Cute & Soft Crochet Frog Lovey Pattern In Beautiful Zinc Color

Bring heartfelt smiles with our Free Crochet Frog Lovey Pattern in a beautiful zinc color, offering warmth and comfort with a touch of whimsical charm for little ones.

This adorable lovey features a cuddly square blanket body and a charming frog head, perfect for soothing and entertaining little ones. The soft texture and pleasing hue make it a favorite for nap times and play. The pattern includes simple instructions suitable for both beginners and experienced crocheters, allowing you to create a treasured, handmade gift with ease.

Easy Crochet Frog Lovey Pattern

Hop into a delightful project with the Crochet Frog Lovey Pattern in a stunning zinc color. The use of zinc-colored yarn adds a modern twist to a classic design, making the frog lovey both stylish and comforting.

Tip:

Use safety eyes and tightly secure all parts to ensure the lovey is safe for babies and toddlers.

Materials Needed:

• Light worsted (DK/8 ply) yarn, preferably 51% cotton and 49% bamboo blend:
  • 2x balls of mint green yarn (Coboo Lion Brand color 173)
  • 1x ball of white yarn (Coboo Lion Brand color 100)
• Crochet hooks:
  • 3mm (C2) for the frog
  • 4mm (G6) for the blanket
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• A long piece of black thread for eye and mouth embroidery
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, and pins with large heads

Abbreviations Used:

• MR: Magic Ring
• ST: Stitch
• SC: Single Crochet
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• TC: Triple Crochet
• CH: Chain
• SL ST: Slip Stitch
• INC: Increase (two SC in the same stitch)
• L INC: Large Increase (three SC in the same stitch)
• DEC: Standard Decrease
• INV DEC: Invisible Decrease
• BO ST: Bobble Stitch
• BLO: Back Loops Only
• FO: Fasten Off
• x 6: Repeat pattern x number of times
• [number]: Total number of stitches at round’s end

Making Process:

Head:

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Follow rounds 1 to 29, increasing and then decreasing according to the provided stitch count, creating a ball shape.
3. Stuff the head as you go and close the hole at the end, leaving a long tail for attachment.

Eyes:

1. Begin each eye with a magic ring.
2. Crochet rounds 1 to 8, increasing accordingly.
3. Leave a long tail for sewing the eye onto the head.

Arms:

1. Work from the bottom of the arm upwards, incorporating bobble stitches for the fingers.
2. Crochet rounds 1 to 28, with detailed increases and decreases creating the arm shape.
3. Start stuffing the arm at round 11 and stop before closing.

Blanket:

1. Crochet the blanket by starting from the center, creating a 12-pointed star.
2. Move through rounds with consecutive increases forming the star shape.
3. Continue to expand the star by following the pattern.

After completing the components, assemble the frog by sewing the head and the arms to the center of the star blanket. Embroider the eyes and mouth with black thread. Ensure all parts are secured properly to make a soft, comforting, and safe lovey for children.

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