How to Crochet Adorable FROG Bookmark for Beginners

Learn how to crochet a cute frog bookmark using 100% cotton yarn, a 2 mm crochet hook with a complete tutorial for beginners. The video covers creating the body, head, legs, feet, and expressive eyes step by step, including techniques like magic rings, half-double crochets, and simple decreases.

Tips on assembly and optional blocking are provided to ensure a polished finish. Perfect for crochet lovers, this charming handmade bookmark adds a playful touch to any book collection!

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Crochet this Adorable FROG Bookmark Tutorial

The video provides a step-by-step tutorial to create an adorable frog bookmark using crochet. The presenter uses 100% lightweight cotton yarn in two colors (green and white), plus small amounts of black yarn for additional details. Required tools include a 2 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker, polyfill, and safety eyes.

Materials Needed

• Green and white lightweight cotton yarn.
• Black yarn for the eyes and mouth.
• 2 mm crochet hook.
• Stitch marker to help track progress.
• Scissors and tapestry needle for finishing and sewing.
• Safety eyes for decorating the frog’s face.
• Polyfill for stuffing the head and eyes.

Body Creation

1. Foundation Chain

   • The body starts with a simple slip knot and a foundation chain.
   • Additional steps allow the chain to be customized to match the height of the user’s book.

2. Crocheting Rows

   • The first row involves half-double crochets worked into the foundation chain.
   • Additional rows are created similarly to build the body’s structure.

• • After completion, the bookmark’s base is complete.

Creating the Frog’s Legs and Feet

1. Starting with a Chain

   • The frog’s legs and feet begin with separate chains. These form the individual toes.
   • Each chain is worked with single crochet stitches in specific repetitions to shape the toes.

1. Toe Repetition and Foot Completion

   • The process of chaining and stitching is repeated to create all the toes of the frog.
   • The foot is finalized by securing the last toe with half-double crochets and slip stitches.
   • One side of the feet and legs is completed before beginning the opposite side.

2. Weaving and Finishing

   • The legs and feet are symmetrical, so the same process is repeated on the other side.
   • Loose yarn tails are carefully woven in to achieve a clean and polished look.

Head Construction

1. Magic Ring Start

   • The frog’s round head starts with a magic ring and six single crochets.
   • Additional rounds progressively increase the stitch count to shape the head.

2. Shaping with Decrease Rounds

   • The crochet head is shaped with constant decreases as the rounds progress.
   • Polyfill is then added for stuffing before the piece is sewn shut.

Eyes Design

1. White Eyeball Creation

   • The frog’s eyes begin with white yarn formed using a magic ring.
   • Successive rounds use single crochet stitches to enlarge and shape the eye.
   • Safety eyes are securely positioned in the center.

2. Green Eye Cover

   • Green yarn is used to add outer rounds, creating the frog’s signature look.
   • Decrease stitches are used to close the back while leaving space for stuffing.
   • Each eye is completed individually, with one sewn slightly crooked for a playful appearance.

Final Assembly

• The frog’s head is sewn securely onto the bookmark’s body.
• The eyes are stitched onto the head at appropriate positions, giving the bookmark its charming character.
• The final product can optionally be blocked (stretched over foam and dampened) for smoother edges.

Conclusion

• The crochet project results in a fun and functional handmade frog bookmark.

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