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Frog Pillow Amigurumi Pattern

Frog Pillow Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 Frog Pillow Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a soft, stuffed frog pillow with a yellow belly, round protruding eyes, a stitched mouth and long poseable legs. The design uses plush chenille-style yarn to create a tactile, cozy surface that is perfect for cuddling or display. You will work the body in continuous rows and sew on details like eyes and limbs for a polished finished toy.

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

Clear round-by-round instructions are provided for every component: body, eyes (two-part), mouth, arms and legs. The pattern includes sewing and assembly notes to help you finish professionally.

Why You'll Love This Frog Pillow Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a simple pillow into a playful character that kids and adults both adore. I enjoy the mix of flat pillowwork and three-dimensional details like the bulging eyes and long limbs that make each frog feel unique. The pattern uses plush yarn to create a soft, huggable texture that invites touch and comfort. Sewing the parts in place and styling the legs gives me a lot of creative freedom — I often adjust the pose for different displays.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to personalize this frog — I often change the belly color or use variegated yarn for a fun textured look.

I sometimes use a bulkier chenille yarn and a larger hook to make a super plush oversized frog pillow for a playroom.

If I want a tiny keychain version I switch to thinner yarn and smaller hook to scale down the entire pattern proportionally.

I like adding embroidered eyelashes or a tiny crocheted bow for extra personality and seasonal variations.

You can swap shank buttons for safety eyes or large black felt circles sewn in place depending on intended use and safety requirements.

I sometimes add wire inside the legs for poseability so the frog can be arranged sitting or stretching its legs.

To make a firmer pillow I use a denser stuffing and add a small inner pillow form before closing the final seam.

Try different placements for the eyes (closer or further apart) to change the expression from surprised to sleepy.

For a softer mouth, use a thinner yarn and embroider it rather than using bulky chains — it gives a refined smile.

Think about accessories: a tiny crocheted scarf, a crown, or a mini pocket on the belly can make your frog uniquely yours.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the step to alternate colors carefully; solution: change colors at the exact points indicated and cut the thread, starting with a fresh yarn tail each time so the belly shape is neat. ✗ Not counting stitches after each round leads to uneven shaping; solution: count your stitches at the end of every round to ensure you have the correct total and correct increases/decreases immediately. ✗ Stuffing too late or too little results in flattened corners and odd shape; solution: stuff progressively, especially in the corners, and keep stuffing as you sew the last edge closed for firm even shape. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning causes misaligned features; solution: pin or baste pieces in place and check symmetry before permanent stitching so eyes and limbs are balanced and secure.

Frog Pillow Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Frog Pillow amigurumi that doubles as a cuddly toy and a decorative cushion. This pattern guides you step-by-step through the body, eyes, mouth, arms, and legs so you can create a lovable frog with expressive eyes and long bendable legs. You will work in continuous rows and alternate colors to create the yellow belly detail. Perfect as a gift or a playful accent for a nursery or living room.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Frog Pillow Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn (or YarnArt Dolce) - Green color (approx. 3.5 skeins)
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn (or YarnArt Dolce) - Yellow color (approx. 1 skein)
  • 03
    Polyfil stuffing (sufficient to firmly stuff a 35x47 cm pillow and corners)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Hook E (3.5 mm) or any hook that matches your tension
  • 02
    Polyfil (or any other type of filling)
  • 03
    Shank buttons 22-24 mm (for eyes centers)
  • 04
    Tapestry needle with large eye for sewing

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— Body :

Info :

Work in continuous rows. Use green color.

Round 1 :

90 ch

Info :

Attention! From this moment we will alternate colors.

