The crochet frog had a moment online and never really left. A round green body, two big domed eyes, and four little legs read as a frog instantly, which is why it is such a satisfying make. The body and head are often a single sphere worked from a magic ring, so a basic sitting frog is well within reach of a confident beginner.
The eyes are the signature. They sit high on the head as two small stuffed spheres, with safety eyes or embroidered pupils on top, and placing them evenly is most of the character. From there a frog takes add-ons well: a crocheted crown for a frog prince, a tiny hat, or bent back legs for a mid-hop pose.
What you need
- Yarn
- Amigurumi cotton or worsted (CYC 4) in green, with a 3.0 mm hook, one size down from the label. About 100 yards.
- Skill
- Beginner to intermediate. The body is one sphere; the eyes and leg placement are where the personality lives.
Frog projects to make
- 1Sitting frog. A single sphere body with domed eyes and four simple legs. Teaches spheres and eye placement.
- 2Frog prince. A sitting frog with a tiny crocheted crown. Teaches making small fitted accessories.
- 3Long-legged frog. Bent, weighted back legs for a hoppy pose. Teaches shaping and posing limbs.
- 4Keychain frog. A miniature worked in fine yarn. Fast, giftable, great decrease practice.
Where to find free frog patterns
Frogs are a huge part of the free amigurumi community. Ravelry filters frog patterns by free, and amigurumi blogs publish detailed photo tutorials. Look for round-by-round counts and a clear photo of the eye placement.
Stitches you will use
- Single CrochetUS: sc / UK: dc
- Chain StitchUS: ch / UK: ch
- Slip StitchUS: sl st / UK: ss
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