Description
A crochet animal blanket perfect for any wild animal lover, wildlife animal themed nurseries or as a child’s blanket!
These 12 crochet squares are inspired by the world of wild animals. This crochet animal blanket will be great for any skill level – from beginner to advanced! This crochet animal blanket has several fun features that add a lovely tactile quality to your finished blanket as well!
Each large square begins with several rounds of double crochet stitches worked as a circle. The circles are worked with standard increases throughout just offsetting the increases so you end up with a perfect round circle.
The circle is then “squared” off to make joining easier. Each individual square ends up with an approximate measurement of 14″ x 14″. Perfect for pillows, too!
Once the squares are complete, each square will have simple applique pieces to sew to the front of the square – eyes, nose, muzzle, ears, cheeks, etc. – basically all the bits that make that animal unique. These appliques are going to be fairly easy and would be a great way to jump into the applique crochet world! Some of the squares will have some stuffed elements as well which add a three dimensional quality to those squares.
I have a complete video tutorial with my tips and tricks for sewing appliqués in crochet, a photo and video tutorial for how to make easy cartoon eyes in different sizes, as well as a tutorial for the zipper slip stitch join.
The border is a simple and easy border with a knit look!
Red Heart Super Saver Weight 4 / Medium (100% acrylic)
(4) Frosty Green 21.2 oz / 1102 yards (Green)
(2) Light Gray 10.0 oz / 520 yards (Gray)
(1) Cornmeal 6.2 oz / 325 yards (Yellow)
(1) White 5.5 oz / 290 yards (White)
(1) Carrot 5.5 oz / 290 yards (Orange)
(1) Aran 5.0 oz / 260 yards (Cream)
(1) Cafe Latte 4.0 oz / 210 yards (Brown)
(1) Black 3.0 oz / 160 yards (Black)
(1) Baby Pink 1.0 oz / 55 yards (Pink)
(1) Turqua 0.5 oz / 26 yards (Blue)
Total: 61.9 oz / 3238 yards
You could easily substitute with your favorite medium worsted weight yarn – a great stash busting project!
This Wildlife Animal Blanket is also a free crochet pattern you can find on the blog.
Level: Easy
Language: American US Crochet terminology
Link to free blog version
Yarn: (affiliate) Red Heart Super Saver / #4 Medium acrylic yarn
- Red Heart Super Saver Weight 4 / Medium (100% acrylic)
- (4) Frosty Green 21.2 oz / 1102 yards (Green)
- (2) Light Gray 10.0 oz / 520 yards (Gray)
- (1) Cornmeal 6.2 oz / 325 yards (Yellow)
- (1) White 5.5 oz / 290 yards (White)
- (1) Carrot 5.5 oz / 290 yards (Orange)
- (1) Aran 5.0 oz / 260 yards (Cream)
- (1) Cafe Latte 4.0 oz / 210 yards (Brown)
- (1) Black 3.0 oz / 160 yards (Black)
- (1) Baby Pink 1.0 oz / 55 yards (Pink)
- (1) Turqua 0.5 oz / 26 yards (Blue)
Total: 61.9 oz / 3238 yards
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Stitch marker (optional)
Tapestry needle
Hi! Thank you so much for being here! I am Tonya the designer behind Nana's Crafty Home. As a wife, mother, Nana of 9 & with 2 fur babies, my days are filled with love, laughter, hugs and yarn! Here you will find colorful and creative crochet designs for yourself or loved ones. My hope is that you will be inspired to learn and create along with me!