Free Crochet Frog Pattern (Easy Amigurumi Pattern)
This free crochet frog pattern is a fun and easy amigurumi project for crocheters who already know basic crochet stitches and how to work in the round.
Using simple shaping techniques, this cute crochet frog makes a great next-step project for confident beginners wanting to try amigurumi and crochet animal patterns.
The original crochet frog pattern from before has now been updated
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Table of Contents
- Free Crochet Frog Pattern Summary
- Why You’ll Love This Free Crochet Frog Pattern
- Materials Needed for the Crochet Frog
- Safety Note
- Crochet Skill level for This Amigurumi Frog Pattern
- Pattern Notes
- Yarn Under Single Crochet Method
- FREE Crochet Forg Pattern STARTS HERE
- Abbreviatoins (US TERMS)
- Materials Needed for the Crochet Frog
- 2nd EYE bump.
- Body
Free Crochet Frog Pattern Summary
- Skill Level: Easy / Confident Beginner
- Crochet Terms: US Terms
- Pattern Type: Amigurumi crochet toy
- Construction: Worked in continuous rounds
- Skills Needed: Basic crochet stitches, increasing, decreasing, magic ring, and working in the round
- Yarn Weight: Chunky
- Hook Size: 5.5mm
- Finished Size:
- Stuffing Required: Yes
- Safety Eyes: Optional
Why You’ll Love This Free Crochet Frog Pattern
- Fun amigurumi project for confident beginners
- These frogs make great emotional support plush
- Uses simple crochet stitches and shaping
- Great stash-busting crochet project (LESS than 100 grms of yarn)
- Easy to customize with different yarns and colors
- Cute handmade gift idea
- Perfect for craft fairs and markets
- Works up quickly
- Adorable desk buddy or crochet plush toy
Materials Needed for the Crochet Frog
- Yarn I used slightly under 100 grams yarn
- Crochet Hook size: 4.5mm (choose a hook that feels good with your yarn, remember the larger the hook you go the more holes you will see
- Toy stuffing
- Safety eyes (optional)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- black yarn or embroidery thread
Safety Note
Safety eyes are not recommended for babies or young children. For baby-safe crochet toys, embroider the eyes instead.
Crochet Skill level for This Amigurumi Frog Pattern
This crochet frog pattern is best suited to crocheters who are comfortable with:
- Single crochet
- 2sc in same stitch Increasing
- 2sctog decrease /decreasing
- Magic ring
- Working in continuous rounds
- Basic sewing and assembly
If you are new to amigurumi, this frog is a great beginner-friendly project once you understand the basics of crocheting in the round.
Pattern Notes
- The frog is worked in continuous spiral rounds unless stated otherwise.
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
- A smaller crochet hook helps reduce gaps in amigurumi.
- Stuff the frog firmly as you crochet for the best shape.
- Final size may vary depending on yarn weight and tension.
Yarn Under Single Crochet Method
For tighter stitches with fewer gaps, this crochet frog can be made using the yarn under single crochet method instead of the standard yarn over technique.
To work a yarn under single crochet:
- Insert your hook into the stitch.
- Bring the yarn under the hook instead of over it.
- Pull up a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
This technique creates tighter stitches with a slightly different texture, making it popular for amigurumi and crochet plushies.
FREE Crochet Forg Pattern STARTS HERE
Abbreviatoins (US TERMS)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- 2sc – increase 2by working 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch)
- 2sctog – dec
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rep – repeat
- rnd – round
- FO – fasten off
Materials Needed for the Crochet Frog
Using the materials listed below The Finished Size of the Amigurumi Crochet Frog stands at just over 8 inches high and 4.5 inches wide, and just over 5 inches from front foot to back!
- Yarn – Chunky
- mm Crochet Hook size- 4.5mm (or a 5.mm)
- saftey eyes (optional)
- yarn needle
- stitch marker
- scissors
- toy stuffing
- black yarn for optional eyes and mouth
Head
Rnd 1: Ch 2; work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 st)
Rnd 2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 st)
Rnd 3: *Sc 1, sc 2 in next sc* repeat **around (18 st)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, sc 2 in next sc* repeat **around (24 st)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, sc 2 in next sc*repeat **around (30 st)
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, sc 2 in next sc* repeat **around (36 st)
Rnd 7-13: Sc 36 (36 st)
Rnd 14: *Sc 4, 2sctog* repeat **around (30 st)
Frogs EYES:
Use the image below to help with the placement of the eyes
FIRST EYE
NOTE: Place safety eyes BEFORE you work the rounds of decreases
Rnd 1: sc in the next 12sts, (STOP, leaving the remaining sts unworked), for the NEXT Rnd and stitch you are going to jump over to the Beginning of the round, (12sts total)
Rnd 2: sc in each st around in these 12 sts only (12sts)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around in these 12 sts only (12sts) Place saftey EYE in the Front middle of EYE
Rnd 4: 2sctog around, 6 TIMES FASTEN off and weave in tail through the remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close.
