Crochet Animal Rugs: Over 20 crochet patterns for fun floor mats and matching accessories

Crochet Animal Rugs: Over 20 crochet patterns for fun floor mats and matching accessories

by Ira Rott
Crochet Animal Rugs: Over 20 crochet patterns for fun floor mats and matching accessories

Crochet Animal Rugs: Over 20 crochet patterns for fun floor mats and matching accessories

by Ira Rott

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Overview

Crochet decor your kids will be begging for! Bring their bedroom decor to life with this collection of seven sensational animal rug designs, by popular crochet designer Ira Rott. You will love making these unique and quirky designs that kids will simply adore. Choose from an amazing elephant, a sweet giraffe, a cuddly cat, a cheeky monkey, a sneaky crab, a friendly dinosaur and a snuggly bear, each with a coordinating pillow and accessory to crochet to continue the theme. With accessories ranging from security blankets to stool covers, bed book tidies, placemats and toy bags, this collection features over 20 animal-themed designs to crochet.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781446307007
Publisher: David & Charles
Publication date: 08/07/2018
Series: Crochet Animal , #1
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 8.20(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Ira Rott is a knitting and crochet designer based in Canada. She began learning her skill from her mother and grandmothers when she was in middle school. This wonderful tradition has been passed on from generation to generation in Ira’s family, and has become her passion through design. She loves working with yarn and other fibers to express her ideas. She sells her designs through Etsy and Ravelry, and her own website. This is her first book.

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CHAPTER 1

JEFFERY THE ELEPHANT

Rug, Pillow and Stool Cover

Jeffery is my most favorite animal creation! His amazing curved trunk reminds me of hooks and inspires me to crochet.

It is not surprising that I chose to make this elephant collection to decorate my craft studio – the combination of texture, lace and chunkiness brings my workspace to life!

After making Jeffery in gray yarn, I just had to make a colorful friend for him! So I crocheted Josefina in a pretty pink yarn with a purple bow. Choose your favorite (or make both) and, once you've completed the rug, crochet a coordinating elephant pillow and a sweet stool cover to decorate your room.

ELEPHANT RUG

SKILL LEVEL

FINISHED SIZE

52in x 31 1/2in (132cm x 80cm)

HOOKS

5.5mm (I), 6.5mm (K), 9mm (M/N)

YARN WEIGHT

4

NUMBER OF STRANDS

1, 2 and 3

GAUGE WITH 3 STRANDS AND 9MM (M/N) HOOK

9 dc x 4.5 rows = 4in x 4in (10cm x 10cm)

STITCH SUMMARY

Ch, sl st, sc, sc2tog, hdc, dc, dc2tog, tr, picot, PC, beg PC, crest, shell, arch, join

SKILLS

Working in rows and in the round, raw edge finishing, working across the bottom of the foundation chain, blocking, sewing

LEFT-HANDED CROCHET

See Crochet Techniques: Left-Handed Crochet

HEAD AND TRUNK

Make 1. Begin by working in the round with a 9mm (M/N) hook and 3 strands of MC.

STEP 1 - HEAD

To beg: Ch 3, sl st in third ch from hook to form a ring (or start with a magic ring)

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st from now to Rnd 11), 12 dc in ring; join = 12 sts

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in next 11 sts; join = 24 sts

Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] 11 times; join = 36 sts

Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 2 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts] 11 times; join = 48 sts

Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st] 11 times; join = 60 sts

Rnd 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 4 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts] 11 times; join = 72 sts

Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st] 11 times; join = 84 sts

Rnd 8: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 6 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts] 11 times; join = 96 sts

Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st] 11 times; join = 108 sts

Rnd 10: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 8 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts] 11 times; join = 120 sts

Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st] 11 times; join = 132 sts

Do not break off yarn. Continue to work Step 2 in rows.

STEP 2 - TRUNK

Row 12: (RS) Ch 2 (counts as first dc now and throughout), skip st with join, dc in next 16 sts, place

Marker A in next st; turn = 17 sts

Row 13: (WS) Ch 2, skip first st, dc2tog, dc in next 12 sts, dc2tog; turn = 15 sts

Row 14: (RS) Ch 2, skip first st, dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts, dc2tog; turn = 13 sts

Row 15: (WS) Ch 2, skip first st, dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog; turn = 11 sts

Row 16: (RS) Ch 2, skip first st, dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog; turn = 9 sts

Row 17: (WS) Ch 2, skip first st, dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog; turn = 7 sts

Row 18: (RS) Ch 2, skip first st, dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts; turn = 7 sts

Row 19: (WS) Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts; turn = 7 sts

Rows 20-41: Repeat Rows 18 and 19 in established pattern, ending on WS

Turn and work Step 3 on RS.

