8 Adorable Crochet Animal Backpacks

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These 8 Adorable Crochet Animal Backpacks will make great gifts! When you find something that you can crochet, that serves both a practical purpose and is also going to be loved by the children on your list, it is a definite win-win situation. These 8 adorable backpacks are perfect for toting around toys or books and cute enough for children to want to pack and carry themselves.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book to review from Leisure Arts. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Title: Animal Backpacks
Designer: Kristi Simpson
Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc., 2019
ISBN: 978-1-4647-7200-9
Available from Leisure Arts

Animal Backpack Patterns

These 8 Adorable Animal Backpack Patterns were designed by Kristi Simpson, for Leisure Arts. The patterns are listed at an EASY crochet level and each project uses Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.  Other supplies you will need are small amounts of  Fiberfill, Permanent Fabric Glue, and each backpack requires 2 Hook-and-Loop Fastener Circles (5/8 inch).

The designs feature 8 animals / creatures. There are animals that will work for both boys and girls and the backpacks each measure approximately 11 inches in height, 15 3/8 inches width and 10 inches deep.

The finished backpacks are adorable, sturdy (because they are worked in medium weight yarn and appealing to children and adults too!

8 Animal Backpack Patterns

• GIRAFFE – Easy – Size: 15 3/8 inches wide X 10 inches deep – Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook
• LION – Easy – Size: 15 3/8 inches wide X 10 inches deep – Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook
• ZEBRA – Easy – Size: 15 3/8 inches wide X 10 inches deep – Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook
• BEE – Easy – Size: 15 3/8 inches wide X 10 inches deep – Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook
• ALLIGATOR – Easy – Size: 15 3/8 inches wide X 10 inches deep – Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook
• DINO – Easy – Size: 15 3/8 inches wide X 10 inches deep – Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook
• PANDA – Easy – Size: 15 3/8 inches wide X 10 inches deep – Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook
• SOCK MONKEY – Easy – Size: 15 3/8 inches wide X 10 inches deep – Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook

More images are available here.

Each pattern is in American Crochet Terms.  The instructions are written out in full and the stitch counts are provided. Each pattern includes it’s own specific Stitch Guide for special stitches. Finishing instructions are included in each individual pattern and diagrams are provided to assist with details like creating the manes, the antenna and making a pom-pom.  The eBook is 50-pages in length and each pattern is illustrated with a color images.

General Instructions

Abbreviations, symbols and terms are included on page 45. You will find important information about gauge and crochet terms in this section too. The terms and techniques include written instructions and diagrams (or photographs) to illustrate how to complete the stitches.

Terms and Techniques

• Markers
• Joining with a SC and DC
• Back or Front Loop Only
• Free Loops
• Embroidery Stitches: Backstitch, Satin Stitch and Straight Stitch

Yarn Information

The yarns used for the projects shown in the eBook are:

• Red Heart® With Love® – Giraffe, Zebra, Bee and Panda
• Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice® – Lion, Alligator, Dino and Sock Monkey

My Favorite Design

I really like the Giraffe Backpack! Darla loves the Zebra Backpack and Drew loves the Panda Backpack.

Which one is your favorite?

Animal Backpacks – 8 Pals to Crochet
from: Leisure Arts, Inc.

Check out my other Leisure Arts Reviews >HERE<

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I’d like to thank Leisure Arts, Inc. for providing me with the review copy of Animal Backpacks and for the giveaway copy for my readers!

All images are used with permission from Leisure Arts, Inc. For more information about Leisure Arts, Inc. visit their Website, Facebook or Twitter!

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