Crochet Frog Closures – Little Frogs
These little crochet frog closures are fast and fun to make, and can be added to almost anything! Put them on cardigans, bags, boot cuffs, even tree skirts – anywhere you need a decorative closure. They’re a great way to use up scrap yarn too.
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Any yarn or hook
You can make these crochet frogs any yarn or thread of your choice. Smaller threads will make tinier frogs, and larger yarn will make bigger ones. Use whatever hook you are comfortable with for your chosen yarn or thread.
Mix or Match
Match your project perfectly by using the same yarn, or use a contrasting yarn for a decorative pop. These little crochet frogs are a great use of scrap yarn too. Whip a few up with leftover scraps and you’ll soon have a fabulous froggy collection!
Textured Tree Skirt
I used these little crochet frog closures on my Textured Tree Skirt pattern. They made a lovely, decorative addition to this simple and elegant tree skirt.
Materials:
- Yarn: 5-10 yds of any yarn or thread.
- Hook: Any size hook appropriate for your yarn choice.
- Notions: Tapestry or embroidery needle for weaving in ends.
Difficulty
Easy: Basic stitches, decreases.
Size/Gauge
Varies depending on yarn and hook used.
Choose a hook that’s slightly smaller than you would normally use for your chosen yarn
Abbreviations used
This pattern uses US terms.
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
- sc3tog = single crochet 3 stitches together
- sp = space
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
Instructions
Button Side
Button
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, [sc2tog in next 2 sts] 3 times, do not join. (3 sts)
If desired, you can stuff the button lightly with a small scrap of the same yarn at this point.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc3tog. (1 st)
If you’re using a very thick yarn and just can’t get into all three stitches to pull up a loop, it’s ok to do an sc2tog and sl st in the last st instead.
Loops:
First Loop: Ch 6, sl st in 6th ch from hook.
Next 2 loops: [Ch 5, sl st in same ch] twice.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in starting tail.
Buttonhole side
Buttonhole: Ch 8, sl st in 8th ch from hook.
Loops: [Ch 5, sl st in same ch] three times.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in starting tail.
Attaching the crochet frog to a project
For best results, Pin the crochet frog closure in place first and check that it’s positioned correctly. The large buttonhole loop goes around the button. The button and buttonhole should both extend about halfway over the edge of the fabric so that the edges of the fabric will meet when it is closed.
Use long ending tails to sew closure to fabric as desired. I like to sew through the middle of each chain, using a running or back stitch.
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I hope you enjoy the pattern. Thanks to Kyla Marie, celiaak, FiaKnit, tadpoletroll, piratemonkey, DalColloLungo, wilmaelee, and sharonf for testing it!
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2 Comments
Angela
This is so perfect, simple, and lovely! Thank you for sharing this!!
Pia Thadani
Thank you! 🙂