STEP 3 - EDGING

With RS facing, ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc evenly across the concave edge of the trunk, sc in st with Marker A and remove the marker, sc in next 55 sts, [ch 18, sc in next st] 4 times, sc in next 55 sts, sc evenly across the convex edge of the trunk; join (1)

Fasten off, leaving a long single strand of MC for sewing. Weave in the other ends.

LEFT EAR

Make 1. Work with a 9mm (M/N) hook and 3 strands of MC.

STEP 1 - BIG CIRCLE

Work in the round to make 1 big circle.

To beg: Ch 3, sl st in third ch from hook to form a ring (or start with a magic ring)

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st now and throughout), 12 dc in ring; join = 12 sts

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in next 11 sts; join = 24 sts

Rnd 3: Beg PC in same st as join, ch 1, dc in next st, ch 1, [PC in next st, ch 1, dc in next st, ch 1] 11 times; join = 12 PC and 12 dc

Rnd 4: Ch 1 (does not count as a st now and throughout), [skip PC, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 12 times; join = 24 arches

Rnd 5: Sl st in first ch of the first arch, ch 1, sc in same arch, [ch 3, sc in next arch] 23 times, ch 3; join = 24 arches

Rnd 6: Ch 2, [3 dc in next arch, 2 dc in next arch] 12 times; join = 60 sts

Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st] 11 times; join = 72 sts

Rnd 8: Beg PC in same st as join, ch 2, skip st, [PC in next st, ch 2, skip st] 35 times; join = 36 PC

Rnd 9: Ch 2, [skip PC, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, skip PC, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp] 18 times, place Marker A in 14th st to the right, place Marker B in 14th st to the left; join = 90 sts

Fasten off, leaving a long single strand of MC for sewing. Weave in the other ends.

STEP 2 - SMALL CIRCLE

Make 1 small circle by following the instructions for the big circle from the beginning to Rnd 6 (see Left Ear: Step 1 - Big Circle). Place Marker C in 7th st to the right and continue to work the tip in rows as follows:

Row 7: (RS) Ch 1 (does not count as a st now and throughout), hdc in same st as join, hdc in next 8 sts, place Marker D in 7th st to the left; turn = 9 sts

Row 8: (WS) Ch 1, do not skip first st, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog; turn = 7 sts

Row 9: (RS) Ch 1, do not skip first st, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; turn = 5 sts

Row 10: (WS) Ch 1, do not skip first st, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog; turn = 3 sts

Row 11: (RS) Ch 2 (counts as first dc), skip first st, dc2tog, place Marker E in st just made = 2 sts

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

STEP 3 - ASSEMBLING CIRCLES

With RS of both circles facing you, place the small circle right up against the big circle with Marker D below Marker A and Marker E below the long tail of the big circle (2). Using the long tail from the big circle, whipstitch towards Marker A to join the small circle from Marker E to Marker D (3). Turn to WS and whipstitch across the same edges. Weave in the end. Do not remove markers.

STEP 4 - EDGING

With RS of the ear facing you, join yarn in st with Marker B of the big circle.

Row 1: (RS) Working from Marker B towards Marker A, [ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next st] 18 times, ch 5, skip 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 5, skip 2 sts, tr in next 3 sts, skip Marker A and Marker D, tr in next 2 sts of small circle, ch 5, skip 2 sts, dc in next st, [ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next st] 10 times, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in st with Marker C (counts as last arch); turn = 32 arches (4)

Row 2: (WS) Skip ch-2 sp, [9 dc in next arch, sc in next arch, ch 5, sc in next arch] 3 times, 9 dc in next arch, sc in next arch, ch 5, skip 2 tr, sc in next tr, skip 2 tr, [9 dc in next arch, sc in next arch, ch 5, sc in next arch] 6 times, 9 dc in next arch, sc in next arch, ch 2, dc in st with Marker B (counts as last arch); turn = 11 shells and 11 arches

Row 3: (RS) Skip ch-2 sp, [crest across next shell, sc in next arch] 10 times, crest across next shell, dc in st with Marker C = 11 crests

Fasten off, leaving a long single strand of MC for sewing. Weave in the other ends. Remove all markers. Spray block the shell edge or wet block the entire ear if necessary (see General Techniques: Blocking).

RIGHT EAR

Make 1. Work with a 9mm (M/N) hook and 3 strands of MC.

