Crochet Frog Coaster Tutorial Step By Step

Get ready to hop into some crochet fun with our crochet frog coaster tutorial! It's like grabbing your yarn and hook to create a mini lily pad that's as quirky as it is practical. This project is perfect for anyone looking to add a dash of whimsy to their home or sprinkle a little joy into a friend's life.

Crochet Frog Coaster

Materials Needed:

Crochet hook (3 mm)
Yarn of any color
Scissors
Needle
Stitch marker or a small piece of yarn

Pattern Steps:

Round 1:

Magic Ring:

Wrap the yarn around two fingers to create a loop, hold the intersection with your thumb.
Insert the hook under the first strand and pull the yarn through the loop.
Twist the hook to secure and pull the working yarn (not the tail) through this loop.

Chain 3:

This counts as your first double crochet.

Double Crochets:

Make 11 more double crochets into the magic ring (total of 12 including the initial chain 3).
Pull the tail to tighten the magic ring.

Round 2:

Slip Stitch:

Join to the top of the initial chain 3.

Chain 3:

Counts as a double crochet.

Double Crochets:

Make 2 double crochets in each space/stitch around.
You will finish with a total of 24 double crochets including the chain 3.

Round 3:

Chain 3:

Starts as the first double crochet.

Increase Pattern:

One Double Crochet in the next stitch, then Two Double Crochets (increase) in the following stitch.
Repeat this pattern until you have completed the round (should have 36 stitches).

Round 4:

Chain 3:

Starts as the first double crochet.

Pattern:

Follow two double crochets, one increase.
Continue the pattern around for a total of 48 stitches.

Round 5:

Chain 3:

Begin the round and count as a double crochet.

Pattern:

Follow three double crochets, one increase.
Continue the pattern until you complete the round for a total of 60 stitches.

Round 6:

Chain 1:

Begins as one single crochet.

Single Crochets:

Make single crochets in each stitch around.
Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch.

Eyes: (Triple Crochet Group)

Skip one stitch.
In the next stitch, make 7 triple crochets into the same stitch (for one eye).
Skip one stitch and continue single crochets until the opposite side for the second eye.
Repeat the same process for the second eye.

Additional Rounds for Details (Optional):

Popcorn Stitch:

Can be used to add texture or as parts like limbs or facial features.
Continue increasing rounds as necessary for size, finishing with a round of single crochets or slip stitches to firm up the edge.