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Little Frog Amigurumi Pattern

Little 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 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 Little Frog Amigurumi Pattern

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

At just 7 cm tall, this tiny frog is quick to make and uses minimal yarn, making it perfect for using up scraps from your stash. The pattern includes helpful step-by-step photos throughout the assembly process.

Why You'll Love This Little Frog Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it's such a satisfying quick make that doesn't skimp on personality! The little webbed paws with three individual toes are incredibly charming, and I appreciate how the pattern teaches you to crochet eyelids that actually house the safety eyes—it's such a professional-looking technique. The two-piece body construction with the contrasting belly is genius and creates a really polished finish. Plus, at only 2-3 hours from start to finish, you can easily make several in different color combinations for gifts or a whole family of frogs!

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this pattern by changing up the colors to create different frog species! Try using brown and tan yarns for a toad version, or bright blue and yellow for a poison dart frog look. You could even make a fantasy frog using rainbow colors or pastels.

For a different expression, try positioning the eyes closer together for a curious look, or farther apart for a surprised expression. You can also change the size of the safety eyes—smaller eyes make the frog look younger and cuter, while larger eyes create a more cartoonish appearance.

I've made these frogs without the tongue for a more closed-mouth look, or you could add a tiny pink felt tongue instead of crocheting one. Some crafters like to add a small bow between the eyes or a tiny crown on top for a frog prince version!

The French knot spots on the back can be customized too—make them all one size or vary the sizes, create a pattern, or use small beads for a bit of sparkle. You could even skip the spots entirely for a clean, minimalist look.

For a more poseable frog, try adding a pipe cleaner or thin wire inside the legs before stuffing. This lets you position the frog sitting, standing, or even doing the splits! Just be careful if making this version for young children.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Crocheting too loosely and having stuffing show through—use a smaller hook if you see gaps between stitches ✗ Forgetting to stuff the eyes before closing them up—always stuff before the last few decrease rounds ✗ Misaligning the belly and back pieces when joining—use stitch markers to mark alignment points before crocheting together ✗ Placing the eyes too far apart or too close together—count carefully and place them between rows 4-8 as specified ✗ Overstuffing the body making it too firm—stuff moderately so the frog maintains a soft, huggable texture ✗ Not leaving long enough tails for sewing—always leave at least 12 inches of yarn for secure attachment

Little Frog Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable little frog companion with this charming amigurumi pattern! This delightful project features a cute green frog with white belly, expressive eyes with eyelids, and tiny webbed paws. Standing at approximately 7 cm tall, this mini frog makes a perfect quick project for gift-giving or adding to your handmade collection. The pattern includes detailed instructions for crocheting the body, eyes with eyelids, four paws, and a sweet little tongue, plus decorative French knots on the back.

Beginner Friendly 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Little Frog Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    PaintBox Yarns Cotton DK (125 m, 50 g) in Lime Green (629)
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    PaintBox Yarns Cotton DK in Paper White (601)
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    Small amount of PaintBox Yarns Cotton DK in Pillar Red (615)
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    Small amount of PaintBox Yarns Cotton DK in Spearmint Green (626)
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    100% cotton yarn suitable for amigurumi in green, white, red, and dark green colors

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.0 mm (Clover brand recommended)
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    Stuffing (hollow fiber or polyester fiberfill)
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    Safety eyes 6 mm diameter or black beads 6 mm
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    Yarn needle with large eye
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    Sewing pins
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (optional but helpful)

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— Back :

Info :

With green yarn. Use a hook 2.0 mm. The back is crocheted in a spiral.

Row 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Row 2 :

2 sc in each sc (12)

Row 3 :

(1 sc, sc inc) x 6 (18)

Row 4 :

(2 sc, sc inc) x 6 (24)

Row 5 :

(3 sc, sc inc) x 6 (30)

Row 6 :

(4 sc, sc inc) x 6 (36)

Row 7 :

(5 sc, sc inc) x 6 (42)

Row 8 :

(6 sc, sc inc) x 6 (48)

Row 9 :

48 sc (48)

Row 10 :

(7 sc, sc inc) x 6 (54)

Row 11 :

54 sc (54)

Row 12 :

(8 sc, sc inc) x 6 (60)

Rows 13-14 :

2 rows - 60 sc (60)

Info :

Don't cut the work thread. Join the belly and the back together: put the wrong sides of the pieces to each other, insert the crochet hook through the loops of the both pieces and crochet sc. Work sc around the edge. Stuff the body as you go round. Finish with sl.st. Tie off the thread and hide it inside.

— Belly :

Info :

With white yarn. Use a hook 2.0 mm. The belly is crocheted in a spiral.

Row 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Row 2 :

2 sc in each sc (12)

Row 3 :

(1 sc, sc inc) x 6 (18)

Row 4 :

(2 sc, sc inc) x 6 (24)

Row 5 :

(3 sc, sc inc) x 6 (30)

Row 6 :

(4 sc, sc inc) x 6 (36)

Row 7 :

(5 sc, sc inc) x 6 (42)

Row 8 :

(6 sc, sc inc) x 6 (48)

Row 9 :

(7 sc, sc inc) x 6 (54)

Row 10 :

(8 sc, sc inc) x 6, sl.st (60)

Info :

Tie off the thread and cut it

— Eyes (Make 2) :

Info :

With white yarn. Use a hook 2.0 mm. The eyes is crocheted in a spiral.

