Adorable Amigurumi Frog on a Lily Pad

A delightful amigurumi frog perched cheerfully on its lily pad, perfect for decor or play.

Materials

• Worsted weight (Category 4) acrylic yarn, approximately 150 yards total (e.g., green for frog, light green for lily pad, small amount of black for embroidery)
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing

Gauge: 16 sts × 18 rounds / 10 cm Finished Size: Size varies with gauge and rounds worked.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: single crochet decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd(s): round(s)
• fo: fasten off

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, moving it up as you go.

Body

Frog (make 1, in green yarn)

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts) Rnd 3: (Sc 1, inc) around. (18 sts) Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) around. (24 sts) Rnd 5: (Sc 3, inc) around. (30 sts) Rnd 6: (Sc 4, inc) around. (36 sts) Rnd 7-9: Sc in each st around. (36 sts) Rnd 10: (Sc 4, dec) around. (30 sts) Rnd 11: (Sc 3, dec) around. (24 sts) Rnd 12: (Sc 2, dec) around. (18 sts) Start stuffing the frog firmly and continue to stuff as you go. Rnd 13: (Sc 1, dec) around. (12 sts) Rnd 14: Dec around. (6 sts) Fo, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

Lily Pad (make 1, in light green yarn)

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts) Rnd 3: (Sc 1, inc) around. (18 sts) Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) around. (24 sts) Rnd 5: (Sc 3, inc) around. (30 sts) Rnd 6: (Sc 4, inc) around. (36 sts) Rnd 7: Sc in each st around. (36 sts) Sl st into the next stitch, fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly / Finishing

1. Frog's Eyes: Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider two small eyes onto the frog's head. You can make simple French knots or small straight stitches.
2. Attach Lily Pad: Place the frog on the center of the lily pad. Use the long tail left from the lily pad and a tapestry needle to sew the frog to the lily pad. Stitch securely around the base of the frog, making sure it is firmly attached.
3. Weave in Ends: Weave in any remaining loose ends on both the frog and the lily pad.
4. Shaping: Gently shape the frog and lily pad with your hands to achieve the desired look.

Tips

• For a cleaner finish when starting new rounds, make sure your stitch marker is always in the very first stitch.
• Keep your tension consistent for an even fabric, which is especially important for amigurumi to prevent stuffing from showing through.
• Crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished item is the size you desire. While stitch counts are verified, actual size depends on your personal tension.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com