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Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern
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2-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small, playful crochet frog with a shaped beak-like head and four splayed legs. You will use single crochet rounds, decreases and simple shaping to form the body and toes. The pattern includes instructions for making the white eye domes and black pupils, with an option to use safety eyes.

Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear, photographed steps guide you through the beak closure and assembly, and the parts sew together easily. A helpful materials list and abbreviations are included to get you started quickly.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a charming character with personality. I enjoy how the beak-shaped head and long legs give the frog a playful pose that is fun to stitch. The pattern is rewarding to make quickly and allows room for customization in colors and eyes. I also love that the instructions include helpful photos so you can follow along with confidence, which makes the whole process relaxing and satisfying.

Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this frog pattern by changing yarn colors; for a whimsical look I use bright contrasting colors for the beak interior and eyes.

I often make it larger by switching to a bulky yarn and a larger hook to create a chunky, huggable frog.

I also make tiny keychain versions by using fine yarn and a smaller hook to produce miniature frogs perfect for gifts.

I like to experiment with different eye styles: embroidered pupils, safety eyes, or tiny felt circles all change the frog's expression.

Try adding tiny accessories like a crocheted scarf, a felt crown, or a little flower to give the frog personality.

If you prefer a more realistic frog, choose olive or moss green shades and keep the eyes smaller and closer to the head.

I sometimes lightly felting the yarn after finishing to give a soft, plush texture and slightly matte finish.

For a playful set, make several frogs in varying sizes and colors to display as a family or give as a themed gift set.

I also enjoy embroidering a mouth or blush on the cheeks to make the face more expressive and cute.

Finally, consider using different fibers — cotton for a firmer toy that cleans easily, or acrylic for machine-washable fun — depending on your needs.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts when increasing rounds leads to uneven shaping; always count your stitches at the end of each round and use markers to mark the start of rounds. ✗ Changing color without securing ends can create loose joins; fasten off and weave in ends or carry colors neatly to avoid gaps and snags. ✗ Overstuffing the body will distort the shape and make sewing difficult; stuff gradually and lightly, checking shape as you go to maintain smooth curves. ✗ Placing eyes before stuffing or closing may shift their position; attach eyes after row 20 as directed and position them carefully before securing. ✗ Not closing the beak properly can leave gaps; follow the SL ST closure instructions around the back and down the other side to seal the edge neatly.

Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming crocheted frog with clear step-by-step instructions, full materials list and helpful photos to guide you. This pattern teaches simple shaping, eyes and four adorable legs so you can create a sweet handmade friend. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a playful decoration, you will enjoy stitching this little amphibian.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn suitable for 4mm hook: Green - main color (amount as needed for body and legs)
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn: White - small amount for eye domes
  • 03
    Worsted weight yarn: Black - small amount for eye pupils
  • 04
    Optional: Pink yarn (small amount) if you want the inside of the beak to be pink
  • 05
    Fiberfill stuffing for filling body and beak

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4mm
  • 02
    Sewing needle
  • 03
    A pair of scissors
  • 04
    Safety eyes (optional) and washers (optional)
  • 05
    Stitch marker (recommended for rounds)

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— Materials :

Info :

Fiberfill stuffing. Green, white and black yarn for crochet hook size 4mm. If you want the inside of the beak to be pink, you'll need pink as well. Crochet hook, size 4mm. Sewing needle. A pair of scissors.

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

CH: chain. SC: single crochet. SL ST: slip stitch. DEC: decrease.

— Body :

Info :

Use the green yarn.

Round 1 :

Make a magic ring. Chain 6 in the ring. (6) (If you don’t know how to make a magic ring, do the following: chain 2, SC6 in 2nd chain from hook.)

Round 2 :

SC2 in every SC. (12)

Round 3 :

SC2 in next SC, SC1 in next. Repeat around. (18)

Round 4 :

SC2 in next SC, SC1 in next 2 stitches. Repeat around. (24)

Round 5 :

SC2 in next SC, SC1 in next 3 stitches. Repeat around. (30)

Round 6 :

SC30 (30)

Round 7 :

Chain 1. (If you want the inside of the beak to be pink, change to pink here.)

Round 8 :

Go back in the direction you came from and SC15. Chain 1. (15)

Round 9 :

SC1, skip one stitch, SC3, skip one stitch, SC3, skip one stitch, SC3, skip one stitch, SC1. Chain one. (11)

Round 10 :

SC2, skip one stitch, SC2, skip one stitch, SC2, skip one stitch, SC2. Chain one (8)

Round 11 :

SC2, skip one stitch, SC2, skip one stitch, SC2. Chain one. (6)

Round 12 :

SC1, skip one stitch, SC2, skip one stitch, SC1. (4)

Round 13 :

SC4. Chain one. (4)

Round 14 :

SC2 in next stitch, SC2, SC2 in next stitch. Chain one. (6)

Round 15 :

SC1, SC2 in next stitch, SC2, SC2 in next stitch, SC1. Chain one. (8)

Round 16 :

SC1, SC2 in next stitch, SC2, SC2 in next stitch, 1SC, SC2 in next stitch, SC1. Chain one. (11)

Round 17 :

SC1, SC2 in next stitch, SC2, SC2 in next stitch, SC1, SC2 in next stitch, SC2, SC2 in next stitch, SC1. Chain one. (15) (If you made the inside of the beak pink, change here to green again.)

Info :

Now close the side of the beak by going up with SL ST. Go around the back of the beak with SL ST as well and go down on the other side with SL ST. Here’s what it should look like when you start on the first side of the beak.

