Intermediate
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Beaded safari animal charm anklet crochet pattern
Beaded anklet with tapestry-crochet band and four tiny amigurumi animal charms; hook sizes 7 and 12 steel.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Time
- 6-9 hours
- Yarn weight
- Size 10 Crochet Thread
- Hook
- 5 mm
- Rounds
- 25
Size 10 Crochet Thread
What the sample was worked in. Any weight works; the size moves with it.
25
Each one is typed out whole and gets its own line.
This anklet pairs two crochet techniques in one piece: a tapestry-crochet band worked flat in single crochet rows, with seed beads pre-strung on thread and placed on wrong-side rows to form a geometric diamond pattern, and four separately worked amigurumi animal charms made in continuous rounds at a very small scale. The charms hang from the band's lower edge on beaded dangle strands through bronze jump rings. Before starting, have Color A and the three accent colors of size 10 thread strung with beads in the exact sequence each row calls for, plus both the 1.65 mm and 1.00 mm steel hooks within reach.
Common mistakes and their fixes
- Beads strung in the wrong order
- String beads in reverse of the row's stated sequence, since the first bead strung is the last one placed; check against the Row 1 and Row 3 sequences before starting the band.
- Losing track of RS and WS rows
- Mark Row 1 with a scrap of contrast thread at the start, since only odd-numbered rows carry beads; a quick glance at the marker confirms which side is facing out.
- Overstuffing a 0.75 to 1 inch charm
- Add fiberfill in small pinches and check the surface after each one; charms are stuffed lightly so the stitches do not stretch past the color-block shaping, like the Rnd 5 muzzle split.
The materials list
For the main band
- Size 10 crochet cotton thread, approximately 50 yards in terracotta/rust (Color A)
- Size 10 crochet cotton thread, approximately 20 yards each in coral (Color B), golden yellow (Color C), and warm peach (Color D)
For the animal charms
- Size 3 embroidery floss or fine cotton thread (6-strand, used as 3 strands), approximately 10 yards each in: golden yellow, orange-red, flamingo pink, pale pink, golden orange, cream white, brown, dark brown, yellow-gold
- Approximately 60 additional size 11/0 seed beads in mixed earth tones for dangle strands
- 4 bronze-tone jump rings, 5mm diameter
- 4 bronze-tone jump rings, 3mm diameter
- Sharp beading needle or big-eye needle for stringing beads
- Steel crochet hook size 7 / 1.65 mm for the main band
- Steel crochet hook size 12 / 1.00 mm for the animal charms
- Small amount of polyester fiberfill for stuffing charms
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Optional
- beeswax or thread conditioner
- Lizbeth Size 10 Crochet Thread by Handy Hands offers excellent twist consistency and the full color range needed.
- DMC Cebelia Size 10 Crochet Thread has a smooth finish that works beautifully for bead work because beads slide easily without snagging.
- Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thread Size 10 is budget-friendly and widely available at most craft stores.
Listed by the pattern's own author, in their words.
Key to this pattern, 11 short forms
Foundation and Row Sequence
Using Color A and 1.65 mm hook, chain 37 .
Round 1
WS, bead row Ch 1, turn. Working into the second chain from hook, sc with BPB (terracotta bead) in each chain across, placing bronze beads at positions 3, 9, 15, 21, 27, 33. (36 sts)
Round 2
RS, no beads Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (36 sts)Step by step: Sc in each st. (12 sts); Rnd 4: Sc2tog 6 times. (6 sts) Close, stuff very lightly, sew to top of neck.Row 3 (WS, bead row): Ch 1, turn. Work bead sequence: terracotta, terracotta, coral, terracotta, terracotta, terracotta. Repeat this 6-stitch sequence 6 times across. (36 sts)
Round 4
(RS): Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (36 sts)Step by step: (Sc in 2 sts, sc2tog) 3 times. (9 sts) Close, stuff lightly, sew to top of neck.Row 5 (WS, bead row): Ch 1, turn. Work bead sequence: terracotta, coral, peach, coral, terracotta, terracotta. Repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
Round 6
(RS): Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (36 sts)Row 7 (WS, bead row): Ch 1, turn. Work bead sequence: coral, peach, yellow, peach, coral, terracotta. Repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
Round 8
(RS): Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (36 sts)Row 9 (WS, bead row): Ch 1, turn. Work bead sequence: terracotta, coral, peach, coral, terracotta, terracotta. Repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
Round 10
(RS): Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (36 sts)Row 11 (WS, bead row): Ch 1, turn. Work bead sequence: terracotta, terracotta, coral, terracotta, terracotta, terracotta. Repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
Round 12
(RS): Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (36 sts)Row 13 (WS): Ch 1, turn. Work top bronze divider row same as Row 1. (36 sts) Do not fasten off. Proceed to tie construction.
