Duck Finger Puppet

It's just turned to Spring as I'm preposting this and the duck is the last of the finger puppets from the free Farmyard finger puppets pattern found here.

Notes:

This was made with an e hook for everything but the bill which I used a d hook to keep it small.

The white is Red Heart Super Saver the yellow is Big Twist a little lighter worsted 4.

There are directions for a little tuft at the top that I chose not to add as it doesn't look durable.

I am currently working on the bassinet for the Lots to Love 8 inch doll that will be going out in April but I'm trying to decide if the next batch of finger puppets will be castle themed or from an old book of ami finger puppets that I made over a decade ago and loved. I had to go hunting for the pattern leaflet but found it and if not this donation, they will make an appearance in the 2027 donation.

Rooster Finger Puppet

I'm continuing my work on the free Farmyard Finger Puppets pattern that can still be found here.

Notes:

I used an e hook and I believe Red Heart Super Saver for this project.

The pattern worked for the everything but the comb. I couldn't get it to sit correctly so I crocheted directly into the puppet body.

Still in mid March as I post this but the deadline for the 2026 deadline still looms over me as I try to get as many done as I can for this year. I am already thinking of options for next year as I pull patterns that would work for this project.

Pig Finger Puppet

As I mentioned with the cow this was preposted on St. Patrick's Day as I'm hoping to get several items finished for an April 15th deadline for Kits for Kids.

I have few complaints about the cheaper acrylic yarns I use but every so often there is that one skein that truly isn't great for what I'm trying to make. I think this skein will go back to my stash for a doll project. It's faults will not be a huge issue with a doll dress but when trying to make an ami it was challenging and not quite the finished product I hoped to complete. I hope to make the pig for If You Give a Pig a Cookie and I will not be using this skein.

Notes:

I used an e hook for this project.

I followed the directions as written with the exception of the tail. I'm going to look at the tail from the other pig and see if that would work better. I played with the directions for this pig and it is better but still not quite there yet. Since I need another set of these animals for 2027 may as work on improvements.

Cow Finger Puppet

I'm working on finishing a farmyard finger puppet set for Kits for Kids due in April. This is being preposted on St. Patrick's Day so I still have some wiggle room with my due date although it is coming fast.

While Crochet Pattern Central is no longer around I did find the free pattern link here. No guess how long it will last.

I've always been a fan of finger puppets because they can fit in a small carry bag, don't take up much room and are great ways to encourage kids to retell stories or make up their own.

I have another set of farm animals that I likely won't get to before this year's deadline but I'd like to make for next year's donation as I like variety.

Notes:

This was made with Caron Pounder Taupe and an E hook.

I've been trying to use yarn on hand this year but at some point it might be worth experimenting with a lighter weight yarn like Herschnners as these are a bit larger than needed even going from the suggested g to an e hook. However, for this year I'm going to keep at this weight so they will all be close to the same size.

Dog Finger Puppet

I started on my finger puppets for Kits for Kids.

I actually have a crochet pattern binder for puppet patterns I've acquired over the years and I went there first.

This is a pattern from the defunct Crochet Pattern Central. While they generally were a place that just listed patterns, they did have a few like this one that were hosted on the site. With some help I did find the pattern but no promises how long it stays available if you are interested so I suggest downloading and saving it. You can find the pattern here.

As I went to save a copy for myself I found the designer's name credited at the bottom as Yvonne Boucher. The pattern was written in 2006.

It has been a bit since I've made ami's or puppets so I started with the directions as written and they were big for my adult hands so I did change hook size for the puppet.

Notes:

This was made with the same Caron Pounder I made the mouse with previously. I want to say this is Taupe. I stocked up on shades of brown for some previous doll projects and clearly it was meant to be for this project.

As I mentioned above I started with the suggested G hook but the tube was huge. I made this guy and have started the cow with an e hook. To get them any smaller I'd have to change yarn weight to be able to use a smaller hook.

There is an interesting technique for making eyes with pretied knots I've never tried before but will be using from now on when I can't use safety eyes.

Since the dog has a sewn on muzzle I did use a saftey eye for his nose but with the open inside safety eyes are viable for puppets. The eyes have to be sewn or use eyes that can be sewn. I love learning new useful skills on a project and I've already used it for the cow's nose.

As I've mentioned previously these posts are all preposted. My deadline is April 15 and this guy was finished one month ahead of the deadline.