Cute Crochet Rugs for Kids

by Tara Cousins

Overview

This set of seven kid's rugs showcases bright colors and playful animal designs. Worked with Deborah Norville soft worsted-weight yarn in Everyday Solids, the rugs can be used as cozy playmats for a baby or easy-to-wash floor mats for an older child's bathroom. The main section of each rug is worked with a large size N/9.00 mm hook and two strands of yarn. Double strands create a thicker final project and work up quickly. Crochet motifs are then worked with one strand and a smaller hook and sewn on to add detail and decoration. Rugs include Baby Elephant, Give a Hoot Owl, Sammy the Stegosaurus, Bella Butterfly, Granny Shell Turtle, Spots the Ladybug, and Mischevious Monkey.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781596359154
Publisher:	Annie's
Publication date:	03/01/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Tara Cousins is a crocheter who sells her original patterns worldwide through large craft companies as well as online sites, including Etsy, Craftsy, and Amazon Kindle. She lives in Breckenridge, Colorado.

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Cute Crochet Rugs for Kids

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By Tara Cousins

Annie's

Copyright © 2014 Annie's
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-59635-915-4

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CHAPTER 1

Give a Hoot OWL

SKILL LEVEL

** EASY

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

19 inches wide x 34 inches long

MATERIALS

* Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted Solids medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (4 oz/203 yds/ 113g per skein):

2 skeins #1035 cappuccino (A)

1 skein each #1016 kiwi (B), #1001 snow white (C), #1028 mustard (D), #1011 chocolate (E) and #1022 bittersweet (F)

* Size M/N/13/9mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

* Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook

* Tapestry needle

GAUGE

Size M/N hook and 2 strands of yarn held tog: 9 sc and 10 rows = 4 inches

PATTERN NOTES

Weave in ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCH

Long double crochet (long dc): Yo, insert hook from front to back in indicated st 2 rows below, pull up to height of working row, [yo, pull through 2 lps] twice.

BODY & HEAD

Row 1 (RS): With M/N hook and 2 strands of A held tog, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch across, turn. (15 sc)

Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, [2 sc in next st] twice, turn. (23 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (25 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 6–8: Rep row 4. (31 sc at end of last row)

Rows 9 & 10: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 11: Rep row 4. (33 sc)

Rows 12–17: [Rep rows 9–11 consecutively] twice. (37 sc at end of last row)

Rows 18–21: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 22: Rep row 4. (39 sc)

Rows 23–41: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 42: Ch 1, sc dec(see Stitch Guide) in first 2 sts, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (37 sc)

Rows 43–45: Rep row 5.

Row 46: Rep row 42. (35 sc)

Rows 47 & 48: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 49: Rep row 42. (33 sc)

Row 50: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 51: Rep row 42. (31 sc)

Rows 52–54: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 55: Rep row 4. (33 sc)

Rows 56 & 57: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 58–63: [Rep rows 55–57] twice. (37 sc at end of last row)

Rows 64–70: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 71: Rep row 42. (35 sc)

Row 72: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 73–76: [Rep rows 71 and 72 alternately] twice. Do not fasten off. (31 sc at end of last row)

FIRST EAR

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each of first 7 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (8 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each rem st across, turn. (7 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of first 4 sc, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving last st unworked, turn. (5 sc)

Row 4: Rep row 2. (4 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (4 sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each of last 2 sts. Fasten off. (3 sc)

2ND EAR

Row 1: With WS facing and 2 strands of A held tog, join(see Pattern Notes) in right-hand corner, ch 1, sc in each of first 7 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (8 sc)

Rows 2–6: Rep rows 2–6 of First Ear. At end of last row, do not fasten off.

BODY EDGING

With RS facing, ch 1, work sc evenly sp around outer edge, working 3 sc in corner of each Ear, join in first sc. Fasten off.

WING

Make 2.

Row 1 (RS): With I hook and B, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 2 chs, turn. (3 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (5 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (7 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, *long dc(see Special Stitch) in next st 2 rows below, sc in next st, rep from * across, turn.

Rows 5-10: [Rep rows 3 and 4 alternately] 3 times. (13 sc at end of last row)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 12: Ch 1, long dc in first st 2 rows below, *sc in next st, long dc in next st 2 rows below, rep from * across, turn.

