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Amigurumi Gian The Frog – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Gian The Frog – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the playful and whimsical world of amigurumi! 🐸✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for Gian the Frog—a charming and expressive amphibian friend, perfect for nature lovers, pond-inspired collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting adorable handmade companions! 🌿 Whether you love stitching up cute animal figures, enjoy making quirky and animated designs, or simply want to add a delightful frog to your crochet lineup, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed frog with big, friendly eyes and a lovable personality! 💚

This design embraces soft curves, vibrant colors, and fun details to bring a joyful and lively energy to your crochet collection! 🧶🌸 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure Gian the Frog turns out just right—ready to leap into your display or become a cherished handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out bright greens and playful accents, and let’s stitch up a wonderful pond-dwelling friend! ✨

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🐸 Amigurumi Gian the Frog Crochet Pattern

Meet Gian the Frog—your new adorable pond pal! With his big expressive eyes, gentle smile, and wide froggy feet, Gian is full of character and charm. Whether you’re making a friend for your shelf or a gift for a frog lover, this playful amigurumi will leap right into your heart.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, sewing multiple parts, and 3D details like fingers and eyes.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall when using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):

    • Light Green (main body)

    • Cream (belly, face)

    • Pink (cheeks, fingers)

    • White (eye base)

    • Black (eye pupils)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm

  • 12 mm safety eyes (or black yarn for embroidered pupils)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Stitch pins or clips for assembly

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🟢 Head & Body (Worked from top down as one piece)

Start with Light Green:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–18. sc around (42)

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Switch to Cream (belly):
    23–30. sc around (18)

  12. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  13. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  14. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  15. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    35–38. sc around (42)
    Start decreasing:

  16. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  17. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  18. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    – Stuff head and body firmly

  19. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  20. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  21. dec x6 (6)
    FO, weave to close.

👀 Eyes (Make 2)

White Part:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. sc around (18)
    FO, leaving tail for sewing.

Pupils:
Use black yarn or insert 12 mm safety eyes through the center of white part.

Eye Stalks:
Use Light Green:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
    2–5. sc around (6)
    FO, sew to the top of head. Attach the white eye on top and secure.

😊 Cheeks (Make 2)

Use Pink:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    FO, sew symmetrically on both sides of the mouth.

✋ Arms (Make 2)

Fingers (Make 4 per arm, using Pink):

  1. MR, 5 sc (5)
    2–3. sc around (5)
    FO, leave tail for sewing.

Palm Base:
Use Light Green:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around (12)
    Sew 4 fingers around the palm. FO and sew entire hand to the arm.

Arm Tube:
Start with Light Green:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–12. sc around (9)
    Stuff lightly and attach the hand. FO and sew arms to the side of the body, slightly below the neck.

🦶 Legs (Make 2)

Toes (Make 4 per leg, using Pink):
Same as fingers:

  1. MR, 5 sc (5)
    2–3. sc around (5)
    FO and sew onto foot.

Foot Base:
Use Light Green:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around (12)
    Sew toes onto edge of foot base.

Leg Tube:
Use Light Green:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–14. sc around (9)
    Stuff firmly, sew foot in place. Attach legs on either side of the bottom of the frog in a seated pose.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Weave in all yarn ends securely.

  • Use sewing pins to position limbs and face before final sewing.

  • Lightly shape the frog with your hands.

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add a little bow tie or crown for a princely frog

  • Turn Gian into a keychain by shrinking the pattern with thinner yarn

  • Embroider freckles or tiny nostrils for added personality

Gian the Frog is full of charm and ready for adventure—on lily pads, in gift baskets, or as your new favorite desk buddy. Make him hop into someone’s life with love and yarn! 🌿🧶


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