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.
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