Crochet Critter Frog Coaster
Create your very own adorable frog coaster with this Crochet Critter Frog Coaster pattern. This fun and whimsical design will add a touch of charm to your home decor while also serving a practical purpose. The detailed instructions will guide you through the process of crocheting this cute critter, making it a perfect project for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a gift for a friend, this Crochet Critter Frog Coaster is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether you're using it to protect your table from hot mugs or simply as a fun conversation piece, this Crochet Critter Frog Coaster is sure to become a favorite in your home. So grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and get ready to bring this charming critter to life!
Size: 5" Diameter (fits over a CD)
Materials:
- Sport Weight Yarn; Green (MC) ¾ oz, 54 yd; Yellow (Y) 3 yd
- Additional Materials: Glue, Yarn Needle
- 1" Wiggly Eyes — 2
- Crochet Hook:Size F-5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 2 rnds in dc = 2" across.
Abbreviations
ch — chain
dc — double crochet
lp — loop
rep — repeat
rnd — round
sc — single crochet
sl st — slip stitch
sp — space
st — stitch
yo — yarn over
Special Stitches
Double Crochet Decrease (dc dec): Keeping last loop of each st on hook, dc in next 2 sts, yo and pull through 3 loops on hook.
Frog Coaster
Rnd 1:(Right Side) Starting in center, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), 11 dc in ring; join with sl st to first dc. (12 dc) JOIN ALL DC RNDS IN THIS MANNER. DO NOT TURN EACH RND.
Rnd 2:Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each dc around; join. (24 dc)
Rnd 3:Ch 3, dc in same dc as joining, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) 11 times; join. (36 dc)
Rnd 4:Ch 3, dc in same dc as joining, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) 11 times; join. (48 dc)
Rnd 5:Ch 3, dc in same dc as joining, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) 11 times; join. (60 dc)
Rnd 6:Ch 3, dc in same dc as joining, dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) 11 times; join. (72 dc)
Rnd 7:Ch 3, dc dec, (dc in next dc, dc dec) around. (48 dc)
Rnd 8:Ch 3, dc dec, (dc in next dc, dc dec) around. (32 dc) Finish off and weave in ends.
EYES (Make 2)
Rnd 1:(Right Side) Starting in center, with MC, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), 15 dc in ring; join with sl st to first dc. (16 dc)
Rnd 2:Ch 1, 2 sc in each dc around; join with sl st to first sc. (32 sc) Finish off and weave in ends.
MOUTH
With Y, ** ch 1 (center ch), * ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 2 ch, sl st in center ch, rep from * once more, ** ch 20, rep from ** to ** once more, sl st in next 20 ch. Finish off and weave in ends.
Finishing (use photo as guide)
— Slip Coaster over CD with Rnds 7 & 8 at the back.
— Position and sew (or glue) facial features to front of Coaster and glue Wiggly eyes in place.