Chubby Frog Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern
Head — Increasing Rounds (Rnds 22–28) Now, continue upward to shape the head. Therefore, the increases create that classic wide frog face.
Rnd 22: inc in each st around (24) Rnd 23: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30) Rnd 24: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36) At this point, stuff the neck area firmly. As a result, the head sits upright and does not wobble.
Rnd 25: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42) Rnd 26: (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48) Rnds 27–28: 48 sc each round (48) Head — Decreasing Rounds (Rnds 29–36) Finally, close the head with these decreasing rounds. Therefore, keep adding stuffing as you go.
Rnd 29: (6 sc, dec) × 6 (42) Rnd 30: (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36) Rnd 31: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30) Rnd 32: 30 sc (30) Continue adding stuffing to the head as you work the closing rounds.
Rnd 33: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24) Rnd 34: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18) Rnd 35: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12) Rnd 36: dec × 6 (6) Then, thread the tail onto a yarn needle. After that, pull through the remaining 6 stitches, cinch closed, knot securely, and weave in the end.
Eye Bumps (Make 2) Now, make both eye bumps to give your frog that signature wide-eyed look.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6) Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12) Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) × 3 (15) Rnd 4: 15 sc (15) Rnd 5: (3 sc, dec) × 3 (12) Note: Insert the 12 mm safety eye through the center of the eye bump. Then, use a lighter to carefully melt the plastic post on the back. After that, press it flat with a non-flammable object to create a secure mushroom-shaped backing. However, do NOT stuff the eye bumps.
Arms (Make 2) Finally, make both arms with these simple rounds.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6) Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12) Rnd 3: 12 sc (12) Rnds 4–6: 12 sc each round (12) Rnd 7: (2 sc, dec) × 3 (9) Stuff the arms lightly with polyfill. However, do not close — leave them open for sewing.
Assembling Your Chubby Frog Amigurumi Now, follow these final steps to complete your frog:
First, attach the arms. Pin the arms to both sides of the body at the desired height and angle. Then, sew securely using a plastic needle and matching cotton yarn. Also, add a small amount of additional stuffing through the opening before closing each arm completely. Next, attach the eye bumps. Position both eye bumps on top of the head, centered and evenly spaced. Then, sew around the entire base of each bump using matching cotton yarn and a plastic needle. After that, embroider the cheeks. Using your contrasting plush yarn or accent yarn, embroider two round cheek patches on the front of the face using a satin stitch or yarn loop method. Furthermore, embroider the mouth. Using black cotton thread, embroider a simple curved smile between the cheeks below center face. Finally, the cinching step. Thread a long strand of cotton yarn onto a plastic needle. First, insert the needle between the legs at the base of the body (Point 1). Then, bring it out approximately 7 rounds higher (Point 2). After that, loop the thread back over those rounds and re-enter at Point 1, exiting at Point 2. Pull gently to gather and shape the belly. Also, you can press lightly on the cinching area to build even rounder curves. Once satisfied, re-enter at Point 2, exit at Point 1, pull firm, tie two secure knots, and weave in the end. However, work this step once only — repeated needle passes can damage plush yarn fibers. Tips for Your Chubby Frog Amigurumi These small details make a big difference in the final look of your chubby frog amigurumi.
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Go tighter than you think. Plush velvet yarn naturally wants to spread between stitches, making gaps visible. Therefore, use a hook one size smaller than the yarn label recommends to keep the fabric dense. As a result, your hands will tire faster, but the finished toy will look much cleaner and more professional.
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Mark your rounds from the leg join. Because the body begins by joining two separate legs, your stitch marker placement in Round 9 is critical. So, place the marker at the exact junction point where the legs meet. Then, the increases in Rounds 11 and 12 will land symmetrically on each side of the body. As a result, this creates the wide, rounded bottom shape.
