Happy New Year!! I am back up and running for 2022 and have decided to blog the pattern for this baby rug/blanket and the owl pillow cover/knapsack. It has previously only been a paid pattern, but you can now find it free below.
I blogged earlier more about how this BABY SET EVOLVED ON THIS POST so hop over there to read more.
If you want to find the entire PDF set in my Etsy Shop that link is here: all of this Baby Goodness in my Etsy shop.
You can find a link to the entire 16-piece baby set HERE IN MY ETSY.
This post does contain affiliate links. I will get a small percentage from any purchase made through my page here, but your price remains the same. I appreciate any purchase made through my page as I can continue to offer free patterns here on my blog.
Hop on over to that link to read more about the materials that I’ve used and sizes and all that comes in the large PDF. You get everything you see in the photo below except the large basket – which is amazing by the way! I have ordered three more!!
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On this new post, I am giving you FREE the Woodland Nursery Rug/Blanket pattern and the Owl Pillow Cover.
The entire set of Woodland baby animals is already on my blog and in my Etsy Shop
and I will add those links at the bottom of this post.
Now for the boring bits:
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Here are some of the materials that were used in this if you want to start your own Woodland baby collection:
I started with 3 skeins of 8 colors in Impeccable Yarn. (24 skeins) I started with blue, green, pink, dark purple, dark and light gray, brown and beige. I used just about every single bit in case you want to create this whole set. In addition to those, I had a few cakes of Latte Cake yarn. I waited until my local Michael’s store had the Impeccable yarn on sale and bought it all – TIP: always buy a bit more yarn for a project that you are starting than less. You just never know when it will be discontinued or sold out. (I am in no way putting any affiliate link for Impeccable yarn on here – the best price is straight from Michael’s when it goes on sale for $1.99 a skein)
A new version of my Clover the Baby Bunny was one of the first parts of the Baby Hazel set that I did and it aligned perfectly with my A-Z Crochet Toys with Me series which you may also want to check out if you are looking for some fun, easy toy patterns.
I blogged this Latte Bunny earlier this year and just love them!!
I loved this yarn so much that I purchased more to make this super soft receiving blanket for Hazel. This yarn is so amazing and was a dream to work with. I have named this blanket “Bunnies in the Woods” – look at all those fun popcorns! If you are interested in just this bunny and blanket set, I have a listing in my Etsy for THIS BLANKET AND BUNNY TOY.
This truly is one of my favorite yarns. It is soft and fuzzy, but I did not shed when I used it and even after being washed and laid out to dry looked perfect. It comes in other fun colors as well. I got 3 bunnies from one cake and the blanket was made with 2 full cakes and part of a 3rd – so, if you order 3 cakes you can easily get one blanket and bunny.
Okay, now let’s get to my latest FREE blog pattern.
The OWL is ALREADY BLOGGED ON THIS POST. You can add rattle parts to make an adorable little baby rattle.
I designed this part of the baby set as a rug, but you can also use it as a playmat or blanket. If using as a blanket, I recommend using a lighter weight yarn since as written it is a stiff project.
Materials:
Hooks: Size L/8mm hook for the blanket and K/6.5mm for the pillow. Size I/5.5 mm was used for the eyes on the pillow cover.
These are the hooks that I use:
Yarns: The baby set is made from holding two strands of yarn together throughout both pieces- except for the eyes on the pillow cover. The white yarn is Big Twist Classic in White (690 yds/11oz/630m/310g). You will need a full skein of this and maybe part of another depending on your gauge for the blanket/play mat. Big Twist is labeled a #5 yarn, but in my experience, it works up like a small #4 yarn, so I treat it as a #4 yarn. If you are making both the pillow cover and the blanket and want to use a second strand of white instead of two of the colors, you need two skeins.
I have used the same yarn in both projects.
The 2nd strand of yarn that I held is Loops & Threads Impeccable (Impeccable is 285 yds/4.5oz*260m/127.5g. It is a #4 Yarn) For the blanket in order from the center is Soft Rose, Plum, Misty Blue, Green Lagoon and True Gray. You will need a skein for each color in the blanket and 2 skeins for each color in the owl pillow cover. I used two colors/skeins for the for the pillow cover, I have alternated Classic Grey and Putty (two strands of each held together) and the eyes are in Barley. For the free little owl pattern, you will use scraps of Barley, Putty, Misty Blue, and Plum -or any colors you choose. This is a great scrap yarn project. I’ve also used only the smallest bit of gold for the beak.
