How were hobbits crreated?

[*Varda*]

There's a bit of info about hobbits at the beginning of my copy of FOTR.

The beginning of Hobbits lies far back in the Elder Days that are now lost and forgotten.

Yet it is clear that Hobbits had, in fact, lived quietly in Middle-earth for many long years before other folk became even aware of them.

I don't think Tolkien was entirely sure about the origins of hobbits. There was a chatroom discussion ages ago about how they could be the children of a dwarf and elf meeting at a party (therefore explaining their love of drink, food, and parties.)