Project Frog

Recently, my cousin asked if I could crochet a dissected frog for him, from a pattern by Cottontail and Whiskers. I don’t recall having to dissect frogs in high school but I know it’s a common experience in many science classes. Perhaps my cousin just wanted a little something sciencey for his office walls. The pattern seemed interesting and I hadn’t crocheted anything in years, so I gladly accepted the challenge. I found some hand-dyed yarn online and used our grandmother's old crochet needles for the project.

The pattern was very detailed and relatively straightforward to follow. However, I did attach all the organs before closing up the frog's center and opted for a different approach when attaching the legs. I also referred to an online photo to ensure all the little organs were in their proper place.

Overall, I think it turned out great and I appreciated the chance to crochet this unconventional take on a dissected frog. The finished piece is a curious blend of whimsy and macabre; and as cute as a dissected frog can be.