-Large button in Orange or Yellow for the beak on the owl cover/pillow
– Pillow form. This pillow cover worked up for me to use a 14” pillow form. You can easily modify this as it’s a super simple pattern.
Spiral Crochet:
I crochet in the “spiral” -or also called continuous round – for this project and for most of my work. This prevents the joining seam that can occur with crochet. What that means is that you don’t join each round with a slip stitch and then chain 1, but rather keep on working the next stitch – the first one from the previous row. It may help to use a stitch marker to designate the beginning of the previous round. For example, if your round calls for 30 sc stitches, then sc 30 around, but instead of slip stitching to the first stitch and then chaining one, sc in the first stitch and keep on going for your next round.
Stitch Legend:
Chain: Ch
Single Crochet: SC
Inc Sc: make two single crochet stitches in the same stitch as indicated
Invisible Decrease: inv. dec – this is an invisible single crochet decrease
HDC: half-double crochet
HDC Inc: increase in HDC
DC Inc: increase in DC
DC: double crochet
dc2tog: double crochet 2 together (double crochet decrease)
Tr: treble crochet
Picot: chain 3 and slip stitch into the 3rd chain from the hook *US Terms apply
Blanket/Play Mat:
Some notes:
This piece is worked holding both strands at the same time. It is large – the increases go up quite high – so, if you are like me and usually don’t use a stitch marker, I encourage you to get something to mark the start of these rounds. There are a lot of rounds!
I work in the continuous round. I do NOT join and chain up. If you choose to do this, that is fine, but you will get a seam in your work.
To keep this rug/blanket in a circle shape, I use non-traditional increases in this pattern. If you have worked in the round, you will know that if you use standard, traditional increases in the same place you will get a little “point” around that gives you more of a hexagon shape. To avoid this, I have placed my increases in varied points. When I was writing the pattern, I put them all over the place – completely random. This might seem very strange – so, that is another great reason to use a stitch marker. You will likely lose track at least once. I encourage you to print off the blanket page and check each round off as you go.
You might catch on that each round on this blanket/mat increases by 6 stitches. This will help you calculate if you’d like to make your blanket larger.
Remember, in pattern writing “2sc” means you make 2 single crochet in the same stitch and “sc 2” means that you make a single crochet in the next 2 stitches/spaces.
Ch 2 (you can also use a magic ring if that is your preferred method of starting a circle)
Round 1: 6 sc in second chain from hook (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12)
Round 3: 2sc, sc * repeat around (18)
Round 4: sc, 2sc, sc* repeat around (24)
Round 5: sc, sc, sc, 2sc* repeat around (30)
Round 6: sc 2, 2sc, sc 2 * repeat around (36)
Round 7: sc 5, 2sc * repeat around (42)
Round 8: sc 3, 2sc, sc 3 * repeat around (48)
Round 9: sc 7, 2sc * repeat around (54)
Round 10: sc 4, 2sc, sc 4 * repeat around (60) ****change color
Round 11: 2sc, sc 9 * repeat around (66)
Round 12: sc 5, 2sc, sc 5 * repeat around (72)
Round 13: sc 11, 2sc * repeat around (78)
Round 14: sc 6, 2sc, sc 6 * repeat around (84)
Round 15: sc 10, 2sc, sc 3 * repeat around (90)
Round 16: sc 7, 2sc, sc 7 * repeat around (96)
Round 17: sc 5, 2sc, sc 10 * repeat around (102)
Round 18: sc 16, 2sc * repeat around (108)
Round 19: sc 10, 2c, sc 7* repeat around (114)
Round 20: 2sc, sc 18* repeat around (120)
Round 21: sc 9, 2sc, sc 10* repeat around (126)
Round 22: 2sc, sc 20* repeat around (132) ****change color
Round 23: sc 10, 2sc, sc 11 * repeat around (138)
Round 24: sc 22, 2sc * repeat around (144)
Round 25: sc 6, 2sc, sc 17 * repeat around (150)
Round 26: sc 10, 2sc, sc 14 * repeat around (156)
Round 27: sc15, 2sc, sc 10 * repeat around (162)
Round 28: sc 10, 2sc, sc 16 * repeat around (168)
Round 29: sc 20, 2sc, sc 7 * repeat around (174)
Round 30: sc 12, 2sc, sc 16 * repeat around (180)
