Oh, my stars and garters! Have I got a treat for you today? I stumbled across an enchanting crochet pattern the other day, and I simply can’t keep it to myself. Picture this – a dapper little frog, let’s call him Farmer Fred, all decked out in the cutest blue jumpsuit you’ve ever laid eyes on. It’s not every day you come across a crochet project that blends whimsy and style quite like this one.
Now, I’ve been around the crochet block a time or two, and believe me, this pattern has got it all. The detail on Fred’s jumpsuit is just exquisite – it has these tiny little pockets and buttons that are just to die for—and crafting his little froggy face? Pure joy, I tell you.
You’ll be hooking his wide smile, crafting those cute bulging eyes, and before you know it, he’ll be hopping right into your heart. Don’t even get me started on the texture of his jumpsuit – it’s a delightful challenge that’ll have you patting yourself on the back once you’re finished. Truly, Farmer Fred is not just another crochet project; he’s a heartwarming journey.
Designer: Croshaw Crochets
Materials & Tools
- Chenille yarn
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Safety eyes
- Sewing needle
- Acrylic yarn for the mouth
- Fiberfill
Abbreviations
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Mr – magic ring
Inc – increase
FO – fasten off
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
Head
(Green yarn)
Rnd 1: Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6-9: sc x 30 (30)
Rnd 10: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 12: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Fasten off, stuff and leave tail to sew,
Body
(Blue yarn)
Rnd 1: Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6-8: sc x 30 (30)
Change color to green.
Rnd 9: BLO sc x 30
Rnd 10: FLO of rnd 8 with blue, ch 6, skip 3 st, sc 12, ch 6, skip 3 st, sc 12 (30)
Change back to green color.
Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 14 (16)
Rnd 12: (1 sc, dec) 1 sc x 4 (12)
Fasten off, stuff leave long tail to sew.
Eyes x2
(Green yarn)
Rnd 1: Mr (4)
Rnd 2: inc x 4 (8)
Rnd 3: sc x 8 (8)
Fasten off, leave tail to sew. Place safety eyes on rnd 2 of each eye.
Legs x2
(Green yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: 4 dec, 4 sc (8)
Rnd 4: sc x 8 (8)
Fasten off, leave a tail to sew.
Arms x2
(Green yarn)
Rnd 1: Mr (5)
Rnd 2-3: sc x 5 (5)
Stuff, fasten off, leave tail to sew.
Assembly
- Sew together head and body.
- Arms are to be sewn on in between the loops made on the body.
- Legs are sewn onto rnd 2-3 of the body 4 stitches apart.
- Eyes are sewn onto rnd 4 of the head, use arms as guidance, roughly 12 st apart.
- Embroider smile