Row 13: Rep row 11.

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in first st, *long dc in next st 2 rows below, sc in next st, rep from * across, turn.

Rows 15–50: [Rep rows 11–14 consecutively] 9 times.

Rows 51 & 52: Rep rows 11 and 12.

Row 53: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (11 sc)

Row 54: Ch 1, long dc in first st 2 rows below, *sc in next st, long dc in next st 2 rows below, rep from * across, turn.

Row 55: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 56: Ch 1, sc in first st, *long dc in next st 2 rows below, sc in next st, rep from * across, turn.

Row 57: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (9 sc)

Rows 58–63: [Rep rows 56 and 57 alternately] 3 times. (3 sc at end of last row)

WING EDGING

With WS facing, ch 1, work sc evenly sp around, join in first sc. Fasten off.

EYE

Make 2.

EYEBALL

Rnd 1 (RS): With I hook and C, ch 4, join in first ch to form ring, ch 2(see Pattern Notes), 15 dc in ring, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, 2 dc in each rem st around, join in first st. (32 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in first st and in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st, rep from * around, join in first st, changing color(see Stitch Guide) to E, turn. Fasten off C. (48 dc)

Rnd 4 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in first st. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.

PUPIL

Rnd 1 (RS): With I hook and E, ch 4, join in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 7 sc in ring, join in first sc. (7 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join in first sc. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off. (14 sc)

BEAK

With I hook and D, ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in each of next 2 chs, dtr(see Stitch Guide) in last ch. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.

SPOT

Make 7.

With I hook and F, ch 4, join in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 7 sc in ring, join in first sc. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off. (7 sc)

FOOT

Make 2.

With I hook and D, ch 16, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each of next 4 chs, *sk next 2 chs, sl st in next ch, ch 7, sc in 3rd ch from hook and each of next 4 chs, rep from * once, sk next 2 chs, sl st in last ch. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.

FINISHING

Referring to photo for placement, with B and with RS facing, sew Wings to Body. Sew Pupils to Eyeballs. With WS facing, sew Feet to Body. With RS facing, sew Spots to Body.

CHAPTER 2

Bella BUTTERFLY

SKILL LEVEL

** EASY

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

32 inches wide x 30 inches long

MATERIALS

* Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted Solids medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (4 oz/203 yds/113g per skein):

3 skeins #1020 orchid (A)

1 skein each #1010 aubergine (B), #1018 cornflower (C) and #1016 kiwi (D)

* Size M/N/13/9mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

* Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook

* Tapestry needle

GAUGE

Size M/N hook and 2 strands of yarn held tog: 9 sc and 10 rows = 4 inches

PATTERN NOTES

Weave in ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Chain-2 at beginning of row does not count as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated.

WING

Make 2.

Row 1: With M/N hook and 2 strands of A held tog, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, 2 sc in last ch, turn. (4 sc)

Row 2: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 4 chs, sc in each sc across, turn. (9 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (10 sc)

Row 4: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 3 chs, sc in each sc across, turn. (14 sc)

Row 5: Rep row 3. (15 sc)

Row 6: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in each sc across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 7: Rep row 3. (18 sc)

Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each rem st across, turn. (19 sc)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (20 sc)

Row 10: Rep row 8. (21 sc)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc dec(see Stitch Guide) in first 2 sts, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (21 sc)

Rows 12 & 13: Rep rows 8 and 9. (23 sts at end of last row)

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (24 sc)

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (23 sc)

Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 18: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (23 sc)

Row 19: Rep row 15. (24 sc)

Row 20: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 2 chs, sc in each sc across, turn. (27 sc)

Row 21: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each rem st across, turn. (26 sc)

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (25 sc)

Row 23: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 24–27: [Rep rows 22 and 23 alternately] twice. (23 sc at end of last row)

Row 28: Rep row 22. (22 sc)

Rows 29 & 30: Rep rows 21 and 22. (20 sc at end of last row)

Row 31: Ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, turn. (21 sc)

Row 32: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (22 sc)

Row 33: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each rem st across, turn. (23 sc)

Rows 34 & 35: Rep rows 32 and 33. (25 sc at end of last row)

Row 36: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 37: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each rem st across, turn. (26 sc)

Rows 38 & 39: Rep rows 36 and 37. (27 sc at end of last row)

Row 40: Rep row 36.

