Sweet Nothings Crochet: CUTE ANIMAL CHARACTERS BLANKET

Saturday 16 July 2022

CUTE ANIMAL CHARACTERS BLANKET

If you've been following me, you'll know that I've made some of these animal characters before.. This time I've made larger squares and with lesser 'holes' .. so come along and let's see how we work this.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used ~ 700 gms in different colors of Oswal 4-ply acrylic yarn with a 4 mm crochet hook ; embroidery needle & fabric glue to seal ends

This yarn is not specific for this project.

You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros e ; Red rose metallic ; Laura or unbranded knitting cotton as well as acrylic yarns

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Size made : 36" x 40" (each square is an 8" square)

This is only given to you to get a general idea of how much yarn you may need.

You can make this to any size to just use up your yarn.

Blanket sizing : https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279853964042/

Difficulty level : Intermediate Skill level.

Stitches used :

How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet sp : Space

sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over

Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.

This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.

What stitches do you need to know for today's project

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY

What is a crochet slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

There are two types of granny squares here - one that sports the animal character and a plain one that I've added between the animal character squares.

In my patterns, I give you a chance to let your creativity fly and think a little.. so go for it and make something cute and original. 😊

Pattern 1 : Plain (white) granny square :

Start Round 1 : Using white yarn :

with a magic circle and work 3 dc in it ;

(ch 1, 3 dc) in the same magic circle ;

rep (to) 2 more times in the same magic circle ;

ch 1 & join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (12 dc ; four ch-1 sps)

We will work dc in each dc all around and (dc ; ch 1, dc) in the corner ch-1 sp

Round 2 : Using white yarn :

dc in the 1st dc and in each dc till the corner ch-1 sp ;

*(dc ; ch 1, dc) in the corner ch-1 sp ;

*dc in each dc till the next corner ch-1 sp ;

rep *to* all around ;

& join with a sl-st to the 1st st.

We will now work dc in each dc all around and (2 dc ; ch 1, 2 dc) in the corner ch-sp

Rounds 3 - 7 : Using white yarn :

dc in the 1st dc and in each dc till the corner ch-1 sp ;

*(2 dc ; ch 1, 2 dc) in the corner ch-sp ;

*dc in each dc till the next corner ch-sp ;

rep *to* all around ;

& join with a sl-st to the 1st st.

Use one of these methods to join your squares - the first three methods are worked after you've made a few squares ; and the last method (self explanatory) you join as you go 😃. Use what suits you

Whipstitch to join : https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

Join-as-you-go joining method : https://youtu.be/zN3ECWTYXBk

I've used the J-A-Y-G or join as you go method

For the animal character patterned granny squares - here are inspirations.

Some of the squares are not 8" - but after you work in the animal character as given, you could just add rounds till you get the square to the size you want.

Pattern 1 : One eyed monster granny square :

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2015/02/cute-kid-granny-squares.html

Pattern 2 : Kitty granny square :

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2018/07/adorable-kitty-granny-square-in-round-2.html

Pattern 3 : Odie granny square :

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2018/07/garfield-odie-granny-squares-in-round-29.html

Pattern 4 : Pink angry bird granny square :

I have not made a pink granny bird square before - but I have the red, blue and orange and I've worked off those to do this one. Oh, I've made the pink granny bird cap - so loads of inspiration for your creativity

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2018/07/orange-angry-bird-granny-square-in.html

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2018/07/blue-angry-bird-granny-square-in-round.html

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2018/07/red-angry-bird-granny-square-in-round-12.html

and the pink angry bird cap at https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2018/05/preemie-caps-11-stella-pink-angry-bird.html

Pattern 5 : Pirate ship granny square :

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2015/02/cute-kid-granny-squares.html

Pattern 6 : Blue angry bird granny square :

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2018/07/blue-angry-bird-granny-square-in-round.html

Pattern 7 : Smiling emoji granny square :

There are more than one emojis on this blog.. enjoy

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2018/06/emoji-granny-square-in-round-1.html

Pattern 8 : Piggy granny square :

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2018/07/adorable-piggy-granny-square-in-round-6.html

Pattern 9 : Polar bear granny square :

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2018/07/polar-bear-granny-square-in-round-15.html

Pattern 10 : Crab granny square :

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2018/07/crab-granny-square-in-round-4.html

Place squares in a way that they all show off well

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Here are some of my older blanket / granny square creations. Have fun with these free patterns too

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2022/07/this-n-that-blanket.html

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2022/07/the-cutest-dino-baby-lovey.html

https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2022/07/kitty-kat-blanket.html