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Farm Finger Puppet Set Crochet Pattern

Farm Finger Puppet Set Crochet Pattern
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4-5 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their sewing journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Farm Finger Puppet Set Crochet Pattern

This charming Farm Finger Puppet set brings the magic of the farmyard to life through crochet! Featuring 10 delightful characters including Old McDonald himself, each puppet is designed with attention to detail and personality. The pattern uses the back loop only (BLO) technique throughout, creating flat, lightweight finger puppets that are comfortable to wear and perfect for animated storytelling sessions. With simple construction and minimal parts, these puppets work up quickly while still delivering maximum cuteness and character.

Farm Finger Puppet Set Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Each puppet in this collection has its own unique features and charm, from the cow's spotted patches to the chicken's bright red comb and the lamb's fluffy texture. The consistent base structure across all characters makes it easy to create the entire farm family once you've mastered the first puppet.

Why You'll Love This Farm Finger Puppet Set Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern transforms simple crochet techniques into an entire world of imaginative play! The back loop only method makes these puppets work up surprisingly fast, so you can create a whole farm collection in just a weekend. I'm impressed by how each character maintains its distinct personality despite the simple construction—the tiny details like the pig's embroidered nose and the horse's loopy mane really bring them to life. What I find most rewarding is watching children's faces light up as they slip these little friends onto their fingers and create their own farmyard adventures. These puppets are perfect for storytelling, educational play, and as cherished handmade gifts that will be treasured for years.

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Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this farm finger puppet pattern is for creative customization! While the pattern provides specific color combinations for each character, you can easily switch things up to create your own unique farm friends. Try making a spotted pig instead of solid pink, or give the cow different patch placements for variety.

I've experimented with adding small accessories like tiny bows for the lamb or a bandana for the dog, which adds even more personality to each puppet. You could also create seasonal versions—imagine a Christmas sweater on Old McDonald or festive colors for holiday storytelling sessions!

For an educational twist, I sometimes make duplicate sets in different sizes using various yarn weights, which helps teach children about size comparison and animal families. The duck could become a whole family with mama, papa, and baby ducklings.

I particularly enjoy customizing the embroidered details—you can add freckles to the pig, different eye expressions to change personalities, or even create sleepy-eyed versions for bedtime stories. The lamb's fluffy texture can be made more or less pronounced depending on how loose you leave those decorative loops.

Consider making multiples of favorite characters so children can act out stories with several animals at once, or create a traveling set with a small storage pouch for on-the-go entertainment during car rides or restaurant visits!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to work in back loops only consistently throughout the body rounds, which creates an uneven texture and loses the flat finger puppet structure ✗ Placing facial features too high or too low on the puppet's head, making proportions look off—always count rounds carefully before positioning ✗ Overstuffing or understuffing noses and muzzles on horse and donkey, affecting the overall shape and making them difficult to attach securely ✗ Not securing small embroidered details like whiskers and moustaches properly, causing them to come loose during play—use several anchoring stitches ✗ Skipping the slip stitch at the end of rounds, which creates gaps in the finger puppet opening and affects the overall neat appearance

Farm Finger Puppet Set Crochet Pattern

Create an enchanting collection of 10 adorable farm-themed finger puppets with this delightful crochet pattern! This comprehensive set includes Old McDonald and his beloved farm friends: a sweet cow, cheerful chicken, playful cat, charming duck, cute pig, loyal dog, majestic horse, friendly donkey, and fluffy lamb. Each finger puppet is crafted using the back loop only technique to create thin, flat designs perfect for little hands. These quick and fun projects are ideal for storytelling, imaginative play, or as handmade gifts that children will treasure.

Beginner Friendly 4-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Farm Finger Puppet Set Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn in cream color
  • 02
    Yarn in grey color
  • 03
    Yarn in orange color
  • 04
    Yarn in red color
  • 05
    Yarn in blue color
  • 06
    Yarn in white color
  • 07
    Yarn in dark grey color
  • 08
    Yarn in pink color
  • 09
    Yarn in black color
  • 10
    Yarn in brown color
  • 11
    Yarn in dark brown color
  • 12
    Yarn in yellow color

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook no. 3
  • 02
    Yarn needle
  • 03
    Needle to sew
  • 04
    Small black beads for eyes (10 pairs)
  • 05
    Black sewing thread
  • 06
    Orange sewing thread
  • 07
    Red sewing thread
  • 08
    Pink sewing thread
  • 09
    White sewing thread
  • 10
    Grey sewing thread
  • 11
    Dark brown sewing thread
  • 12
    Cream sewing thread
  • 13
    Toy stuffing (for horse and donkey noses)
  • 14
    Scissors
  • 15
    Stitch markers

Progress Tracker

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— Old McDonald :

Body

Round 1 :

Start with grey yarn, 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 5 [25]

Info :

Change to cream yarn

Round 6-8 :

sc around [25]

