start with MR, ch 1, 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st. (6 sc)
R2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with sl st. (12 sc)
R3: Ch 1, (sc, inc) x 6. Join with sl st. (18 sc)
R4: Ch 1, (2 sc, inc) x 6. Join with sl st. (24 sc)
R5: Ch 1, (3 sc, inc) x 6. Join with sl st. (30 sc)
R6: Ch 1, (4 sc, inc) x 6. Join with sl st. (36 sc)
R7-R13: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (36 sc)
R14: Ch 1, (4 sc, dec) x 6. Join with sl st. (30 sc)
R15: Ch 1, (3 sc, dec) x 6. Join with sl st. (24 sc) – Begin stuffing firmly.
R16: Ch 1, (2 sc, dec) x 6. Join with sl st. (18 sc)
R17: Ch 1, (sc, dec) x 6. Join with sl st. (12 sc)
R18: Ch 1, dec x 6. Join with sl st. (6 sc)
FO, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close.

Ears (Make 2, Yarn A – Bright Yellow)

R1: Start with MR, ch 1, 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st. (6 sc)
R2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with sl st. (12 sc)
R3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (12 sc)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ear.

Snout (Yarn A – Bright Yellow)

R1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on other side of chain: sc in next 2 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st. (10 sc)
R2: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc in next 2 st, inc in next st, sc in next st, inc in next st, sc in next 2 st, inc in next st. Join with sl st. (14 sc)
R3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (14 sc)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Shirt/Small Body Base (Yarn B – Red)

R1: Start with MR, ch 1, 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st. (6 sc)
R2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with sl st. (12 sc)
R3: Ch 1, (sc, inc) x 6. Join with sl st. (18 sc)
R4-R5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (18 sc)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Arms (Make 2, Yarn B – Red)

R1: Start with MR, ch 1, 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st. (6 sc)
R2-R4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (6 sc)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Blanket (Yarn A – Bright Yellow, worked in joined rounds)

The blanket is a solid square worked in continuous rounds with corner increases.

R1: Start with MR, ch 1 (does not count as st), 8 hdc into ring. Join with sl st to first hdc. (8 hdc)
R2: Ch 1. *(Hdc, ch 2, hdc) in first st, hdc in next st*. Repeat from * 3 times. Join with sl st. (12 hdc, 4 ch-2 spaces)
R3: Ch 1. *Hdc in next hdc, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-2 sp, hdc in next 3 hdc*. Repeat from * 3 times, omitting last 3 hdc on final repeat. Join with sl st. (20 hdc, 4 ch-2 spaces)
R4: Ch 1. *Hdc in next 2 hdc, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-2 sp, hdc in next 5 hdc*. Repeat from * 3 times, omitting last 5 hdc on final repeat. Join with sl st. (28 hdc, 4 ch-2 spaces)
R5-R12: Continue pattern, increasing by 2 hdc per side each round. Each round, you will work hdc in each hdc along the side, and (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in each ch-2 corner space. Finish with an sl st. (For R12, you will have 25 hdc per side, totaling 100 hdc + 4 ch-2 spaces).
R13 (Border – Yarn A): Ch 1, sc in each hdc around, and (sc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-2 corner space. Join with sl st. FO.

Red Edge Detail (Yarn B – Red)

With Yarn B, use surface slip stitch or embroidery to create the small red ‘v’ stitches along the outer edge of the blanket, as pictured. Simply work a slip stitch into the fabric, skipping a few stitches to create a dashed effect, or embroider small ‘X’ stitches.

Assembly

Facial Features: Sew the Snout to the center of the head. Using Yarn C (black), embroider the nose onto the top of the snout and the smile underneath. Embroider small eyebrows above the smile. If using safety eyes, insert them on R11-12 of the head, approximately 4-5 stitches apart, centered above the snout.
Ears: Sew the flattened Ears to the top of the head, around R3-R5, evenly spaced.
Body to Blanket: Position the stuffed Red Shirt in the center of the blanket. Sew securely in place.
Head to Body: Sew the Pooh Head to the top of the Red Shirt, ensuring it’s centered and upright.
Arms: Sew the Arms to the sides of the Red Shirt.
Weave in all remaining ends securely.

Crochet a Cuddly Pooh Bear Security Blanket: Free Pattern for Baby’s New Best Friend

Craft a Comforting Friend: Why You Need This Pooh Bear Security Blanket

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