Farm Animal Finger Puppet Book Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
This little farm animal finger puppet book is the perfect first "book" for tiny hands and a joy to crochet for anyone who loves simple, satisfying projects. It is made from a flat navy rectangle folded in half, with two soft pages inside, each holding a small round puppet tucked into its own pocket. The navy and white palette gives it a calm, rustic farmhouse look, while the puppets add a playful surprise. Because every piece is plain single crochet, it works up quickly and feels sturdy yet soft in the hand — ideal for babies, toddlers, and beginner crocheters alike.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn — 150 yards navy (A) and 100 yards white (B).
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker, and a small amount of contrasting yarn for embroidering faces.
- Finished size: Book is 9 inches wide x 9 inches tall when folded. Puppets are approximately 2 inches tall.
Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sc — single crochet
- inc — increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec — decrease (work 2 sc together into one stitch)
- MR — magic ring
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- R — row
- Rnd — round
Gauge
16 sc x 18 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). Work a small swatch in single crochet and measure a 4-inch square to check that your stitches match before starting.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your single crochet tension even and slightly firm so the book holds its shape and the pockets stay flat.
- Use a stitch marker at the start of each puppet round so you never lose your place in the continuous spiral.
- Embroider the faces before sewing the puppets into the pockets — it is much easier to work on a loose piece.
- Leave long tails on every piece; you will use them for seaming and they save you from starting new threads.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Book Cover (A)
R1: Ch 37, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (36 sts).
Rows 2-40: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (36 sts).
Fasten off.
Page 1 (B)
With B, join yarn to one short edge of the cover. Work 18 sc evenly along the edge (18 sts).
Rows 2-18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (18 sts).
Fasten off.
Page 2 (A)
With A, join yarn to the opposite short edge of the cover. Work 18 sc evenly along the edge (18 sts).
Rows 2-18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (18 sts).
Fasten off.
Pocket for Page 1 (B)
R1: Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (10 sts).
Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (10 sts).
Fasten off.
Pocket for Page 2 (A)
R1: Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (10 sts).
Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (10 sts).
Fasten off.
Puppet Cow (B)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts).
Rnd 2: Inc x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnds 4-6: Sc in each st around (18 sts).
Rnd 7: [Sc, dec] x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 8: Dec x6 (6 sts).
Fasten off.
Puppet Pig (A)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts).
Rnd 2: Inc x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnds 4-6: Sc in each st around (18 sts).
Rnd 7: [Sc, dec] x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 8: Dec x6 (6 sts).
Fasten off.
Puppet Sheep (B)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts).
Rnd 2: Inc x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnds 4-6: Sc in each st around (18 sts).
Rnd 7: [Sc, dec] x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 8: Dec x6 (6 sts).
Fasten off.
Puppet Chicken (A)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts).
Rnd 2: Inc x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnds 4-6: Sc in each st around (18 sts).
Rnd 7: [Sc, dec] x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 8: Dec x6 (6 sts).
Fasten off.
Edging
With B, sc evenly around the entire outer edge of the book. Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Fold the book cover in half crosswise. Sew the two side edges together, leaving the top open. Sew each pocket to its page, leaving the top of the pocket open. Embroider simple faces on the puppets with contrasting yarn (white on navy puppets, navy on white puppets). Sew each puppet to a page inside its pocket. Weave in all ends. Block lightly by misting with water and pinning the book flat to dry so the pages and edges lie smooth.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the navy and white for soft pastel colors to make a baby-shower gift version.
- Add a small crocheted loop at the top edge so the book can hang from a stroller or crib.
- Make extra puppets in different colors and let older children mix and match animals between pockets.
