I am a HUGE fan of free pattern. thee hee hee. I really appreciate people who shares their patterns. Some are worth buying! So, today I would like to share mine. This pattern had been tested by
Nancy and i thank her for helping me write my first pattern. So now, I present you my very first free pattern.
Happy Frog
Materials
-Yarn – use a yarn and hook to make a solid fabric so you can’t see the stuffing so any favourite yarn will do ; worsted weight, DK, or even if you want to make a furry frog.. not a problem.. but I use 4 ply acrylic.
- Hook - any suitable hook – I used 4/0 (2.3mm) hook
-Stuffing
- Google eyes or patch of felt - anything
-Tapestry needle
Directions
Note: This pattern is worked in continuous rounds but if you comfortable in making it in round; it doesn’t make any different too.
Head
Row 1: Make 6 sc in magic ring.
Row 2: 2sc in each sc (12)
Row 3: (Sc in first sc, 2sc in next sc) 6 times (18)
Row 4: (Sc in first sc, sc in second sc, 2sc in third sc) 6 times (24)
Row 5: (Sc in first sc, sc in second sc, sc in third sc, 2sc in fourth sc) 6 times (30)
Row 6-9: work even
Row 10: (Sc in first sc, sc in second sc, sc in third sc, sc 2 tog) 6 times (24)
Row 11: (sc in first sc, sc in second sc, sc 2 tog) 6 times (18)
Row 12: (sc in first sc, sc 2 tog) 6 times (12)
Fasten off. Weave in end.
Eyes (make 2)
Row 1: Make 6 sc in magic ring.
Row 2: sc 2 in each sc (12)
Row 3-4: work even
Fasten off. Leave long tail. Stuff. Attach to head.
Body
Row 1: Make 6 sc in magic ring.
Row 2: sc 2 in each sc (12)
Row 3: (Sc in first sc, 2sc in next sc) 6 times (18)
Row 4-9: work even
Row 10: (sc in first sc, sc 2 tog) 6 times (12)
Row 11: work even
Fasten off. Leave long end for attaching body to head. Stuff. Attach to head.
Hands (make 2)
Note : The hand is made continuously at the end of the chain attached to the body
Join yarn at the 11th row of the body side, sl st, ch 12
Row 1 : 4 sc in 2nd ch (4)
Row 2 : 2sc in each sc (8)
Row 3 : Work even (8)
Row 4 : *sc 2 tog* 4 times (4)
Fasten off. Join the rounds. Secure the remaining yarn.
Option:
You can stuff the hand lightly or just leave it empty. ( I leave the hands empty)
Legs (make 2)
Note : The hand is made continuously at the end of the chain attached to the body
Join yarn at the 3rd row from the starting point of the bottom body part, sl st, ch 14
Row 1 : 4 sc in 2nd ch (4)
Row 2 : 2sc in each sc (8)
Row 3 - 4 : Work even (8)
Row 5 : *sc 2 tog* 4 times (4)
Fasten off. Join the rounds. Secure the remaining yarn.
Option:
You can stuff the feet lightly or put in some weight or just leave it empty. ( I leave my frog’s feet empty)
Use googling eyes or stitch your own eyes and mouth - shy smile, big smile, grumpy face; you choose. It's your frog after all! And don't forget to show me ;)
This is a free pattern. Make as many frogs as you want but do not sell the pattern. You may sell your finished frogs, but not the pattern. However, you are not allowed to sell items that are made commercially. The item must be handmade with your own hands. Please also give credit to where you found the pattern (although this is not required, it is much appreciated). Should you find anything to comment to make it a better pattern, please do leave me some words. I really love to see your version of Happy Frog.
Thank you.