2nd EYE bump.
Rnd1: count 3 sts, forwards from base of eye along the top of the head, join yarn and single crochet in the NEXT 12sts, Jump back over to the starting stitch, (12sts)
Rnd 2: sc in each st around in these 12 sts only (12sts)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around in these 12 sts only (12sts)
Rnd 4: 2sctog around, 6 TIMES FASTEN off and weave in tail through the remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close.
Body
Rnd 1: Ch 2; work 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook (6 st)
Rnd 2: 2SC in each SC around (12 st)
Rnd 3: SC 1, 2SC in next SC repeat **around (18 st)
Rnd 4: *SC 2, 2SC in next SC* repeat **around (24 st)
Rnd 5: *SC 3, 2SC in next SC* repeat **around (30 st)
Rnd 6: *SC 4, 2SC in next SC* repeat **around (36 st)
Rnd 7: *SC 5, 2SC in next SC* repeat **around (42 st)
Rnd 8-12: SC in each st around (42 st)
Rnd 13: *SC 5, 2sctog* repeat **around (36 st)
Rnd 14-15: SC in each st around (36 st)
Rnd 16: *SC 4, 2sctog* repeat **around (30 st)
Rnd 17: *SC 3, 2sctog*repeat **around (24 st)
Rnd 18: *SC 2, 2sctog* repeat **around (18 st)
Stuff body.
Rnd 19: *SC 1, 2sctog* repeat **around (12 st)
Rnd 20: SC 12 (12 st)
Fasten off; leave a long tail for attaching to body.
Arms (make 2)
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook (6 sts)
Rnd 2: SC 2 in each sc around (12sts)
Rnd 3: SC in each st around (12sts)
Rnd 4: *2sctog, sc in nxt st* Repeat around
Rnd 5: and Rnd 6: sc in each st around
Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing to body. Stuff lightly.
Legs (make 2)
Rnd 1: Ch 2; work 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook (6 st)
Rnd 2: 2SC in each st around, repeat **around (12sts)
Rnd 3: *2sc in nxt st, sc in next st* repeat ** around, (18sts)
Rnd 4: sc in each st around (18sts)
Rnd 5: 2sctog, sc in nxt st repeat ** around (12sts)
Rnd 6 Rnd 7, Rnd 8: sc in each st around, fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to body
Finishing:
- Attach all pieces to the main body
- Mouth: Sew the two ends of the mouth into position first.
- Then, to create the smile shape, take a small securing stitch halfway along the mouth, slightly lower than the line of the yarn.
- This tiny stitch “catches” the long strand and gently pulls it into a curved smile.
- Ensure all pieces of yarn are secured and fasten off.
- I usually try to get all my threads of yarn to the very bottom of the body, One final tie all together and push knot back into the stuffing.
I crocheted a tiny bow tie in Black yarn
I simply chained 11, slip-stitched for 5 rows, back and forth in the back loops, and then gathered in the middle to make the bow ties
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Frequently Asked Questions :
Why are there holes in my amigurumi crochet?
Small holes usually happen when stitches are too loose or decreases are not worked tightly enough. Try the Yarn UNDER single crochet method explained above within the blog post. or Using a slightly smaller hook and keeping firm tension helps create a cleaner amigurumi finish. Invisible decreases also help reduce gaps in stuffed toys.
Can I use Plush yarn for this frog pattern?
Absolutely. Chunky plush yarn creates a larger, softer frog with a more cuddly look. Just remember to size up your crochet hook slightly and expect the finished toy to turn out much bigger than the original version.
Is this crochet frog pattern beginner friendly?
Yes this free amigurumi frog crochet pattern is suitable for confident beginners. The pattern mainly uses simple single crochet stitches worked in continuous rounds, along with basic increases and decreases. If you are new to amigurumi, this frog is a great starter project because the shapes are small and easy to manage.
What is the best stuffing for crochet toys?
Polyester toy stuffing is the most commonly used filling for amigurumi because it keeps toys soft, lightweight, and washable. You can also use yarn scraps from previous crochet projects as eco-friendly stuffing.
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