Body and Head
Round 1
MR, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
Round 2
Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 3
(Sc in 1 st, inc in next st) 6 times. (18 sts)Step by step: Rnd 5 (Muzzle): Work next 4 sts in white, continue remaining 8 sts in orange. (12 sts); Rnd 6: Sc2tog 6 times in orange. (6 sts) Close, stuff lightly, sew to body.
Round 4
Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Round 5
Sc in each st around. (18 sts)Step by step: Sc in 6 sts in white (chest panel), sc in 12 sts in orange. (18 sts); (Sc in 1 st, sc2tog) 6 times in orange. (12 sts) Stuff lightly; Rnd 7: Sc2tog 6 times. (6 sts) Close.
Round 6
(Sc in 1 st, sc2tog) 6 times. (12 sts) Begin stuffing lightly.Rnd 7: Sc2tog 6 times. (6 sts) Fasten off, pull tail through remaining sts to close.
Body
Round 1
MR, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
Round 2
Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 3
Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 4
Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 5
(Sc in 2 sts, sc2tog) 3 times. (9 sts)
Round 6
(Sc in 1 st, sc2tog) 3 times. (6 sts) Stuff lightly and close.
Body
Round 1
MR, 6 sc. (6 sts)
Round 2
Inc in each st. (12 sts)
Round 3
(Sc in 1 st, inc) 6 times. (18 sts)
Round 4
Sc in each st. (18 sts)
Round 5
Sc in each st. (18 sts)
Round 6
(Sc in 1 st, sc2tog) 6 times. (12 sts) Stuff lightly.Rnd 7: Sc2tog 6 times. (6 sts) Close.
Preparation
Step by step: MR, 6 sc in orange. (6 sts).
Step by step: MR, 6 sc in orange. (6 sts).
Pre-string seed beads onto Color A (terracotta) thread before beginning. You will need approximately 252 beads. String them in the color sequence described below, remembering to string in reverse order.
The bronze beads are placed at positions 3, 9, 15, 21, 27, and 33 on Rows 1 and 13. All other positions get terracotta beads on those rows.
Tie Construction
At the end of Row 13, chain 30 stitches loosely. Slip stitch back along the chain to reinforce it, then fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail.
Rejoin thread to the opposite end of the foundation chain row at stitch 1. Chain 30 stitches loosely. Slip stitch back along the chain, fasten off leaving a 6-inch tail.
For a braided tie alternative, leave thread tails approximately 12 inches long on each end and braid them into cords 4 to 5 inches long, securing with an overhand knot.
Mane Ring
Using orange-red thread, chain 24 . Sl st into first chain to form a ring. Work 2 sc into each chain around the ring. (48 sts) Fasten off. Sew around the outer edge of the head at Rnds 4 to 5.
Tail
Using yellow thread, chain 8 . Sc back along chain from 2nd ch from hook. At tip, work 3 sc into last ch for the tuft. Fasten off. Sew to back of body.
Legs
Make 4. For each: chain 4 , sl st into 2nd ch from hook and each ch back to base. Sew 2 to front lower body and 2 to back.
Face Details
Using black thread, embroider two small straight-stitch eyes and a V-shaped nose at approximately Rnd 3 from top of head.
Neck
Using pink thread, chain 6 . Sc back along the chain. Sew base to top of body. (6 sts)
Beak
Using pale pink thread, chain 4 . Sl st back along chain. Add a tiny black stitch at the tip. Sew to head.
Legs
Make 2. Using pale pink thread, chain 8 . Sl st into 4th chain from hook for the foot bend, then sl st back to base. Sew both to underside of body.
