[Finished product] Frog Amigurumi, Pure Handmade Crochet

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how to crochet a big green frog – crochet tutorial, guides and patterns

Crocheting a big green frog is a fun and adorable project. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you bring this charming character to life.

Materials Needed:

  • Yarn:
    • Green (for the frog’s body)
    • Orange (for the hoodie)
    • White and Black (for the eyes)
  • Crochet hook: 3.5mm or size appropriate for your yarn
  • Fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
  • Scissors
  • Stitch marker: To keep track of rounds

Crochet Abbreviations:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring
  • FO: Fasten off

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Frog Body

  1. Round 1: With green yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Round 5-9: Sc around (24).
  6. Round 10: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 11: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 12: Sc around (12), then FO. Lightly stuff with fiberfill.

2. Frog Head

  1. Round 1: With green yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4-7: Sc around (18).
  5. Round 8: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  6. Round 9: Dec around (6). FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

3. Frog Eyes (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: With white yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
  4. For the pupil, use black yarn:
    • Ch 2, sc in the second chain from the hook. FO and sew to the center of the white eye.
  5. Attach the eyes to the top of the frog’s head.

4. Frog Legs (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: With green yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Round 3-8: Sc around (9).
  4. Round 9: Dec twice, sc in the next 5 stitches (7).
  5. Round 10: Sc around (7). FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the legs.
  6. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.

5. Frog Arms (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: With green yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2-7: Sc around (6). FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
  3. Sew the arms to the sides of the body.

6. Orange Hoodie

  1. Round 1: With orange yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Round 5-9: Sc around (24).
  6. Round 10: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 11: 1 sc, dec around (12). FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
  8. For the hood, use orange yarn:
    • Ch 16, join to form a loop.
    • Round 1-4: Sc around (16).
    • FO and attach the hood to the top of the body, covering the back of the frog’s head.

7. Hoodie Strings

  1. Ch 30 with orange yarn for each string.
  2. Attach one string on each side of the hoodie to mimic the hoodie drawstrings.

Final Assembly

  1. Sew the head: Attach the head securely to the top of the body.
  2. Sew the arms and legs: Attach the arms to the sides and legs to the bottom of the body.
  3. Attach the hoodie: Pull the hoodie over the frog’s head and sew it in place at the back.

Finishing Touches

  • Use a bit of embroidery to add any facial expressions, such as a smile.
  • Adjust the position of the hoodie and arms to make your frog look more dynamic.

Your adorable green frog with an orange hoodie is now ready! This cute character can be used as a toy, gift, or adorable decor. Enjoy your crocheting!

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