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Whether you’re decorating a blanket or a bag, these Crochet Animal Motif Free Patterns are guaranteed to steal the spotlight. Check them out!
The right applique can take a simple handmade project and turn it into something truly memorable. So have a look at these patterns to find your favorite one.
Crochet Animal Motif Free Patterns
1. Lion Applique
This crochet lion measures about 7 inches in height and 6.5 inches in width. Passionate Crafter’s pattern is quite colorful and cheerful, so it will be perfect for brightening up any baby accessories such as backpacks, blankets, and more.
2. Heart Fish
Nothing represents Valentine’s Day more than hearts! And Olena has come up with a very unique design of heart fishes that can be used as an applique! You can make them in a variety of colors and sizes to stitch onto bigger projects and turn them even lovelier and special.
3. Bear Face
Amanda has created an adorable animal applique that is shaped like a little bear face. It is a super quick project that will be the cutest addition to a bunch of different projects! Take a look to learn how.
4. Mini Elephant Pattern
If you are familiar with sl st, sc, hdc, dc type stitches and a French knot, then half your work is done already. But if you don’t, then follow Sarah’s tutorial to learn and make a mini elephant applique at the same time! Have fun!
5. Animal Face Base
Bear, lion, tiger; whichever creature you prefer, you can easily make it using this animal face base from Krista. All you have to do is create this base first and then add in details to make it look like your favorite animal. Simple, isn’t it?
6. DIY Tiger
With some very basic stitch techniques such as ch, sl st, sc, and dc, you will be able to make Pora Pora Crochet’s tiger face applique just as shown in the tutorial. Don’t forget to add the googly eyes!
7. Love Flamingo
Another beautiful motif for Valentine’s Day specials, or to simply turn your projects into something lovely and creative. This bright pink flamingo’s body is shaped like a little heart that is just too adorable to ignore. So, what are you waiting for? Olena will guide you through everything.
8. Elephant Motif
Pora Pora Crochet has come up with yet another motif for all crafters to try. This one is in the shape of an elephant head with its large ears, curled trunk, and little googly eyes. The step-by-step tutorial will be easy to follow for beginners, too.
9. Bountiful Butterflies
Butterflies are the most perfect appliques that brighten up any project! And Marken of The Hat & I’s pattern will prove it to you. Follow the simple tutorial and create your own wide collection of colorful and stunning little butterflies in no time!
10. Dachshund Applique
If you’ve got some aran weight yarn, a 4.5 mm crochet hook, and a pet dog at home, you must take a look at Carolina Guzman’s pattern. It is a very adorable crochet applique designed as a Dachshund that also has a tiny bone to play with! You can follow the tutorial to replicate your own pet, too! Isn’t that fun?
11. Owl
Laura has turned this beautiful blue owl into an exciting crochet motif. It is quite colorful and calming to look at. The pattern works up pretty quickly, too, so you can make a bunch of them in very little time.
12. Bunny Motifs
Bunnies don’t only come out during Easter. Which means you can use these bunny and rabbit appliques to decorate other projects all year round! Take a look at Crochet with Tuula Maaria’s video tutorial for the step-by-step process.
13. Cute Fox
You won’t even need one full skein of yarn for this project. Use up any scrap yarn from your stash and start working! Crochet Galaxy will teach you everything that you need to know in one single detailed tutorial.
