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Animal Kingdom Blanket Pattern

Animal Kingdom Blanket Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Soft Hug

Gentle, plush, and full of warmth, creating a sense of comfort and coziness wherever they find a home.

About This Animal Kingdom Blanket Pattern

This pack contains all the instructions to create the Animal Kingdom Blanketindividual animal appliquE9 squares plus the join and border details. Each square is made separately and sewn together using a continuous flat braid join before adding the outer border. The patterns use Stylecraft Special DK shades and are written in US terminology for clarity.

Animal Kingdom Blanket Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The original blanket is made up of 30 squares measuring approximately 14.5cm x 14.5cm, making a finished blanket around 84cm x 100cm. You can mix and match colours to create your own unique layout.

Why You'll Love This Animal Kingdom Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a collection of charming animal faces into a single, cohesive blanket design that feels playful and warm. I enjoyed designing each appliquE9 so they have character while still being quick to make. The patterns let me be creative with colour and placement, and I find the continuous flat braid join gives such a neat, handcrafted finish. Its deeply satisfying to see lots of little pieces come together into a cozy, finished blanket.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customise this blanket by changing colours  try bright, modern shades for a contemporary look or soft pastels for a baby blanket.

To make the blanket larger or smaller simply alter the number of squares; adding rows will widen and lengthen the finished piece.

I often substitute yarns to create different textures  a slightly thicker DK or light aran will make a chunkier, cosier blanket.

Try making a set of the same animal in different colours for a themed strip in the blanket  this creates a striking visual effect.

Experiment with the join: the continuous flat braid is neat, but a slip-stitch or whipstitch join gives a softer seam if you prefer a less defined edge.

I sometimes add small crocheted accessories (hats, scarves) to a few appliquE9s to personalise gifts and make a collection more playful.

For a polished finish, block squares gently before joining  this helps even out differing stitch tensions and produces a more uniform blanket.

Try embroidery details instead of small appliquE9s for very tiny features to speed up finishing while keeping character.

If you want a toddler-sized blanket, reduce the square count and add a wider border for durability  it's a practical way to adapt size.

I like to mix neutral background squares with colourful appliquE9s to let the animals pop; play with contrast to discover your favourite layout.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the recommended hook size will change the finished square dimensions and the join; use a 3.5mm hook as suggested and swatch first to check gauge. ✗ Forgetting to leave long tails when fastening off makes sewing pieces on and joining harder; leave a long enough tail for sewing each appliquE9 securely in place. ✗ Not checking your stitch counts after rounds will cause shaping issues later; count your stitches after every round and especially after increases and decreases. ✗ Sewing appliquE9s without pinning or positioning first can result in uneven placement; pin and check placement against the photo before sewing to get consistent results. ✗ Overstuffing or under-stretching squares will produce an uneven blanket surface; block or gently steam squares if needed and join when squares are relaxed for a more uniform finish.

Animal Kingdom Blanket Pattern

Make a cozy blanket of adorable animal appliquE9 squares with this complete pattern pack. Youll find step-by-step instructions for each animal face, the colours I used, and clear joining and finishing notes so you can personalise your blanket. Perfect for gifting or cuddling, this pack gives you everything you need to create a playful, handmade heirloom.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Animal Kingdom Blanket Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stylecraft Special DK - Copper (100g ball)
  • 02
    Stylecraft Special DK - Cypress (100g ball)
  • 03
    Stylecraft Special DK - Duck Egg (100g ball)
  • 04
    Stylecraft Special DK - Gold (100g ball)
  • 05
    Stylecraft Special DK - Grape (100g ball)
  • 06
    Stylecraft Special DK - Meadow (100g ball)
  • 07
    Stylecraft Special DK - Mushroom (100g ball)
  • 08
    Stylecraft Special DK - Mustard (100g ball)
  • 09
    Stylecraft Special DK - Parchment (approximately 1.5 balls) used for the join and border
  • 10
    Stylecraft Special DK - Pistachio (100g ball)
  • 11
    Stylecraft Special DK - Storm Blue (100g ball)
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    Additional shades for appliquE9 details: Black, Buttermilk, Camel, Cream, Mocha, Spice, Vintage Peach, Walnut, Warm Grey, White and some excess Copper, Meadow and Mustard

