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Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Bite-Sized Project

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

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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a little frog with a closed beak-style body, two round eyes, and four separate legs. It uses basic stitches and simple shaping so you'll be comfortable following each round even if you're relatively new to amigurumi. Photos and notes in the pattern show key shaping and assembly details to help you match the intended look.

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

Use green yarn and a 4mm hook to match the sample, or swap colors for a personalized frog. The pattern includes instructions for optional safety eyes and how to sew all pieces securely.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a few simple rounds into a characterful little frog that feels finished and polished. I enjoyed designing the beak-style body because it gives the frog a distinctive silhouette that is fun to make and fun to display. The step-by-step photos and clear rounds make assembly straightforward, which I find very satisfying as a maker. I love that you can easily customize the colors or size and still end up with a cohesive result you can gift proudly.

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 little amigurumi like this frog by changing the color palette — try pastel greens, mint, or even rainbow stripes for a playful twist.

I often make a mini version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create keychains or zipper charms that are travel-friendly.

You can swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes to make the frog toy safe for babies and pets, and I sometimes add a tiny embroidered smile for personality.

If you want a chunkier, cuddlier frog, use a bulky yarn and a larger hook; this will give you a soft, squishy toy in a larger size.

I sometimes add wire into the legs so the frog can be posed — just be sure to cover the wire securely and place it so it won’t poke through the crochet fabric.

Try adding accessories like a crocheted bow tie, a tiny hat, or a lily pad base to create a themed gift or display piece.

Embroider spots or a belly patch in a contrasting color to give your frog a unique look and more character.

If you prefer a more realistic frog, choose earthy greens and darker accents and position the eyes slightly differently for a mature profile.

Make a family of frogs in graduated sizes by varying hook and yarn sizes and use them as a nesting set or playful stackable display.

I like to finish with a small fabric tag or a stitched heart to personalize each frog before gifting it to friends and family.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the magic ring or doing it inconsistently; instead use a consistent magic ring or the chain-alternative and count your initial stitches carefully. ✗ Not changing color exactly at the instruction point for the beak lining; change yarn color at the stated round to keep the inside edge neat and even. ✗ Overstuffing the beak and body which distorts shape; add stuffing gradually and avoid packing too tightly to maintain a nice curved beak. ✗ Failing to count the 30 stitches before row 18 which causes misplacement; count and mark the 30 stitches so row 18 (SC30) aligns correctly around the body. ✗ Attaching eyes before finishing the bottom rows may misalign placement; follow the instruction to attach the eyes after finishing row 20 for best placement.

Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet, squishy crochet frog using this easy-to-follow pattern by Annemarie Benthem. You will create a rounded beak-style body, two expressive eyes, and four playful legs with clear step-by-step rounds and helpful photos. Perfect for gifting or decorating, this charming frog is a fun, quick project you can personalize with color choices.

Beginner Friendly 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Fyberfill stuffing (amount as needed for head and body)
  • 02
    Green yarn for crochet hook size 4mm (main color for body and legs)
  • 03
    White yarn for the eye whites
  • 04
    Black yarn for the eye pupils
  • 05
    Pink yarn (optional) for the inside of the beak if desired

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook, size 4mm
  • 02
    Sewing needle
  • 03
    A pair of scissors
  • 04
    Fyberfill stuffing
  • 05
    Safety eyes (optional, push through the white eye part and place washer inside the body)

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— Body :

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)

Info :

This is what it should look like right now:

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.)

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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.

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Here’s what it should look like when you start on the first side of the beak.

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)

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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)

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Fasten off and leave a tail. Close the body.

— Eyes (make 2) :

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 (see picture). 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) :

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.

Info :

The leg now looks like this:

Round 11 :

SC2 on the top of the leg. Chain 1.

Info :

Just push your crochet hook through the top of the leg as shown in the picture.

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After you’ve done the SC2 of row 11, it should look like this.

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) :

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.

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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.

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Last but not least: Do not make copies of this pattern or distribute it as your own design. If you post your frog online, please refer to the author/shop.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the eyes after finishing row 20 of the body so they sit on the head part you made earlier, sewing the white eye pieces in place using the tails left from fastening off.
  • If using safety eyes, push the safety eye through the center of the white eye piece and place the washer on the inside of the body so it sits secure and flush.
  • Stuff both parts of the beak and the body lightly before closing (do not overstuff), then close the body after round 24 and fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
  • Sew each leg onto the bottom/top positions of the body as shown in the pattern photos, spacing them evenly and using a yarn needle to secure with several passes.
  • Weave in all ends after assembly and check symmetry by pinning pieces in place before final sewing to ensure even placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Don’t use too much stuffing in the beak or body because overstuffing can distort the shape and make closing difficult.
  • 💡If you choose to make the inside of the beak pink change yarn exactly at the indicated round and then change back as instructed to keep edges neat.
  • 💡Before starting row 18, count and mark 30 stitches around so SC30 aligns correctly and you know where to join.
  • 💡Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing the eyes and for closing the body; this makes assembly and finishing much easier.

Thank you for choosing this little frog pattern — I hope it brings smiles and a touch of handmade charm to your day. Make as many frogs as you like for gifts or decor, and have fun customizing colors and expressions. Share your finished frogs online and kindly credit the pattern author if you post photos. 🐸🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately small palm-sized using the recommended 4mm hook and standard medium yarn; exact size will vary slightly with tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size and texture will change; use an appropriate hook for your yarn and be prepared to adjust stuffing and stitch counts visually.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is beginner friendly; basic knowledge of single crochet, decreases, slip stitch and working in the round (or the provided chain alternatives) is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in 2-3 hours depending on experience and assembly time, though times vary by maker and level of detail added.