Row 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Info :

Close the magic ring, but not too tight that you can insert the safety eyes easily.

Row 2 :

2 sc in each sc (12)

Row 3 :

(3 sc, sc inc) x 3 (15)

Rows 4-5 :

2 rows - 15 sc (15)

Info :

Insert the safety eyes into the middle of the magic ring

Row 6 :

(3 sc, sc dec) x 3 (12)

Info :

Stuff the eye

Row 7 :

6 sc dec (6)

Info :

Finish with sl.st. Tie off the thread and leave enough for sewing.

— Eyelids (Make 2) :

Info :

With green yarn. Use a hook 2.0 mm. The eyelids are crocheted in a spiral.

Row 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Row 2 :

2 sc in each sc (12)

Row 3 :

(1 sc, sc inc) x 6 (18)

Rows 4-6 :

3 rows - 18 sc (18)

Info :

Finish with sl.st. Tie off and leave enough thread for sewing

— Paws (Make 4) :

Info :

With green yarn. Use a hook 2.0 mm.

Row 1 :

2 ch, 12 dc in magic ring, sl.st. (12)

Row 2 :

4 sl.st., (6 ch., puff stitch in the 3rd loop from the hook and 1 sc in the 4th, 5th and 6th loops from the hook, 1 sl.st. in the next loop of the first row) repeat this pattern two more times, 4 sl.st.

Info :

Tie off the thread and leave enough for sewing.

— Tongue :

Info :

With red yarn. Use a hook 2.0 mm.

Info :

Crochet 4 ch

Row 1 :

Start in the second loop from the hook and crochet 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch, don't turn the work and crochet continuously in circle direction, 1 sc, 1 sc inc (8)

Info :

Finish with sl.st. Tie off the thread and leave enough for sewing.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the white eyes into the green eyelids and sew them together securely. Tie off the white yarn at the bottom of each eye.
  • Sew the eyes with eyelids onto the head/body between rows 4 and 8, spacing them appropriately for a cute expression.
  • Sew the front paws onto the bottom front of the frog body, positioning them symmetrically to the face/muzzle area.
  • Sew the back paws onto the bottom back of the frog body, following the placement shown in the pattern photos.
  • Sew the small red tongue onto the muzzle area where you want the frog's mouth to be.
  • Embroider French knots on the back of the frog using dark green yarn for decorative spots, or alternatively use green beads for decoration.

Important Notes

  • 💡Crochet with tight stitches to prevent stuffing from showing through; use a smaller hook if you see gaps
  • 💡The frog is crocheted in a spiral without joining rounds, so use a stitch marker to track your rounds
  • 💡Insert safety eyes before closing up the white eye pieces—it's impossible to add them later
  • 💡Pin all pieces in place before sewing to ensure proper positioning and symmetry
  • 💡The back and belly pieces are joined wrong sides together, creating a clean finish
  • 💡When making the paws, the webbed toes are created with chains and puff stitches—follow the photos carefully

This charming Little Frog pattern is designed to bring a smile to anyone who sees it! With its expressive eyes nestled in crocheted eyelids, adorable webbed paws, and sweet spotted back, this mini frog is bursting with personality. The two-tone construction technique creates a professional finish that looks impressive but is actually beginner-friendly. Perfect for practicing spiral crocheting and multi-piece assembly, this quick project will have you hopping with joy! 🐸💚

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FAQs

What size will my finished frog be?

The finished frog will be approximately 7 cm (2.7 inches) tall when using the same materials specified in the pattern—PaintBox Yarns Cotton DK with a 2.0 mm hook. If you use a different yarn weight or hook size, your frog may turn out larger or smaller.

Can I use a different yarn than Cotton DK?

Yes, you can use any yarn weight you prefer! Just adjust your hook size accordingly. If you use a bulkier yarn with a larger hook, your frog will be bigger. For best results with amigurumi, choose a tightly twisted yarn and use a hook smaller than recommended on the label.

How do I join the belly and back pieces together?

Place the wrong sides of both pieces together (so the right sides face outward), then insert your hook through the loops of both pieces at the same time. Single crochet around the entire edge, stuffing the body as you go. This creates a clean, seamless join.

Can I use buttons or embroidered eyes instead of safety eyes?

Absolutely! If you're making the frog for a small child, embroidered eyes or securely sewn felt circles are safer alternatives. You would still crochet the white eye pieces and eyelids the same way, just skip inserting the safety eyes and embroider or appliqué eyes instead.

What are French knots and how do I make them?

French knots are decorative embroidery stitches that create small raised dots. To make them, bring your needle up through the fabric, wrap the yarn around the needle 2-3 times, then insert the needle back down close to where it came up while holding the wraps taut. The pattern photos show the placement on the frog's back.

Do I need to know how to crochet puff stitches?

The puff stitch is used for the webbed toes on the paws. The pattern explains it as crocheting 4 double crochets in the same stitch, then joining them together at the top. If you're unfamiliar with this stitch, there are many video tutorials online, or you can substitute regular double crochets for a simpler version.