CROCHET TOAD
FINISHED SIZE Approx. 10cm/ 4in long
YARN A Small amount 4-ply/ fingering yarn in ochre
YARN B Small amount 4-ply/ fingering yarn in white
I used; A - Drops Alpaca Wheat Field- shade 9029 ;
B - Drops Alpaca Off-White - shade 0100
HOOK 2mm (or 1.8mm) - favourites are KnitPro Soft Grip Crochet Hook and/ or
1.8mm & Tulip Etimo Red Crochet Hook
TENSION
18 stitches and 22 rows to 5cm (2in) over double crochet using 2.00mm hook and
yarn A/ B
EXTRAS Pair 9mm black toy safety eyes with metal or plastic washers; toy filling
(for small items you’ll only need a tiny bit of regular toy filling or just use scrap yarn);
Scissors and yarn-sewing needle
PLUS: If you want to add wire into the limbs, you’ll need one x 36cm/ 14in long x
22 gauge wire
This is the website for the eyes I bought washer-backed ones Cello-Express
This is the website for the wires HeidifeathersOnEtsy
Here is the link to the YouTube video
https://youtu.be/GBb1OS2Q0Yo
© Claire Garland
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
I have used two decrease stitch techniques:
1. DC2tog hook into 1 stitch yarn over pull yarn through, hook into next stitch yarn over pull yarn
through, yarn around hook, pull through all 3 stitches on the hook to decrease by one stitch = Double
crochet two stitches together
DC3tog hook into 3 stitches yarn over and pull yarn through each time, yarn around hook, pull through
all 4 stitches on the hook to decrease by two stitches = Double crochet three stitches together
And one increase stitch technique
For example 3DC in 1dc hook into stitch, yarn around, pull through both stitches on the hook, hook into
same stitch again yarn around pull through both stitches on the hook, and again yarn around pull through
both stitches on the hook to increase two stitches
GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS UK terminology:
CH = Chain
DC = Double Crochet (hook into stitch, yarn around, pull yarn through both stitches on the hook also
known as SC (US term)
HTR = Half treble crochet (yarn over hook, hook into stitch, yarn around, pull yarn through all three
stitches on the hook, also known as HDC (US term)
TR = Treble crochet (yarn over hook, hook into stitch, yarn around, pull yarn through 1 stitch, yarn over
and pull through first 2 loops, yarn over again and pull through remaining two loops on hook, also known
as DC (US term)
Sl St = Slip stitch hook into stitch, yarn over hook and pull the stitch through the stitch on the hook
inc = increase dec = decrease
RH/LH = right hand/ left hand RS/WS = right side/ wrong side
st/ sts =stitch/ stitches
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BACK (OCHRE) PART (if you are following the chart work from ‘Ochre Part’) Round 13. 1DC in each dc around
Beginning with the Toad’s Mouth with ochre yarn (yarn A) Rounds 14 & 15. Repeat last round twice
Foundation Chain Make 26 Chain
Make Back Ridges
Join into a ring with Sl St in chain from beginning of Row 1 (sl st is not counted as a
Round 16. inc) 1DC in 11dc, 3DC in 1dc, 1DC in 3dc, 3DC in 1dc, 1DC in 11dc to
stitch) - 25sts
end of round - 31sts
NOTE: When joining into a ring take care not to twist the crochet chain.