Info :

You have now closed the beak and you will start making the bottom of the body. In row 18 you have to SC30. Before you start this row, count 30 stitches around so you’ve got clear where the 30 stitches are.

Round 18-20 :

SC30 (30)

Info :

After finishing row 20 you have to attach the eyes to the head. The head is not the part you are working on. It’s the part you have finished already. After you have attached the eyes, follow the rest of the pattern.

Round 21 :

DEC 1 stitch, SC3. Repeat around. (24)

Round 22 :

DEC 1 stitch, SC2. Repeat around. (18)

Round 23 :

DEC 1 stitch, SC1. Repeat around. (12)

Info :

Now stuff both parts of the beak and the body. Don’t use too much stuffing.

Round 24 :

DEC 1 stitch, SC1. Repeat around. (8)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail. Close the body.

— Eyes :

Info :

Make 2. Use the white and the black yarn.

Round 1 :

Make a magic ring. Chain 8 in the ring. (8) (If you don’t know how to make a magic ring, do the following: chain 2, SC8 in 2nd chain from hook.)

Round 2 :

SC2 in every second stitch. (12)

Round 3 :

SC12. (12)

Round 4 :

DEC 6 by crocheting every 2SC together. (6)

Round 5 :

Fasten off and leave tail for sewing the eye to the head.

Round 6 :

Make the black part of the eyes.

Info :

If you prefer safety eyes, you can push the safety eye through the middle of the white part. It’s best to push the back of the eye through the body so the washer is on the inside of the body.

— Hind-legs (make 2) :

Info :

Use the green yarn.

Round 1 :

Chain 4. Close the ring with a SL ST.

Round 2 :

SC1 in every chain. (4)

Round 3-9 :

SC4. (4)

Round 10 :

Chain 1.

Round 11 :

SC2 on the top of the leg. Chain 1.

Info :

Just push your crochet hook through the top of the leg.

Round 12 :

SC2 in every SC. Chain 1. (4)

Round 13 :

SC2 in the first stitch, SC2, SC2 in the last stitch. (6)

Round 14 :

Chain 3.

Round 15 :

Skip the first stitch. SC1 in the next.

Round 16 :

Chain 3.

Round 17 :

SC1 in the next stitch.

Round 18 :

Repeat 3 more times until you have 5 toes.

Round 19 :

Fasten off.

— Front-legs (make 2) :

Info :

Use the green yarn.

Round 1 :

Chain 4. Close the ring with a SL ST.

Round 2 :

SC1 in every chain. (4)

Round 3-6 :

SC4. (4)

Round 7 :

Chain 1.

Info :

If you need help by making this part of the leg, just take a look at the pictures from row 10 and 11 of the hind-legs.

Round 8 :

SC2 on the top of the leg. Chain 1. (2)

Round 9 :

SC2 in every SC. Chain 1. (4)

Round 10 :

SC2 in the first stitch, SC2, SC2 in the last stitch. (6)

Round 11 :

Chain 3.

Round 12 :

Skip the first stitch. SC1 in the next.

Round 13 :

Chain 3.

Round 14 :

SC1 in the next stitch.

Round 15 :

Repeat 3 more times until you have 5 toes.

Round 16 :

Fasten off.

Info :

After you've finished all four legs, sew them onto the body on the positions as shown on the picture on top of this pattern.

— Assembly :

Info :

Attach the eyes to the head after finishing row 20. Stuff the beak and body lightly before closing. Sew the four legs onto the body in the positions shown in the pattern photo. Fasten off and weave in ends securely.

— Notes :

Info :

Designing crochet patterns is a time-consuming and difficult job. Please do not make copies of this pattern, do not distribute this pattern, don't share it and don’t sell it as if it is your design. If you post your own frog somewhere on the WorldWideWeb, please refer to the shop of the designer.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the eyes to the head after finishing row 20, positioning them centered on the head dome and sewing through the white eye part to secure.
  • Stuff both parts of the beak and the body lightly before closing, making sure not to overstuff so the shape remains smooth.
  • Sew each leg to the body in the positions shown in the pattern photo, aligning the toes outward and securing with neat whipstitches.
  • Close the body opening after round 24 by pulling the tail through and sewing the gap closed, then weave in the tail securely.
  • Use pins to position parts before sewing to ensure symmetry and even placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Count stitches at the end of each round to ensure increases and decreases are correct for smooth shaping.
  • 💡Use light stuffing and check shape frequently; overstuffing distorts the beak closure and body shape.
  • 💡Attach safety eyes with washers on the inside of the body if using them to ensure they are secure.
  • 💡Change yarn color at the point indicated (round 7) if you want the inside of the beak to be a different color.

This delightful frog amigurumi pattern is full of character and made with simple stitches you already know. It works up quickly and makes a sweet handmade gift or a playful addition to your home. Follow the step-by-step rounds and photos to finish a charming frog you can be proud of. 🧶🐸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished frog size depends on your yarn and tension, but using a standard worsted weight yarn with a 4mm hook will give a small amigurumi roughly palm-sized.

Can I use safety eyes instead of crocheting the black eye part?

Yes, you can use safety eyes; push the safety eye through the middle of the white part and place the washer on the inside of the body for best security.

When should I attach the eyes to the head?

Attach the eyes after finishing row 20 as the pattern instructs so you can position them correctly on the completed head piece.

Do I need experience with the magic ring?

Some rounds begin with a magic ring, but the pattern provides an alternative (chain 2 and SC into the 2nd chain) if you are not comfortable with the magic ring technique.