Meet your new favorite lily pad lounger! This charming frog amigurumi features a wonderfully expressive wide mouth and long, poseable legs that give him so much personality. You'll love the clever way the head and body are worked together to create that signature grin. Whether he's a gift for a nature lover or a quirky addition to your own collection, this little guy is a joy to stitch up. Grab your favorite green yarn and let's get started on this whimsical buddy together — he’s ready to hop right off your hook and into your heart!
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— 1. Body & Head :
Round 1 :
Start with a magic ring and work 6 sc into the center (6)
Round 2 :
Work 2 sc into every st around the circle (12)
Round 3 :
Work 2 sc in the first st, then 1 sc in the next; repeat this pattern around (18)
Round 4 :
Work 2 sc in the first st, then 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches; repeat around (24)
Round 5 :
Work 2 sc in the first st, then 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches; repeat around (30)
Round 6 :
Work 1 sc into every st around (30)
Row 7 :
ch 1. If you want a pink mouth, switch to pink yarn here.
Row 8 :
Turn your work and sc 15 back across the previous stitches, then ch 1 (15)
Row 9 :
sc 1, skip 1 st, sc 3, skip 1 st, sc 3, skip 1 st, sc 3, skip 1 st, sc 1, then ch 1 (11)
Row 10 :
sc 2, skip 1 st, sc 2, skip 1 st, sc 2, skip 1 st, sc 2, then ch 1 (8)
Row 11 :
sc 2, skip 1 st, sc 2, skip 1 st, sc 2, then ch 1 (6)
Row 12 :
sc 1, skip 1 st, sc 2, skip 1 st, sc 1 (4)
Row 13 :
sc 4, then ch 1 (4)
Row 14 :
Work 2 sc in the first st, sc 2, then 2 sc in the last st, then ch 1 (6)
Row 15 :
sc 1, 2 sc in the next st, sc 2, 2 sc in the next st, sc 1, then ch 1 (8)
Row 16 :
sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 2, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, then ch 1 (11)
Row 17 :
sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 2, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 2, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, then ch 1. Switch back to green yarn if you used pink (15)
Info :
To close the mouth sides, work sl st up one side, across the back, and down the other side of the opening.
Round 18 :
Work 1 sc into every st around the entire body opening (30)
Round 19 :
Work 1 sc into every st around (30)
Round 20 :
Work 1 sc into every st around (30)
Info :
Take a moment to attach your eyes to the head section before continuing with the body decreases.
Round 21 :
Work 1 dec, then sc 3; repeat this pattern around (24)
Round 22 :
Work 1 dec, then sc 2; repeat this pattern around (18)
Round 23 :
Work 1 dec, then sc 1; repeat this pattern around (12)
Info :
Stuff the mouth and body sections lightly with fiberfill.
Round 24 :
Work 1 dec, then sc 1; repeat this pattern around (8)
Info :
Cut the yarn leaving a tail, fasten off, and sew the remaining gap closed.
— 2. Eyes (Make 2) :
Round 1 :
Using white yarn, create a magic ring and work 8 sc into it (8)
Round 2 :
Work 2 sc into every second st around (12)
Round 3 :
Work 1 sc into every st around (12)
Round 4 :
Work 6 dec to close the eye shape (6)
Info :
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Use black yarn to embroider a pupil or attach a safety eye through the center.
— 3. Hind-legs (Make 2) :
Round 1 :
Using green yarn, ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a small ring.
Round 2 :
Work 1 sc into each ch (4)
Round 11 :
Work 2 sc across the flattened top of the leg, then ch 1.
Round 12 :
Work 2 sc into each of those stitches, then ch 1 (4)
Round 13 :
2 sc in the first st, sc 2, then 2 sc in the last st (6)
Round 14 :
ch 3 to start the first toe.
Round 15 :
Skip the first ch and sc 1 into the next ch.
Round 16 :
ch 3 for the second toe.
Round 17 :
sc 1 into the next st on the foot base.
Round 18 :
Repeat the ch 3 and sc sequence for the third toe.
Round 19 :
Repeat the ch 3 and sc sequence for the fourth toe.
Round 20 :
Repeat the ch 3 and sc sequence for the fifth toe, then fasten off.
— 4. Front-legs (Make 2) :
Round 1 :
Using green yarn, ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
Round 2 :
Work 1 sc into each ch (4)
Round 8 :
Work 2 sc across the top of the leg, then ch 1 (2)
Round 9 :
Work 2 sc into each st, then ch 1 (4)
Round 10 :
2 sc in the first st, sc 2, 2 sc in the last st (6)
Round 11 :
ch 3 for the first toe.
Round 12 :
Skip the first ch and sc 1 into the next.
Round 13 :
ch 3 for the second toe.
Round 14 :
sc 1 into the next st on the foot base.
Round 15 :
Repeat the ch 3 and sc sequence 3 more times until you have 5 toes, then fasten off.
I hope you have as much fun bringing this little frog to life as I did! There’s something truly special about creating a character with so much personality from just a bit of yarn and a hook. Don't worry if the mouth construction feels a little different at first—just trust the process and watch him start to smile back at you. Once you finish those five tiny toes on each foot, you’ll have a whimsical friend ready for any adventure. Happy stitching, and I can't wait to see your finished frogs! 🧶✨