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Darning/sewing needle

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— Pattern Notes :

Info :

For the main colours on the squares and the join and border I used the following shades of Stylecraft Special DK (I used no more than one 100g ball unless otherwise stated): Copper. Cypress. Duck Egg. Gold. Grape. Meadow. Mushroom. Mustard. Parchment (approximately 1.5 balls) (for the join and border). Pistachio. Storm Blue. And to create the appliquE9s I used the following shades of Stylecraft Special DK (again, no more than one 100g ball unless otherwise stated - many just a very small amount): Black. Buttermilk. Camel. Cream. Mocha. Spice. Vintage Peach. Walnut. Warm Grey. White. Along with some excess Copper, Meadow and Mustard.

Info :

I made the entire blanket using a 3.5mm crochet hook. You will also need scissors and a darning/sewing needle. This pattern is written using US terminology. Any stitch abbreviations used are listed on each individual squares pattern.

— Badger Face AppliquE9 :

Info :

Hook size: 3.5mm. Stylecraft Special DK colours used: White. Black. Warm Grey. Stitch abbreviations (US Terminology): CH - Chain. SLST - Slip Stitch. SC - Single Crochet. HDC - Half Double Crochet. DC - Double Crochet. [ ] indicates stitches to be done in the same space/stitch.

Round 1 :

Using White; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 2 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC.

Round 3 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have one stitch remaining. SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 4 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *2SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have two stitches remaining. 2SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 5 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *3SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have three stitches remaining. 3SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 6 :

CH1, SC into same stitch. 2SC, 2HDC, [3DC], 3DC, [3DC], 5HDC, [3DC], 5HDC, [3DC], 3DC, [3DC], 2HDC, 2SC. SLST to first SC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing your completed appliquE9 onto its square. (Note: where you have fastened off is the top of your badger's face.)

Round 7 :

To make the markings: Using Black; CH2, [2SC] in 2nd CH from hook.

Round 8 :

CH1, turn your work. SC into same stitch. SC.

Round 9 :

CH1, turn your work. SC into same stitch. [2SC].

Round 10 :

CH1, turn your work. SC into same stitch. 2SC.

Round 11 :

Repeat row 10.

Round 12 :

CH1, turn your work. SC into same stitch. [2SC], SC.

Round 13 :

CH1, turn your work. SC into same stitch. 3SC.

Round 14 :

Repeat row 13. Then fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 15 :

Repeat steps 7 - 14 to create a second marking piece, then position these onto your badger's face, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 16 :

To make the nose: Using Black; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 17 :

Position the nose onto the tip of your badger's face, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 18 :

Using Warm Grey; embroider a pair of eyes onto your badger's face, as you can see in the photo above.

Round 19 :

To make the ears: Using White; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join. Fasten off.

Round 20 :

Attach Black to any stitch; CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 21 :

Repeat steps 19 - 20 to make a second ear, then position these at the top of your badger, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place on the reverse.

Round 22 :

Your Badger Face AppliquE9 is now finished 

— Bear Face AppliquE9 :

Info :

Hook size: 3.5mm. Stylecraft Special DK colours used: Walnut. Camel. Black. Stitch abbreviations (US Terminology): CH - Chain. SLST - Slip Stitch. SC - Single Crochet. HDC - Half Double Crochet. DC - Double Crochet. [ ] indicates stitches to be done in the same space/stitch.

Round 1 :

Using Walnut; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 2 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC.

Round 3 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have one stitch remaining. SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 4 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *2SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have two stitches remaining. 2SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 5 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *3SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have three stitches remaining. 3SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 6 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *4SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have four stitches remaining. 4SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 7 :

CH1, SC into same stitch. 2SC, HDC, DC, [3DC], [2DC], 2DC, 2HDC, 4SC, 2HDC, [2HDC], 2HDC, 4SC, 2HDC, 2DC, [2DC], [3DC], DC, HDC, 4SC. SLST to first SC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing your completed appliquE9 onto its square. (Note: where you have fastened off is the bottom of your bear's face.)

