Summary
- A fan's mom crocheted an impressive Animal Crossing-themed blanket with 100 squares depicting some of the series' villagers.
- The cozy and laid-back atmosphere of Animal Crossing games has led to a passionate community of fans creating impressive fan art.
- While waiting for the next game, fans continue to showcase their love for the series through unique creations.
An Animal Crossing fan recently received an incredible blanket from their mom featuring many references to the popular Nintendo series. The Animal Crossing games are known for their plethora of villagers with interesting personalities, and this hand-crafted blanket serves as a wonderful tribute to the series' charm.
While the Animal Crossing franchise has been around since the early 2000s, the series reached new heights of popularity with the Switch. Launching in early 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons became the best-selling game in the franchise and one of the most successful titles on the Switch. The cozy and laid-back atmosphere of the games has kept many fans playing over the years, contributing to its success and spawning a passionate community. Recently, one of these fans decided to make the series the focus of a crochet project.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Player Notices Cute Detail About Daisy Mae
An Animal Crossing: New Horizons player notices a cute detail about the turnip-selling Daisy Mae while playing the hit Nintendo Switch game.
In a touching Reddit post, a user known as patron_a shared pictures of a blanket their Animal Crossing-loving mom had made for them. According to the gamer, their mother crocheted the blanket, working on the project for months. Based on the incredible result, it is understandable why it took her so long to complete. The blanket featured 100 individual squares including memorable items and villagers from the Animal Crossing series. In addition, the blanket was large, covering most of the bed seen in the photos.
Animal Crossing Fan's Incredible Blanket Crocheted By Their Mom
Unsurprisingly, many fans enjoyed this new Animal Crossing-themed blanket, with the post gaining hundreds of upvotes soon after being shared. Praise went to patron_a’s mom, as many noted the skill level needed to make something like this. Specifically, some users pointed out the clean color changes. Beyond the design, others commented that they were touched by the heartwarming gesture from the gamer’s mother, suggesting that it likely took many hours of work for her to complete.
While players wait for the next Animal Crossing game, the community continues to create impressive fan art based on past installments. Beyond this crochet blanket, the Animal Crossing subreddit is often filled with unique and touching works of art. For example, another Animal Crossing fan painted a picture for a friend of their villagers, signifying their friendship through the years. In addition, others have created plushes of villagers, and some players continue to come up with inspiring island designs in the game.
As these projects attest, the Animal Crossing series will remain incredibly popular for the foreseeable future. Whenever a new Animal Crossing game comes along, it will be exciting to see how it will inspire players to make more artwork based on the game's world and its inhabitants.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- March 20, 2020
- ESRB
- Everyone / Comic Mischief, Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EPD
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Engine
- Havok
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Expansions
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Happy Home Paradise
WHERE TO PLAY
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.
Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.
- Franchise
- Animal Crossing
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
- How Long To Beat
- 100 Hours
