Add a handmade touch to your cherished memories with this Amigurumi Picture Frame crochet pattern! Whether you’re displaying a favorite photo, crafting a unique gift, or simply looking for a fun and creative project, this free pattern lets you stitch up an adorable frame with personality. With its soft, textured border and customizable colors, this amigurumi picture frame is a charming way to showcase special moments. Perfect for desks, shelves, or even wall decor, this crocheted frame transforms your snapshots into something truly heartfelt and unique.
Designed for versatility and personalization, this pattern allows you to play with different shapes, embellishments, and themes to make your frame one-of-a-kind. Add decorative edges, tiny embroidered accents, or even playful appliqués to enhance the look! Whether styled with vintage charm, whimsical details, or bold and modern hues, this amigurumi picture frame is a delightful project that turns treasured memories into stitched works of art—one loop at a time! 🖼️🧶✨
🖼️ Amigurumi Picture Frame – FREE Crochet Pattern
Preserve precious memories with this soft, charming amigurumi-style picture frame. It’s perfect for showcasing photos in a cozy handmade way — whether it’s a puppy’s first portrait or your favorite candid snap. Add mini crochet flowers and a hanging tag for a delightful decorative finish!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic crochet stitches and shaping, minimal sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Fits standard 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) photo
Final frame approx. 6×8 inches (15×20 cm)
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn in:
- Beige (Frame Base)
- Blue, Orange, Yellow (Flowers)
- White or contrasting yarn (Tag)
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
- Plastic canvas or sturdy cardboard (for insert stability)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Hot glue or fabric glue (optional for backing/photo insert)
- Stitch marker
- Photo or printed picture
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – Chain
sc – Single Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🧱 Frame Front (Make 1)
Using beige:
Foundation Chain: ch 32
(Row width should match the outer width of a 4×6” photo)
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (31)
2–35. sc across (31)
FO and weave in ends.
🧷 Optional: Work a round of sc around the entire rectangle (adding 2 sc in each corner) to neaten the edge.
🪞Inner Window (Cut Out)
Count 8 rows from the top and bottom, and 6 stitches from each side.
Use scissors or a craft knife to cut a 4×6″ window from the center of the panel, leaving the outer frame intact.
You can also crochet this by skipping stitches and chaining across the window section while working, but the cut-and-sew version is more beginner-friendly.
🪟 Frame Back (Make 1 – Optional if you want open back)
Repeat the same rectangle as Frame Front (32 ch × 35 rows).
Leave a long tail for sewing.
🌸 Mini Crochet Flowers (Make 3–5)
Use contrast colors.
- MR, ch 2, 10 dc into ring, sl st into first dc
- FO and pull tight, weave in tails
Sew or glue to corners of the frame as decoration.
🏷️ Label Tag (“Memories”)
- With white yarn, ch 16
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (15)
3–4. sc across (15)
FO, cut felt letters or embroider “Memories” with black yarn. Sew diagonally onto the top corner.
🪝 Handle (Optional Top Loop)
Ch 20 (adjust to desired width), turn, sl st across
FO and sew to the top corners of the frame.
🖼️ Assembly
- Insert your photo behind the front panel opening.
- Cut a matching rectangle of cardboard or plastic canvas to fit inside for support.
- Sew or glue the back panel to the front around the outer edges, leaving the top open to slide in/change photos.
- Secure the bottom and sides for stability.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use velvet or fluffy yarn for texture
- Add beads, bows, or embroidery
- Turn it into a hanging mobile with multiple frames
- Make a set for gifting!
This cozy crochet photo frame adds a handcrafted warmth to your space and keeps your special moments close. Perfect for gifting or adding to your shelf decor! 🧶📸
