beginner Amigurumi

Yogi Frog Crochet Pattern

Crochet a cute yogi frog with this beginner-friendly guide! Clear steps, tips and abbreviations to help you craft the perfect handmade toy.

1-2 hours
By OpenCrochet

A step-by-step guide to making your own adorable crochet πŸ’–

🐸 HEAD (Green Yarn, 3.5 mm Hook)

  1. R1: Make 6 sc into a magic ring (6)
  2. R2: Inc in each stitch around (12)
  3. R3: 1 sc, inc repeat 6 times (18)
  4. R4: 2 sc, inc repeat 6 times (24)
  5. R5: 3 sc, inc repeat 6 times (30)
  6. R6: 4 sc, inc repeat 6 times (36)
  7. R7: 5 sc, inc repeat 6 times (42)
  8. R8: 6 sc, inc repeat 6 times (48)
  9. R9: 7 sc, inc repeat 6 times (54)
  10. R10: 8 sc, inc repeat 6 times (60)
  11. R11–20: 60 sc (10 rounds)
  12. R21: 8 sc, dec repeat 6 times (54)
  13. R22: 7 sc, dec repeat 6 times (48)
  14. R23: 6 sc, dec repeat 6 times (42)
  15. R24: 5 sc, dec repeat 6 times (36)
  16. R25: 4 sc, dec repeat 6 times (30) ➑️ Start stuffing the head firmly as you go.
  17. R26: 3 sc, dec repeat 6 times (24)
  18. R27: 2 sc, dec repeat 6 times (18)
  19. Finish with a sl st. Add extra stuffing if needed and leave a long yarn tail for sewing.

πŸ‘€ EYES (Make 2 Green, 2 White)

Green (3.5 mm Hook)

  1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. R2: Inc x6 (12)
  3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6 (18)
  4. R4–7: 18 sc (4 rounds)
  5. Finish with a sl st and leave a tail for sewing.

White (2.5 mm Hook, 8/4 Yarn)

If you’re using 8/4 yarn for the entire frog, only do R1–R2.

  1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. R2: Inc x6 (12)
  3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6 (18)
  4. Finish with a sl st and leave a yarn tail.
  5. Embroider eyes and eyelashes on the white circles using black yarn.

🐸 BODY (Green Yarn)

  1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. R2: Inc x6 (12)
  3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6 (18)
  4. R4: 2 sc, inc x6 (24)
  5. R5: 3 sc, inc x6 (30)
  6. R6: 4 sc, inc x6 (36)
  7. R7: 5 sc, inc x6 (42)
  8. R8: 6 sc, inc x6 (48)
  9. R9–17: 48 sc (9 rounds)
  10. R18: 6 sc, dec x6 (42)
  11. R19–20: 42 sc (2 rounds)
  12. R21: 5 sc, dec x6 (36)
  13. R22–23: 36 sc (2 rounds)
  14. R24: 4 sc, dec x6 (30)
  15. R25–26: 30 sc (2 rounds)
  16. R27: 3 sc, dec x6 (24)
  17. R28–29: 24 sc (2 rounds)
  18. R30: 2 sc, dec x6 (18)
  19. Finish with a sl st and leave a tail for sewing. ➑️ Stuff the body firmly.

🟒 BELLY (Light Green Yarn)

  1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. R2: Inc x6 (12)
  3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6 (18)
  4. R4: 2 sc, inc x6 (24)
  5. R5: 3 sc, inc x6 (30)
  6. R6: 4 sc, inc x6 (36)
  7. R7: 5 sc, inc x6 (42)
  8. Finish with a sl st and leave a yarn tail for sewing.

🦡 LEGS (Make 2)

Start with the toes and join them to form the foot and leg.

Toes (Make 3 for Each Leg):

  1. R1: 6 sc in MR
  2. R2: Inc x6 (12)
  3. R3–4: 12 sc
  4. R5: dec x6 (6)
  5. R6–8: 6 sc ➑️ Cut yarn on first two toes only. Leave it attached on the third toe to join them.

Join Toes:

  • R9: Crochet 3 sc on toe 2, 6 sc on toe 3, 3 sc on toe 2, 6 sc on toe 1 (18)

Continue shaping the leg and filling with fiberfill as you go. Follow the rest of the rounds from R10 to R53, carefully stitching as indicated. Remember to crochet through both layers to flatten the ends where instructed.

πŸ’ͺ ARMS (Make 2)

Each arm starts with three fingers, joined to form the hand and then crocheted up the arm.

  1. Fingers: Each starts with MR, 6 sc, and continues with small rounds.
  2. Join Fingers: Follow instructions starting at R6 to form a hand.
  3. Continue Shaping Arm: Work rounds R7 to R40, stuffing as you go.
  4. Finish: Flatten and close the top with crochet through both layers, ending with a chain and a long yarn tail for sewing.

🧩 Final Assembly

  1. Attach Eyes: Sew the white part onto the green base and then onto the head.
  2. Add Belly: Center the belly on the front of the body and sew around the edges.
  3. Sew Head to Body: Use the long tail from the head to attach it securely.
  4. Attach Arms and Legs: Make sure they are symmetrically placed and secure with firm stitching.
  5. Details: Use black yarn to embroider the mouth or additional facial features if desired.

By carefully following each section, using the suggested materials, and working patiently round by round, you'll be able to crochet a delightful frog toy with lots of personality.

Materials

  • Cotton Yarn 8/8 – approx. 3-4 rolls (green)
  • Cotton Yarn 8/8 – less than 1 roll (light green)
  • Cotton Yarn 8/4 – small amounts of black and white (for eyes and mouth)
  • Crochet Hooks – 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors

Abbreviations

βœ” MR – Magic Ring
βœ” sc – Single Crochet
βœ” ch – Chain
βœ” sl st – Slip Stitch
βœ” inc – Increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
βœ” dec – Decrease (crochet 2 stitches together – front loops only)
βœ” R – Round
βœ” ... – Repeat instructions between asterisks
βœ” (...) – Total stitch count for the round.

Time to Complete

1-2 hours

Difficulty Level

beginner

Perfect for those new to crochet

Category

Amigurumi

Tags

frog crochet animal plushie free