If you're on the hunt for the perfect blend of cute, compact, and beginner-friendly, this tiny frog keychain crochet pattern is a must-try! Designed to fit in the palm of your hand, this adorable amigurumi frog is crafted with basic stitches and minimal materials, making it an ideal project for crocheters of all skill levels.
Crochet Frog Keychain
With detailed instructions and clever construction, you’ll crochet expressive eyes, a charming little smile, and tiny bobble legs all brought together with easy-to-follow techniques. Whether you use it as a backpack charm, gift, or collectible, this frog keychain is sure to win hearts. Plus, it’s customizable with color swaps and fun accessories!
Materials
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Two 6mm safety eyes
- Keychain hardware (loop, chain, jump ring)
- Pliers (needle-nose + one extra pair)
- Small amount of stuffing
- Lighter (optional, for securing eyes)
- Black yarn for the smile
Making the Eyes (Make 2)
Create a magic loop, leaving a long tail.
- Secure the loop with a slip stitch.
- Round 1: 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring.
- Round 2: 6 sc around.
- For the first eye, fasten off.
- For the second eye, do not fasten off. Instead, secure both yarn tails with a knot.
Joining the Eyes
With the second eye’s working yarn:
- Sc 3 stitches around the first eye.
- Sc 6 stitches around the second eye.
- Sc 3 more stitches around the first eye.
Shaping the Head
- Round 4:
- (Inc, sc 5, inc, inc, sc 3, inc) = 16 sts
- Round 5: Sc 16 around.
Inserting the Safety Eyes
- Identify the front side (stitch marker on left).
- Insert safety eyes on the second row down, centered on each eye.
- Turn inside out and attach washers.
- (Optional) Melt eye posts with a lighter to secure.
- Turn right side out.
- Sew eye holes shut with the tail and a tapestry needle.
Creating the Body and Legs
Round 6:
- Inc
- 3-strand bobble stitch (leg)
- Sc 4
- Bobble stitch
- Inc
- Sc 8
- Adjust bobble placement for symmetry.
Decreasing and Finishing
Round 7: (sc 1, dec) x6
- Stuff the frog.
Final round: 6 decreases to close.
- Leave a yarn tail.
- Sew the hole closed using the outer loops only.
- Insert the needle through the top and exit at the back to shape.
- Weave in the yarn and trim.
Adding the Smile
- Thread black yarn on tapestry needle.
Starting below one eye, stitch a simple curved smile:
- Go in and out of stitches forming a gentle curve.
- Knot the yarn underneath and poke it inside the frog to hide.
Attaching the Keychain Hardware
- Open the jump ring using pliers.
- Thread it through the keychain chain.
- Attach to a loop in between the frog’s eyes.
- Close the jump ring tightly with two pliers.
Leave a Reply