Round 17. 1DC in each dc around
Head and Body are now worked in rounds of double crochet (DC) as follows :
Round 18. inc) 1DC 12dc, 2DC in 1dc, 1DC in 5dc, 2DC in 1dc, 1DC in 12dc to
Round 1. 1DC in 11ch, 1HTR in 1ch, 1TR in 1ch, 1HTR in 1ch, 1DC in 11ch to end of
end of round - 33sts
round
Round 19. 1DC in each dc around
Round 2. 1DC in 10dc, 1HTR in 1dc, 1HTR in 1htr, 1HTR in 1tr, 1HTR in 1htr, 1HTR
Round 20. dec) DC2tog, 1DC in 3dc, [DC2tog, 1DC in 5dc] three times, DC2tog,
in 1dc, 1DC in 10dc to end of round
1DC in 3dc, DC2tog to end of round - 27sts
Round 3. 1DC in 10dc, 1DC in 5htr, 1DC in 10dc to end of round
Round 21. dec) DC2tog, 1DC in 2dc, DC2tog, 1DC in 3dc, DC2tog, 1DC in 5dc,
Make Eye Bumps DC2tog, 1DC in 3dc, DC2tog, 1DC in 2dc, DC2tog to end of round - 21sts
Round 4. inc) 1DC in 8dc, 5DC in next dc, DC2tog, 1DC in 3dc, DC2tog, 5DC in next Round 22. dec) [1DC in 2dc, DC2tog] five times, 1DC in 1dc to end of round -
dc, 1DC in 8dc to end of round - 31sts 16sts
Round 5. 1DC in each dc around Round 23. dec) DC2tog eight times to end of round - 8sts
Round 6. dec) 1DC in 9dc, DC3tog, 1DC in 2dc, DC3tog, 1DC in 2dc, DC3tog, 1DC
Cut yarn A, join on white yarn, yarn B, and continue working rounds for the
in 9dc to end of round - 25sts
Belly as follows:
Round 7. dec) 1DC in 8dc, DC3tog, 1DC in 3dc, DC3tog, 1DC in 8dc to end of round
WHITE PART (if you are following the chart work from ‘White Part’)
- 21sts
Belly
Round 8. inc) IDC in 5dc, 2DC in 1dc, 1DC in 9dc, 2DC in 1dc, 1DC in 5dc to end of
Round 24. 1DC in each dc around
round - 23sts
Round 25. inc) [2DC in dc, 1DC in dc] four times - 12sts
Round 9. 1DC in each dc around
Round 26. inc) 2DC in 1dc 12 times - 24sts
Round 10. inc) IDC in 5dc, 2DC in 1dc, 1DC in 11dc, 2DC in 1dc, 1DC in 5dc to end
Round 27. 1DC in each dc around
of round - 25sts
Round 28. inc) 1DC in 6dc, 2DC in 1dc, 1DC in 3dc, 2DC in 1dc, 1DC in 2dc,
Round 11. 1DC in each dc around
2DC in 1dc, 1DC in 3dc, 2DC in 1dc, 1DC in 6dc to end of round - 28sts
Round 12. inc) IDC in 5dc, 2DC in 1dc, 1DC in 13dc, 2DC in 1dc, 1DC in 5dc to end
Round 29. 1DC in each dc around
of round - 27sts
Rounds 30, 31, 32, 33 & 34. Repeat last round five times
Round 35. dec) [DC2tog, 1DC in 2dc] seven times - 21sts
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Round 36. 1DC in each dc around Chin (if you are following the chart work from ‘Neck’)
Round 37. dec) [DC2tog, 1DC in 5dc] three times - 18sts Ref. Fig. 3
Round 38. 1DC in each dc around Flatten the fastened-off edge of the belly and have it so that the yarn tail end is in
Cut yarn and fasten off the last stitch by passing the cut end through it, pull the centre on the inside of the chin.
up to create a knot. Join along the seam so closing the belly.
Important next step
Ref. Fig. 1
Before you continue it’s important to make sure that you have the correct
alignment as crochet has a tendency to twist out of shape a little.
So, flatten the back and flatten the belly and adjust the crochet so that the
two tail ends are dead centre, also the eye bumps and back ridges should be
JOIN ACROSS THE
parallel. TOP EDGE OF THE
BELLY TO CLOSE THE
BELLY TAIL END SEAM
AT CENTRE BACK
FIG. 3
Ref. Figs. 4 & 5
Working all along the front edge 8 sts:
HEAD TAIL END AT
CENTRE OF LOWER Row 1. dec) Pull up a stitch in any stitch from the your right side of the seam near
MOUTH the front edge as if to Sl St = one stitch on the hook, then 1DC in first of the 8 sts
along that front edge, yarn around and pull through both sts on the hook - continue
FIG. 1 FIG. 2
along the edge as follows: 1DC in 1dc, 1HTR in 1dc, 1TR in 2dc, 1HTR in 1dc, 1DC
Ref. Fig. 2 in 2dc, Sl St in stitch near last dc.