Round 2 :

green: Connect the chain by working the first sc into the first chain, being careful not to twist the chain (this is the first stitch of the second round), 43 sc, yellow: 46 sc {90}

Round 3 :

green: 44 sc, yellow: 46 sc {90}

Round 4 :

green: 44 sc, yellow: 46 sc {90}

Round 5 :

green: 45 sc, yellow: 44 sc, green: 1 sc {90}

Round 6 :

green: 46 sc, yellow: 43 sc, green: 1 sc {90}

Round 7 :

green: 47 sc, yellow: 41 sc, green: 2 sc {90}

Round 8 :

green: 48 sc, yellow: 40 sc, green: 2 sc {90}

Round 9 :

green: 49 sc, yellow: 38 sc, green: 3 sc {90}

Round 10 :

green: 50 sc, yellow: 37 sc, green: 3 sc {90}

Round 11 :

green: 51 sc, yellow: 35 sc, green: 4 sc {90}

Round 12 :

green: 52 sc, yellow: 34 sc, green: 4 sc {90}

Round 13 :

green: 53 sc, yellow: 32 sc, green: 5 sc {90}

Round 14 :

green: 54 sc, yellow: 31 sc, green: 5 sc {90}

Round 15 :

green: 55 sc, yellow: 29 sc, green: 6 sc {90}

Round 16 :

green: 56 sc, yellow: 28 sc, green: 6 sc {90}

Round 17 :

green: 57 sc, yellow: 26 sc, green: 7 sc {90}

Round 18 :

green: 58 sc, yellow: 25 sc, green: 7 sc {90}

Round 19 :

green: 59 sc, yellow: 23 sc, green: 8 sc {90}

Round 20 :

green: 60 sc, yellow: 22 sc, green: 8 sc {90}

Round 21 :

green: 62 sc, yellow: 19 sc, green: 9 sc {90}

Round 22 :

green: 64 sc, yellow: 16 sc, green: 10 sc {90}

Round 23 :

green: 66 sc, yellow: 13 sc, green: 11 sc {90}

Round 24 – 41 :

(18 Rounds): green: 90 sc {90}

Round 42 :

We need to make a few shift stitches to bring the yarn to the corner of the pillow. I had to make 9 sc. Depending on your tension you may have to make more or less.

Info :

Weave all the ends. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing the top edge of the pillow. Stuff the pillow tightly, especially in the corners. Sew the bottom edge of the pillow, keep stuffing as you go. Secure the yarn and weave the end inside the pillow.

— Eyes :

Info :

(2 details made of two parts each). Part one 1. (Make 2). Use green color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring {6}

Round 2 :

6 inc {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 {18}

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) *6 {24}

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) *6 {30}

Rounds 6 – 10 :

(5 Rounds): 30 sc {30}

Round 11 :

(3 sc, dec) *6 {24}

Info :

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Part 2. (Make 2). Use yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring {6}

Round 2 :

6 inc {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 {18}

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) *6, 1 sl st {24}

Info :

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Sew on part 1 to the top corners of the pillow, stuffing the detail as you sew.

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Next, sew on part 2 to part 1. Then, sew on shank buttons to the yellow part. Secure the thread, hide inside the eyes, and cut off the excess.

— Mouth :

Info :

Make two separate chains using yellow yarn: Chain 21. Chain 25.

Info :

Leave long tails for sewing. Sew on the mouth, secure that yarn and weave in the ends. (Refer to the photos below).

— Arms (2 details) :

Info :

Make 3 separate details for fingers. Tighten the yarn of the first 2 fingers and leave a little tail for sewing the hole between fingers. Do not cut the yarn of the 3rd finger but continue to crochet.

Fingers (Make 3) :

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring {6}

Round 2 :

(inc) *6 {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 {18}

Round 4 :

(1 sc, dec) *6 {12}

Round 4 (connect) :

3rd finger: 2 sc, 2nd finger: 3 sc, 1st finger: 6 sc, now crochet on other side of fingers, 2nd finger: 4 sc, 3rd finger: 4 sc {19}

Round 5 :

19 sc

Round 6 :

3 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 5 sc {17}

Round 7 :

3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 4 sc {15}

Round 8 :

2 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc {13}

Round 9 :

6 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc {15}

Round 10 :

7 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc {17}

Round 11 :

17 sc

Rounds 12 – 23 :

(12 Rounds): 17 sc

Info :

Loosely stuff the detail and continue to crochet. Fold the detail to close the edge by crocheting 8 sc inserting the hook through both layers. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Legs (Make 2) :

Info :

Make 3 separate details for fingers. Tighten the yarn of the first 2 fingers and leave a little tail for sewing the hole between fingers. Do not cut the yarn of the 3rd finger but continue to crochet.

