Frog Play Set Crochet Pattern

Frog Play Set Crochet Pattern

Create an enchanting interactive play experience with this delightful Frog Play Set pattern! This comprehensive design includes five adorable crocheted frogs in varying shades of green, a charming blue pond decorated with lily pads and whimsical bugs, and a realistic brown log that cleverly opens to store all your frogs and pond mat. Perfect for imaginative play or as a unique handmade gift, this pattern combines practical storage with creative fun. Each element is thoughtfully designed to work together, creating a complete woodland scene that children will treasure for years to come.

Materials Needed for Frog Play Set Crochet Pattern

Assembly Instructions

• Roll plastic canvas tightly and slide inside log, push against it from inside to stretch, mark where it overlaps and where it sticks out, then cut 4-6 squares longer than overlap point and trim to log length.
• Use running stitch with brown yarn to sew plastic canvas tube together with edges overlapping by 4-6 rows, stitching on outside of tube and securing tails.
• Place plastic canvas tube inside crocheted log lining up seams (flat overlapped portion at bottom), then use running stitch to sew yarn log to plastic canvas through posts of stitches.
• Attach hinged end disk by sewing hinge at top of log opening using whip stitch through all three layers (disk, plastic canvas, crocheted log), then whip stitch around opening for finish.
• Attach closed end disk by lining up stitches, crocheting through both layers using special increases as directed, then secure ends.
• Position branch stumps on log (two toward bottom on opposite sides for stability, one for appearance), pin in place ensuring top of log is flat, then whip stitch stumps adding stuffing before closing.
• Create small stuffed stub for magnet or velcro attachment, sew one side to stub and other to flap, test placement by opening and closing log, then sew stub to inside floor and other closure piece to flap.

Important Notes

• 💡Make all frogs first so you can line them up and determine the correct length needed for the log before starting construction
• 💡When working with color changes on log ends, join new colors properly to create clean rings and stripes
• 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds especially when working continuous rounds on frog bodies and legs
• 💡Stuff frog bodies firmly but not too tightly to maintain their adorable squishy shape and proper proportions
• 💡Test the log's stability by positioning branch stumps correctly before permanently attaching to prevent rolling during play
• 💡If using safety eyes on frogs, trim the post after attaching washer as eye bumps are tight and difficult to close
• 💡Optional waterproof fabric glue can be used to attach embellishments like butterflies, ladybugs, and lily pads for extra security

This enchanting Frog Play Set pattern was lovingly designed to create a complete interactive woodland experience that sparks imagination and provides hours of creative play! The combination of adorable amigurumi frogs with their unique expressions, a decorative pond mat with charming bugs and lily pads, and a functional storage log creates a truly special handmade toy. Each element works together beautifully while teaching multiple crochet techniques from basic amigurumi to front post stitches and applique work. The versatility in customization and the practical storage solution make this pattern perfect for gift-giving or personal enjoyment. 🐸🌿 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