With a tiny amount of toy filling (about acorn size when scrunched) or just yarn Cut yarn and fasten off the last stitch by passing the cut end through it, pull up to
ends, stuff the belly through the fastened-off opening from the ‘White Part’. create a knot.
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Ref. Figs. 6 & 7
Insert the eyes into centre of the 5dc increase in the centre of each eye bump,
you’ll need to twist and wriggle to get them into the crochet before securing in
place with the metal or plastic backs.
FIG. 4
FIG. 6 FIG. 7
Ref. Fig. 8
Working with the Ochre Part:
Open out the mouth to create an ‘O’ shape then bring the inner mouth down
towards the inner back and secure in place with it’s downward position using the
threaded-up tail end.
FIG. 5
FIG. 8
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BEGIN THE
SEAM BY
JOINING HERE
TO HERE
FIG. 9
Ref. Figs. 9 & 10 FIG. 10
Find the centre of the chin - this will be in between the 2 treble
Ref. Figs. 11 & 12
stitches at the fastened-off edge - and align this centre-point to the
To complete the mouth work an independent row of about 20 chain stitches (the
centre of the top of the ochre mouth. Work a stitch to hold in place.
length should be the same at the width of the mouth) and fasten off the last stitch by
The chin will be sewn just beneath the crocheted edge of the ochre
passing the cut end through it, pull up to create a knot.
mouth.
Carefully join the chain, taking care not to twist it, over the top lip with a few
Now join the sides, joining belly to back - you can add a little more
securing stitches.
stuffing into the back if you want to before closing the two seams
completely.
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HIND LEGS (if you are following the chart work from ‘Hind Leg’)
The Hind Legs are knitted independently and sewn on, with wires (optional)
after you’ve crocheted them, as follows:
Left and Right Hind Legs are worked similarly
Each Leg is worked in rows then rounds of double crochet (DC) and half
treble crochet (HTR), starting with a row of chain stitches as follows:
Row 1. With yarn A make 24 chain
Row 2a. CH1 (turning chain so not counted as a stitch), 1DC in 12dc, 1HTR in
12dc;
Row 2b. Then Working in reverse side of each 24ch: 1CH (turning chain so
not counted as a stitch), 1HTR in next 12ch, 1DC in 12ch, Sl St in 1ch from
beginning of Row 2a
Round 1. 1DC into 12dc, 1DC in 12htr, Sl St in 1ch from beginning of Row 2b,
1DC in 12htr, 1DC in 12dc
Add Webbed Feet ‘Toes’
From last dc make 4CH for Toe 1: 1DC in 2nd ch from hook, 1DC in next 2ch,
slip stitch in dc from start
Hook in to the 24th chain from the very start of the pattern, 1DC then make
4CH for Toe 2: 1DC in 2nd ch from hook, 1DC in next 2ch, slip stitch in 1dc
from start
Hook in to 1dc from Round 1, 1DC then make 4CH for Toe 3: 1DC in 2nd ch
from hook, 1DC in next 2ch, slip stitch in 1dc from start, fasten off leaving a
long tail end.
Complete the Foot
Ref. Fig. 13
*Using a yarn sewing needle, use the yarn end to shape and strengthen each toe
by sewing back and forth through them.
FIGS. 11 & 12
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To join the Legs
Ref. Figs. 14 & 15
You’ll find that the crochet naturally curls in on itself, curling in to what is the RS of
the crochet which means the WS of the crochet becomes the outside of the leg - this is
correct for this pattern.