Round 8 :

To make the ears: Using Camel; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 9 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC. Fasten off.

Round 10 :

Attach Walnut to any stitch; CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have one stitch remaining. SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 11 :

Repeat steps 8 - 10 to make a second ear, then position these at each side of your bear, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place on the reverse.

Round 12 :

To make the muzzle: Using Camel; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 13 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC.

Round 14 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have one stitch remaining. SC. SLST into first SC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 15 :

Using Black; embroider a nose onto your bear's muzzle. Then position this onto your bear appliquE9, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 16 :

Using Black; embroider a pair of eyes onto your bear appliquE9.

Round 17 :

Your Bear Face AppliquE9 is now finished 

— Bull Face AppliquE9 :

Info :

Hook size: 3.5mm. Stylecraft Special DK colours used: Walnut. Cream. Mocha. Black. Stitch abbreviations (US Terminology): CH - Chain. SLST - Slip Stitch. SC - Single Crochet. HDC - Half Double Crochet. DC - Double Crochet. SC2TOG - Single Crochet Decrease Across 2 Stitches. HDC2TOG - Half Double Crochet Decrease Across 2 Stitches. [ ] indicates stitches to be done in the same space/stitch.

Round 1 :

Using Walnut; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 2 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC.

Round 3 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have one stitch remaining. SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 4 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *2SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have two stitches remaining. 2SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 5 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. 2HDC, DC, [2DC], DC, 2HDC, [2SC], 3SC, 3HDC. [2DC] into each of the next 3 stitches. 3HDC, 3SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 6 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. 2HDC, [2HDC], 4HDC, [2HDC], 2HDC, [2SC], [3HDC], 6SC, HDC, [3HDC], [3HDC], HDC, 6SC, [3HDC]. SLST to first SC. Fasten off. (Note: where you have fastened off is the top of your bull's face.)

Round 7 :

To make the right horn: Using Cream; CH9, SLST into 2nd CH from hook. 2SC, SC2TOG, HDC2TOG, DC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 8 :

To make the left horn: Using Cream; CH7, SLST into 2nd CH from hook. 2SC, [2SC], [2HDC], DC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 9 :

Position the horns at each side of your bull's face, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place on the reverse.

Round 10 :

To make the ears: Using Walnut; CH4, SC in 2nd CH from hook. SC. [4HDC] in final CH to turn the corner. Working into the other side of your starting CH; 2SC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 11 :

Repeat step 10 to make a second ear, then position these at each side of your bull, just below the horns, and sew into place on the reverse.

Round 12 :

To make the muzzle: Using Mocha; CH5, SC in 2nd CH from hook. 2SC. [4SC] in final CH to turn the corner. Working into the other side of your starting CH; 2SC. [3SC] into final, then SLST to first SC to join.

Round 13 :

CH1, SC into same stitch. SLST into each of the next 2 stitches. SC. [2SC] into each of the next 2 stitches. SC, 2HDC, SC. [2SC] into each of the next 2 stitches. SLST to first SC to join. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 14 :

Using Black; embroider a pair of eyes and nostrils onto your bull, as you can see in the photo above.

Round 15 :

To make the fluffy top: Using Walnut; CH7, SC in 2nd CH from hook. 4SC. [4SC] in final CH to turn the corner. Working into the other side of your starting CH; 4SC. [3SC] into final, then SLST to first SC to join.

Round 16 :

CH1, [3HDC] into same stitch. SLST into next stitch. *[3HDC] into next stitch, SLST into next* - repeat between * 6 more times. SLST to first HDC to join. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 17 :

Position this at the top of your bull's head, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 18 :

Your Bull Face AppliquE9 is now finished 

— Cheetah Face AppliquE9 :

Info :

Hook size: 3.5mm. Stylecraft Special DK colours used: Buttermilk. White. Black. Stitch abbreviations (US Terminology): CH - Chain. SLST - Slip Stitch. SC - Single Crochet. HDC - Half Double Crochet. [ ] indicates stitches to be done in the same space/stitch.