Fingers (Make 3) :

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring {6}

Round 2 :

(inc) *6 {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 {18}

Round 4 :

(1 sc, dec) *6 {12}

Connect fingers (Round 5) :

3rd finger: 5 sc, 2nd finger: 6 sc, 1st finger: 12 sc, now crochet on other side of fingers, 2nd finger: 7 sc, 3rd finger: 7 sc {37}

Round 6 :

37 sc {37}

Round 7 :

8 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec {33}

Round 8 :

8 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 7 sc {30}

Round 9 :

dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc {26}

Round 10 :

5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec {22}

Round 11 :

5 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 4 sc {19}

Round 12 :

dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 2 sc {15}

Round 13 :

15 sc

Info :

Stuff loosely.

Round 14 :

(3 sc, inc) *3, 3 sc {18}

Round 15 :

(2 sc, inc) *6 {24}

Round 16 :

24 sc

Rounds 17 – 30 :

(14 Rounds): 24 sc

Round 31 :

(2 sc, dec) *6 {18}

Round 32 :

(1 sc, dec) *6 {12}

Round 33 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 {18}

Round 34 :

(2 sc, inc) *6 {24}

Rounds 35 – 42 :

(8 Rounds): 24 sc

Info :

Loosely stuff again and fold the detail to close the edge by crocheting 12 sc inserting the hook through both layers. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Assembly :

Info :

Sew on the hands to round 24 (count the rounds from the bottom of the pillow).

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Sew on the legs. Option 1: Sew on the legs on the bottom corners of the pillow.

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Option 2: Sew on the legs to the sides of round 18 (count the rounds from the bottom of the pillow). Fold the legs as shown in the photo. Sew the bottom part of the leg to the corner of the pillow. Tighten the thread and weave the ends.

Info :

There are 2 ways to sew on the legs: the frog will sit or the legs will dangle - it's up to you! The pillow will be a great gift for you, your friends, or your children.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew part 1 of the eyes to the top corners of the pillow, stuffing each eye detail as you sew and then attach the yellow part and sew on shank buttons to the yellow centers.
  • Sew the mouth chains onto the face using the long tails, secure the yarn and weave in the ends so the smile sits centered above the belly.
  • Attach the hands to round 24 of the body (counting rounds from the bottom) so they sit just below the frog's shoulders, and stitch securely with the long tail.
  • Attach legs in one of two ways: Option 1 - sew the legs to the bottom corners for a seated look; Option 2 - sew the legs to the sides at round 18 and fold/sew the bottom of the leg to the corner to let the legs dangle.
  • After assembly weave all ends, stuff the pillow firmly (especially corners) and close the final seam, securing the yarn and hiding tails inside the pillow.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rows for the body; do not join rounds unless explicitly instructed to do so.
  • 💡Each time you change colors cut the yarn and start crocheting with a new thread to keep color edges clean and tidy.
  • 💡Stuff the pillow progressively and tightly in the corners to maintain the square pillow shape; keep stuffing as you sew the final edge closed.

This Frog Pillow pattern turns yarn into a lovable companion that brightens nurseries, bedrooms, and play spaces. It mixes flat pillow construction with sculpted features like eyes, fingers and long legs to make a truly unique handmade gift. Enjoy every step of assembly—sewing on eyes and shaping the legs is where the frog comes to life! 🧶🐸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The size of the finished pillow while sitting is approximately 35 x 47 cm (height x width), and with stretched legs it is about 63 x 30 cm; final size depends on yarn, hook and tension.

Can I use a different yarn weight or hook size?

Yes, you can change yarn weight and hook size but this will alter final size and drape; adjust hook to maintain similar tension and test gauge before starting.

Do I need to know advanced stitches?

Basic amigurumi techniques are required: magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases. The pattern is rated intermediate and uses assembly and shaping skills.

How long will this project take to complete?

Most crafters can finish this project in about 5-7 hours depending on experience, assembly time and how much detailing you add.