Finished Measurements:
Approx. 4” [10 cm] from ear to toe (animals)
23” x 23” [58.5 cm x 58.5 cm] (blanket)
Yarn For Complete Menagerie:
chickadee / 1 skein in Twig 119 (color A); for Bear and Sloth
willet / 1 skein each in:
Polaris 725 (color B); for Polar Bear, Raccoon, and Koala
Squall 715 (color C); for Elephant, Raccoon, and Koala
Flare (color D); for (optional) scarf (Bear) and bowtie (Polar Bear)
Abyss 721 (color E); for Elephant and Raccoon
Cashew 751 (color F); for Bunny and Sloth
Oar 706 (color G); for Elephant and (optional) bow (Bunny)
Yarn For Blanket:
willet / 2 skeins Dinghy 710 (Color A) / 3 skeins Polaris 725 (Color B) / 2 skeins Oar 706 (Color C)
Crochet Hook:
Size 2.5 mm crochet hook (animals)
Size 3 mm crochet hook (blanket)
Gauge:
Approx 30 sts and 20 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in single crochet (animals)
22 sts and 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern, after blocking (blanket)
Construction:
Animal patterns are worked in the amigurumi style, in a spiral without slip stitching or working a turning chain. Blanket is worked flat in rows; an edging is then worked around the entire outer edge.
Skills Required:
Magic ring, increasing and decreasing in single crochet in the round (links provided). Basic crochet stitches. US crochet terminology used.
Crochet designer Ezgi Tandogan brings us a bright and cheery collection of darling animals in her Pocket Menagerie. Inspired by the laughter of children, she’s created seven animal friends crocheted in a simple, amigurumi style with felt and embroidery details. Working primarily in organic cotton Willet, with just a sprinkling of Chickadee, watch these cuddly little friends quickly come to life! Enjoy the bonus pattern of a calming crocheted blanket to tie it all together. Delight in the making and share joy with the young or young-at-heart with this adorably creative collection.
We're excited to offer three purchase options for this collection:
Option 1: PDF Only—includes patterns for all seven animals and the Dalga Blanket
Option 2: PDF + Menagerie—includes PDF and yarn needed for all seven animals.
Option 3: PDF + Menagerie + Blanket—includes PDF, yarn needed for the animals and the Dalga Blanket.
Enjoy 10% off yarn when you choose Option 2 or 3!
View the lookbook, and take a closer look at the individual patterns below:
Finished Measurements:
Approx. 4” [10 cm] from ear to toe (animals)
23” x 23” [58.5 cm x 58.5 cm] (blanket)
Yarn For Complete Menagerie:
chickadee / 1 skein in Twig 119 (color A); for Bear and Sloth
willet / 1 skein each in:
Polaris 725 (color B); for Polar Bear, Raccoon, and Koala
Squall 715 (color C); for Elephant, Raccoon, and Koala
Flare (color D); for (optional) scarf (Bear) and bowtie (Polar Bear)
Abyss 721 (color E); for Elephant and Raccoon
Cashew 751 (color F); for Bunny and Sloth
Oar 706 (color G); for Elephant and (optional) bow (Bunny)
Yarn For Blanket:
willet / 2 skeins Dinghy 710 (Color A) / 3 skeins Polaris 725 (Color B) / 2 skeins Oar 706 (Color C)
Crochet Hook:
Size 2.5 mm crochet hook (animals)
Size 3 mm crochet hook (blanket)
Gauge:
Approx 30 sts and 20 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in single crochet (animals)
22 sts and 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern, after blocking (blanket)
Construction:
Animal patterns are worked in the amigurumi style, in a spiral without slip stitching or working a turning chain. Blanket is worked flat in rows; an edging is then worked around the entire outer edge.
Skills Required:
Magic ring, increasing and decreasing in single crochet in the round (links provided). Basic crochet stitches. US crochet terminology used.