☀️ Summer Crochet Fun – Zen Tangle Elephants (Parent & Child)

It might be sunny and warm outside, but that’s no reason not to start a gorgeous blanket – especially one from my unique hand drawn design! Say hello to Zen Tangle Elephants, a heart-warming parent-and-child duo you can crochet now… or save for those cooler months.

Your pattern includes:
• 3 languages: English (US terms), German, and Dutch
• Written instructions for both left- and right-handed crocheters
• Two techniques included – Overlay Mosaic Crochet and Interlocking Filet Crochet (why not try a new one?)
• Links to my video tutorials for both techniques
• Reference chart, zoomable X chart for devices, and printable X chart
• Photo tutorial for Interlocking Filet Crochet
• Fully tested (huge thanks to my wonderful testers – Agnieszka, Angelique, Betsy, Maja, Marleen, and Mary – for putting up with me during my “stressed and gathering info” moments )

Yarn Tip: Choose two high-contrast colours – keep light shades light and dark shades dark to avoid “zombie eyes” or a photo-negative effect.

Yarn Requirements & Sizes

Overlay Mosaic Crochet
• Hook 2.25mm (US B) – Including border, front only
o Dark: Drops Safran Deep Taupe – 14 skeins (2240m / 2450y)
o Light: Drops Safran Blush – 14 skeins (2240m / 2450y)
o Size: 109 × 132 cm (43 × 52 in)
• Hook 3.5mm (US E) – Including full border
o Dark: Stylecraft Special DK Empire – 11 skeins (3245m / 3500y)
o Light: Stylecraft Special DK Duck Egg – 10 skeins (2950m / 3220y)
o Size: 145 × 195 cm (57 × 77 in)

Interlocking Filet Crochet
(Some testers loved the border so much, they added it to their interlocking versions!)
• Hook 1mm (US 12/6) – Excluding border, size 10 thread
o Dark: Lapis Blue – 920m / 1000y
o Light: DK Light Milky Green – 835m / 910y
o Size: 45 × 73 cm (17.5 × 28.5 in)
• Hook 3mm (US C) – Excluding border, sport/8-4 cotton
o Dark: DK Pink – 2300m / 2550y
o Light: DK White – 2150m / 2400y
o Size: 110 × 158 cm (43.5 × 62.5 in)
• Hook 3mm (US C) – Including mosaic border, front only
o Dark: DK Pink – 3100m / 3500y
o Light: DK White – 2750m / 3000y
o Size: 119 × 168 cm (47 × 66 in)
• Hook 4mm (US F) – Excluding border, Zeeman Royal DK
o Dark: Grey – 2500m / 2700y
o Light: Light Grey – 2220m / 2550y
o Size: 135 × 190 cm (53 × 75 in)
• Hook 4mm (US F) – Including mosaic border, front only
o Dark: Grey – 3600m / 4300y
o Light: Light Grey – 2900m / 3300y
o Size: 165 × 220 cm (65 × 87 in)

Note: Changing your hook size or yarn thickness will affect the blanket size and yarn needed. Expect some variation due to yarn thickness, tension, and hook size. (231 sts × 313 rows, border 20 rounds, 115 × 155 windows)

I loved drawing and designing this pattern for you – I hope you enjoy crocheting it just as much!