Round 1 :

Using Buttermilk; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 2 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC.

Round 3 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have one stitch remaining. SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 4 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *2SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have two stitches remaining. 2SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 5 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *3SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have three stitches remaining. 3SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 6 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *4SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have four stitches remaining. 4SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 7 :

CH1, SC into same stitch. Proceed to work 1 SC into each stitch around. SLST to first SC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing your completed appliquE9 onto its square.

Round 8 :

To make the muzzle: Using White; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 9 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC. Fasten off.

Round 10 :

Attach Black to the BACK LOOP ONLY of any stitch; CH1, SLST into the BACK LOOPS ONLY of each of the next 3 stitches, then fasten off.

Round 11 :

Skip the next 2 stitches and attach Black to the BACK LOOP ONLY of the next; CH1, SLST into the BACK LOOPS ONLY of each of the next 3 stitches. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for embroidering and sewing.

Round 12 :

Using the Black tail remaining from the previous step; embroider a nose onto your cheetah's muzzle. Then position this piece onto your cheetah's face, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place. Continue to embroider a pair of eyes and markings onto your cheetah, as you can see in the photo above.

Round 13 :

To make the ears: Using Black; CH5, SC in 2nd CH from hook. 2SC. [4SC] in final CH to turn the corner. Working into the other side of your starting CH; 2SC. [3SC] into final, then SLST to first SC to join. Fasten off.

Round 14 :

Attach Buttermilk to the same stitch from where you just fastened off; CH1, HDC into same stitch. 2HDC, SC. [2SC] into each of the next 2 stitches. SC, 3HDC. Omit the remaining stitches and fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 15 :

Repeat steps 13 - 14 to make a second ear, then position these at each side of your cheetah, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place on the reverse.

Round 16 :

Your Cheetah Face AppliquE9 is now finished 

— Deer Face AppliquE9 :

Info :

Hook size: 3.5mm. Stylecraft Special DK colours used: Camel. Cream. Mocha. Black. Stitch abbreviations (US Terminology): CH - Chain. SC - Single Crochet. HDC - Half Double Crochet. DC - Double Crochet. SLST - Slip Stitch. [ ] indicates stitches to be done in the same space/stitch.

Round 1 :

Using Camel; CH2, [2SC] in 2nd CH from hook.

Round 2 :

CH1, turn your work. SC into same stitch. SC.

Round 3-5 :

Repeat row 2.

Round 6 :

CH1, turn your work. [2SC] into same stitch. [2SC].

Round 7 :

CH1, turn your work. SC into same stitch. [2SC], [2SC], SC.

Round 8 :

CH1, turn your work. SC into same stitch. [2SC], 2SC, [2SC], SC.

Round 9 :

CH1, turn your work. SC into same stitch. 7SC.

Round 10 :

Repeat row 9.

Round 11 :

CH1, turn your work. [3SC] into same stitch. [2SC], 4SC, [2SC], [3SC].

Round 12 :

CH1, turn your work. HDC into same stitch. 12DC, HDC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 13 :

Using Cream; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 14 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC.

Round 15 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have one stitch remaining. SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 16 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *2SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have two stitches remaining. 2SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 17 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *3SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have three stitches remaining. 3SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 18 :

CH1, SC into same stitch. 2SC, 2HDC, [3DC], 3DC, [3DC], 5HDC, [3DC], 5HDC, [3DC], 3DC, [3DC], 2HDC, 2SC. SLST to first SC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing your completed appliquE9 onto its square. (Note: where you have fastened off is the top of your deer's face.)

Round 19 :

Position your first piece on top of your second piece, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 20 :

To make the nose: Using Black; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 21 :

Position the nose onto the tip of your deer's face, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 22 :

Using Black; embroider a pair of eyes onto your deer's face.

Round 23 :

To make the ears: Using Cream; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join. Fasten off.

