Crochet rhino applique

Newest free pattern on our blog: Crochet Rhinoceros ( Rhino ) applique. A part of our Crochet Safary blanket pattern

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Newest free pattern on our blog: Crochet Rhinoceros ( Rhino ) applique

The nature surrounding us is so magical and has so many beautiful, big and glorious animals. I have mastered my crochet in blankets and for the last year I really got into crocheting appliques. Crochet applique gives my imagination and crochet the field I need to challenge myself and expand my creativity. This appliques are cute and funny way to finish your crochet baby blanket. It is magical how we can recreate something with only crochet hook and piece of yarn.The appliques can be also used to decorate crochet hats , bags and tops or whatever crochet or non-crochet project you can think of.

The inspiration:

When I want to crochet an applique themed blanket I usually go on google and search for cute animal cliparts or cute fruits cliparts depending on what am I  going to make. Then I choose a style I like and start crocheting the applique implementing my way of seeing this applique. Sometimes you need to frog and redo it but no worries It is very common among designers. And here I am to share with you and save you time, my sweet appliques that you can make. It is better when it is shared, right ?

Each applique will be shared separately to be easier for you to get the pattern because this one is really long one.  We have 9  crochet appliques – Koala applique , Lion applique , Panda applique , Hippo , Rhino , Elephant , Parrot applique , Sloth applique and Crocodile applique. As you know we have so much applique themed blanket and we really appreciate your positive feedback for all of them. If this is your first visit here I am sure you will like our Jungle friends appliques baby blanket / Undersea Sweetness appliques blanket or / Forest friends appliques blanket 

The Yarn :

For all my applique I always prefer thinner yarn. The crochet Appliques have so much details and this way it is easier to crochet and attach them. Of course you can use different weight yarn but my suggestion is category 3 weight yarn, DK ( double knit ).

The yarn:

I usually make my appliques with DK(double knit) weight yarn which is medium weight yarn. It is ideal for making small projects such as appliques which are made with so much deatils. When you use thinner yarn the appliques will turn perfect size for medium square like 8 x 8 inches and you still will be able to use this appliques for bigger and smaller squares. I usually make bigger squares and place my appliques in center of the square. In the design process I try different yarns and sometimes I make my test applique with sport weight yarn which is slightly thinner than DK and when switch to DK and try the final piece the parts can be unproportional. Keep in mind this when you start applique you have bought the pattern of or you follow a free pattern. It is better to use similar yarn in weight.

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Pattern:

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 Materials:

• Yarn : Acrylic DK weight yarn -I used Stylecraft Special DK yarn-100gr/322yds/295m

In colors – Grey and medium cream colors, white and black

• Crochet hook size 3,5mm- US hook size E
• Scissors
• Darning needle

NOTES:

When you finish all parts of appliques, lay them on flat surface and use pins to secure them on right place. It is very important to pin the appliques before sewing so you will know exactly how it will look when you sew it on your project. When you like the layout off your appliques you can sew it on your crochet project.

If you will use the appliques on granny square blanket, sew the appliques onto the squares then join the granny squares into blanket. It will be easier to do and the applique will be more accurately placed.

Crochet applique – Rhinoceros- Rhino

Head:

-with grey color
Rnd 1: Start with magic ring, secure with slip knot ch 2, make 11 dc into the ring, join with sl.st in 3rd ch of initial ch 3. (12)
Rnd 2: ch 3(count as 1st dc), dc in base of initial ch 3, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl.st in 3rd ch of initial ch 3. (24)
Rnd 3: ch 2(count as 1st hdc), 2 hdc in next st, * hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st * rep 11 times, join with sl.st in 2nd ch of initial ch 2. (36)
Rnd 4: ch 1, sc in base of initial ch-1, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* rep till end, join with
sl.st on top of 1st st. (48) FO.

Muzzle:
-with grey color
Rnd 1: Start with magic ring, secure with slip knot ch 2, make 11 dc into the ring, join with sl.st in 3rd ch of initial ch 3. (12)
Rnd 2: ch 3(count as 1st dc), dc in base of initial ch 3, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl.st in 3rd ch of initial ch 3. (24) FO.

Horn:
-with white color
Ch 7, sl.st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, tr in last ch. FO.

Belly:
– with cream color
Rnd 1: Start with magic ring, secure with slip knot ch 2, make 11 dc into the ring, join with sl.st in 3rd ch of initial ch 3. (12)
Rnd 2: ch 3(count as 1st dc), dc in base of initial ch 3, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl.st in 3rd ch of initial ch 3. (24)
Rnd 3: ch 2(count as 1st hdc), 2 hdc in next st, * hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st * rep 11 times, join with sl.st in 2nd ch of initial ch 2. (36)
FO.

Body:
-with grey color

Row 1: Ch 32, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 8 chs, *2 dc in first, dc in next * rep from * to * 1 more time, dc in next 3 chs, *2 dc in first ch, dc in next* rep from * to * 1 more time, dc in next 9 chs, ch 2, turn

Row 2: hdc in next 7 sts, *2 dc in first st, dc in next 2 sts* rep from * to * 1 more time, dc in next 5 sts, *2 dc in first st, dc in next 2 sts* rep from * to * 1 more time, hdc in next 8 sts, skip the turning ch.

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in base of initial ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 15 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 8 sts, sc in 2nd ch of turning ch-2. FO.

Ears (make 2 pieces):
-with grey color
Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 5 dc in last ch, continue on opposite side, dc in next st, hdc in next st,
sc in last st, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. FO.
Rhino tail:
-with grey color
Ch 11, tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 picot, 1 tr, ch 4, sl.st all in the same 4th ch. FO.

• Joining parts together:
• Take belly, body and tail. Put body on belly, make sure half of the belly is visible and half is under the body. Sew tail on back of body.
• Take head, muzzle and eyes. I used crochet eyes. Sew muzzle on bottom center of head. Then sew eyes right above muzzle. Sew muzzle on head.
• Take horn and place it on right side of muzzle above mouth.
• Take ears and sew them behind the head. Leave 6 sts between them.
• Sew head on 1 side of body. I saw mine on right side of body.

Abbreviation:

sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
tr- triple crochet
sl.st- slip stitch
ch(s)- chain(s)
st(s)-stitch(es)
hdc- half double crochet
trng- turning chain
** – repeat the stitches in the ** indicated times
FO- fasten off
rep – repeat

Through the time we have released applique blankets and sets we got many questions on how to attach appliques on crochet blanket or project, so we made a video tutorial to help you out.