In this post, we have brought a tutorial from Chubby Cheeks on how to crochet an adorable plush little frog wrapped in a blanket that's a perfect gift with the arrival of the winter. You can crochet it as a keychain or simply a toy for little ones.
The design also features a border for the blanket and a cute embroidered smile, giving the frog a lovable personality. You can crochet it within an hour with clear, step-by-step instructions perfect for beginners.
That complete video guide has been added at the end of this post for all skill levels. To get more insights about this crochet frog amigurumi, follow through with us till the end.
Skills Used: Magic ring and single crochet, increase and decrease stitches to crochet and shape the frog's body. An increase and decrease are required for both the frog and the blanket. Additionally, basic embroidery techniques are used to add expressive facial features, like a cute smile, using hand-stitching. Finally, the assembly and finishing steps include stuffing the frog and securely attaching the blanket.
Guide Span: 46 Minutes (Detailed through both written and verbal instructions)
Personalization Tips: Replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for younger children to ensure safety. Usually, sleepy expressions are obtained by straight embroidery like for the frog in a blanket. Add tiny accessories like hats or small flowers to the frog for more character.
Crochet Frog Wrapped In A Blanket Tutorial
This charming tutorial combines adorable aesthetics with a practical step-by-step guide to crochet a crochet frog wrapped in a blanket. It cleverly integrates (sews) a cosy blanket design with colour contrast and neat edging, offering a delightful personal touch. Here is a quick overview of the tutorial:
- Starting the Base: Begin with a magic circle and crochet in rounds to form the frog's body. Use increases and decreases to shape the oval base.
- Adding Features: Create eye clusters with double crochet stitches, attach safety eyes, and embroider a smiley face.
- Finishing: Stuff the frog evenly and close the base using a needle for tight seams.
- Crocheting the Blanket: Start with a chain of 31 stitches, then crochet rows of single crochets with occasional decreases to shape the blanket.
- Adding Edges: Use a contrasting yarn for the blanket border, crocheting single stitches evenly around the edges.
- Assembly: Wrap the blanket around the frog and sew the edges securely for a cosy, snug fit.
Supplies Mentioned
Before starting crocheting this frog in a blanket amigurumi, you have to gather the following crochet supplies:
- Yarn: Chunky green yarn for the frog, and contrasting yarn for the blanket.
- Crochet Hook: 5mm hook.
- Stuffing: Polyfill or any soft stuffing material.
- Tools: Scissors, yarn needle, and stitch
Abbreviations and Guides
Here is the list of abbreviations that the tutor used in the on-screen written instructions for crocheting the frog amigurumi:
- MR: Magic Ring
- SC (Single Crochet): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
- INC (Increase): Make two single crochet stitches in the same stitch.
- DEC (Decrease): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.
- SL ST (Slip Stitch): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook.
- CH (Chain): Yarn over, and pull through the loop on the hook.
- FO: Fasten Off
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