Round 24 :

Attach Camel to any stitch; CH1, SC into same stitch. 2SC, CH3 and SLST into 3rd CH from hook. SC into next stitch. SC, 3HDC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 25 :

Repeat steps 23 - 24 to make a second ear, then position these at each side of your deer, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place on the reverse.

Round 26 :

To make the antlers: Using Mocha; CH15, SLST in 2nd CH from hook. SLST into each of the next 4 CH. CH7, SLST into 2nd CH from hook. SLST into each of the next 5 CH, then SLST into the next CH of your original starting CH. SLST into each of the next 2 CH. CH6, SLST into 2nd CH from hook. SLST into each of the next 4 CH, then SLST into the next CH of your original starting CH. SLST into each of the final 5 CH. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 27 :

Repeat step 26 to make a second antler, then position these at the top of your deer, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 28 :

Your Deer Face AppliquE9 is now finished 

— Donkey Face AppliquE9 :

Info :

Hook size: 3.5mm. Stylecraft Special DK colours used: Warm Grey. Camel. Black. Stitch abbreviations (US Terminology): CH - Chain. SLST - Slip Stitch. SC - Single Crochet. HDC - Half Double Crochet. DC - Double Crochet. [ ] indicates stitches to be done in the same space/stitch.

Round 1 :

Using Warm Grey; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 2 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC.

Round 3 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have one stitch remaining. SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 4 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *2SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have two stitches remaining. 2SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 5 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *3SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have three stitches remaining. 3SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 6 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *4SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * once more. HDC, 3DC, [2DC], 3DC, HDC, [2SC]. Repeat between * once more. 4SC. SLST to first SC.

Round 7 :

CH1, SC into same stitch. Proceed to work 1 SC into each stitch around. SLST to first SC to join. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing your completed appliquE9 onto its square. (Note: where you have fastened off is the top of your donkey's face.)

Round 8 :

To make the muzzle: Using Camel; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 9 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC.

Round 10 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have one stitch remaining. SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 11 :

CH1, SC into same stitch. 4SC, [2HDC], 2DC, [2HDC], 4SC, [2HDC], 2DC, [2HDC], SC. SLST to first SC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 12 :

Position the muzzle piece onto your donkey appliquE9, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 13 :

Using Black; embroider a pair of eyes and nostrils onto your donkey, as you can see in the photo above.

Round 14 :

To make the fringe: Using Black; CH14, SLST into 2nd CH from hook. SLST into each of the next 3 CH. *CH5, SLST into 2nd CH from hook. SLST into each of the next 3 CH, then SLST into the next CH from your starting CH, SLST into next CH* - repeat between * twice more. SLST into each of the final 3 CH. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 15 :

Position this at the top of your donkey's face, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 16 :

To make the ears: Using Camel; CH6, SC in 2nd CH from hook. 3SC. [3SC] in final CH to turn the corner. Working into the other side of your starting CH; 4SC. Fasten off.

Round 17 :

Attach Warm Grey to very first stitch; CH1, SC into same stitch. 2SC, 2HDC, [3DC], 2HDC, 3SC. SLST to first stitch to pinch the ends together. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 18 :

Repeat steps 16 - 17 to make a second ear, then position these at each side of your donkey, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place on the reverse.

Round 19 :

Your Donkey Face AppliquE9 is now finished 

— Elephant Face AppliquE9 :

Info :

Hook size: 3.5mm. Stylecraft Special DK colours used: Warm Grey. Vintage Peach. Black. Stitch abbreviations (US Terminology): CH - Chain. SLST - Slip Stitch. SC - Single Crochet. HDC - Half Double Crochet. DC - Double Crochet. HDC2TOG - Half Double Crochet Decrease Across 2 Stitches. TR - Treble Crochet. [ ] indicates stitches to be done in the same space/stitch.

Round 1 :

Using Warm Grey; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 2 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC.

Round 3 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have one stitch remaining. SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 4 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *2SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have two stitches remaining. 2SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 5 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *3SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have three stitches remaining. 3SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 6 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *4SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have four stitches remaining. 4SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 7 :

CH1, SC into same stitch. Proceed to work 1 SC into each stitch around. SLST to first SC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing your completed appliquE9 onto its square. (Note: where you have fastened off is the bottom of your elephant's face.)

