Osito the Polar Bear Lovey

This polar bear lovey crochet pattern works up quickly and is oh so plush in bulky weight polyester yarn! Substitute embroidered eyes for safety eyes for young children. > **This pattern is available for FREE on my blog [HERE][1].** > > The free version is supported by > advertising on my website. The > downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry > includes the full pattern in one > printable file without advertisements. **Skills Used** Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round, increasing, crocheting in chain spaces Starting with a magic adjustable ring, embellishing with embroidery (includes links to video tutorials) Seaming with whipstitch and single crochet (includes video tutorials) Special stitch: invdec (with written instructions and video tutorial in pattern) **Skill Level** Easy **Finished Size** One Size: Blanket measures 20" (51 cm) square. **Materials** [Herrschners Cheerful Fleece][2] yarn (100% polyester, 10.5 oz/300 g, 262 yd/240 m) – 1 skein each in Polar (CA) and Ruby (CB), *or approximately 105 yd (96 m) in CA and 135 yd (123.5 m) in CB in any bulky weight, polyester yarn*. US Size J-10/6 mm crochet hook, *or any size needed to obtain correct gauge*. US Size 7 mm crochet hook, *or any size needed to obtain correct gauge*. Stitch marker. Yarn needle. Fiber filling. Optional: 14 mm black safety eyes. **Gauge** With smaller hook, through Rnd 7 in pattern for Head = 4.5” (11.5 cm) diameter. *Exact gauge is not critical for this project*. With larger hook, 11 sts (9 dc + 2 ch-1 sp) in Rnd 7 in pattern for Blanket = 4” (10 cm) diameter. *Exact gauge is not critical for this project*. [1]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2026/07/17/osito-the-polar-bear-lovey-crochet-pattern/ [2]: https://tidd.ly/4kLgnwS