Crafting an amigurumi green frog is one of the most delightful experiences for any crochet enthusiast, and I can’t help but share my excitement about it! 🐸 The charm of these whimsical little creatures lies in their ability to bring a touch of playfulness and joy into our lives. When I think about creating one, I picture its big, friendly eyes and a cheeky grin that seems to invite endless adventures. Amigurumi, a Japanese art form, combines creativity with meticulous technique, allowing me to sculpt these adorable characters using just yarn and a crochet hook. There’s something magical about watching a simple ball of yarn transform into a whimsical frog that can brighten anyone’s day.
The process of creating a green frog amigurumi starts with choosing the perfect shade of green yarn, which somehow always feels like the first step of a grand adventure. 🧶 As I crochet, each stitch becomes a part of the frog’s personality, with its body taking shape as I work through the pattern. It’s a meditative journey that requires patience and precision but offers immense satisfaction as the pieces come together. The best part? Adding those final touches, like the characteristic eyes and a little smile, is when the frog truly comes to life. Each completed frog is a testament to the joy of crafting and the endless possibilities of what a few skeins of yarn can become.
🐸 Adorable Amigurumi Frog Crochet Pattern
Bring a little pond magic into your home with this charming crochet frog! With his big shiny eyes, round belly, and long splayed toes, this amigurumi is irresistibly cute. He’s perfect as a gift for nature lovers, a whimsical decoration, or even a cuddly desk buddy.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – you’ll need to know how to crochet in the round, shape limbs, and sew separate pieces together.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 16–18 cm (6–7 inches) tall when made with DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK weight cotton yarn:
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Dark green (main body & limbs)
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Light green (belly & eye bulges)
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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12 mm safety eyes (or embroider if preferred)
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Stitch markers
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Scissors
🪡 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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ch = chain
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FO = fasten off
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🟢 Head & Body (worked in one piece)
With light green (belly):
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc × 6 [12]
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(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
6–10. sc around [30]
Switch to dark green (back/top):
11–17. sc around [30]
18. (3 sc, dec) × 6 [24]
19. (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
20. (sc, dec) × 6 [12]
21. dec × 6 [6]
FO and close. Stuff firmly.
👀 Eye Bulges (Make 2 – Light Green)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc × 6 [12]
3–4. sc around [12]
Insert 12 mm safety eyes, stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail.
👁 Optional Eyelid Ridge
With light green:
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ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [5]
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FO, sew along top edge of each eye bulge.
🦵 Back Legs (Make 2 – Dark Green)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc × 6 [12]
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(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) × 6 [24] ✅ wider thigh shaping
5–8. sc around [24] -
(2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
10–14. sc around [18] -
(sc, dec) × 6 [12]
16–18. sc around [12]
Flatten, sc across to close [6].
FO, leave long tail. Stuff thigh firmly, calf lightly. Sew to bottom-back of body so legs angle outward.
🤲 Front Legs (Make 2 – Dark Green)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc × 6 [12]
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(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
4–12. sc around [18] ✅ longer arms -
(sc, dec) × 6 [12]
14–17. sc around [12]
Flatten, sc across to close [6].
FO, leave long tail. Stuff lightly. Sew to front-belly sides, angled forward.
🐾 Toes (Make 12 – 3 for each leg)
With dark green:
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MR, 5 sc [5]
2–10. sc around [5] ✅ longer tubular toes
Flatten, sc across to close.
FO, leave tail.
👉 Sew 3 toes per limb in a Y-shape (one forward, two angled outward). Keep them unstuffed so they remain flexible.
😄 Face & Assembly
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Sew eye bulges on top-front of head, slightly forward.
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Optional: sew eyelid ridges just above eyes.
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Skip mouth embroidery if aiming for the natural frog look in the photo.
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Attach front and back legs securely.
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Sew toes flat so they spread outward, creating the frog’s wide webbed stance.
🌟 Finishing Touch
Your little frog is ready to hop into the spotlight! With his round belly, shiny eyes, and long splayed toes, he’s the perfect pond companion. Place him on a shelf, sit him on a crochet lily pad, or make a family of frogs for a whimsical display.
