The blanket is made from
   
   
    squares (motifs)
   
   
    , each featuring a cross-stitched animal on a crocheted base.
   
  
 
 

  

   
    These squares are joined together with
   
   
    openwork crochet (likely a shell or lattice stitch)
   
   
    , giving it a lacy, airy look.
   
  
 
 

  

   
    The edging has a
   
   
    scalloped crochet border
   
   
    , adding a finished, decorative touch.
   
  
 




 
 
 



 
 


 
  Materials
 




 
 


 

  

   
    Made with
   
   
    soft, medium-weight white yarn
   
   
    for the base and joining.
   
  
 
 

  

   
    The animal motifs are done in
   
   
    colorful yarn
   
   
    (blue, red, green, yellow), cross-stitched directly onto the crocheted squares.
   
  
 




 
 
 



 
 


 
  Motifs
 




 
 


 

  

   
    Each square has a different
   
   
    animal design
   
   
    :
   
  
  

   
   
  
  

   

    

     
      Green elephants
     
    
   
   

    

     
      Blue and red teddy bears
     
    
   
   

    

     
      Yellow chicks with red beaks/feet
     
    
   
   

    

     
      Blue and green dogs (stylized, pixel-like patterns)
     
    
   
  
  

  
 




 
 
 



 
 


 
  Style & Era
 




 
 


 

  

   
    This has a
   
   
    vintage handmade look
   
   
    , likely made between the 1970s when these types of crochet + cross-stitch afghans were especially popular.
   
  
 
 

  

   
    The pixelated animal patterns resemble
   
   
    1970s/1980s needlework charts
   
   
    often found in magazines and pattern books.
   
  
 




 
 
 



 
 


 
  Uses
 




 
 


 

  

   
    Traditionally gifted as a
   
   
    baby shower present
   
   
    or used as a
   
   
    nursery blanket
   
   
    .
   
  
 
 

  

   
    Could also serve as a
   
   
    decorative throw
   
   
    for a child’s room.