This knit frog is absolutely adorable! Its soft, fuzzy body is crafted with such care, and its little eyes peek out, giving it so much character. The clever use of green hues brings this cute amphibian to life, and the fluffy texture makes it so cuddly. Whoever made this did a fantastic job — it's not just a toy, it's a little piece of art. It's clear that a lot of love and skill went into every stitch.
Knit Frog Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Knitting Needles: 4mm needles.
- Yarns:
- Two mohair yarns (one dark green and one beige for fuzziness).
- Two double knitting (DK) weight yarns (one lighter green and one white).
Pattern Overview:
The pattern used is purchased and credited to Claire Garland. It is referred to as the "Frog pattern" and can be found on her Etsy and Ravelry pages.
Knitting Process:
Starting the Project:
- Prepare Yarn: Combine the two types of yarns as instructed by the pattern for a fuzzy finish.
Knitting and Purling Basics:
- Purl stitch: Enter the stitch from the front with the right needle, wrap the yarn around, and pull through.
- Knit stitch: Insert the needle from the bottom, keep it behind the left needle, wrap yarn around, and pull through.
- Forming the Frog:
Back and Front Pieces:
- Knit starts with the back or the 'butt', transitioning into different textures and layers.
- Alternate between knit and purl rows to create textual differences between the inside (purl) and outside (knit) surfaces.
Color Changing:
- To change colors, knit up to the desired point and carefully join the new yarn by tying it to the old one and continuing knitting.
Construction:
Assembling the Body:
- First, knit the lower body (buttocks), then continue upwards.
- Place markers as the pattern suggests for alignment and sewing guidance.
Adding Details and Sewing:
- Sew the back pieces to the markers, ensuring alignment before closing up the front.
- Attach the safety eyes, using sizing and placements that make the frog look symmetrical and appealing.
Stuffing:
- Stuff the knitted body until fully shaped and firm.
- Sew up the final seams and shape the frog to final touches.
Finishing Touches:
Mouth and Limbs:
- Pick up stitches around the mouth as per the pattern and create a mouth ridge.
- For legs and arms, start with picked-up stitches, transitioning to I-cords for each limb. Use double-pointed needles or circular needles for ease.
- Incorporate pipe cleaners within the limbs before knitting to create posability.
Final Details:
- Once limbs are attached and shaped with I-cord technique, finish each limb by casting off. Each hand and foot may require separate attention for digits and final textures, alternating between knitting and purling.
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