Materials:
- Weight 6 yarn
- Size J/6.0mm
- Stuffing
- 18 mm Safety Eyes or felt eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch Marker
Abbreviations:
- mr = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in next stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st = stitch
- FO = fasten off
This pattern uses weight 6 blanket yarn. Any yarn may be used, but your crochet hook size will be different. Use a hook 1-2 sizes smaller than your yarn calls for. This pattern is in US crochet terms.
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds and using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch is recommended.
*Safety eyes are NOT recommended for children who are three years old or younger.
The frogs pictured in the pattern is made with Sweet Snuggles Lite and Sweet Snuggles.
Pattern
Arms:
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
R4: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
Do not stuff. Fold arm in half and 3 sc across the close. Fasten off. Do not leave a long tail as we will be crocheting the arms directly onto the body at round 11 below.
Body:
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7-10 (4 rounds): 36 sc
R11: 9 sc, 3 sc with the first arm, 12 sc, 3 sc with the second arm, 9 sc (36)
R12: 36 sc
R13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Begin stuffing body and continue stuffing as you go.
R16: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R17: 6 dec (6)
Eyes:
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3-4 (2 rounds): 12 sc
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. If using safety eyes, insert between rounds 2-3. Do not stuff the eyes. Sew them onto the top of the head, about 2 rounds away from the top. Ensure they are symmetrical with the arms.
Legs:
R1: 8 sc in a magic ring
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: 16 sc
R4: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff and sew onto the body about 3 rounds up from the bottom. Ensure the legs are symmetrical with the arms.
Optional: Embroider a smile or glue on a felt mouth!
