Paw Patrol Crocheted Blanket

Here is a detailed crochet pattern to create your own Paw Patrol-themed blanket. This guide includes the necessary materials and step-by-step instructions to ensure a perfect and charming design.

Materials:

• Yarn: Soft acrylic yarn in various colors (blue, green, red, white, black, brown, orange, etc.)
• Crochet hook: Size appropriate for your yarn (typically 4 mm – 5 mm)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Tape measure

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• inc: increase (2 stitches in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (2 stitches together)

Pattern:

Base Blanket:

1. Start:
   • With blue yarn, ch 150 (or desired width).
   • R1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and across. Turn.
   • R2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across. Turn.
   • Repeat R2 until the blanket reaches the desired length.

Character Appliqués:

1. Chase:
   • Using brown yarn, create the body shape with dc and hdc stitches.
   • Use blue yarn for his uniform, yellow for accents.
   • Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes with black and white yarn.
   • Use black yarn for the nose and mouth details.
   • Sew the completed appliqué onto the blanket.
2. Marshall:
   • Using white yarn, create the body shape with dc and hdc stitches.
   • Use red yarn for his uniform and hat.
   • Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes with black and white yarn.
   • Use black yarn for the nose and mouth details.
   • Sew the completed appliqué onto the blanket.
3. Rocky:
   • Using light gray yarn, create the body shape with dc and hdc stitches.
   • Use green yarn for his uniform.
   • Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes with black and white yarn.
   • Use black yarn for the nose and mouth details.
   • Sew the completed appliqué onto the blanket.

Paw Prints:

1. Small Paw Print:
   • With a contrasting color, make a magic ring.
   • R1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join with sl st.
   • R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around (total 12 sc). Join with sl st.
   • Fasten off and weave in ends.
   • Sew randomly onto the blanket.
2. Large Paw Print:
   • Follow the same steps as the small paw print, increasing to 18 sc in R3.
   • Add additional details to match the Paw Patrol theme.
   • Sew onto the blanket as desired.

Border and Fringe:

1. Border:
   • With white yarn, join at any corner of the blanket.
   • R1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the edges of the blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st.
   • R2: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st.
   • Fasten off and weave in ends.
2. Fringe:
   • Cut multiple strands of yarn in various colors, each about 8 inches long.
   • Fold each strand in half and pull the loop through the edge of the blanket. Pull the ends through the loop and tighten.
   • Repeat this process evenly around the edges of the blanket.