This Cheeky Crochet Frog No Sew Pattern is absolutely adorable! It's a delightful project that brings a smile to anyone's face with its bright green color and cute features. The fact that there's no sewing required makes it a breeze to complete, which is perfect for crocheters of all levels looking for a fun and quick craft. The clever use of stitches to create the frog's little hands and feet adds charm without complicating the process. All in all, it's a wonderfully simple design that results in a huggable and cheerful frog buddy.
Cheeky Crochet Frog No Sew Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Sweet Snuggles Light super bulky (size 6) yarn in Baby Green or any green yarn of your choice.
- 6.0 mm crochet hook (use an 8.0 mm hook if following yarn label recommendation, or adjust based on your yarn choice).
- Yarn needle for finishing.
- Stitch marker to track rounds.
- Black cotton yarn for mouth details.
- 10 mm safety eyes (optional: use glue for fixation).
- Scissors.
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing.
- Scrap pink fluffy yarn for cheeks.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (sc two stitches together through front loops only)
Pattern Instructions:
Round 1:
Create a magic loop with 6 chains.
8 sc into the loop. Place a stitch marker at the end of the round for reference.
Round 2:
- Perform 8 inc around. (Total 16 sc)
For Round 3:
- 1 sc, 1 inc, repeat around. (Total 24 sc)
Round 4:
- 5 sc, 1 five-loop bobble stitch (explained in detail in the video), 11 sc, another five-loop bobble stitch, then sc to the end of the round (remaining 6 sc).
Round 5:
- Sc around with 24 sc.
For Round 6:
- 5 sc, 1 inc, four times around. (Total 28 sc)
Round 7:
- Sc around with 28 sc.
Round 8:
- 6 sc, 1 inc, four times around. (Total 32 sc)
For Round 9:
- 4-loop bobble stitch for the hands: 10 sc, bobble, 6 sc, bobble, and then sc to end of round.
Round 10:
- 6 sc, 1 inc, four times around. (Total 36 sc)
Round 11:
- 13 sc, 4-loop bobble stitch for the feet, 9 sc, another 4-loop bobble stitch, sc to end of the round.
Decrease Rounds (Shaping the Frog):
Round 12:
- Dec for every 2 sc all around. (Ending with 24 sc)
For Round 13:
- Dec for every 2 sc all around. (Ending with 18 sc)
Round 14:
- Dec for every 2 sc all around until you have 12 sc.
Finishing:
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.
- With a yarn needle, thread through front loops of remaining sc and pull to close the hole.
- Weave the end into the body to hide.
- Stuff the body firmly with polyester fiberfill before fully closing.
- Add safety eyes or glue eyes in place.
- Embroider the mouth and cheeks using the black cotton and pink fluffy yarns, as desired.
Remember to adjust the pattern slightly for personal preference, tension, and size variations. The pattern can be easily customized with different facial expressions and accessories. Enjoy your Cheeky Crochet Frog!
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