How To Crochet Mini Frog Amigurumi Pattern - Free
Stitch a cute crochet mini frog amigurumi following simple instructions to produce a delightful handmade project ideal for thoughtful gifts or home decor.
The mini crochet frog is cute, clever, and quick to make. The Free Crochet Mini Frog Amigurumi Pattern lets anyone create a small, round frog with big, friendly eyes and a cheerful smile. This pattern is easy to follow, using basic stitches that make it perfect for beginners and children.
Simple Free Crochet Mini Frog Amigurumi Pattern
The magic ring is the most important stitch, helping you start the frog’s body with no holes, and then you use simple single crochets to build the rest. The eyes are made separately and attached, bringing your frog to life with personality. You can use embroidered eyes or small safety eyes, depending on what you have available.
One of the best parts is choosing yarn colors. While green is classic, the pattern works well with pinks, blues, yellows, or even rainbow stripes to make your frog unique. The size is also simple to change—use thicker yarn and a bigger hook for a larger frog, or stick with thin yarn and a smaller hook for a pocket-sized friend. The finished frog is about 5 cm tall, making it great for small gifts and decorations.
With this pattern, you can make many things:
- Keychains: Add a loop to turn your frog into a handy key holder
- Bag charms: Clip on backpacks or purses
- Desk buddies: A cheerful friend for your study space
- Party gifts: Make a group for birthday bags
- Doll toys: Frogs are fun for dolls and play sets
Amigurumi Frog Keychain Pattern
Create a lovable mini frog amigurumi that fits perfectly as a keychain, bag charm, or a cute little mascot for your desk! This pattern is beginner-friendly and straightforward, focusing on easy shaping, basic increases, and simple assembly. The adorable bulging eyes bring the frog to life, making it ideal for gifts and quick projects.
Skill Level & Terminology
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Terminology: US Crochet Terms
You’ll use basic crochet stitches (single crochet, increase, decrease) and simple sewing for the eyes.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn:
- Green milk cotton (Light worsted/DK), small amount
- Tiny bit of black yarn or thread (for mouth)
- Hook: 5 mm crochet hook
- Accessories:
- 2 flat-back or safety doll eyes (6–8 mm)
- Polyester stuffing (fiberfill/dacron)
- Stitch marker or contrasting color thread
- Yarn/sewing needle
- Scissors
Gauge
Gauge is not essential for amigurumi. Aim for tight, neat stitches so stuffing doesn’t show—if your piece after Rnd 6 is a flat disc roughly 3.5–4 cm wide, it’s good.
Abbreviations List
| Abbr. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic Ring |
| sc | Single Crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in same st) |
| dec | Decrease (sc2tog) |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
| Rnd | Round |
Special Stitch Instructions
Magic Ring (MR): Wrap yarn into a ring, insert hook, and work stitches into the ring.
Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
Increase (inc): 2 sc in same st.
Decrease (dec/sc2tog): Insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert in following st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
Sewing Closed: Use end yarn after final decrease to stitch through remaining front loops and pull tight.
Finished Size
- Height (with eyes): approx. 4–5 cm (1.5–2”)
- Width: approx. 3.5–4 cm
How to Start & Stitches Used
Start with a magic ring, work single crochet rounds in spirals, increasing to form the sphere, then simple decrease rounds to close. The eyes are created as separate small crocheted circles and sewn on. It’s a friendly pattern for beginners!
The Pattern
BODY (with Green Yarn)
Use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each round. Work in a spiral (do not join rounds).
- Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 3: [sc, inc] around (18)
- Rnd 4–6: sc in each st around (18 per round)
Check your stitch count after each round. After Rnd 6, your frog should have a rounded body shape. No increases from here.
- Rnd 7: [sc, dec] around (12)
- Tip: Start stuffing the frog with fiberfill before the hole gets too small.
- Rnd 8: [dec] around (6)
- Finish stuffing firmly but evenly.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Use a yarn needle to sew through the front loops of the last 6 sts, pull tightly to close the opening. Weave tail inside the body and trim excess.
For beginners:
The body is made from simple spirals of single crochet with even increases and decreases, perfect for learning basic amigurumi shaping.
EYES (make 2, with Green Yarn)
- MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
- Slip stitch to join if you wish, or pull yarn through to secure.
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.
Repeat for second eye.
For new crocheters:
The eyes are just tiny circles made like the very start of the body. Make two and leave threads for sewing.
Assembly & Finishing
- Attach Eyes:
- Lightly stuff each eye if desired.
- Sew them securely to the top of the frog’s head, about 2–3 stitches apart.
- Sew through both the eye piece and the head to anchor. Tie off yarn inside the body to hide ends.
- Add Doll Eyes:
- If using safety eyes, insert and secure in the center of each crocheted eye before sewing to the head.
- If using glue-on or stick-on eyes, attach after sewing.
- Embroider Mouth (Optional):
- Thread black yarn or embroidery floss onto a needle.
- Stitch a small arc below the eyes to create a smile.
- Keychain Option:
- Use a leftover yarn tail to sew a loop at the top center of the head for attaching a ring.
For beginners:
Sew the eyes close together at the center of the head. Add eyes and stitch a mouth for personality. Make several frogs to master the basics!
Additional Finishing Tips
- Poke any yarn tails inside for a neat look.
- Adjust eye placement to express different frog moods.
- Attach a hanging loop for a bag charm or keychain.
Conclusion
Bravo! You’ve finished your super-cute amigurumi frog. This project uses only basic single crochet, increase, and decrease stitches—great for getting confident with 3D crochet. The round eyes and simple smile make it irresistible. Customize with spots or stripes, or use the same pattern for other animals.