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Leap into charm and character with the Amigurumi Dandy Frog, a dapper little fellow who’s ready to hop straight into your heart! 🐸🎩 With his smart bow tie, polished posture, and irresistible grin, this stylish amphibian brings a touch of whimsy and elegance to your crochet collection. Whether he’s lounging on a bookshelf or starring in a woodland-themed display, the Dandy Frog is all about personality and panache.

This pattern is a joy for crocheters who love adding flair to their stitches—play with vibrant yarns, accessorize with tiny spectacles or a cane, and let your imagination run wild. He’s perfect for gifting to frog fans, animal lovers, or anyone who appreciates a handmade touch of fancy. From his top hat to his tiny toes, the Dandy Frog is a delightful way to stitch up some fun—one loop at a time! 🧶✨

A crocheted frog doll dressed in Victorian-style clothing, including a green coat and brown shoes, holding a cane and tipping a top hat.

🎩 Amigurumi Dandy Frog Crochet Pattern

Bring a touch of elegance to your amigurumi collection with this dapper frog! Complete with a green coat, golden buttons, white ruffled cravat, shoes with bows, and a top hat in one hand and a cane in the other, this charming gentleman will be the centerpiece of any crochet display.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12″) tall when using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

DK weight cotton yarn in:
- Light green (frog body & arms)
- Taupe / beige (pants)
- Light tan (vest)
- Brown (shoes, cane, hat)
- White (socks, eyes, ruffles, hat band)
- Orange (eye rings)
- Black (mouth embroidery)
Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
Safety eyes: 14 mm (inserted into crocheted eye discs)
Black embroidery thread
Gold-colored buttons (or crocheted in yellow)
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle & stitch marker
Wire (optional, for cane support)

🪡 Abbreviations (US terms)

MR – Magic Ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one st)
dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only

🐸 Pattern Instructions

Head

With light green, MR 6 sc.
(inc) x6 → 12
(sc, inc) x6 → 18
(2 sc, inc) x6 → 24
(3 sc, inc) x6 → 30
(4 sc, inc) x6 → 36
7–12. sc around (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 → 42
14–18. sc around (42)
(5 sc, dec) x6 → 36
(4 sc, dec) x6 → 30
(3 sc, dec) x6 → 24
(2 sc, dec) x6 → 18
(sc, dec) x6 → 12
dec x6 → 6, fasten off.

Stuff firmly. Embroider mouth with black yarn slightly arched downward.

Eyes (make 2)

Eye Base (white):

MR 6 sc.
inc x6 → 12.
(sc, inc) x6 → 18.
Eye Ring (orange):
Attach orange, sc around in FLO (18).
Insert safety eye at center. Sew firmly to top of head.

Body

With taupe, MR 6.
(inc) x6 → 12.
(sc, inc) x6 → 18.
(2 sc, inc) x6 → 24.
(3 sc, inc) x6 → 30.
6–12. sc around (30).
Change to tan (vest). sc around.
14–20. sc around (30).
(3 sc, dec) x6 → 24.
22–25. sc around (24).
(2 sc, dec) x6 → 18.
(sc, dec) x6 → 12.
dec x6 → 6. Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

With light green, MR 6.
inc x6 → 12.
3–12. sc around (12).
Add small white lace cuff: In FLO, (sc, ch2) repeat around.
Stuff lightly, sew to body.

Legs & Pants (make 2)

Shoes (brown):

MR 6.
inc x6 → 12.
(sc, inc) x6 → 18.
4–5. sc around (18).
(sc, dec) x6 → 12.
Change to white, sc around (12) → socks.
Change to taupe, sc around for 10 rows → pants.
Stuff and sew to body.

Bow on Shoes:
With brown, ch 12. Sl st into first ch. Tie into bow and sew on top of each shoe.

Coat (green)

Ch 40, join in round.
2–10. sc around.
Split for fronts: work back panel only (20 sts) for 12 rows.
Add two flared tails by crocheting short rows (approx. 10 rows each side).
Add 4 golden crocheted buttons (yellow yarn circles).
Sew coat around frog’s body, leaving vest visible in front.

Cravat (white ruffle)

Ch 40.
In BLO: (sc, inc) repeat → ruffled strip.
Make 2 strips, stack for fullness, sew under chin.

Hat (brown with white band)

With brown, MR 6.
inc to 36 (work in the round until 10 rows high).
Switch to white, sc 3 rows (wide band).
Switch to brown, continue for 6 rows.
FLO: inc evenly to form brim (48), sc 4 rows.
Stuff lightly, stiffen brim with wire if needed.

Cane

With brown, MR 4.
Work sc in spiral for 25 rows.
Switch to cream for last 3 rows.
Slightly bend one end into a hook and secure.

Assembly

Attach arms, legs, head to body.
Dress frog with coat.
Place hat in left hand (sewn, not on head).
Place cane in right hand.
Embroider small nostrils.

🎀 Finishing Touches

Adjust cravat fluff by folding layers.
Tilt hat at jaunty angle for personality.
Place frog upright — flat shoes and cane provide balance.

🐸 Final Notes

Your Amigurumi Dandy Frog is now complete — a true Victorian gentleman with all the charm of a classic fairytale! This design is perfect as a display piece, storytelling prop, or gift for lovers of whimsical crochet characters.