Crochet Frog Amigurumi Tutorial With Sunflower

How to bring a charming crochet amigurumi frog to life, accompanied by a cheerful sunflower accessory. This guide will lead you through each stitch with clear instructions, perfect for both beginners and experienced hobbyists looking for a fun project.

Crochet Amigurumi Frog

Materials:

• Baby snuggle yarn (lime green for the frog body, white for the belly plate)
• Yellow yarn (for sunflower petals)
• 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• 12 mm safety eyes
• Fabric pins
• Fiberfill

Frog Body:

• Begin with a magic ring and place 8 single crochets (sc) inside it. Pull tight.

Round 2:

• Perform an increase (= 2 sc in one stitch) in each of the 8 stitches. (16 stitches)

Round 3:

• sc in one stitch, then increase in the next. Repeat 8 times. (24 stitches)

In Round 4:

• One sc in each of the 24 stitches around.

Round 5:

• sc in the next three stitches, then increase. Repeat 6 times. (30 stitches)

Rounds 6-10:

• One sc in each stitch around for five rounds. (30 stitches each round)

For Round 11:

• sc in the next three stitches, then an invisible decrease. Repeat 6 times. (24 stitches)

Round 12:

• One sc in each of the 24 stitches around.
• Begin to stuff the body slightly with fiberfill.

Round 13:

• sc in the next two stitches, then an invisible decrease. Repeat 6 times. (18 stitches)

In Round 14:

• One sc in each of the 18 stitches around.
• Add more stuffing if needed.

Round 15:

• Single crochet decrease. Repeat 6 times. (12 stitches)

Round 16:

• Perform 6 decrease stitches around. (6 stitches)
• Finalize with a slip stitch, cut the yarn, and weave in the end.

Eyes:

• Create a magic ring and inside place 6 single crochets.

Round 2:

• Perform an increase in each stitch. (12 stitches)

Rounds 3-4:

• One sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches each round)
• Attach the safety eyes.
• Sew the eyes onto the frog and stuff slightly.

Belly Plate:

• Start with a magic ring and place 6 single crochets inside.

Round 2:

• Increase in each stitch. (12 stitches)

For Round 3:

• Sc in one stitch, increase. Repeat 6 times. (18 stitches)

Round 4:

• One sc in the next 18 stitches.
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
• Sew the belly plate onto the frog's body.

Sunflower Petals:

• For each petal, create a magic ring and place 4 single crochets inside.

Round 2:

• Sc in one stitch, increase. Repeat 2 times. (6 stitches)

Round 3:

• Sc in one stitch, increase. Repeat 3 times. (9 stitches)

For Round 4:

• Sc in the next two stitches, increase. Repeat 3 times. (12 stitches)

Rounds 5-6:

• One sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches each round)

Round 7:

• Perform 6 decreases. (6 stitches)
• Sew the petals around the back of the frog to form a sunflower.

Arms and Legs:

• Create a magic ring, insert 6 single crochets for arms and 8 single crochets for legs.
• Work 1-2 additional rounds of 6 sc for arms and 8 sc for legs.
• Sew the limbs onto the body.

Finishing Details:

• Add a bit of white and black yarn for eye detailing and the mouth.
• Sew each limb and petal onto the frog body.
• Stuff the limbs as necessary during the sewing process.

Notes:

• The specific positioning of the eyes, limbs, and petals can be adjusted for symmetry and aesthetic.
• Make sure to securely fasten and weave in all ends to prevent unraveling.
• Always maintain even tension throughout the project for consistency.