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Frog Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Frog Granny Square Crochet Pattern
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1-1.5 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

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

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Bite-Sized Project

Complete in under 2 hours—quick, fun, and perfect for a little creative escape.

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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 Frog Granny Square Crochet Pattern

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This versatile square works beautifully on its own as a coaster or patch, or join multiples to create stunning blankets, cushion covers, or tote bags. The pattern is easily customizable in size by changing your hook and yarn weight.

Why You'll Love This Frog Granny Square Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern takes something as classic as a granny square and transforms it into something utterly adorable! The frog design is so charming and brings such personality to what could be an ordinary square. I appreciate how quick it works up, making it perfect for those moments when I want instant crochet gratification. The color changes keep things interesting without being overwhelming, and I find the combination of traditional granny square techniques with character details really satisfying. Plus, watching that little frog face come to life as you add the eyes and embroidered features never gets old!

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this pattern to create an entire pond ecosystem! Try making the frog in different shades of green—from lime to forest green—to create a whole family of frogs with unique personalities. You could even work up matching lily pad squares in solid green with a pink or yellow flower center to alternate with your frog squares in a blanket.

For a really fun twist, I sometimes add tiny embroidered details like rosy cheeks using pink yarn or give some frogs little spots using duplicate stitch in a darker green. You can also play with eye placement and mouth shapes to give each frog a different expression—some can look surprised with wide eyes placed higher, while others look sleepy with eyes positioned lower and a gentle curved smile.

If you're feeling adventurous, try adding small crocheted crowns on some frogs to create prince or princess frogs, or work a tiny red tongue peeking out from the corner of the mouth. The brown border could be swapped for blue to create a water effect, or use variegated yarn for a rainbow border that makes the frogs pop even more!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to tighten the magic ring after completing Round 1 can leave a visible hole in the center of your square. ✗ Not maintaining consistent tension during color changes often results in loose stitches or gaps between rounds that distort the square shape. ✗ Placing eyes unevenly or too far apart ruins the frog's expression, so always pin them first before sewing to check placement. ✗ Skipping the invisible finish method leaves an obvious seam and stitch height difference that makes the square look less professional.

Frog Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Create an adorable frog-themed granny square with this charming crochet pattern! This delightful design features a sweet frog face worked in cheerful green yarn with brown edging, complete with expressive white and black eyes and an embroidered smile. Perfect for blankets, bags, or decorative projects, this 11cm square combines classic granny square techniques with whimsical character details. Whether you're making a nature-inspired baby blanket or adding personality to your home decor, this versatile pattern brings a touch of pond-side charm to any crochet creation.

Beginner Friendly 1-1.5 Hours

Materials Needed for Frog Granny Square Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lightweight acrylic yarn in green color for the frog body
  • 02
    Lightweight acrylic yarn in brown color for the border
  • 03
    Lightweight acrylic yarn in black color for eye centers
  • 04
    Lightweight acrylic yarn in white color for eye whites

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Yarn needle
  • 03
    Scissors

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— Square :

Info :

Using the green yarn

Round 1 :

MR, ch2, 12dc inside MR (12)

Info :

Tighten the MR by pulling on the tail and then sl st in the 1st dc (skip the ch2)

Round 2 :

ch2, *dc inc* all around (24)

Round 3 :

ch2, *dc, dc inc* all around (36)

Round 4 :

ch2, *2dc, dc inc* all around (48)

Infos :

Color Change: at the end of Round 4, you will need to do a color change to brown. Method 1: change color at the last dc of Round 4. Method 2: after Round 4 is done, finish off with an invisible stitch and then attach the brown yarn

Round 5 :

ch1, *3sc, 2hdc, 2dc, [2tc + ch2 + 2tc] in the same stitch, 2dc, 2hdc* all around (68)

Round 6 :

ch2, *dc* all around and [2dc + ch2 + 2dc] in the ch2 space (84)

Info :

At the end of the round, finish off and weave in any excess yarn. You can finish off using the invisible stitch method or sl st in the 1st dc and then yarn over and pull it all the way through

— Eyes (Make 2) :

Info :

Using the black yarn. The eyes are worked using the continuous rounds method; meaning you move from one round to another without slip stitching

Round 1 :

MR, ch1, 5sc in MR (5)

Info :

Change color to white at the last sc using Method 1

Round 2 :

*inc* all around (10)

Info :

Change color to green at the last sc using Method 1

Round 3 :

*sc, inc* all around (15)

Info :

Finish off and leave a long tail for stitching

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the completed eyes on the square using the photo as reference for positioning, typically centered on the upper portion of the green section.
  • Pin both eyes in place before sewing to ensure even spacing and proper alignment.
  • Using the long tails left from the eyes, carefully sew them onto the square through the back loops.
  • With black yarn and a needle, stitch a curved mouth line on the square at the end of Round 3.
  • Create two small French knots with black yarn at the edge of Round 1 for the nose.
  • Weave in all remaining yarn tails securely on the back of the square.
  • Block the finished square if desired to ensure perfectly even edges and crisp corner points.

Important Notes

  • 💡The finished square measures 11cm x 11cm with 4mm hook and lightweight yarn, but size can be adjusted by changing hook and yarn weight
  • 💡Work through both loops of stitches unless the pattern specifically states to work in back loops only
  • 💡The chains at the beginning of rounds do not count as stitches unless explicitly stated in the instructions
  • 💡Color changes can be done using either Method 1 (during the last stitch) or Method 2 (with invisible join after completing the round)
  • 💡Use the invisible stitch finishing method for the most professional appearance without visible seams
  • 💡Pin eyes before sewing to check facial expression and ensure proper placement on the square

This delightful Frog Granny Square pattern was designed to bring whimsy and nature-inspired charm to your crochet projects! The pattern beautifully blends traditional granny square construction with adorable character details, creating a design that's both nostalgic and fresh. Whether you're a beginner learning the fundamentals or an experienced crocheter looking for a quick, satisfying project, this little frog friend is sure to bring smiles. Perfect for using up yarn scraps while creating something truly special! 🐸🧶💚

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FAQs

Can I make this square larger or smaller?

Absolutely! Simply use a different hook size and corresponding yarn weight. A larger hook with bulky yarn will create a bigger square, while a smaller hook with thread weight yarn will make a tiny version. The pattern structure remains the same.

Do I need to know how to do a magic ring?

The magic ring creates the neatest center, but if you're not comfortable with it, you can substitute by chaining 4 and slip stitching into the first chain to form a ring, then working your stitches into that ring.

What if I only know one color change method?

Either method works perfectly fine! Choose whichever color change technique you're most comfortable with. Both will give you clean color transitions in the finished square.

Can I use different colors instead of green and brown?

Of course! Try blue and yellow for a tropical frog, pink and purple for a fantasy version, or any color combination you love. The pattern works beautifully with any palette.

How many squares do I need for a baby blanket?

For a typical baby blanket measuring approximately 80cm x 100cm, you would need about 63 squares (7 squares wide by 9 squares long) when using the 11cm size specified in the pattern.