Neck
Using yellow-gold thread, chain 10 . Sc back along all 10 chains. Sew base to top of body.
Ossicones (Horns)
Make 2. Chain 3 , sl st back. Sew to top of head.
Legs
Make 4. Chain 7 . Sc back along chain. At last 2 sts, switch to dark brown for the hoof. Sew to body.
Spots
Using dark brown thread, embroider 6 to 8 small irregular cross stitches or French knots scattered across the body.
Ears
Make 2. Using orange thread, chain 3 . Row 1: sc 2 sts across. Row 2: sc2tog. (1 st) Fasten off. Sew upright to top of head.
Tail
Chain 10 in orange. Sc back along chain in orange for 7 chains, then switch to white and sc in last 3 chains. Sew to back lower body.
Legs
Make 4. Chain 4 , sl st back along chain. Sew to lower body.
Face
Embroider 2 small black eyes and a tiny black nose with straight stitches.
Assembly, in order
Step 1Lightly wet block the main band only, not the charms. Pin flat on a foam blocking mat and allow to dry completely. Do not wet block the animal charms, as the stuffing will absorb water and may distort.
Step 2Hand wash only in cool water with gentle soap. Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight. Remove before swimming or bathing.
Step 3Thank you so much for choosing this pattern! I hope you love making your Sunset Safari Beaded Animal Anklet as much as I loved designing it. If you create one, I would absolutely love to see it. Tag me on Instagram or share a photo on Facebook so I can cheer you on.
Step 4If this pattern is calling your name but you are not quite ready to start yet, go ahead and save it to your Pinterest boards so you can find it easily later. And please drop a comment below if you make one of these anklets. I would love to hear which animal charm is your favorite!
Check these before you start
- Use the 1.65 mm steel hook for the band and the 1.00 mm steel hook for the charms; swapping them changes both gauge and how snugly the beads sit.
- Beads go only on wrong-side rows in the Foundation and Row Sequence; right-side rows are plain single crochet with no beads at all.
- Color changes inside a charm round, such as the Rnd 5 muzzle split between white and orange, happen mid-round with no join, since every charm works in a continuous spiral.
On one line
| Rounds | 25 |
|---|---|
| Parts | 21 |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Time | 6-9 hours |
| Hook | 5 mm |
| Yarn | Size 10 Crochet Thread |
Set-up
- Confirm yardage on hand before starting the band: roughly 50 yards of Color A and 20 yards each of Colors B, C, and D.
- Pre-string the bronze seed beads onto Color A thread in the exact order Row 1 and Row 3 call for; beads come off the strand in reverse, so string the sequence backward.
- Work a gauge swatch in single crochet with the 1.65 mm hook to confirm 18 sc and 20 rows equal 2 inches before chaining 37 to start the band.
- Read the full Foundation and Row Sequence once before placing a single bead, so the RS/WS alternation and the bead-row rhythm are clear in advance.
Finishing
- Weave in every thread end on the band and on all four charms with a tapestry needle before assembly begins.
- Stuff each charm lightly with a small amount of polyester fiberfill, close the final round, and sew it closed as the charm's last rounds direct.
- Attach each charm to the band's lower edge with a beaded dangle strand and the matching bronze jump ring, then lightly wet block the band only, pinned flat on a foam mat, leaving the stuffed charms unblocked.
Construction
The band is worked flat in rows rather than in the round because beads are placed only on wrong-side rows and pushed through to the right side; the even-numbered right-side rows carry no beads at all.
Each charm is worked in continuous spiral rounds without joining, which lets a color change like the Rnd 5 muzzle split fall mid-round, and lets the final rounds close with a plain sc2tog decrease before stuffing.
Time per section
| Band (Foundation and Row Sequence) | about 2-3 hours because every wrong-side row among the 17 rows requires placing pre-strung beads in the correct sequence |
|---|---|
| Four animal charms (Body and Head, Body, Head rounds) | about 3-4 hours total because each charm works at a very small scale with multiple color changes, like the Rnd 5 muzzle split, inside just 6-7 rounds |
| Assembly and finishing | about 1 hour because of threading beaded dangle strands, attaching 5mm and 3mm jump rings, and blocking the band alone |
Common questions
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.