Welcome to the quirky and nature-inspired world of amigurumi! 🐸✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Toad—a charming and textured creation perfect for amphibian lovers, woodland enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and lifelike plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up tiny creatures, experimenting with bumpy textures, or simply want to add a delightful toad to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with wide eyes, sturdy limbs, and a touch of whimsical charm! 🍃
This design embraces earthy tones, dynamic shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a playful and enchanting presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Toad turns out just right—ready to hop into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out deep greens, warm browns, and soft creams, and let’s stitch up a delightful toad! 🐸
🐸 Amigurumi Toad – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring the forest to life with this charming amigurumi toad! With big expressive eyes and adorable toes, it makes the perfect woodland companion or shelf buddy.
🧵 Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and sewn-on parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 18 cm (7 in) tall when seated
🧶 Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Olive green (main body and limbs)
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Cream (belly and eye borders)
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Brown and black (eye details)
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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2 brown safety eyes (10–12 mm) or embroidered eyes
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Hot glue (optional for eyes)
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip stitch
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ch – Chain
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BLO – Back loops only
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FO – Fasten off
✨ Pattern Instructions
🔸 Head & Body (worked as one)
With green:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30) -
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
12–15. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff the head firmly.
Change to cream (belly):
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BLO – (sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
24–30. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff body well. -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, close hole.
🔸 Eyes (make 2)
With cream:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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sc around (18)
FO with long tail.
Add brown felt or crochet a flat brown circle:
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MR, 6 sc in brown. FO.
Glue/safety eye in center. Sew cream eye piece to sides of head.
🔸 Arms (make 2)
With green:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–8. sc around (12) -
(4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
10–13. sc around (10)
Stuff lightly, flatten end, FO leaving tail to sew.
🔸 Legs (make 2)
With green:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–8. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
10–12. sc around (12)
Stuff firmly, flatten top. FO with tail.
🔸 Fingers & Toes (Make 6 per limb)
Small green tubes (or chains):
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ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO
Sew 3 to each hand/foot, evenly spaced.
🪄 Assembly
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Sew arms to body near neck line
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Sew legs at base of body, angled outward
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Sew or glue eyes above the head sides
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Add safety eyes or embroider pupils
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Optional: Add embroidery or spots to give personality
🎉 You’re Done!
Your woodland toad is ready to hop into adventure! Perfect for gifting, decor, or storytelling buddies.