Round 8 :

To make the ears: Using Vintage Peach; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 9 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC.

Round 10 :

CH1, [2HDC] into same stitch. HDC, [2SC], SC, [2SC], HDC, [2SC], SC, [2SC], HDC, [2SC]. SLST to first HDC.

Round 11 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. [2SC], 6SC. [2SC] into each of the next 3 stitches. 6SC, [2SC] SLST to first SC to join. Fasten off.

Round 12 :

Attach Warm Grey to the same stitch from where you just fastened off; CH2, DC into same stitch. 2DC, [2HDC], HDC, 4SC, HDC, [2HDC], 4DC, [2HDC], HDC, 4SC, HDC, [2HDC], DC. SLST to first DC to join. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 13 :

Repeat steps 8 - 12 to make a second ear, then position these at each side of your elephant, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place on the reverse.

Round 14 :

To make the trunk: Using Warm Grey; CH15, HDC in 2nd CH from hook. HDC2TOG, HDC2TOG, HDC, 6DC, TR. [TR DC HDC SC SLST] all into final CH. Then fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 15 :

Position this onto your elephant's face, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 16 :

Using Black; embroider a pair of eyes onto your elephant appliquE9.

Round 17 :

Your Elephant Face AppliquE9 is now finished 

— Fox Face AppliquE9 :

Info :

Hook size: 3.5mm. Stylecraft Special DK colours used: Spice. White. Black. Stitch abbreviations (US Terminology): CH - Chain. SC - Single Crochet. DC - Double Crochet. SLST - Slip Stitch. HDC - Half Double Crochet. [ ] indicates stitches to be done in the same space/stitch.

Round 1 :

Using Spice; CH2, [3SC] in 2nd CH from hook.

Round 2 :

CH1, turn your work. SC into same stitch. 2SC.

Round 3-5 :

Repeat row 2.

Round 6 :

CH1, turn your work. [2SC] into same stitch. SC, [2SC].

Round 7 :

CH1, turn your work. SC into same stitch. 4SC.

Round 8 :

Repeat row 7.

Round 9 :

CH1, turn your work. Skip the first 2 stitches and work [9DC] into the next stitch (the centre stitch). Then SLST into the final stitch of the row.

Round 10 :

CH1, turn your work. Into the final DC stitch of the [9DC] you just created, work a SC *SC into the next, then [2SC] into the next* - repeat between * twice more. 2SC.

Round 11 :

CH1, turn your work. SC into same stitch. *2SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * twice more. 2SC.

Round 12 :

CH1, turn your work. [3SC] into same stitch. 4SC, [2SC], 3SC, [2SC], 4SC, [3SC].

Round 13 :

CH1, turn your work. [2SC] into same stitch. 18SC, [2SC]. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 14 :

Using White; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 15 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC.

Round 16 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have one stitch remaining. SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 17 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *2SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have two stitches remaining. 2SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 18 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *3SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have three stitches remaining. 3SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 19 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *4SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have four stitches remaining. 4SC. SLST into first SC.

Round 20 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *5SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * once more. 2SC, 4HDC, [4DC], 4HDC, 2SC, [2SC]. Repeat between * once more. 4SC. SLST into first SC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing your completed appliquE9 onto its square. (Note: where you have fastened off is the top of your fox's face.)

Round 21 :

Position your first piece on top of your second piece, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 22 :

To make the ears: Using White; CH5, SC in 2nd CH from hook. 2SC. [4SC] in final CH to turn the corner. Working into the other side of your starting CH; 2SC. [3SC] into final, then SLST to first SC to join. Fasten off.

Round 23 :

Attach Spice to the same stitch from where you just fastened off; CH1, HDC into same stitch. 2HDC, 2SC. CH3 and SLST into 3rd CH from hook. SC into next stitch. SC, 3HDC. Omit the remaining stitches and fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 24 :

Repeat steps 22 - 23 to make a second ear, then position these at each side of your fox, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place on the reverse.