Info :

Change to red yarn

Round 9 :

sc around [25]

Info :

Change to blue yarn

Round 10-14 :

sc around [25]

Info :

slst

Nose

Round 1 :

Start with cream yarn, 4 sc in a magic ring [4]

Info :

slst

Hat

Round 1 :

Start with orange yarn, 4 sc in a magic ring [4]

Round 2 :

inc x 4 [8]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 4 [12]

Round 4 :

sc around [12]

Round 5 :

(sc 2, inc) x 4 [16]

Round 6 :

(sc 3, inc) x 4 [20]

Info :

slst

Hands (make two)

Round 1 :

Start with cream yarn, 4 sc in a magic ring [4]

Round 2 :

inc, sc, inc, sc [6]

Info :

Change to red yarn

Round 3 :

sc 6 [6]

Round 4 :

sc 6 [6]

Info :

slst

— Cow :

Body

Round 1 :

Start with white yarn, 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 5 [25]

Round 6-13 :

sc around [25]

Info :

slst

Nose

Round 1 :

Start with pink yarn, 4 sc in a magic ring [4]

Round 2 :

inc x 4 [8]

Info :

slst

Ears (make two)

Ear 1 :

Start with white yarn, Make a chain [3], turn

Row 2 :

sc 2, slst

Ear 2 :

Start with black yarn, Make a chain [3], turn

Row 2 :

sc 2, slst

Horns (make two)

Round 1 :

Start with cream yarn, 3 sc in a magic ring [3]

Round 2 :

sc x 3 [3]

Round 3 :

sc x 3 [3]

Info :

slst

Black Patch (make two)

Patch 1 :

Start with black yarn, 3 sc in a magic ring [3]

Round 2 :

inc x 3 [6]

Info :

slst

Patch 2 :

Start with black yarn, 4 sc in a magic ring [4]

Round 2 :

inc x 4 [8]

Info :

slst

— Chicken :

Body

Round 1 :

Start with white yarn, 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 5 [25]

Round 6-13 :

sc around [25]

Info :

slst

Chicken Beak

Row 1 :

Start with orange yarn, Make a chain [4], turn

Row 2 :

sc 2, inc, sc 2, slst

Chicken Comb

Row 1 :

Start with red yarn, Make a chain [6], turn

Row 2 :

sc, dc, slst, dc, sc, slst

— Cat :

Body

Round 1 :

Start with grey yarn, 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 5 [25]

Round 6-13 :

sc around [25]

Info :

slst

Ears (make two)

Row 1 :

Start with grey yarn, Make a chain [3], turn

Row 2 :

sc 2, slst

— Duck :

Body

Round 1 :

Start with yellow yarn, 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 5 [25]

Round 6-13 :

sc around [25]

Info :

slst

Beak

Row 1 :

Start with orange yarn, Make a chain [5], turn

Round 1 :

sc 3, inc, sc 3 [8]

Info :

slst

— Pig :

Body

Round 1 :

Start with pink yarn, 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 5 [25]

Round 6-13 :

sc around [25]

Info :

slst

Nose

Round 1 :

Start with pink yarn, 4 sc in a magic ring [4]

Round 2 :

inc, sc, inc, sc [6]

Info :

slst

Ears (make two)

Row 1 :

Start with pink yarn, Make a chain [3], turn

Row 2 :

sc 2, slst

— Dog :

Body

Round 1 :

Start with brown yarn, 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 5 [25]

Round 6-13 :

sc around [25]

Info :

slst

Snout

Row 1 :

Start with cream yarn, Make a chain [4], turn

Round 2 :

sc, sc, inc, sc, sc, inc [8]

Round 3 :

sc around [8]

Info :

slst

Nose

Round 1 :

Start with brown yarn, 4 sc in a magic ring [4]

Info :

slst

Ears (make two)

Round 1 :

Start with brown yarn, 4 sc in a magic ring [4]

Round 2 :

inc x 4 [8]

Round 3-5 :

sc around [8]

Info :

slst

— Horse :

Body

Round 1 :

Start with brown yarn, 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 5 [25]

Round 6-13 :

sc around [25]

Info :

slst

Nose

Round 1 :

Start with pink yarn, 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Info :

Change to brown yarn

Round 5-7 :

sc around [20]

Info :

slst

Ears (make two)

Row 1 :

Start with brown yarn, Make a chain [3], turn

Row 2 :

sc 2, slst

— Donkey :

Body

Round 1 :

Start with grey yarn, 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 5 [25]

Round 6-13 :

sc around [25]

Info :

slst

Nose

Round 1 :

Start with white yarn, 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Info :

Change to grey yarn

Round 5-7 :

sc around [20]

Info :

slst

Ears (make two)

Row 1 :

Start with grey yarn, Make a chain [3], turn

Row 2 :

sc 2, slst

— Lamb :

Body

Round 1 :

Start with white yarn, 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Info :

