Crochet Garden Finger Puppets
Crochet garden finger puppets are a delightful way to bring a touch of whimsy and creativity to playtime. These charming little creations not only spark joy but also offer endless entertainment for both children and adults alike. Imagining a tiny butterfly fluttering around or a cute little ladybug scurrying through a flower patch becomes so much more vivid and real with these handmade treasures. Whether you're looking to add a playful element to storytelling or simply want to bring a smile to someone's face, these crochet garden finger puppets are sure to do the trick. So, grab your yarn and hook, let your imagination run wild, and watch as these adorable characters come to life right at your fingertips.
Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
Tr: triple crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
Hdc-inc: half double crochet increase ( 2 hdc in same stitch)
dc-inc: double crochet increase ( 2 dc in same stitch)
ch: chain
St: Stitch
inc: increase
dec: decrease
Sl st: slip stitch
F/O: Fasten off
CC: change color
BLO: back loop only
R: Round
Rep= repeat
Materials:
2 mm crochet hook
yarn in green, yellow, brown, red, white, blue, skin color
Needle for sewing
Stuff
Scissors
Small black beads for eyes
Note:Work in continuous round
Flower
Center and finger cover:
Use brown
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc (6)
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4-6: sc around
R7: sc, dec, rep 6x (12)
Stuff
R8: dec, rep 6x (6)
CC to green
R9: inc, rep 6x (12)
R10: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R11-22: sc around
F/O
Petals (make 6-7):
Using yellow
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc (6)
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: 3 sc, inc, rep 3x (15)
R4-5: sc around
R6: sc, dec, rep 5x (10)
R7: 3 sc, dec, rep 2x (8)
F/O leaving along tail for sewing
Leaf (optional):
Use green
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc (6)
R2: sc, inc, rep 3x (9)
R3: sc around
R4: 2 sc, inc, rep 3x (12)
R5: 3 sc, inc, rep 3x (15)
R6-7: sc around
R8: 3 sc, dec, rep 3x (12)
R9: 2 sc, dec, rep 3x (9)
R10: sc, dec, rep 3x (6)
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
Finishing:
Sew the petals around the center part
Sew the leaf on the side of finger cover
Mushroom
Cap and finger cover:
Using red
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc (6)
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc around
R4: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R5: sc around
R6: 2 sc, inc, rep 6x (24)
R7: 3 sc, inc, rep 6x (30)
R8: 4 sc, inc, rep 6x (36)
R9: sc around
R10: CC to white, BLO 4 sc, dec, rep 6x (30)
R11: 3 sc, dec, rep 6x (24)
R12: 2 sc, dec, rep 6x (18)
R13: sc, dec, rep 6x (12)
Stuff
R14: dec, rep 6x (6)
R15: inc, rep 6x (12)
R16: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R17-28: sc around
F/O
Continue working in front loop of R9. Use red.
R 29: 5 sc, inc, rep 6x (42)
R30-32: sc around
F/O
Finishing:
Cut some white felt in small round shape, then glue on mushroom cap.
Garden Gnome
Head and finger cover:
Use skin color
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc (6)
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: sc, inc, [2 sc, inc = rep 5x], sc (24)
R5-9: sc around
R10: 2 sc, dec, rep 6x (18)
R11: sc, dec, rep 6x (12)
stuff
R12: dec, rep 6x (6)
CC to blue
R13: inc, rep 6x (12)
R14: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R15-21: sc around
CC to brown
R22-24: sc around
F/O
Hat:
Use red
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc (6)
R2: sc around
R3: sc, inc, rep 3x (9)
R4: sc around
R5: 2 sc, inc, rep 3x (12)
R6: sc around
R7: 3 sc, inc, rep 3x (15)
R8: sc around
R9: 4 sc, inc, rep 3x (18)
R10: sc around
R11: 2 sc, inc, rep 6x (24)
R12: 11 sc, inc, rep 2x (26)
R13-17: sc around
F/O Leaving a long tail for sewing
Beard:
Use white
Ch 12, starting from second chain from hook, sc, hdc, hdc-inc, dc, dc-inc, tr, dc-inc, dc, hdc-inc, hdc, sc
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
Finishing:
Sew hat on head
Attach eyes by using small black beads
Sew beard on the face under the eyes.