Description

Knit Frog – 1970s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: 18″ long

Playful and irresistibly retro, this 1970s knit frog pattern is a beloved kids’ knitting design worked entirely in garter stitch. Two shades of green craft and rug yarn build up the plump body and shaped legs, which are tucked and joined for a bit of movable charm. A felt butterfly perched on the nose (complete with embroidered antennae) adds a whimsical finishing touch to this classic garter stitch toy pattern — a fun, tactile project for anyone building out a collection of vintage knit animals.

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Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Back and underside of the body worked flat in garter stitch with shaped increases and decreases, then seamed and stuffed; 4 leg sections (2 in each shade of green) worked flat, seamed into tubes, and tuck-jointed to the body; eyelids knit flat, eyes wound from yarn loops; mouth worked as a crocheted chain and sewn along the seam; felt butterfly appliqué embroidered with running stitch and French knots.
Finished Measurements: Frog measures 18″ long.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with a full abbreviations key and embroidery diagrams included.
Stitches: Garter stitch (knit every row), increase/decrease shaping; single crochet chain, running stitch, and French knot embroidery for finishing.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Coats & Clark’s Craft & Rug Yarn, 3-ply — approximately 340 yards (454 g): 8 oz each of Paddy Green and Lime Green, plus Coats & Clark’s Red Heart Knitting Worsted, 1 oz White and 1 yard Wood Brown for accents.
Substitute Yarn: Modern chunky/bulky weight yarn such as Sirdar Stories Chunky  or Lion Brand Hue & Me.
Knitting Needles: US #8 (5 mm) straight needles; Clark’s O.N.T. Candlewick needle and size G crochet hook for finishing.
Notions: A 3″ square of yellow felt, 2 black buttons, dacron or polyester stuffing.
Gauge: 4 stitches = 1″; 7 rows = 1″.

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