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Rainbow Lion Baby Blanket

28/06/2015 by Dada Filed Under: Crochet baby blanket patterns, Crochet blankets 23 Comments

Rainbow lion baby blanket pattern
After I finished the pattern for my Little Lion Baby Blanket, I immediately started to work on my next pattern. I decided to make another baby blanket, this time with a dog granny square. I had a picture of a cute little french bulldog, or Boston terrier in my head. I actually made a granny square with a white french bulldog on it, which I liked, but then, I came up with the idea of another little lion, this time with a 3D muzzle and a different mane.
Dadas place crochet baby blanket pattern
After about twenty minutes, in front of me, there was a lion, looking at me with a mischievous smile on his cute little face. It wasn’t a dog, but it was exactly what I was looking for. So, one more time, I learned a lesson in creativity. You start with an idea, work on it, play with it, work more, play more, and then, completely unexpectedly something happens, and you have your idea dressed in entirely different clothes. And you know what? The new clothes are so much better!
So, the first lesson in creativity is to be open, and to let your ideas to develop, to let them try different things, new outfits… treat them like teenagers, give them their freedom… and they will thrive. Or treat the new ideas like butterflies, let them land on your hand, immerse yourself into the beautiful pattern of their wings, realize and enjoy their beauty…
The second lesson in creativity is to enjoy the process…
Cute animal crochet baby blanket pattern
This was a story about this pattern, which I didn’t even intend to tell you when I started to write this post. I’m obviously very indulgent person, so I allowed my creativity to lead me, and instead of driving on a highway, we went for a slow walk through the park. And now we’re going to come back to the highway, so I will tell you something about this blanket.
Cute animal crochet baby blanket pattern and step by step tutorial
It measures approximately 27.5″ x 27.5″ (70 cm x 70 cm) and it’s composed of 49 granny squares. You can easily adjust the size of the blanket and make it bigger, simply by adding more rows of squares. I used my favorite 100% cotton yarn “Tango” from St. George 125m/50g, which is 3 or Light in the USA and DK or 8 ply in the UK and Australia. I used 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Lion granny square baby blanket pattern
Like all my patterns, this one is also very detailed, with lots of step-by-step photographs (more then 100!) I think that advanced beginner who mastered the basic stitches would have no problems to accomplish it. when I write the pattern, I always have in mind that not so long ago I was a beginner too, with absolutely no clue about crochet, and with no one to teach me, except the great teacher of our era – the Internet (with the capital I)
Animal granny square baby blanket crochet pattern
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So, if you like this blanket and would like to make it, the pattern & step-by-step tutorial is now available in Dada’s place shop (payment options: Credit cards & PayPal).
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You can also buy it in my Ravelry shop and in my Etsy shop. (payment option: PayPal)
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Comments

  1. Julia Szram says

    28/06/2015 at 4:24 am

    It's like colorful lions or hedgehog, amazing 🙂

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  2. Wendy's Mhaaksels says

    28/06/2015 at 11:56 am

    Beautiful these rainbow lions are smiling at me 😉 I love this colorful blanket. Great work.

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  3. EL RINCON DE CHELO says

    28/06/2015 at 12:43 pm

    Que bonito y original!!!!!

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  4. Alhana says

    28/06/2015 at 9:54 pm

    This blanket makes me smile a lot. 🙂

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  5. ANNASOER says

    29/06/2015 at 3:15 am

    It's lovely!! 🙂

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  6. knitgudi says

    29/06/2015 at 10:58 am

    I can´t believe how awesome this blanket is – and how creative and innovative you all are.

    Best wishes from Austria
    Knitgudi

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  7. Sixspārne says

    29/06/2015 at 12:32 pm

    Wow! Gorgeous! Thank you for pattern and idea!
    Have a nice week! 🙂

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  8. Ayla Manchot says

    29/06/2015 at 11:27 pm

    ¡Hola! Recién encontré tu sitio y me ha encantado, es tan colorido 🙂
    Además de que lo que haces es muy bonito 😀
    ¡Felicidades, hasta pronto y que tengas muy buena semana!

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  9. Bella Rosa Baking Co. says

    30/06/2015 at 6:16 am

    This is absolutely adorable! You are so talented.

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  10. cristina says

    30/06/2015 at 3:46 pm

    Wow! I had never seen a blanket like this one! is very original!
    I loooooooooooooooove these colorful lions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Many congratulations! Have a nice day!

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  11. Dragana Savkov - Bajić says

    30/06/2015 at 8:01 pm

    Thank you so much Cristina! You've just made my day!!! 🙂

    Hugs,
    Dragana

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  12. Happy in red says

    01/07/2015 at 2:52 pm

    This is amazing, well done.
    Esther.

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  13. Uouo Uo says

    01/07/2015 at 6:07 pm

    thank you

    سعودي اوتو

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  14. OnePinkHippo says

    03/07/2015 at 10:17 pm

    This is so cute, I love it so much!!!!!!

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  15. Samantha {Moody Mama} says

    13/07/2015 at 6:05 pm

    So pretty! I love the rainbow manes! 🙂

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  16. Sigrid Swinnen says

    01/08/2015 at 10:33 am

    This blanket is AMAZING! What a good idea! I became your new follower today, there are so many nice projects on your blog!
    Have a noce day, Sigrid

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  17. Rita Jain says

    12/08/2015 at 10:31 pm

    turned me crazy going to purchase it

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  18. Madamedu says

    29/08/2015 at 5:46 am

    This is ADORABLE!

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  19. Beva says

    06/02/2016 at 9:34 pm

    One of the most beautiful blankets I have ever seen 🙂

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  20. Angela says

    31/03/2016 at 8:24 pm

    I have just finished this and i can get the hair to lay down 🙁 any suggestions?

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  21. Debby akard says

    08/10/2018 at 12:20 am

    This lion blanket is adorable. It is one of the cutest blankets I’ve seen. How do I order the pattern. Please let me know as soon as possible.
    Thank you

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    • Dada says

      08/10/2018 at 8:52 am

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Debby! ??? You can order the pattern in Dada’s place shop (payment options: Credit cards and PayPal) here: https://www.dadasplace.com/dadas-shop/CROCHET-PATTERN-Rainbow-Lion-Baby-Blanket-p54530418
      or in my Etsy shop ((payment option: PayPal) here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/238197561/crochet-pattern-baby-blanket-baby?ref=shop_home_active_12&ep_click=1
      xo Dragana

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  22. Mary says

    26/11/2019 at 3:05 pm

    I really like the circle pattern squares you added between the lions.
    Very nice overall effect!

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