Round 25 :

To make the nose: Using Black; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 26 :

Position the nose onto the tip of your fox's face, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 27 :

Using Black; embroider a pair of eyes onto your fox's face.

Round 28 :

Your Fox Face AppliquE9 is now finished 

— Frog Face AppliquE9 :

Info :

Hook size: 3.5mm. Stylecraft Special DK colours used: Meadow. White. Black. Stitch abbreviations (US Terminology): CH - Chain. SC - Single Crochet. SLST - Slip Stitch. HDC - Half Double Crochet. DC - Double Crochet. [ ] indicates stitches to be done in the same space/stitch.

Round 1 :

Using Meadow; CH7, SC into 2nd CH from hook. 4SC. [5SC] into final CH to turn the corner. Working into the other side of your starting CH; 4SC. [4SC] into final CH, then SLST to first SC to join.

Round 2 :

CH1, [2HDC] into same stitch. 4HDC. [2HDC] into each of the next 5 stitches. 4HDC. [2HDC] into each of the next 4 stitches. SLST to first HDC.

Round 3 :

CH1, HDC into same stitch. 10HDC, [2HDC], [2DC], [2HDC], 11HDC, [2HDC], [2DC], [2HDC]. SLST to first HDC to join. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing your completed appliquE9 onto its square.

Round 4 :

To make the eyes: Using White; CH3 and SLST into first CH to make a loop. CH1, then work 6SC into centre of loop. SLST to first SC to join.

Round 5 :

CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. Proceed to work [2SC] into each of the next 5 stitches. SLST to first SC. Fasten off.

Round 6 :

Attach Meadow to any stitch; CH1, [2SC] into same stitch. *SC, [2SC]* - repeat between * until you have one stitch remaining. SC. SLST to first SC. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for sewing.

Round 7 :

Repeat steps 4 - 6 to make a second eye.

Round 8 :

Using Black; embroider a pupil onto each of your frog's eyes. Then position these onto your frog's face, as you can see in the photo above, and sew into place.

Round 9 :

Using Black; embroider a mouth onto your frog appliquE9, as you can see in the photo above.

Round 10 :

Your Frog Face AppliquE9 is now finished 

Assembly Instructions

  • Each square is made individually, before joining together with a continuous flat braid join, before adding the border.
  • Make and arrange your squares into the desired layout (original uses 30 squares, approximately 14.5cm x 14.5cm each) then join them using the continuous flat braid join for a neat finish.
  • Sew all appliquE9 pieces onto their squares before joining the squares together so the seams are hidden on the reverse.
  • Add the border after joining all squares: use Parchment shade (approximately 1.5 balls for join and border) and work the border rounds evenly around the joined blanket.
  • Block or gently steam individual squares if necessary to even out shape before joining to ensure a uniform finished blanket.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a 3.5mm crochet hook for the main work as stated in pattern notes to achieve the correct finished square size.
  • 💡Leave long tails when fastening off appliquE9 pieces so you have enough yarn to sew them securely onto the squares.
  • 💡This pattern uses US terminology throughout; check abbreviations listed at the start of each appliquE9 before you begin.

This Animal Kingdom Blanket pack contains a delightful collection of animal appliquE9 patterns and full joining instructions to create a truly special blanket. Mix and match colours and animals to make a playful, personalised heirloom thats perfect for nurseries, gifts, or cozy afternoons. Have fun, experiment, and enjoy stitching each charming square into place. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The original Animal Kingdom Blanket measures approximately 84cm x 100cm when made with 30 squares (each square approx 14.5cm x 14.5cm) using the recommended yarn and 3.5mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute different yarn weights but this will affect the final size of your squares; be sure to swatch and adjust your hook size accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pack is rated intermediate because it uses shaping, small appliquE9 pieces and a variety of stitches; basic knowledge of US crochet stitches is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters will spend 12-15 hours or more making this blanket depending on the number of squares and your pace; making and sewing appliquE9s adds extra time.