Animal Kingdom Granny Square Blanket Crochet Pattern

The Animal Kingdom Blanket is a colorful patchwork of 30 crochet squares, each with its own animal face appliqué. The pack gives you the patterns for every animal face, the background squares, the joining method and the border. The blanket measures about 84 cm by 100 cm with the border, and each square is about 14.5 cm across.

A 64-page complete blanket pattern with 30 animal face squares, a flat braid join and a border.

What's included

• A 64-page PDF in US crochet terms with photos of the finished faces
• Patterns for animal face appliqués, including bear, deer, fox, giraffe, koala, llama, owl, rhino and wolf, with ears, snouts, antlers and other details
• Background square patterns, including a bobble stitch square
• A list of the colors used for each square
• Instructions for the continuous flat braid join and the border
• Stitch abbreviations: CH, SLST, SC, HDC, DC and BBL (bobble)
• Skill level: Intermediate

Display and gift ideas

Use it as a baby blanket, a nursery throw or a cozy lap blanket. It is a memorable gift for a child who loves animals.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern suits crocheters who are comfortable with granny squares, small appliqués and joining. You can make one square at a time, so it is perfect for a long project.

Tips for making it

• Make each square separately and lay them out before you join them.
• Sew each applique to its square as shown in the photos before you join the squares.
• Use one background color per square, as listed on each pattern page.

Why you'll love this pattern

You can choose your favorite animals, and each square is a small project you can finish in an evening. The result is a one-of-a-kind blanket.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.