I’m so happy to share this free frog crochet pattern with you. It’s soft, squishy, and quick to make, which always makes an amigurumi pattern extra fun. If you like cute little plushies and easy projects that can be completed in one sitting, then I think you’ll want to jump into this one!
This free frog crochet pattern is part of my Garden Button Buddies collection, so it’s beginner-friendly, no-sew, and comes with a full video tutorial to help you along the way. It’s a lovely little project for spring crochet, handmade gifts, market prep, or just using up a bit of plush yarn on something cute.
These little frogs are also the kind of make that are hard to stop at one. Once you’ve done one, it’s very easy to start thinking about a whole froggy pile.
Garden Button Buddies Frog Pattern – at a glance
- Pattern type: small frog amigurumi plush
- Skill level: easy / beginner-friendly
- Yarn: super bulky weight 6 plush or chenille-style yarn
- Size: approximately 3.5 inches wide
- Sewing: no-sew
- Video support: yes, full video tutorial included
Why You’ll Love This Free Frog Crochet Pattern
There’s a lot to love about this chubby frog amigurumi.
First of all, it’s no-sew, which makes the whole thing feel much simpler from start to finish. You can just sit and enjoy the crocheting without a pile of tiny pieces waiting for you at the end, and that’s always a good thing!
It’s also a quick project. Beginners can enjoy it because the shaping stays simple, and more experienced crocheters will probably find it a really satisfying little afternoon project. It’s the sort of pattern you can pick up when you want something cute on your hook and actually finish it the same day.
And of course, it’s a frog, which means it’s already halfway to being adorable before you’ve even finished it. Frogs just work so well as plushies, and this little rounded shape makes it even better.
Tip! If you’re making this for a young child, embroidered eyes are the safer choice over safety eyes.
Feel free to experiment with your favourite Amigurumi yarns for the free frog crochet pattern as well! Check out this scrapbuster post for some guidelines on how.
Garden Button Buddies Collection
The Garden Button Buddies are made to be soft, simple, and fun from start to finish. They’re beginner-friendly, no-sew, and each one includes a full video tutorial, which makes them a really easy option if you want a quick project to fill an afternoon.
What I love about this collection is that they all have that same rounded, chubby little look, but each animal still ends up with its own individual personality. They feel like they belong together, while still having their own little quirks.
You might also like some of the other stuffed animals in the Garden Button Buddies series COMING SOON!
Garden Button Buddies Bunny
Garden Button Buddies Bird
Garden Button Buddies Hedgehog
Garden Button Buddies Mouse
What Makes the Garden Button Buddies Special
• No-sew construction
• Beginner-friendly designs
• Worked in the round for a neat amigurumi finish
• Full video tutorials included
• Soft and squishy plush yarn finish
• Quick little projects for gifts and market prep
Why Little Frog Plushies Are So Fun to Make
There’s just something about frogs that makes them extra fun in amigurumi form. Maybe it’s the round body, maybe it’s the raised up eyes, maybe it’s the fact that they already look cute in just about any colour. Whatever it is, they always end up being cute without really trying.
I think frogs are also a great choice when you want a pattern that feels playful without being complicated. This little frog works up fast, looks cool in plush yarn, and makes a nice gift or market make without needing loads of time or yarn.
24 Cute Crochet Frog Patterns: Including Beginner Amigurumi!
How to Make This Frog Work for Gifts and Market Prep
This little frog is a really handy one to keep in mind when you need a quick gift. It’s small, soft, and cute without needing you to add anything to it, which makes it a great choice for spring gifts, baby gifts, little desk buddies.
It’s also a great one for market prep. Since this free frog crochet pattern doesn’t cost you anything to use, takes just a small amount of yarn, and can even be made with leftovers from your stash, it’s a nice option for keeping costs down. Frogs are one of those animals people seem to love straight away, so they’ll probably sell well. This pattern is a fun one to make in batches, another reason it can be really good for profit margins too.
Fun Frog Colours You Could Try
Classic green is always a cute choice, but frogs are also one of those animals you can have a lot of fun with colour-wise. Just think of poison dart frogs in Costa Rica. Since they don’t need to blend in, they come in all sorts of bright colours, which makes them such a fun bit of inspiration for a pattern like this.
You can keep your frog soft and natural, go bold and playful, or make a whole mixed little group if you’re using leftovers from your stash. Variegated yarn could work really nicely here too, especially if you want a spotted look without needing to add extra colour changes.
Things to Know Before You Start
Before you jump in, here are a few helpful things to keep in mind.
- Plush yarn can hide your stitches a bit, so a stitch marker is very helpful.
- A tighter tension will help keep the stuffing from showing through.
- This pattern is worked in the round, so if you’re newer to amigurumi, a stitch marker will really help you keep track of the beginning of each round. Magic Ring Tutorial
- The full video tutorial is especially helpful if you’re newer to plush yarn or amigurumi.
- If the frog is meant for a baby or young child, embroidered eyes are the safer choice over safety eyes.
- The finished size may vary depending on your yarn, hook, and tension.
Spring Crochet Amigurumi Pattern Collection
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What you will need to make your Garden Button Buddy Frog Crochet Pattern
Materials:
Hook size 5.0 mm (H)
Main Colour – 15 yards (shown in Honey Bunny Shamrock)
Accent Colours – small amount of White (chenille) and White (medium worsted weight)
- Polyester filling – small amount
- 2 – 10mm black safety eyes (not suitable for children under 3): See video for embroidering sleepy eyes as an alternative.
