4. Woodland Fox Security Blanket (Lovey)
Brief Introduction
Part cuddly security blanket, part adorable stuffed toy, the Woodland Fox Lovey provides comforting tactile companionship for a growing baby.
What This Idea Means
Featuring a small, plush fox head attached to the center of a mini textured blanket, this lovey offers tiny hands something soft to grip, hold, and snuggle during naptime.
What is Needed to Make That Thing
- Yarn: Soft worsted-weight yarn in burnt orange, cream, and charcoal black.
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7) crochet hook.
- Notions: Polyfill stuffing, safety eyes (or embroidery thread for a baby-safe stitched face), and tapestry needle.
How to Make It
- The Blanket Base: Start in the center and work outward in rounds using the griddle stitch or moss stitch to create a 12×12 inch square mini blanket.
- The Fox Head: Crochet a small spherical head in orange, adding white snout details and triangular pointed ears with black tips.
- Facial Details: Embroider closed sleeping eyes and a tiny nose using black embroidery floss for complete baby safety.
- Assembly: Stuff the fox head firmly with polyfill and securely sew it to the center corner or middle of the blanket base.
- Border: Add a textured picot border around the blanket edge.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Always embroider facial features instead of using plastic safety eyes if the lovey is intended for an infant under one year old.
- Variation: Swap the fox for a sleepy bear, sweet bunny, or gentle fawn.