Kids love puppets, and hand puppets are one of the best ways to keep them entertained.Crochet Hand puppets are the easiest and quickest projects to whip up.They are fun to make and fun to play with. Today I am Sharing a very simple pattern for this Froggy Smiley Hand Puppet.Even if you are a beginner, this would be very easy to whip up.
I have used Eyelash yarn which gives the puppet a soft and fluffy look.This pattern is adjustable according to the size you require.My Puppet measures 9'' in Length and 4'' in Width.
- Eyelash Yarn(Green Color)
- Yarn (Red and Black Color)
- 4 mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle
Every kid has a Sleep Buddy. My Kiddo's Sleep Buddy is this Froggy. It's been her buddy since the day she was born. It's for her that I decided to design this Froggy Smiley Hand Puppet.
Round 1:-
Start with a Slip Knot.
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Slip Stitch in the first chain.
This measures around 4''.
Before making the slip stitch, wrap it around your wrist and check the size.
If you find the size to be small, then you can increase the number of chain stitches.
Round 2:-
Chain 1(This is not counted as stitch. This is just to bring the yarn to the height).
1 Single Crochet in each of the remaining stitches.
Chain 1(This is not counted as stitch. This is just to bring the yarn to the height).
1 Single Crochet in each of the remaining stitches.
Once you reach the end, do not slip stitch.
We will be working in continuous rounds.
We will be working in continuous rounds.
Round 3 to Round 12:-
1 Single Crochet in each stitch around.
Use a Stitch Marker to keep a count of your stitches.
Round 13:-
As already mentioned, this puppet is easily adjustable to any size. In this round we will make increase stitches.
The increases will be made at the start and one more increase exactly at the middle.
I started off with 30 stitches. So my increase will be at the 1st stitch and the next increase will be at the 15th stitch.
Even if you are not keeping a track of the stitches,you can easily find the midpoint and make the increases.
Lay the puppet flat and approximately find the midpoint , which would be exactly right across the first stitch.
Mark it with a stitch marker.
2 Single Crochet in the first stitch.
1 Single Crochet in each of the next stitches untill you reach the midpoint.
2 Single Crochet in the mid point.(15th Stitch)
1 Single Crochet in each of the remaining stitches.
1 Single Crochet in each stitch around(32 Stitches.)
Round 16:-
2 Single Crochet in the first stitch.
1 Single Crochet in each of the next stitches untill you reach the midpoint.
1 Single Crochet in each of the remaining stitches.
Round 17 & Round 18:-
1 Single Crochet in each stitch around(34 Stitches.)
2 Single Crochet in the first stitch.
1 Single Crochet in each of the next stitches untill you reach the midpoint.
1 Single Crochet in each of the remaining stitches.
Total 36 stitches at the end of the round.
Cut off the yarn at this round.
Round 20:-
In this round we will make the gaps for the Thumb and Pinky finger.
Count back 5 Stitches from the point which you have cut off the yarn and mark it with a stitch marker.
Count the next 10 stitches(from the stitch where you have put the stitch marker) and mark it with a Stitch Marker.
This will be the Gap for the Thumb.
(Lay the puppet flat and approximately find the midpoint , which would be exactly right across the first stitch.)
You will be skipping these stitches.The Thumb and Pinky space will be made after we finish the head of the puppet.
Again lay your puppet flat, join the yarn and make 1 single crochet on each of the stitches untill you reach the thumb gap.
Skip the 10 stitches made for the Thumb Gap. Directly insert your hook on the other side and continue with 1 Single Crochet in each of the remaining stitches.
Round 21 :-
1 Single Crochet in each stitch around.
1 Single Crochet in each stitch around.
Round 22:-
1 Single Crochet, 2 Single Crochet
Repeat*(1SC,2SC)
Round 23:-
1 Single Crochet all around.
Round 24:-
1 Single Crochet, 2 Single Crochet
Repeat*(1SC,2SC)
1 Single Crochet in each stitch around.
1 Single Crochet, 1 Single Crochet Decrease.
Repeat*(1SC, 1SC Decrease)
To make a Single Crochet Decrease:-
Insert hook and draw up a loop in each of the next two stitches (three loops on the hook),Yarn over and draw through all three loops on the hook.
Round 30:-
1 Single Crochet around.
Round 31:-
1 Single Crochet, 1 Single Crochet Decrease.
Repeat*(1SC, 1SC Decrease)
Repeat Single Crochet Decrease untill the gap is closed.
Go back to the stitches you have left for the Thumb and Pinky finger.
Join the yarn, 1 Single Crochet in each stitch around.
Round 33 to Round 35:-
1 Single Crochet in each stitch.
Round 36:-
1 Single Crochet Decrease in each stitch around.
Close gaps if any and weave off the yarn.
Repeat the same for the Pinky Finger.
To make The Eyes:-(Make Two)
Start with Magic Circle.
12 Double Crochet in the Magic Circle.
Pull the yarn end to close the gap.
Slip Stitch on top the first Double Crochet.
Use Black Yarn to and sew the eyeballs.
Use Red Color Yarn to sew the smile.
Make the smile with Chain Stitches
Weave off yarn ends.
The Froggy is Ready!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing. Your frog is so cute!
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