teddy bear baby blanket making

teddy bear baby blanket making

Making a teddy bear baby blanket can be a delightful project. Here's a general outline of how you can create one:

Materials you'll need:

Soft yarn suitable for baby blankets

Crochet hook (appropriate size for your yarn)

Scissors

Yarn needle

Step-by-step instructions:

Choose the yarn color(s) you want for your teddy bear baby blanket. Opt for soft, hypoallergenic yarn that is safe for babies.

Start by making a slip knot and leave a long tail for sewing the teddy bear later. Insert your crochet hook into the slip knot.

Chain a multiple of stitches to achieve the desired width of your blanket. For example, you can chain 80 stitches for a standard baby blanket size.

Begin the first row by crocheting in the second chain from the hook. Make a single crochet stitch (insert hook into chain, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook). Single crochet in each chain across the row.

Chain 1 and turn your work to start the next row.

Repeat Step 4 for several rows until you have the desired length for your blanket. You can alternate yarn colors to create stripes or use a solid color if you prefer.

Once your blanket is complete, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in later.

Now it's time to create the teddy bear appliqué. Choose a coordinating yarn color for the teddy bear.

Start with the head of the teddy bear. Make a slip knot and chain 2.

In the second chain from the hook, make 6 single crochet stitches to form a circle.

Continue working in a spiral. Make 2 single crochet stitches in each stitch around for the next round (12 stitches in total).

In the following round, make 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around the circle (18 stitches in total).

Repeat the pattern from Step 12 in the next round, increasing the stitch count to 27 stitches.

For the next rounds, continue making single crochet stitches in each stitch around until you have the desired size for the teddy bear's head.

Once the head is complete, fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

To make the teddy bear's ears, repeat Steps 9 to 14, but with fewer stitches to achieve a smaller circle. Make two ear pieces.

For the teddy bear's snout, make a small oval shape using single crochet stitches.

Lastly, create the teddy bear's eyes, nose, and mouth using black yarn or embroidery thread. Embroider the facial features onto the snout.

Once all the pieces are complete, sew the teddy bear's head, ears, and snout onto one corner of the blanket using a yarn needle and the tails you left for sewing.

Weave in all the loose ends of yarn to secure them.

And there you have it! A teddy bear baby blanket ready to cuddle and keep little ones warm. Remember to adjust the measurements and design according to your preferences. Enjoy making this special keepsake!