- Stitch Markers or Safety pins to help with sewing placement
- Yarn needle to weave in the ends
Gauge: 4 Rounds of Gauge Pattern = 2.0 inch diameter
Gauge Pattern:
Create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Abbreviations:
| BLO | back loop only |
| Bobble st | Bobble Stitch |
| Bpsc | back post single chain |
| ch | chain |
| FLO | front loop only |
| hdc | half-double crochet |
| sc | single crochet |
| scdec | single crochet decrease |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stich(es) |
| *to* | repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated |
| YO | Yarn Over |
Special Stitches & Techniques:
Garden Button Buddy Frog Full Video Tutorial
Bobble Stitch – *YO, insert hook into indicated st, YO, pull up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook* 5 times, YO, pull through all 6 loops on hook.
Back Post Single Crochet
Magic ring
Eye Highlights
Notes:
- #sc, eg. (2sc, 3sc, etc) shows the number of scs to be completed in the indicated st
- Sts listed between brackets are all worked in the same st, eg. (hdc, dc)
- I highly recommend using a stitch marker to help keep track of the rounds for the body/head
Recommended Sequence for the Garden Button Buddy Frog Free Crochet Pattern:
It is highly recommended to complete the Button Buddies patterns in the order the pattern is written.
Start your Button Buddy Frog Crochet Pattern:
Head/Body:
The head and body are worked in one piece from front to back in continuous rounds.
Using White, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 8sc in the ring (8)
Round 2: *2sc* 8 times (16), change to Main Colour
Round 3: *hdc, 2hdc* 3 times, *sc, 2sc* 5 times (24)
Note: FLO refers to the next st only in Round 4, all instructions within brackets ( ) are to be worked in the same front loop.
Round 4:
| Bpsc in the next 9 sts, in FLO of indicated st (ss, ch6, ss in 2nd ch from hook, ss in next ch, *ch 3, ss in 2nd ch from hook, ss in next st* twice, back to main ch, ss in next 3 chs, ss), sc in the next 4 sts, in FLO of indicated st (ss, ch6, ss in 2nd ch from hook, ss in next ch, *ch 3, ss in 2nd ch from hook, ss in next st* twice, back to main ch, ss in next 3 chs, ss), sc in the next 3 sts, in FLO of indicated st (ss, ch6, ss in 2nd ch from hook, ss in next ch, *ch 3, ss in 2nd ch from hook, ss in next st* twice, back to main ch, ss in next 3 chs, ss), sc in the next 4 sts, in FLO of indicated st (ss, ch6, ss in 2nd ch from hook, ss in next ch, *ch 3, ss in 2nd ch from hook, ss in next st* twice, back to main ch, ss in next 3 chs, ss) (20 + 4 BLO sts). | |
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| Note: BLO mentioned in Round 5 are the BLO from Round 3 (left open from crocheting FLO in Round 4)Round 5: sc in the next 2 sts, bobble st, sc in the next 3 sts, bobble st, sc in the next 2 sts, sc in BLO, sc in the next 4 sts, sc in BLO, sc in the next 3 sts, sc in BLO, sc in the next 4 sts, sc in BLO (24) | |
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| Adding Eyes: If using safety eyes, place in the bobble sts of Round 5, at the base of the bobble sts. | |
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Rounds 6-8: sc in each st (24)
Round 9: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
Stuff the head/body
Round 10: *sc, scdec* 6 times (12)
Round 11: *scdec* 6 times (6)
End off leaving a 6 inch tail, cinch the last 6 sts together and weave in the end.
Sewing Placement –
| Eye Details: Follow video for optional eye detail. Video |  |
Congratulations!
You have now completed your Garden Button Buddies Frog Crochet Pattern.
Make Your Frog Bigger or Smaller
If you’d like to change the size of your frog, the easiest way is to switch up your yarn and hook. Plush super bulky yarn will give you a softer, chunkier little frog, while a lighter yarn will make the finished size smaller and more compact.
The pattern itself stays the same, but the final look can change quite a bit depending on the materials you use. That makes this a really handy free frog crochet pattern for stash-busting too, especially if you want to try a few versions in different sizes for gifts or market prep.
- a large plush pillowy frog for cuddles
- a tiny frog for a car mirror hanger
- a little bag charm or keychain frog
- a desk buddy made with worsted yarn
- RAOK frogs made from scrap yarn
- a small frog for Easter baskets or party favours
- a batch of market frogs in a few different sizes
- a pocket-size frog for a quick little gift
More Free Frog Crochet Patterns to Make Next
If you love this free frog crochet pattern, you might also like some of the other frog patterns on Darling Maple Designs.
No Sew Frog Crochet Pattern – How to Make Frankie the Frog
Free Frog Crochet Pattern: Pocket Pal Tutorial
How to Crochet Ribbit the Frog
I hope you have so much fun making this easy frog crochet pattern. With its chubby little shape and soft, squishy finish, it has that cuddly feel the whole Garden Button Buddies series is known for. If you’ve got an afternoon to spare, it’s such a nice quick project to sit down with and finish in one go. This no-sew frog pattern is beginner-friendly, and the full video tutorial makes it even easier to follow.
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