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The easiest way to make any handmade project way cuter is with these Animal Appliqués Free Crochet Patterns. But be careful, you may start adding these to absolutely everything!
One appliqué is never enough, and this collection makes that clear fast. These appliqué patterns are small, simple, and dangerously easy to keep adding to everything you make.
Animal Appliqués Free Crochet Patterns
1. Giraffe Appliqué
The face of Olena’s crochet giraffe appliqué is heart-shaped, which makes it instantly likable. The contrasting red circles may look a lot like pepperoni on pizza, but that is what makes this pattern worth trying, right?
2. Whale Appliqué
The mini whales are so versatile that they can be created in any shade on the palette and in any size, too! Whether you want it bicolor or a single solid base, you can choose either. Raffaella Tassoni will help you with it all.
3. Unicorn Pattern
TJ & NJ have come up with a pretty creative pattern that will be especially ideal for children’s projects. The Cute, fantastical unicorn has pretty colorful details with a bright red horn. So, get your hooks and yarn, and start stitching!
4. Crochet Llamas
Olena’s crochet Llams have colorful hearts stitched on them. The little design makes the whole pattern really pretty. Use it to decorate any bigger project and turn it much more creative with very minimal effort!
5. Baby Fox
If you use simple stitches such as ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, and tr, along with cotton yarn and a 1 mm crochet hook, you will get this cute baby fox pattern as shown in Kerriscrochet’s tutorial. Read the article to learn how.
6. Heart Tiger
If your favorite creature in the animal kingdom is a fierce tiger, then you have found the perfect idea for your next project! Olena’s applique pattern doesn’t look scary, but it will surely be worth your time. Also, the face is stitched in the shape of a heart!
7. Chicken Appliqué
Chickens aren’t usually the first animal that comes to mind for a crochet project, but one look at Heike Strecker’s design might change that. At roughly 9 cm tall and 7 cm wide from wing to wing, it’s a quick make that’s also easy to customize.
8. DIY Lamb
Make baby accessories that look even cuter with Nadine’s DIY lamb pattern. It actually looks like a really adorable fluffy cloud. It attaches easily to nearly any project, and the tutorial covers every step needed to get there.
9. Heart Elephant
Here is another delightful animal pattern whose face is designed to look like a heart. This crochet elephant face even has its ears shaped like more little hearts. Overall, Golden Lucy Crafts’ motif is a very cheerful project to work on.
10. Butterflies Appliques
Colorful, vibrant, and pretty. These are the only words that apply to describing Nicole Riley’s pattern. They can be stitched up using aran weight cotton yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook. See for yourself!
11. Animal Appliques
Why settle for one creature when you can make them all? Sara Barbosa’s tutorial covers a wide range of wilderness animals, presented in a way that keeps each one approachable no matter your skill level.
12. Little Animals
Turn your leftover yarn stash into a whole zoo with Doris Yu’s collection of little animal patterns. Use them as collectibles, keychains, charms, or appliqués on bigger projects. However you display them, they’re bound to earn a few compliments.