Row 41: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last 4 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (25 sc)

Row 42: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each rem st across, turn. (24 sc)

Row 43: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. (23 sc)

Row 44: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st. (24 sc)

Row 45: Rep row 43. (23 sc)

Row 46: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 47: Rep row 43. (22 sc)

Row 48: Rep row 42. (21 sc)

Row 49: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 50: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each rem st across, turn. (20 sc)

Row 51: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (20 sc)

Row 52: Rep row 50. (19 sc)

Row 53: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (18 sc)

Row 54: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each rem st across. (16 sc)

Row 55: Rep row 53. (15 sc)

Row 56: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 57: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 3 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving last st unworked, turn. (13 sc)

Row 58: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each rem st across, turn. (12 sc)

Row 59: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 4 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (9 sc)

Row 60: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each rem st across, turn. (8 sc)

Row 61: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (4 sc)

Row 62: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each of last 2 sc. Fasten off.

Place straight edges of Wings tog and join by working sc through both thicknesses. Unfold wings. Seam is now on WS of piece.

EDGING

Rnd 1 (RS): With RS facing and with M/N hook and 2 strands of C held tog, join(see Pattern Notes) at either end of center seam, ch 1, sc evenly sp to outer corner, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner st, sc evenly sp to 3 inner corner sts, sc dec in 3 inner corner sts, [sc evenly sp to outer corner, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner st] twice, sc evenly sp to next 3 inner corner sts, sc dec in 3 inner corner sts, sc evenly sp to next outer corner, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner st, sc evenly sp to first sc, join in first sc, turn.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st to outer corner, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner st, sc in each st to next 3 inner corner sts, sc dec in 3 inner corner sts, [sc in each st to next outer corner, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner st] twice, sc in each sc to next 3 inner corner sts, sc dec in 3 inner corner sts, sc in each sc to next outer corner, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner st, sc in each sc to first sc, join in first sc, turn.

Rnd 3: Rep rnd 2, change color(see Stitch Guide) to 2 strands of B held tog, turn. Fasten off C.

Rnd 4: Rep rnd 2. Fasten off.

BODY

Row 1 (RS): With I hook and B, ch 6, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each rem ch across, turn. (4 hdc)

Rows 2–5: Ch 2(see Pattern Notes), 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st across to last st, 2 hdc in last st, turn. (12 hdc)

Rows 6–29: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.

Row 30: Ch 2, hdc dec(see Stitch Guide) in first 2 sts, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (10 hdc)

Row 31: Ch 2, hdc dec in first 2 sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, [hdc dec in next 2 sts] twice, turn. (6 hdc)

EDGING

Work sc evenly sp around entire piece, join in first sc. Fasten off.

ANTENNAE

Make 2.

With I hook and B, ch 15, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 4 chs, sc in each rem ch across. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off. (24 sc)

DIAMOND

Make 2.

With I hook and D, ch 11, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in each of next 2 chs, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next ch, working in unused lps on opposite side of foundation ch, ch 1, sl st in first ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in each of next 2 chs, dc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next ch. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.

FLOWER PETAL

Make 2.

With I hook and B, ch 6, join in first ch to form ring, *ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each of next 3 chs, sc in ring, rep from * 4 times. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.

FLOWER CENTER

Make 2.

With I hook and C, ch 4, join in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join in first sc. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off. (6 sc)

SMALL SPOT

Make 4 with D & 2 with C.

With I hook, ch 4, join in first ch to form ring. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.

LARGE SPOT

Make 2.

With I hook and B, ch 4, join in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 7 sc in ring, join in first sc. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off. (7 sc)

FINISHING

Referring to photo for placement, sew Body to Wings. Sew bases of antennae behind edge of Body. Sew Centers to Petals with WS facing. Sew Flowers, Diamonds and Spots to Body.

(Continues...)

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Table of Contents

Contents

Pattern Services and Revisions,
Give A Hoot Owl,
Bella Butterfly,
Granny Shell Turtle,
Baby Elephant,
Mischievous Monkey,
Sammy the Stegosaurus,
Spots the Ladybug,
Metric Conversion Charts,
Stitch Guide,