How to Crochet a Cute Tiny Frog with a Hat: Step-by-Step Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable miniature frog wearing a festive little hat! This quick and easy amigurumi project is perfect for beginners or as a fast gift for friends and family. This tiny frog is worked in one continuous piece from the top of the hat down to the base.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Red, White, and Green (you can also use Brown for the feet).
• Crochet Hook: A size appropriate for your chosen yarn (usually 2.0mm to 3.0mm for amigurumi).
• Stuffing: Fiberfill or polyester stuffing.
• Safety Eyes: Small black beads or safety eyes.
• Tools: Yarn needle, scissors, and pink thread for embroidery.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• inc: Increase (two sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two together)
• Bobble: A cluster of 3 or 4 dc worked into one stitch, joined at the top.
• ( ): The number in parentheses indicates the total stitch count at the end of the round.
• *n: Repeat the instructions inside the parentheses “n” times.

Crochet Instructions

The Hat (Red Yarn)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)

Round 3: 9 sc (9)

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)

The Hat Trim (White Yarn)

Round 5: 12 sc (12)

Round 6: Working in the front loops only: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

The Frog Body (Green Yarn)

Round 7: Attach green yarn. Working in the back loops of Round 5 (underneath the white trim): 1 sc, inc, Bobble (4 dc in one stitch), inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, Bobble (4 dc in one stitch), inc, 1 sc, inc (18)

Round 8: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)

Round 9: 24 sc (24)

Round 10 (The Arms): 7 sc, Bobble (3 dc in one stitch), 6 sc, Bobble (3 dc in one stitch), 9 sc (24)

Note: If the bobbles are not symmetrical on the sides, you can shift the stitches slightly to center them.

Lower Body/Clothing (Red Yarn)

Rounds 11-12: 24 sc for 2 rounds (24)

The Base and Feet (Green or Brown Yarn)

Round 13 (The Legs): 9 sc, Bobble (3 dc in one stitch), 3 sc, Bobble (3 dc in one stitch), 10 sc (24)

Round 14: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)

Round 15: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)

Stuffing: Now is the time to firmly stuff the frog with fiberfill.

Round 16: 6 dec (6)

Finishing Touches

• Closing: Use a slip stitch to close the hole. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends securely.
• Face: Use pink thread to embroider small cheeks and a little smile on the face.
• Eyes: Glue or sew safety eyes directly underneath the bobbles created in Round 7.