Teddy Bear Blanket Crochet Pattern

There’s something truly heartwarming about a handmade blanket, especially when it features a cuddly teddy bear motif. Perfect for nurseries, baby showers, or as a keepsake for children, this Teddy Bear Blanket Crochet Pattern combines the classic granny square style with an adorable teddy appliqué at the center. It’s a project that’s both comforting and fun to create, bringing together the charm of traditional crochet squares with the playfulness of a teddy bear design.

The blanket is worked in three stages: first you create the smaller border squares, then the large center square, and finally join everything together. The teddy bear appliqué is crafted separately and sewn onto the middle of the blanket as the finishing touch. The result is a timeless piece that can be passed down through generations.

This project is ideal for intermediate crocheters, but beginners who are confident with granny square techniques can also enjoy making it. Choose soft, cozy yarns in colors that suit your theme—whether you go with traditional teddy bear browns or playful pastels for a nursery. The teddy bear applique adds an extra layer of character, making it a one-of-a-kind blanket.

Teddy Bear Blanket Crochet Pattern

Abbreviations

ch–chain
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet

Part 1 – Border Squares (make 24)

Use 5.5mm hook.

Start: Ch 5, join with sl st to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, [ch 2, 3 dc in ring] x3, ch 2, join. Fasten off.
Round 2: Attach yarn in any corner. (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, [ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner] x3, ch 1, join. Fasten off.
Round 3: Attach yarn in corner. (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, continue around with corners (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Join, fasten off.

👉 Make 24 squares total and set aside.

Part 2 – Large Center Square

With 5.5mm hook:

• Work in the same style as border squares, but do not fasten off at the end of each round (join with sc instead).

• Continue until Round 13. You should have 13 groups of 3-dc per side.

• Keep adding rounds until Round 20, each round increasing by one 3-dc group and one ch-1 sp on each side.

Part 3 – Joining Small Squares

Use the same hook size.

• Attach the 24 border squares around the large center square, one at a time, by crocheting them directly to the big square.

• Work sc joins at corners and ch-1 spaces while continuing 3-dc groups along each side.

• Follow this method until all 24 squares are joined around.

Part 4 – Border Rounds

• Work additional granny-style rounds around the entire blanket until the desired size (for example, Rounds 21–35).

• For the final round, create a decorative edge: 5 sc in each corner, then (7 dc in ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp) repeat across each side, with 5 sc in corners. Fasten off.

Part 5 – Teddy Bear Appliqué

Switch to 5mm hook.

Body

• Round 1: Ch 4, 13 dc in 4th ch from hook, join (14 dc).

• Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, [2 dc in each st] around (28 dc).

• Round 3: [Dc in 2 sts, 2 dc in next] around (42 dc).

• Round 4: [Dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in next] around (56 dc).

• Round 5: [Dc in 4 sts, 2 dc in next] around (70 dc). Leave long tail for sewing.

Head + Ears

• Work same as body up to Round 4 (56 dc).

• Mark 2 sts at top of circle, about 11 dc apart.

• For each ear: Join yarn at marked st, ch 3, 9 dc in same st. Fasten off.

• Work sc all around head and ears. Leave long tail.

Muzzle

• Round 1: Ch 4, 13 dc in 4th ch from hook (14 dc).

• Round 2: [2 dc in each st] around (28 dc).

• Round 3: Hdc loosely in each st around. Fasten off, leave long tail.

Nose

• In 4th ch from hook: (4 dc, 2 sc, 4 dc). Fasten off with long tail.

• Sew to muzzle and embroider mouth.

Eyes

• With dark yarn, stitch simple “X” eyes.

Paws

• Front Paws (make 2): Ch 4, 13 dc in 4th ch from hook, join. Round 2: [2 dc in each st] around (28 dc). Sew behind body.

• Back Paws (make 2): Ch 4, 13 dc in 4th ch from hook, join. Round 2: Shape with dc/tr as needed to create paw curve (28 sts). Round 3: Work loose sc around. Leave tail. Sew to body.

Finishing

1. Sew head to body.

2. Sew muzzle, nose, and embroider eyes.

3. Attach paws.

4. Sew Teddy in the center of blanket, matching yarn colors when stitching.

5. Add a ribbon bow under teddy’s head.

🎉 Your Teddy Bear Blanket is ready! This cozy and adorable blanket will make a thoughtful gift and a treasured keepsake.