Forest Beasties by Anneke den Outer

Forest Beasties

Crochet
February 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
3.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
5.0 mm (H)
3281 - 6562 yards (3000 - 6000 m)
US
Dutch English German
This pattern is available for £8.00 GBP buy it now

Forest Beasties – Full pattern now available!

With great pride, I present to you my cheerful Forest Beasties – a delightful blanket made up of 12 charming animal squares that are sure to bring a smile to your face!

This pattern includes:
✔️ Both Overlay Mosaic Crochet & Interlocking Filet Crochet versions
✔️ Written instructions & charts (in 3 languages for left- and right handers)
✔️ Tutorials links & videos
✔️ Individual borders (for overlay mosaic)
✔️ A joining border (for the full blanket, a mosaic and 2 interlocking versions)
✔️ Available in three languages: English (US terms), German & Dutch
✔️ Left- and right-handed friendly

Perfect for beginners – the squares are small and manageable, and a great way to practise or master a new technique!

Yarn Info (Full details in the pattern)
Choose two contrasting colours. Scrap yarn is perfect!
Per square (51 x 51 stitches):
• 3mm hook (US D): 23 x 23 cm (9 x 9”) – 80m / 88yd total (two colours)
• 4mm hook (US F): 27 x 27 cm (10.5 x 10.5”) – 90m / 100yd
• 5mm hook (US H): 31 x 31 cm (12 x 12”) – 110m / 121yd
Borders (per square):
• Single envelope border: approx. 60–90m / 66–99yd per colour
• Double envelope border: approx. 120–180m / 132–200yd per colour
Final blanket border (around all 12 squares):
• 3mm hook (US C): Pattern Colour A: 295m / 325yd, Background Colour B: 250m / 275yd

Full yarn details for the pictured blankets are included in the pattern!

Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a joyful new project, Forest Beasties is a playful and rewarding make. I hope you enjoy every stitch of it!
Happy hooking!
Anneke