This Wildlife Animal Blanket is a free crochet pattern on my blog!

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!