Mr. Ribbet

Mr. Ribbet is a free crochet pattern by Sandi Hagan Designs to make a frog hand puppet

Materials List
Caron Simply Soft, DK SAGE approx. 4 oz
Size G/6/4mm crochet hook

Finished Size
10 1/2 inches long and 5 inches wide

Gauge
15sc and 21 rows = 4 inches

Notes
*Fits a small adult size hand. You may go up or down a hook size without having to alter the pattern as written.
*Inc sc is done by putting 2sc into one stitch.
*Dec sc is done by inserting the hook into one st, yo, pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

The Pattern

Ch 20
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (19sc)
Rows 2 - 20: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 21: Ch 1, work 2 sc into first sc (inc), work one sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc into last sc (inc). Turn. (21sc)
Row 22: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn.

First Arm

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first 6 sts. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc dec, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc dec, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc dec, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, 2 dc in 1st sc, sc, dc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, turn.
Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of 1st two sts, sc in next st, hdc, dc, trc, dc, hdc, sc, 2 sc in last st.
Fasten off.

 Second Arm

Turn and work on opposite side beginning at edge. Attach yarn with a sc. Repeat as for first arm.

Head

In the 19 unworked sts between arms, begin by attaching yarn with a sc in first unworked stitch next to an arm.
Row 1: Work sc across to next arm, turn. (19sc)
Row 2 - 11: Ch 1, work sc across, turn.
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, then using Front Loops Only dc in next 3 sts, sc in Both Loops in next 4 sts, then using Front Loops Only dc in next 3 sts, sc in last 4 sts, turn.
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, sc in the unused loops from previous row and continue to sc across row. Push dc sts out of your way.
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, pull the dc sts down out of the way--do not work them.
Rows 15 - 19: Sc across, turn.
Rows 20 - 25: Work on dec at beg and end of each row.
Fasten off.

The puppet is made from 2 pieces of identical shape. When making the 2nd piece you only change the head by leaving off the eyes. Do this by working 19 rows of sc instead of following rows 12 - 14. Otherwise it is the same.

Put the 2 pieces together with RS facing out and work sc evenly around edges to join. Be sure to leave an opening at bottom for your hand.

Get a Grip on Your can, Man!

A free crochet pattern by Sandi Hagan Designs. Items made from this pattern may be sold.

These are for holding soda cans or whatever is your canned drink preference. The crochet keeps your hands from warming the can, and keeps the rings off your tabletops. The handle helps you keep a grip on things!

This handle really works and supports the weight of a full can.

My inspiration for this pattern came by having bought so many of the kind they offer at the store and thinking "Gee, I would use these more if only they had a handle on them.

Materials List

Worsted weight yarn (number 4 on the label)--two strands worked together.
Size K (US) hook (6.5 mm)
Tapestry needle

Finished Size

Fits a 12 ounce can of soda pop, approx. 3 1/2 inches tall.

Gauge 
Gauge is not given because you will need to test the fit as you work by placing a can inside a few times. What matters most is that it fits the way YOU want it to. I like mine snug, but not so tight I have to force the can in or out of it.

Notes

Two strands of yarn held together throughout pattern.
Sc is used and sc in back loop only.
Sl st
Worked in rounds
Some basic sewing skills is required, nothing fancy.

The Pattern

Rnd 1: Ch2, 6 sc in second chain from hook, join with sl st.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join. (12sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc in first st, 2 sc in next st) around, join. (18sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (for this round only, sc in back loops), work one sc in back loops of each st around, join.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, (working in both loops now and throughout), sc in each st around, DO NOT JOIN.


Continue in this way until can holder measures approx. 3 1/2 inches tall. Fasten off.

Handle

Ch 12, sc in second chain from hook and in next 9 chains.

Work 3 sc in last chain. Working on opposite side of chain now, sc 9 times in back of beg chain, work 3 sc in end loop. Sc all around once more. Fold handle in half and sc the two long sides together. Fasten off.

Using tapestry needle and two strands of yarn, sew handle to top and bottom of can holder. Be sure to anchor it very well so that it will be sturdy enough to support the full weight of the can. Check the fit of your hand to be sure it is to your liking. When you are satisfied that is is the way you want it then show it off and start taking orders to make more.