Hi! In this post, I will cover the basics of how to create an awesome Frog! You can also get a PDF file with detailed instructions and pictures from my shop: Frog Pattern
Materials needed
- Yarn: any yarn you would like to use. Keep in mind that size can vary with different yarn. Yarn that I have used: YarnArt Jeans Plus in green and white color
- Small strands of dark yarn for embroidering mouth and eyes
- Pink yarn for cheeks
- Stuffing
- Hook: 3,5mm
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch markers
- Optional: safety eyes
Final measurements
The soft toy is around 10cm x 10cm from the top and 6cm tall. The size may depend on the used yarn.
Few words before starting
The pattern is written in American terminology. Crochet in a spiral. For legs, crochet in rows. It is advised to use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds. Crochet through both loops of the stitch unless told otherwise. It would be best if you crochet tightly to avoid holes to be showing while stuffing. Have fun!
Abbreviation
- MR - magic ring
- sc - single crochet
- inc - increase
- dec - decrease
- ss - slip stitch
- Rnd - round
- (...)x - repeat x times what is in brackets
- [...] - the number of stitches after finishing the current row
Leg (Make 4)
start with the green yarn
R 1. ch 4
R 2. sc in second chain from hook, 2sc, ch1 turn work [3]
R 3. inc, 1sc, inc, ch1 and turn [5]
R 4. inc, 3sc, inc, ch1 and turn [7]
R. 5. 7sc, ch1 and turn [7]
R. 6. (1sc, 3dc in the next stitch)x3, 1sc
Fasten off. Hide tail.
Body
start with the green yarn
Rnd 1. MR6 [6]
Rnd 2. 6inc [12]
Rnd 3. (inc, 1sc)x6 [18]
Rnd 4. 1sc, (inc, 2sc)x5, inc, 1sc [24]
Rnd 5. (inc, 3sc)x6 [30]
Rnd 6. 2sc, (inc, 4sc)x5, inc, 2sc [36]
Rnd 7. (inc, 5sc)x6 [42]
Rnd 8. 3sc, (inc, 6sc)x5, inc, 3sc [48]
Rnd 9. (inc, 7sc)x6 [54]
Rnd 10. 4sc, (inc, 8sc)x5, inc, 4sc [60]
Rnd 11. (inc, 9sc)x6 [66]
Rnd 12-15. 66sc [66]
Rnd 16. 31sc, change color to white, 4sc, change color to green, 31sc [66]
Rnd 17. 29sc, change to white, 8sc, change to green, 29sc [66]
Rnd 18. 28sc, change to white, 10sc, change to green, 28sc [66]
In the next round, connect four legs to the body by crocheting through loops of leg and body.
Rnd 19. 8sc, 3sc connecting leg, 11sc, 3sc connecting leg, 2sc, change to white, 12sc, change to green, 2sc, 3sc connecting leg, 11sc, 3sc connecting leg, 8sc [66]
Rnd 20. 27sc, change to white, 12sc, change to green, 27sc [66]
Rnd 21. 26sc, change to white, 14sc, change to green, 26sc [66]
Rnd 22. (9sc, dec)x2, 4sc, change to white, 5sc, dec, 7sc, change to green, 2sc, dec, (9sc, dec)x2 [60]
Rnd 23. change to white, 4sc, (dec, 8sc)x5, 4sc [54]
Rnd 24. (7sc, dec)x6 [48]
Rnd 25. 3sc, (dec, 6sc)x5, 3sc [42]
Rnd 26. (5sc, dec)x6 [36]
stuff the body
Rnd 27. 2sc, (dec, 4sc)x5, 2sc [30]
Rnd 28. (3sc, dec)x6 [24]
Rnd 29. 1sc, (dec, 2sc)x5, 1sc [18]
stuff the body more
Rnd 30. (1sc, dec)x6 [12]
Rnd 31. 6dec [6]
ss in the next stitch. Fasten off leaving the tail.
Using the tail and darning needle close the hole.
The body is ready! Let’s add eyes, mouth, and cheeks.
Eye (make 2)
start with the green yarn
Rnd 1. MR 5 [5]
Rnd 2. 5inc [10]
Rnd 3. (1sc, inc)x5 [15]
Rnd 4. 15sc [15]
ss in the next stitch. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Embroider frog’s eyes (3-4 stitches wide). Another option is using safety eyes.
Cheek (make 2)
start with the pink yarn
Rnd 1. MR 6 [6]
ss in the first stitch, fasten off. Leave a long tail
Assembly
Using pins, place eyes and cheeks on the body. Make sure to place them symmetrically according to the white belly. Sew everything together.
To finish off, embroider the mouth with dark yarn. Try to do it symmetrically to the white belly.
And finally, your cutest Frog in the world is ready!
I hope you had fun with this cute amigurumi project. Experiment with different color variations! Maybe add a crown to make him a prince?
I would love to see your finished projects! Use #rustycrochet or @rustycrochet to tag me on Instagram when posting photos. You can also contact me by email at [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out more patterns!
Note
Under no circumstances do not sell this pattern.