Change to cream yarn

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 5 [25]

Round 6-7 :

sc around [25]

Info :

Change to white yarn

Round 8-13 :

sc around [25]

Info :

slst

Ears (make two)

Row 1 :

Start with cream yarn, Make a chain [3], turn

Row 2 :

sc 2, ch 1, slst

Assembly Instructions

  • For Old McDonald: Sew the nose in the center on round 7, then attach eyes on round 7, one stitch apart from the nose. Embroider the moustache with grey yarn, sew both hands, and attach the hat on top.
  • For Cow: Make two vertical lines on the pink nose with brown yarn and sew it on round 6. Attach eyes between the nose, sew both ears and horns, then add both black patches on the body.
  • For Chicken: Sew the beak on round 5, attach eyes between the beak, embroider the wattle with red yarn below the beak, and sew the comb in the center of the head.
  • For Cat: Sew eyes on round 5, four stitches apart. Embroider the nose with red or black sewing thread, add whiskers beside the eyes, and attach both ears on top.
  • For Duck: Sew the beak on round 7, attach eyes between the beak, and sew the crest decoration on top of the head.
  • For Pig: Embroider the nose using cream yarn and sew it on round 6. Attach eyes between the nose and sew both ears on the sides.
  • For Dog: Sew the small nose onto the cream snout first, then attach the assembled snout to round 6 of the body. Add eyes above the snout and sew both ears on round 4.
  • For Horse: Embroider the nose with cream yarn, fill it with toy stuffing, and sew to the body. Attach eyes on each side, sew ears two stitches apart from eyes, and make the mane with dark brown yarn by creating loops.
  • For Donkey: Embroider the nose with pink yarn, stuff it, and attach to the body. Sew eyes on each side of the body, attach ears two stitches apart from the eyes, and create the mane with dark grey yarn loops.
  • For Lamb: Sew the fur texture with white yarn leaving stitches loose to create fluffy loops. Attach eyes on round 6, four stitches apart. Embroider the mouth with red sewing thread and sew both ears on the sides.

Important Notes

  • 💡Consistently work in back loops only (BLO) throughout all body rounds to maintain the flat finger puppet structure and proper fit
  • 💡Count your rounds carefully before placing facial features to ensure proper proportions and symmetrical placement on each character
  • 💡Use stitch markers to track rounds, especially when switching yarn colors between characters to avoid losing your place
  • 💡Secure all embroidered details with multiple anchoring stitches as these puppets are intended for play and need to withstand handling
  • 💡When stuffing the horse and donkey noses, use small amounts of toy stuffing to maintain shape without making them too bulky
  • 💡Keep yarn tension consistent throughout to ensure all puppets are uniform in size and fit comfortably on fingers
  • 💡Test the finger opening size on your intended recipient's finger before finishing off to ensure comfortable fit for play

This delightful Farm Finger Puppet collection was designed to bring the joy of Old McDonald's farm into the hands of crafters and children everywhere! The pattern combines simple crochet techniques with charming character details to create a complete farmyard cast that's perfect for storytelling, educational play, and imaginative adventures. Each puppet works up quickly using the back loop only method, making this an ideal project for creating handmade gifts or building your own puppet theater collection. The versatile design allows you to customize colors and details to make each character uniquely yours. 🧶 Happy crocheting and enjoy bringing your farm to life! 🐄🐔🐷✨

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FAQs

What skill level is required for this finger puppet pattern?

This pattern is beginner-friendly and perfect for those new to amigurumi. The back loop only (BLO) technique is simple to learn, and the pattern uses basic stitches like single crochet, increases, and decreases. Each puppet follows a similar construction method, so once you complete one, the rest become even easier.

How long does it take to make one finger puppet?

Each individual finger puppet takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete, depending on your crochet speed and experience level. The entire set of 10 puppets can be completed in 4-5 hours, making this a perfect weekend project.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

While the pattern specifies crochet hook no. 3, you can adapt it to different yarn weights by adjusting your hook size accordingly. Keep in mind that using thicker yarn will create larger puppets, while thinner yarn will make smaller ones. The key is maintaining the flat structure by consistently working in back loops only.

Are these finger puppets suitable for young children?

Yes, but with caution regarding the small bead eyes. For children under 3 years old, consider embroidering the eyes instead of using beads to eliminate choking hazards. The flat, lightweight design makes them comfortable for little fingers to wear during play.

Do I need to make all 10 characters, or can I make just a few?

Absolutely! You can pick and choose which characters to make based on your preferences or needs. Each puppet pattern is independent, so feel free to create just your favorites or gradually build your farm collection over time.

What's the best way to add the facial features?

Always count your rounds carefully and use pins to position features before sewing them permanently. For embroidered details like noses and whiskers, use a yarn needle and take your time to ensure neat, even stitches. The pattern provides specific round numbers for placement to help you achieve perfect proportions.