There’s something magical about a handmade blanket—especially one adorned with sweet teddy bear faces

This Vintage Teddy Bear Blanket is more than just a project it’s a labor of love that wraps little ones in warmth and nostalgia.

this pattern blends classic granny square techniques with playful teddy bear motifs, making it a delightful challenge for intermediate crocheters.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern:

• Heirloom quality: The timeless design grows with your child and becomes a cherished keepsake
• Customizable colors: Use soft beige, baby blue, and brown (or switch to pastels for a girly twist)
• Interactive details: Tiny bead eyes add whimsy and personality to each teddy
• Generous size: At 78 x 94 cm (30” x 37”), it’s perfect for cribs, strollers, or snuggles on the couch

The Story Behind the Blanket:
Dragana’s design captures the innocence of childhood with its gentle teddy bear faces peeking out from cozy squares. Whether you’re making it for a baby shower gift or your own little one, this blanket is sure to spark joy with every stitch.

Ready to begin? Let’s gather our supplies and crochet some cuddles

Materials You’ll Need

• Yarn:
  • Main colors: 100% cotton yarn (like “Tango” by St. George, 250m/100g):
    • Beige: 8 skeins (50g each)
    • Baby Blue: 4 skeins
    • Brown: 3 skeins
• Hook: 3.5 mm (U.S. E/4, U.K. 9)
• Beads: 84 plastic beads (5mm) for the teddy bears’ eyes
• Tools: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, sewing needle/thread (for beading)

Abbreviations & Key Stitches

• st: stitch
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• Popcorn: 4 hdc worked into the same stitch, joined at the top

Gauge: Each square measures 12 x 12 cm (4.7” x 4.7”)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Part 1: Making the Teddy Bear Granny Squares

You’ll need 42 squares total (21 of Element A and 21 of Element B).

Element A (Rows 1-6: Brown | Rows 7-9: Beige | Row 10: Baby Blue)
Element B (Rows 1-6: Brown | Rows 7-8: Beige | Row 9: Baby Blue | Row 10: Beige)

1. Start with the Muzzle (Brown Yarn):
   • R1: Magic ring, ch 1, 8 sc into the ring. Join with sl st
   • R2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 7 st. Join
   • R3: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in same st, 2 hdc in next 7 st. Join
   • R4: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 15 st. Cut yarn, make an invisible join
2. Add Eyes (Beads):
   • R5 (Back loops only): Join brown yarn, sc around while adding beads for eyes
3. Build the Head & Background:
   • Follow R6-R10 with color changes as noted above, working popcorn stitches and treble crochets for texture.
4. Embroider the Muzzle: Use black yarn to stitch a sweet triangle nose and mouth
5. Attach Ears (Brown Yarn): Turn square upside-down, stitch 6 dc into designated stitches for each ear

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