Description

Freddy Frog Potholder – Vintage Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: Varies by yarn weight

Meet Freddy — a cheerful frog-shaped potholder that’s become a favorite among quick, easy/beginner crochet decorations. Worked flat in single crochet and double crochet from rug or worsted cotton yarn, this animal motif pattern builds up green front and back leg sections with a stitched-pattern texture, then adds a pair of bright yellow eyes and a thumb opening so it’s just as useful pulled hot from the oven as it is sitting on a country kitchen shelf.

Download Free PDF: Frog Potholder

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Easy/Beginner.
Construction: Front and back sections each worked flat in rows of single crochet and double crochet in a repeating textured pattern, with front and hind legs worked separately and a thumb opening built into the decrease rows; yellow eye pieces crocheted separately and sewn on.
Finished Measurements: Size varies depending on the yarn weight used.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms, with a full abbreviations guide and thumb-opening directions included.
Stitches: Chain, single crochet, double crochet, single crochet decrease, increases as directed for shaping.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Rug or bulky weight cotton yarn (the original calls for “STAR” Cotton Yarn or “STAR” Rug Yarn in yellow and green, plus embroidery cotton for the mouth).
Substitute yarn: Standard modern rug or worsted weight yarn such as DMC Natura XL.
Crochet Hook Size: Depends on yarn choice.
Notions: Embroidery cotton for the mouth, a bone or plastic ring for hanging.

This is a digitally restored PDF crochet pattern

Simply click the download link above to receive an instant, easy-to-read PDF. The pattern is clearly written with complete instructions and measurements, ready to print.