STEP 1 - BIG CIRCLE

Follow the instructions for the big circle from the Left Ear (see Left Ear: Step 1 - Big Circle).

STEP 2 - SMALL CIRCLE

Follow the instructions for the small circle from the Left Ear (see Left Ear: Step 2 - Small Circle).

STEP 3 - ASSEMBLING CIRCLES

With RS of both circles facing you, place the small circle right up against the big circle with Marker C below Marker B, and Marker E below the long tail of the big circle (5). Using the long tail from the big circle, whipstitch towards Marker B to join the small circle from Marker E to Marker C (6). Turn to WS and whipstitch across the same edges. Weave in the ends. Do not remove markers.

STEP 4 - EDGING

With RS of the ear facing you, join yarn in st with Marker D of the small circle.

Row 1: (RS) Working from Marker D towards Marker C, [ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next st] 10 times, ch 5, skip 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 5, skip 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts, skip Marker C and Marker B, tr in next 3 sts of big circle, ch 5, skip 2 sts, dc in next st, [ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next st] 18 times, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in st with Marker A (counts as last arch); turn = 32 arches (7)

Row 2: (WS) Skip ch-2 sp, [9 dc in next arch, sc in next arch, ch 5, sc in next arch] 6 times, 9 dc in next arch, skip 2 tr, sc in next tr, ch 5, skip 2 tr, sc in next arch, [9 dc in next arch, sc in next arch, ch 5, sc in next arch] 3 times, 9 dc in next arch, sc in next arch, ch 2, dc in st with Marker D (counts as last arch); turn = 11 shells and 11 arches

Row 3: (RS) Skip ch-2 sp, [crest across next shell, sc in next arch] 10 times, crest across next shell, dc in st with Marker A = 11 crests

Fasten off, leaving a long single strand of MC for sewing. Weave in the other ends. Remove all markers. Spray block the shell edge or wet block the entire ear if necessary (see General Techniques: Blocking).

EYES

Make 2. Follow the instructions for the basic eyes (see Common Shapes: Basic Eyes). Use 2 strands of CC1 with a 9mm (M/N) hook for the pupils and 1 strand of CC2 with a 5.5mm (I) hook for the highlights.

TUSKS (OPTIONAL)

Make 2. Work in rows with a 6.5mm (K) hook and 2 strands of CC2.

To beg: Ch 11

Row 1: (WS) Sl st in second ch from hook (the skipped ch does not count as a st), sc in next 2 chs, hdc in next 3 chs, dc in next 4 chs; turn = 10 sts

Row 2: (RS) Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in end ch, continuing working across the bottom of the foundation ch, sc in next 10 sts = 22 sts

Fasten off, leaving a long single strand of CC2 for sewing. Weave in the other ends.

BOW (OPTIONAL)

Make 1. Follow the instructions for the big bow (see Common Shapes: Big Bow). Use 3 strands of CC3 with a 9mm (M/N) hook.

ASSEMBLING RUG

Place the eyes approximately 3 rounds above the edge on each side of the head (8).

To position the eyebrows (optional), cut 2 x 5in (12.7cm) lengths of any color yarn and place them above the eyes to reflect a facial expression. Place a marker on each end of both yarn guides (8).

Backstitch the eyes around the edge using the long CC1 tail from the eyes. Thread the needle with a double strand of CC1 and chain stitch the eyebrows between the markers (9), removing markers as you go.

If using, place the tusks on each side of the trunk and whipstitch across RS and WS using the long CC2 tail from the tusks (10).

With RS facing, place the ears right up against the head, 8-9 stitches apart from the top loops on each side. Using the long MC tail from the ears, whipstitch across the inner edge of the ears on RS (11) and WS (12).

The tip of the curved trunk should overlap onto the ear, but do not worry if it doesn't as everyone crochets differently. Leave the trunk unattached or whipstitch the corner of the trunk to the ear on RS and WS using the long MC tail from the trunk (11 and 12).

For Josefina, place the bow onto the head and backstitch around the center with 1 strand of CC3 (13). Leave the side edges of the bow unattached or whipstitch the corners to keep them in place.

If desired, make a removable non-slip lining (see General Techniques: Non-Slip Lining).

