Forest Green Pocket Frog Crochet Free Pattern
Forest Green Pocket Frog Crochet Free Pattern
Introduction
This little forest green pocket frog is the perfect quick project for anyone who loves small, whimsical makes. It's a beginner-friendly amigurumi worked almost entirely in single crochet, so you only need to know a handful of basic stitches to finish one. The round stuffed body is forest green on top and rust underneath, with a flat rust belly patch, two little rust eye bumps, and four tiny green legs. At about 3 inches tall, it fits in a pocket, sits on a desk, or makes a sweet little gift, and it's a great way to use up scrap DK yarn.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: DK weight (3) acrylic yarn in forest green (A) and rust (B). Approx 30 yards of A and 10 yards of B.
- Hook: 3.25 mm (D/3) crochet hook.
- Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, polyester fiberfill stuffing, scissors.
- Finished size: Approx 7.5 cm (3 inches) tall and 6 cm (2.4 inches) wide.
Abbreviations
- MR – magic ring: a loop of yarn you work your first stitches into, then pull closed.
- ch – chain stitch.
- sc – single crochet.
- inc – increase: work 2 sc into the same stitch.
- dec – decrease: work 2 stitches together into 1 sc.
- st(s) – stitch(es).
- rnd – round: one full circle of working in continuous spirals.
- FO – fasten off.
Gauge
Gauge is 24 sts and 24 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. To check it, crochet a small flat swatch in sc and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if you have too many or too few stitches.
Tips Before You Start
- Work the body in continuous spirals without joining rounds, and use a stitch marker to keep track of the start of each round.
- Stuff the body firmly but gradually, starting around R13, so the sphere stays round and the rust section doesn't look lumpy.
- Keep your tension even on the increases and decreases so the sphere stays smooth and the eye bumps match each other.
- Pin the belly patch, eye bumps, and legs in place before sewing so you can adjust their positions.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Body (Yarn A, then Yarn B)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts).
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).
Rnds 6-12: sc in each st around (30 sts).
Change to Yarn B.
Rnd 13: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 14: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18 sts).
Rnd 15: [sc, dec] x6 (12 sts). Stuff firmly.
Rnd 16: dec x6 (6 sts). FO, close the opening.
Belly Patch (Yarn B)
With B, ch 6.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in last ch, turn, sc in next 3 ch, 2 sc in last ch (12 sts).
Row 2: inc, sc in next 3 sts, inc x3, sc in next 3 sts, inc x2 (18 sts). FO leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the patch to the front of the body over the rust section.
Eye Bumps (Yarn B) – make 2
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts).
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 3: sc in each st around (12 sts). FO leaving a tail. Sew to the top of the head, 2 sts apart.
Legs (Yarn A) – make 4
Ch 6.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch (5 sts). FO leaving a tail. Sew two legs to each side of the body near the bottom.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew the belly patch to the front of the body over the rust section, then sew the two eye bumps to the top of the head 2 sts apart. Sew two legs to each side of the body near the bottom, checking that they sit level. Weave in all ends, using the tails to secure each piece with a few extra stitches. Gently shape the frog with your fingers and lightly steam or mist block the belly patch and legs so they lie flat; avoid soaking the stuffed body.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the rust for cream, mustard, or pink to make a whole family of pocket frogs.
- Use a 3.0 mm hook for a slightly smaller, firmer frog, or a 3.5 mm hook for a softer, larger one.
- Add a short yarn loop to the top of the head to turn your frog into a keychain or bag charm.
