Crochet Frog Amigurumi Pattern Free

Let’s crochet a charming frog plushie, a delightful addition to any collection or a sweet handmade gift for loved ones. Simple to follow, this tutorial teaches you to craft a frog with soft, chunky yarn and adorable safety eyes, perfect for cuddles. The pattern includes detailed steps from creating legs and body to a cute round head, ensuring even beginners can succeed. When completed, it adds a whimsical touch to any room or brings joy as a cherished toy. Ready to start? The guide offers every detail, a treat for craft lovers looking to create something unique and cozy.

Personalization Tips:

Personalizing your crochet frog adds a unique touch to each creation. Here are condensed tips for customization:

Colour Variations

• Experiment with Shades: From vibrant greens to whimsical purples, pick colours that resonate with you or the season.
• Seasonal Themes: Adjust colour schemes for holidays—think oranges for Halloween or reds for Christmas.

Adding Accessories

• Dress Them Up: Tiny crocheted hats, scarves, or sweaters give frogs character.
• Facial Expressions: Use safety eyes and embroidery to give your frog its own personality.
• Props: Create small items like lily pads or flies for your frog to hold, enhancing its charm.

Adjusting the Size

• Go Mini or Large: Use different yarn and hook sizes to craft mini frogs for keychains or larger ones for cuddly gifts.

Making The Crochet Frog Amigurumi

Materials:

• 5 mm crochet hook (or size suited for your yarn)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Chunky yarn (e.g., Premiere Parfait Chunky Yarn)
• Safety eyes (12 mm)
• Stuffing material

Pattern Instructions:

Body:

1. Start with the Legs:
   • Magic Ring:
     • Create a slip knot.
     • Chain 2; this counts as the first chain from which you will begin.
     • Work 4 single crochets into the first chain.
     • Pull the tail to tighten the circle.
   • Round 2:
     • Work 4 increases; each increase involves making 2 single crochets into the same stitch.
   • Rounds 3-5:
     • Single crochet around for three rounds.
   • Complete the first leg by cutting the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing later.
   • Repeat the same steps for the second leg.

1. Join the Legs:
   • With the second leg, do not cut the yarn.
   • Chain 2 from the second leg.
   • Single crochet around the first leg.
   • Single crochet back into the 2 chains.
   • Continue single crocheting around the second leg.
   • This completes the base of the body.
2. Body Continuation:
   • Round 8:
     • Perform 2 increases, followed by 18 single crochets.
   • Rounds 9-12:
     • Single crochet around each stitch.
   • Round 13:
     • Execute a pattern of decrease, followed by four single crochets, repeated around.
   • Finish the rounds by decreasing across until the opening is small enough to close.

Head:

1. Magic Ring:
   • Work 6 single crochets into a magic ring.
2. Second Round:
   • 6 increases, one in each stitch around (12 stitches in total).
3. Third Round:
   • Single crochet, increase repeat around for a total of six times.
4. Rounds 6-10:
   • Single crochet around for five rounds.
5. Begin Decreases:
   • Decrease every few stitches, keeping consistent with the body’s end shaping until the head is nearly closed.
6. Final Closure:
   • Finish the decreases, leaving a hole just large enough to add stuffing.
   • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching the head to the body.

Eyes:

1. Magic Ring:
   • Work 4 single crochets into the magic ring.
   • Increase in each stitch.
   • Single crochet for 2 rounds.
   • Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
   • Insert safety eyes.

Assembly:

1. Sew the eyes to the head at your desired location.
2. Attach the head to the body.
3. Optionally, embroider a mouth and any additional features.

Finishing Touches:

1. Fill each piece with stuffing before fully closing.
2. Weave in any loose ends.

That’s the comprehensive step-by-step guide to making the crochet frog plushie. Make sure to follow each step closely for the best result!

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