Free Crochet Plush Frog Pattern: Easy Amigurumi Tutorial

Free Crochet Plush Frog Pattern

Are you ready to create the ultimate desk companion, pocket pal, or handmade gift? If you love quick, satisfying projects that turn out incredibly cute, this free crochet frog pattern is exactly what you need! Ribbit, ribbit—say hello to this adorable, round crochet plush frog.

There is something absolutely magical about making amigurumi with plush, chunky yarn. It works up incredibly fast, feels like a cloud, and gives your projects that oversized, extra-huggable look. Whether you are an experienced maker looking for a fun evening project or a beginner stepping into the wonderful world of amigurumi, this easy amigurumi tutorial will guide you through every step.

Grab your favorite green yarn, put on your favorite show, and let’s get ready to make a little froggy friend!

Materials Needed

Before we dive into the stitches, let’s gather everything you need to bring your plush amigurumi frog to life.

Plush Yarn: Super bulky or chenille yarn in a lovely green shade for the main body.
Accent Yarn: Small amounts of black or pink cotton/acrylic yarn to embroider the mouth and rosy cheeks.
Crochet Hook: Choose a hook size that matches your yarn choice (usually a 4.5mm to 6.0mm works best for plush yarn to keep your stitches tight so stuffing doesn’t peek through!) You can check out Tulip crochet hooks
Safety Eyes: One pair of plastic safety eyes.
Fiberfill Stuffing: To give your frog its perfectly round, squishy shape.
Tapestry Needle: For sewing the pieces together and embroidering details.
Stitch Markers: Absolutely essential for tracking your continuous rounds!

Abbreviations (US Terms)

This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology. If you are new to reading patterns, here is a quick guide to the abbreviations used below:

MR: Magic Ring (or Magic Circle)
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (work 2 single crochets into the same stitch)
dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
st(s): Stitch(es)
*: Repeat instructions inside the parentheses the indicated number of times

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Helpful Notes Before You Begin

Continuous Rounds: This amigurumi is worked in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join with a slip stitch or chain at the end of each round unless explicitly told to do so. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each row.
Tension Matters: When making a chunky crochet frog, keep your tension relatively firm. This ensures that the fiberfill stuffing stays safely tucked inside your toy.
Invisible Decreases: For a cleaner, more professional look on your decreases, use the invisible decrease method (working only through the front loops of the stitches).

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Body

The body of our frog is a wonderfully round ball that serves as the base for the entire project. We will start from the top of the head and work our way down to the bottom.

Round 1: Start with 6 sc in a Magic Ring (6 sts).
Round 2: Work 6 inc around (12 sts).
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 times (18 sts).
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 times (24 sts).
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 times (30 sts).
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 times (36 sts).
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) * 6 times (42 sts).
Rounds 8–10: Sc in each stitch around (42 sts per round).
Round 11: (5 sc, dec) * 6 times (36 sts).
Round 12: (4 sc, dec) * 6 times (30 sts).
Round 13: (3 sc, dec) * 6 times (24 sts).
Note: This is an excellent time to start stuffing your frog firmly with fiberfill!
Round 14: (2 sc, dec) * 6 times (18 sts).
Round 15: (1 sc, dec) * 6 times (12 sts).
Round 16: Dec continuously until the opening is closed completely. Fasten off and weave in your yarn tail.

The Eyes (Make 2)

These cute, bulging eyes give our frog its signature look!

Round 1: Start with 4 sc in a Magic Ring (4 sts).
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) * 2 times (6 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing onto the body later.

The Hands (Make 2)

Tiny hands add so much personality to this little guy!

Round 1: Start with 3 sc in a Magic Ring (3 sts).
Round 2: Sc in each stitch around (3 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a tail for attachment.

The Legs (Make 2)

Let’s give our frog some little feet to sit on!

Round 1: Start with 4 sc in a Magic Ring (4 sts).
Round 2: Sc in each stitch around (4 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a tail for attachment.

Assembly & Finishing Touches

Now that all your individual pieces are crocheted, it is time for the real magic to happen! Follow these placement guidelines to assemble your frog:

1. Attaching the Eyes

Sewing the Eye Pieces: Grab your two crocheted eye pieces. Sew them onto the head first, placing them between Rows 3 and 8 (counting from the top down). Position them a bit closer to the back of the head, leaving about 5 to 6 single crochet stitches of space between them.
The Plastic Eyes: Glue your plastic safety eyes right in the middle of these crocheted eye pieces, pulling them close to the head for a snug, secure fit.

2. Embroidering the Face

The Mouth: Take your black acrylic or cotton yarn and split the strand in half to keep the line nice and delicate. Stitch a sweet little “V” or straight smile centered right between the eyes.
The Cheeks: Use a little bit of pink yarn to embroider cute blush lines right beneath the eyes for that extra dose of charm!

3. Adding the Limbs

The Hands: Sew the hands onto the sides of the body between Rows 9 and 13 (counting from the top). Angle them slightly toward the front of the body, keeping about 12 single crochet stitches between them.
The Legs: Position the legs on the bottom of the frog between Rows 2 and 6 (counting up from the bottom closing point). Space them out with about 4 single crochet stitches between them so your frog sits beautifully.

Final Thoughts

Congratulations! You have officially completed your very own crochet plush frog. Isn’t it amazing how a single skein of yarn can turn into such a squishy, lovable little creature?

If you enjoyed learning how to crochet a frog with this pattern, try experimenting with different yarn textures or colors. A pastel pink or soft yellow frog would look incredibly cute as part of a fairy tale collection!

Did you make this pattern? We would absolutely love to see it! Share your photos on social media, tag us, and leave a comment below telling us what name you gave your new plush friend. Happy crocheting!

Free Crochet Plush Frog Amigurumi Pattern