Joy frog free amigurumi crochet pattern

Joy Frog - Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Crochet joy frog in dirt

Hop into your next cozy make with the cheerful Joy Frog, a soft and lovable amigurumi crochet pattern full of personality. Made with plush KnitPal Chenillique XL yarn, this cuddly frog has a velvety texture and gentle striping that adds extra charm to every stitch. Standing about 10 inches (25.5 cm) tall, Joy Frog features round safety eyes, a sweet embroidered smile, and long floppy legs that give it a relaxed, playful look. Worked in continuous rounds with simple shaping and fun details like fingered hands and feet, this easy-level project is perfect for beginners ready to create a handmade toy that’s full of character.

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos

What You’ll Need

  • Yarn: 

    KnitPal Chenillique XL (weight #6 - 100% Polyester, 88 yds per 100 g)
    Approximately 1 ball in Spring Green
    Black cotton yarn (weight #3) for smile - 28" (70 cm)

  • Hook:
    US 7 / 4.5 mm
    Or size needed to obtain gauge

  • Notions:
    Stitch marker
    Scissors
    2-Plastic safety eyes - 14 mm
    Stuffing for toys
    Tapestry needle
    Sewing pins

Details

  • Skill Level: Easy

  • Gauge: A 4-round gauge swatch = 3" (7.5 cm) in diameter with a US 7 / 4.5 mm hook
    Swatch:
    Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
    Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
    Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 6. (18 sts)
    Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 6. (24 sts)

  • Size: 10" (25.5 cm) tall

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • dec: invisible decrease (see below)
  • inc: increase (work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch or space)
  • sc: single crochet
  • sk: skip
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • (...)x # - work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed (#)
  • (# sts) - indicates the total number (#) of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row

Special Stitches

invisible decrease (dec) - insert hook in FRONT LOOP ONLY of next two stitches (which results in two more loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook

Example of working in continuous rounds

Notes 

  • Unless stated otherwise, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, moving it up each round.

Pattern 

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HEAD

Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (16 sts)
Round 3: (Sc 3, inc)x 4. (20 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc, sc 2)x 4. (24 sts)
Round 5: (Sc 5, inc)x 4. (28 sts)
Round 6: (Sc 3, inc, sc 3)x 4. (32 sts)
Rounds 7-8 (2 rounds): Sc 32.
Round 9: (Dec)x 16. (16 sts)

Do not fasten off.

BODY

Continue working from the Head.
Round 1: (Sc 3, inc)x 4. (20 sts)
Round 2: (Sc 2, inc, sc 2)x 4. (24 sts)
Round 3: (Sc 5, inc)x 4. (28 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 3, inc, sc 3)x 4. (32 sts)
Round 5: (Sc 3, inc)x 8. (40 sts)
Rounds 6-9 (4 rounds): Sc 40.

Stuff the Head.

Round 10: (Sc 3, dec)x 8. (32 sts)
Round 11: (Sc 2, dec)x 8. (24 sts)
Round 12: (Sc, dec)x 8. (16 sts)

Stuff the Body.

Round 13: (Dec)x 8. (8 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through each st of the last round and pull to close. Hide the yarn end inside the Body.

EYES (MAKE 2)

Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
Round 2: Sc 8. Sl st in the next st.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the Eye to the Head.

Attach a safety eye in any st of Round 2.

Stuff the Eye.

ARMS (MAKE 2)

Ch8
1st Finger: st Sk 1 ch, sl st
2nd Finger: Ch3, sk 1 ch, (sl st)x 2
3rd Finger: Ch2, sk 1 ch, sl st 
Arm: (Work in remaining chains of foundation ch-8) Sc 6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the Arm to the Body.

LEGS (MAKE 2)

Ch12
1st Finger: st Sk 1 ch, sl st
2nd Finger: Ch3, sk 1 ch, (sl st)x 2
3rd Finger: Ch2, sk 1 ch, sl st Leg: (Work in remaining chains of foundation ch-12) Sc 10.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the Leg to the Body.

ATTACHING EYES

Using sewing pins, pin the Eyes between Rounds 2-4 of the Head. 
Using the yarn tail from each Eye, sew the Eyes to the Head.
Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.

ATTACHING ARMS

Using sewing pins, pin the Arms at Round 2 of the Body.
Using the yarn tail from each Arm, sew the Arms to the Body.
Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.

ATTACHING LEGS

Using sewing pins, pin the Arms at Round 2 of the Body.
Using the yarn tail from each Arm, sew the Arms to the Body.
Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.

EMROIDERING SMILE

Using sewing pins, pin the Arms at Round 2 of the Body.
Using the yarn tail from each Arm, sew the Arms to the Body.
Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos

 

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Anna Rainous
Posted on March 18, 2026
Anna Rainous
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