ELEPHANT PILLOW

SKILL LEVEL

FINISHED SIZE

26in x 17 1/2in (66cm x 44.5cm)

HOOKS

3.75mm (F), 4.25mm (G), 5.5mm (I)

YARN WEIGHT

4

NUMBER OF STRANDS

1

GAUGE WITH 1 STRAND AND 5.5MM (I) HOOK

14 sc x 16 rows = 4in x 4in (10cm x 10cm)

STITCH SUMMARY

Ch, sl st, sc, sc3tog, bpsc, hdc, dc, dc2tog, dc3tog, picot, PC, beg PC, join

SKILLS

Working in rows and in the round, raw edge finishing, sewing

LEFT-HANDED CROCHET

HEAD PILLOW BASE

Make 1 front and 1 back using 1 strand of MC with a 5.5mm (I) hook. Follow the instructions for the round pillow base (see Common Shapes: Round Pillow Base). Fasten off after finishing the back piece, but do not break off yarn after finishing the front piece.

Holding the front and the back pieces together with WS facing each other, work the joining round through both pieces of fabric at the same time using the working yarn from the front piece.

Rnd 26: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in same st as previous sl st, sc in next 75 sts, [ch 18, sc in next st] 5 times, sc in next 60 sts, stuff the pillow (1), sc in next 15 sts; join = 156 sts and 5 loops

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

EYES

Make 2. Follow the instructions for the basic eyes (see Common Shapes: Basic Eyes). Work with a 4.25mm (G) hook using 1 strand of CC1 for the pupils and 1 strand of CC2 for the highlights.

BOW (OPTIONAL)

Make 1. Follow the instructions for the small bow (see Common Shapes: Small Bow). Use 1 strand of CC3 with a 3.75mm (F) hook.

EARS

Make 2 front and 2 back pieces following the same instructions. Work in rows with a 5.5mm (I) hook and 1 strand of MC.

STEP 1 - FRONT AND BACK

To beg: Ch 39

Row 1: (RS) Sc in second ch from hook (the skipped ch does not count as a st), place Marker A in skipped ch, sc in next 11 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 12 sts] 2 times; turn = 40 sts

Row 2: (WS) Ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in first st, dc in next 19 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 18 sts, 2 dc in next st; turn = 43 sts

Row 3: (RS) Ch 3, skip first st, dc in next st, [ch 2, skip st, PC in next st] 19 times, ch 2, skip st, dc in next 2 sts; turn = 19 PC and 4 dc

Row 4: (WS) Ch 3, skip first st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, skip PC, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, [skip PC, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, skip PC, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp] 9 times, dc in next 2 sts; turn = 53 sts

Row 5: (RS) Ch 3, skip first st, dc in next st, [ch 2, skip st, PC in next st] 24 times, ch 2, skip st, dc in next 2 sts; turn = 24 PC and 4 dc

(Continues…)


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Table of Contents

Introduction, 3,
How to Use This Book, 4,
Tools and Materials, 6,
Jeffery the Elephant, 8,
Elephant Rug, 10,
Elephant Pillow, 18,
Elephant Stool Cover, 22,
Rusty the Giraffe, 24,
Giraffe Rug, 26,
Giraffe Pillow, 33,
Giraffe Security Blanket, 38,
Sassy the Kitty Cat, 42,
Kitty Rug, 44,
Kitty Pillow, 55,
Kitty Placemat, 58,
Rock 'n' Roll Panda, 60,
Panda Rug, 62,
Panda Pillow, 67,
Panda Toy Bag, 69,
Chip the Monkey, 72,
Monkey Rug, 74,
Monkey Pillow, 81,
Monkey Toy Bag, 86,
Cranky the Crab, 90,
Crab Rug, 92,
Crab Pillow, 98,
Crab Security Blanket, 102,
Tops the Dinosaur, 106,
Dinosaur Rug, 108,
Dinosaur Pillow, 113,
Dinosaur Book Bag, 117,
Useful Information, 119,
Crochet Terminology, 119,
Abbreviations, 119,
Common Shapes, 127,
Basic Eyes, 127,
Bows, 128,
Pillow Bases, 130,
Crochet Techniques, 134,
Color Change, 134,
Weaving in Yarn Ends, 134,
Raw Edge Finishing, 135,
Bottom of Foundation Chain, 135,
Working with 2-3 Strands, 135,
Flat Circles, 136,
Left-Handed Crochet, 137,
Sewing Stitches, 138,
Backstitch, 138,
Chain Stitch, 138,
French Knot, 138,
Straight Stitch, 138,
Whipstitch, 138,
General Techniques, 139,
Blocking, 139,
Non-Slip Lining, 140,
Wall Decoration, 141,
About the Author, 142,
Thanks, 142,
Suppliers, 142,
Index, 143,

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