Round 31: 2sc, sc 29 * repeat around (186)
Round 32: sc 10, 2sc, sc 20 * repeat around (192)
Round 33: sc 31, 2sc * repeat around (198)
Round 34: sc 16, 2sc, sc 16 * repeat around (204)
Round 35: 2sc, sc 33 * repeat around (210)
Round 36: sc 10, 2sc, sc 24 * repeat around (216)
Round 37: sc 35, 2sc * repeat around (222) ****change color
Round 38: sc 20, 2sc, sc 16 * repeat around (228)
Round 39: 2sc, sc 37 * repeat around (234)
Round 40: sc 19, 2sc, sc 19 * repeat around (240)
Round 41: sc 10, 2sc, sc 29 * repeat around (246)
Round 42: sc 20, 2sc, sc 20 * repeat around (252)
Round 43: sc 41, 2sc * repeat around (258)
Round 44: sc 30, 2sc, sc 12 * repeat around (264)
Round 45: 2sc, sc 43 * repeat around (270)
Round 46: sc 15, 2sc, sc 29 * repeat around (276)
Round 47: sc 30, 2sc, sc 15 * repeat around (282) ****change color
Round 48: BACK LOOP ONLY sc 46, 2sc * repeat around (288)
Round 49 sc 20, 2sc, sc 27 * repeat around (294)
Round 50: sc 30, 2sc, sc 18 * repeat around (300)
***NOTE: if you are going to do more increases to make a larger blanket or mat, the border requires a multiple of 5. So, go bigger if you want, but please stop on a number that is a multiple of 5 to get the border stitches right.
Border: slip stitch in next stitch and chain up 2. This chain 2 is NOT a stitch.
2dc in the same space as your chain 2. (chain 1, skip 2, slip stitch in next, chain 1, skip 2, 5dc in next)* repeat this around until you get back to the first space that has your first 2 dc and make 3 more dc in that space and slip stitch to join or do an invisible join. Finish off and weave in the ends.
Pillow Cover/Sack:
Some notes: This piece is worked holding two strands at the same time. See more about the materials above in the material section.
The bottom is made in an oval for 3 rounds and then the piece is worked straight up with no increases. I have changed color after every 4 rounds and used two colors. The front flap is actually crocheted on the back so that it can be pulled forward and secured to keep the pillow insert inside. You can also use this as a storage sack pillow for coats, sweaters etc. or you can add a little carry strap to make this a tote.
The eyes are made with only one strand of yarn.
For your starting chain, chain 34.
In the 2nd chain from the hook make 2 hdc. Hdc 31 in each chain across until you get to the last chain. Make 3hdc in the last chain. Work on the opposite side of the chain and make hdc 31 and hdc in the last chain with your first two hdc. Join to the first hdc and chain 1. (68)
Round 2: hdc 3 in the same place as your chain 1. Hdc 33 until you get to the center stitch of the 3 hdc from the round before. In the center stitch make 3 hdc. Hdc 33 on the other side and join to the first hdc. Chain 1 (72)
Round 3: in the same place as your chain 1, 2hdc, 2hdc in next, 2hdc in next, hdc 34, 2hdc, 2hdc, 2hdc, hdc all the way to the first hdc in this round and join and chain up 1 (80)
*If you want to make this larger you can continue in rounds working 3 increases on each end of the oval.
Rounds 4+: work one hdc in each stitch around. Join to the first hdc on each round and chain 1.
I changed color every 4 rounds and worked until the length of the height measured my width – approximately 14” both ways.
I wanted to use the gray for the front triangle “nose” because I had more of that color and was almost out of my putty color, so I added another row of single crochet around the top and then worked my triangle.
NOTE: the triangle piece is worked from the back portion of the pillow cover (the back 40 stitches) with decreases on each end. So, if you have ended your yarn, join to the back stitch where you will be starting the triangle/nose portion. *You will need to mark 40 stitches for the front and 40 for the back. If you did not end your yarn, just sc over to the marked stitch where the back starts. (The face of the owl should face away from you to start the front triangle piece)
Double crochet 40 across the back 40 stitches. Chain 2 and turn now and for each row. (I do not count my chain 2 as a stitch, but please do how you feel comfortable. Chain 2 or Chain 3 and count or don’t count as is your method).