Once curled inwards you can quickly join along the back leg seam, lacing the stitches
by sewing in and out at the same time joining the two edges together - joining around
wire that has been wrapped with yarn if you want an armature (there is more detail
about the armature on the next page).
At the foot, leave the toes splayed outwards and simply join behind the toes to close
up the hind leg seam (and keep the wire in place if using).**
FIG. 13
FIG. 14 FIG. 15
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FORELEGS (if you are following the chart work from ‘Foreleg’) Adding Wire
The Forelegs are knitted independently and sewn on, with wires (optional) after Ref. Figs. 16, 17, 18 & 19
you’ve crocheted them, as follows: 1. Cut the wire in half then find the centre of a single 18cm/ 7in wire by
Left and Right Forelegs are worked similarly bending in half
Each Leg is worked in rows then rounds of double crochet (DC) and half 2. Pass the wire into the body so that both ends emerge at the hips (legs)
treble crochet (HTR), starting with a row of chain stitches as follows: shoulders (forelegs/arms) and are of equal length
Row 1. With yarn A make 16 chain 3. Bend the end of the wire over and bind with wire to make safe the sharp cut
Row 2a. CH1 (turning chain so not counted as a stitch), 1DC in 12dc, 1HTR in end
4dc; 4. Working on one limb at a time, lay the crochet beneath the bent wire
Row 2b. Then Working in reverse side of each 16ch: 1CH (turning chain so not 5. Working from the ankle part of the limb, join along the limb seam up to the
counted as a stitch), 1HTR in next 4ch, 1DC in 12ch, Sl St in 1ch from beginning
top of the limb, sewing the seam over the wire
of Row 2a
6. Join across the bottom of the foot, before the toes, to close the seam and the
Round 1. 1DC into 12dc, 1DC in 4htr, Sl St in 1ch from beginning of Row 2b,
keep the wire from poking through
1DC in 4htr, 1DC in 12dc
7. Join the Leg or arm to the body by over-sewing around the top of the limb,
Add Webbed Feet ‘Toes’ so joining it to the body.
From last dc make 4CH for Toe 1: 1DC in 2nd ch from hook, 1DC in next 2ch,
slip stitch in dc from start
Hook in to the 16th chain from the very start of the pattern, 1DC then make
4CH for Toe 2: 1DC in 2nd ch from hook, 1DC in next 2ch, slip stitch in 1dc
from start
Hook in to 1dc from Round 1, 1DC then make 4CH for Toe 3: 1DC in 2nd ch
from hook, 1DC in next 2ch, slip stitch in 1dc from start, fasten off leaving a
long tail end.
Complete the Foot
As Hind Leg from * to **
FIG.16
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FIGS. 17, 18 & 19
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Toad: Ochre PART CHART KEY:
START HERE
CHAIN STITCH
SLIP STITCH
DC (UK) SC (US)
HTR (UK) HDC (US)
TR (UK) DC (US)
2DC INCREASE (UK) 2SC INCREASE (US)
3DC INCREASE (UK) 3SC INCREASE (US)
5DC INCREASE (UK) 5SC INCREASE (US)
DC2TOG DECREASE (UK) SC2TOG DECREASE (US)
DC3TOG DECREASE (UK) SC3TOG DECREASE (US)
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Toad: WHITE PART CHART KEY:
THIS PART HAS ALREADY BEEN WORKED
AS THE LAST ROUND OF GREEN PART
DC (UK) SC (US)
HTR (UK) HDC (US)
TR (UK) DC (US)
Toad: NECK CHART
THIS ROW HAS ALREADY BEEN WORKED AND
SHOWS HOW THE NEXT ROW IS WORKED INTO THE
STITCHES FROM BELLY SEAM
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Toad: HIND LEG CHART KEY:
FROG: HIND LEGS
START HERE
CHAIN STITCH
SLIP STITCH
DC (UK) SC (US)
round
HTR (UK) HDC (US)
FROG: FORELEGS
Toad: FORELEG CHART
round
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