Crochet Frog And Bear Mini Trinket Dish For Cute Storage

Transform your crochet skills with this enchanting mini bear and frog trinket dish tutorial! Ideal for holding jewelry or stitch markers, this fun pattern begins with a magic ring and expands into adorable designs. Whether you're a beginner or an pro, this crochet amigurumi project offers a delightful way to perfect your technique and create something cute and functional.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn (colors for bear and frog: brown, green, white, black)
• Crochet hook (size suitable for your yarn)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Safety eyes (6 mm)
• Glue
• Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations:

• MR: Magic Ring
• Ch: Chain
• DC: Double Crochet
• SC: Single Crochet
• SL ST: Slip Stitch
• TR: Treble Crochet
• INC: Increase (2 DC in same stitch)

Instructions:

Basic Dish Pattern (used for both bear and frog):

1. Magic Ring:
   • Wrap the yarn around your fingers to form a ring.
   • Insert the hook under the first strand and pull through the second strand.
   • CH 1 to secure the ring.
2. Row 1:
   • CH 2 (counts as DC).
   • DC into the magic ring 9 more times (10 DC total).
   • Pull the yarn end to close the ring.
   • SL ST into the 2nd CH to complete the row. (10)
3. Row 2:
   • CH 2 (counts as DC).
   • In the same stitch, make 1 DC (increase).
   • Continue making 2 DC in each stitch around.
   • SL ST into the 2nd CH to complete the row. (20)

1. Row 3:
   • CH 2 (counts as DC).
   • In the next stitch, make an increase (2 DC).
   • Continue the pattern: 1 DC in next stitch, increase in the next.
   • SL ST into the 2nd CH to complete the row. (30)
2. Rows 4 & 5:
   • CH 2 (counts as DC).
   • DC in each stitch around.
   • SL ST into the 2nd CH to complete each row. (30)
3. Creating the sides:
   • CH 7.
   • Mark the first stitch (optional for reference).
   • SL ST into the next 2 stitches.
4. Bear Face:
   • Nose:
     • 6 SC in MR.
     • Pull to close the ring.
     • SL ST to join.
     • Fasten off.
   • Eyes:
     • Use 6 mm plastic safety eyes.
     • Place eyes between the 4th and 5th rows, 3 stitches apart.
     • Attach the nose between the eyes.

1. Frog Face:
   • Eyes:
     • 8 DC in MR.
     • Pull to close the ring.
     • SL ST to join.
     • Fasten off and create two eyes.
   • Complete the face with black yarn to add details for the eyes (horizontal line) and mouth (V shape).

Assembly:

1. Frog Eyes:
   • Attach the eyes to the dish using glue.
   • Embroider or glue the black yarn for the eye details.
2. Bear Nose and Eyes:
   • Glue or attach the nose and safety eyes.
3. Final Touches:
   • Use a glue gun to secure any loose parts if necessary.
   • Weave in the ends.

Tips:

• For safety eyes with pointy parts, you can cut off the tip and secure with a glue gun for added safety.

Feel free to follow along with the provided steps in the video or adjust according to your preference. Enjoy making your mini bear and frog trinket dishes!

@from littlespot