Row 2: dc2tog, dc2tog, dc 32, dc2tog, dc2tog (36)
Row 3: dc2tog, dc2tog, dc 28, dc2tog, dc2tog (32)
Row 4: dc2tog, dc2tog, dc 24, dc2tog, dc2tog (28)
Row 5: dc2tog, dc2tog, dc 20, dc2tog, dc2tog (24)
Row 6: dc2tog, dc2tog, dc 16, dc2tog, dc2tog (20)
Row 7: dc2tog, dc2tog, dc 12, dc2tog, dc2tog (16)
Row 8: dc2tog, dc2tog, dc 8, dc2tog, dc2tog (12)
Row 9: dc2tog, dc2tog, dc 4, dc2tog, dc2tog (8)
Row 10: dc2tog, dc 4, dc2tog (6)
Row 11: dc2tog, dc 2, dc2tog (4)
Row 12: dc2tog, dc2tog (2)
Row 13: dc2tog (1) – chain the amount you need to fit your button and then slip stitch back to the row and secure the ends.
Eyes: single strand of yarn and your H/5mm or I/5.5mm hook. These stitches are worked in a continuous round. If you join and chain up you will not have this same spiral look.
Chain 2. Sc 6 in the 2nd chain from the hook
2sc in the next 6 sc (12sc)
(hdc, 2hdc) 3 times total
(dc, 2dc) 3 times total
(hdc, hdc, 2hdc) 3 times total
(dc, dc, 2dc) 3 times total
(dc, tr), tr, tr, 2tr, picot, treble in the same space as the last two tr, tr, 2dc, dc, hdc, (hdc, sc), sc, sc, slip stitch with a long tail to sew on
*I added some surface crochet in plum around in a spiral before sewing on. If you are unsure how to surface crochet there are a lot of great YouTube tutorials to show you how.
See all of these fun woodland animals? She is one lucky baby!!!
I have each and every one of these baby animals listed in my Etsy shop and FREE on my blog. If you would like the paid PDF the links are below. Continue reading for the FREE pattern links. I also have some listed in bundles in my Etsy Shop. Here are some pattern links and PATTERN BUNDLE links for you from my Etsy Shop.
Baby Otter
Fox and Wolf are in one Pattern together. And, I also have a version that has my large Fox included.
Baby Racoon
Baby Deer/Fawn
In this BUNDLE you get PDFs for my bird, squirrel, racoon, turtle, teddy bear, hedgehog, otter and owl. 8 patterns! One listing!
In this BUNDLE you get PDFs for my alligator, giraffe, deer, fox and wolf, hedgehog, otter and owl.
I made this Add-on BUNDLE to supplement the first bundle for my buyers that already had Bundle 1. You get PDFs for my bird, squirrel, racoon, and turtle.
If you like these animals, I have so many more over in my Etsy Shop – horses, cows, pigs, ducks, lambs, sheep, llamas, dinosaurs, etc. The list is large. You can find all my patterns over in my Etsy Shop and most FREE here on my blog.
FREE ON MY BLOG:
When I was designing Baby Hazel’s nursery set, I wanted to include a couple of fun pillows for the nursery and a baby rug. This Owl Pillow Cover/Sack, Groovy Flower Pillow and Flower Rug are what I came up with. I have to admit that I wanted to keep this groovy flower pillow!!! It is 24″ wide and each petal is 21″ around! I can just see baby propped up taking it all in on this flower pillow.
The Flower Pillow/Cushion is not available at this time as a free pattern, but my PDF will help you make one to go with your set!!
I have these items broken up into two different PDFs. Click over to my Etsy shop to see more information about the patterns, materials, sizes etc.
Crochet baby blanket/play mat/rug
Matching Owl Pillow Cover
Funky, groovy FLOWER pillow (almost 24″ across)
and you get the Owl toy for FREE!
This second one has only the playmat/rug, Owl pillow cover and free owl toy.
Thank you for stopping by and seeing Baby Hazel’s nursery collection. If you make any of my patterns, I’d love to connect with you on my IG @theburgundybasket
XOXO, Kristi
