Paintbox Yarns Lullaby Blanket & Bunny Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Lullaby Blanket & Bunny

Project Overview

The Lullaby Blanket & Bunny is an intermediate-level crochet pattern designed by Lynne Watterson that combines two complementary projects: a generous square blanket and a small sitting bunny toy. This downloadable PDF pattern is ideal for crafters looking to create coordinated nursery items using soft, washable cotton yarn.

Lullaby Blanket

What is Being Made: A 31 1/2 inch (80cm) square blanket, perfect as a crib blanket, play mat, or decorative throw for a nursery setting.

Techniques Used: The blanket is constructed using fundamental crochet techniques including chain stitches, double crochet (treble crochet in UK terminology), and pattern repeats. The design incorporates stitch markers to help track progress through the pattern repeats, which measure 8 rows and approximately 3 1/2 inches (9cm) in height.

Stitches Used: The primary stitches include chain (ch), double crochet (dc/tr), slip stitch (sl st), and yarn over hook (yoh) techniques. The pattern uses repeat figures indicated in square brackets to build the blanket structure systematically.

Materials: The blanket requires 7 balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Seafoam Blue, worked with a US G6 (4mm) crochet hook. The cotton yarn choice ensures the finished blanket is washable and suitable for babies. Gauge is important for this project: 17 double crochet stitches to 4 inches (10cm) with the G6 hook.

Lullaby Bunny

What is Being Made: A small stuffed bunny toy that sits approximately 10 inches (25cm) tall when completed, designed as a companion piece to the blanket.

Techniques Used: The bunny is constructed using amigurumi-style crochet techniques, which involve creating three-dimensional shapes through increases, decreases, and strategic stitch placement. The toy is stuffed with washable toy filling and features embroidered or safety eye details for facial expression.

Stitches Used: Construction relies on chain stitches, single crochet (double crochet in UK terminology), decreases (dec), and slip stitches to shape the bunny's body, head, ears, and limbs. The pattern uses repeat notation and chain loops (chlp) for structural elements.

Materials: The bunny requires 2 balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Vanilla Cream (A) and 1 ball in Pine Green (B) for accents. Construction uses a US E4 (3.5mm) crochet hook for finer detail work. Additional materials include a 1 3/4 inch (45mm) pompom maker for the tail, a pair of 1/2 inch (12mm) safety eyes (optional—the pattern recommends embroidered eyes for children under 36 months due to choking hazard concerns), an oddment of beige yarn for embroidered features, washable toy filling for stuffing, a stitch marker, scissors, and a sewing needle for assembly and finishing.

Pattern Notes

The pattern is written using US crochet terminology with UK terminology provided in parentheses throughout. Yarn quantities are approximate and based on average requirements. Exact gauge is not essential for the bunny toy, though the blanket gauge should be followed for proper finished dimensions. All Paintbox Yarns materials are available through lovecrafts.com and yarn.com.