Frog crochet snuggler free pattern

Craft a soft and cuddly Frog Snuggler with this free amigurumi crochet pattern. Made with plush velvet yarn, this adorable crochet frog features oversized eyes, floppy arms and legs, and a cozy blanket-style body designed for endless snuggles. Measuring approximately 40 cm (15.7 inches) long with the legs tied, this frog lovey makes a perfect baby shower gift, comfort toy, nursery decoration, or handmade keepsake. Whether you’re looking for a crochet lovey pattern, plush frog amigurumi, or a unique handmade baby gift, this cuddly Frog Snuggler is sure to become a treasured favorite.

Designed and photos by @kuzitoy_tul
Translated by Amiguroom Toys

Materials:

• Yarn: YarnArt Dolce #799 (main color) – approx. 1.5 skeins, YarnArt Dolce #741 (eye sockets), and Himalaya Dolphin Baby #80303 (tongue)
• hook size: 5.0 mm
• 12 mm safety eyes
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations:

R = row
mc = magic circle (magic ring)
ch = chain
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
F. o. = finish off
(12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
(…)* 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated

Free Frog Snuggler crochet pattern

Arms (make 2)

Make ch 6.
Make an oval starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: From the 2nd ch from hook: 4 hdc, 3 hdc in last st, turn and crochet on the opposite side of the chain: 3 hdc, 3 hdc in one st (13)
R 2: inc (2 hdc in 1 st), 4 hdc, 2 inc, 5 hdc, inc (17)
R 3: 17 hdc
R 4: dec (hdc2tog), 6 hdc, dec, 7 hdc (15)
R 5: (1 hdc, dec)* 5 (10)
R 6: dec, 3 hdc, dec, 3 hdc (8)
R 7-12: 8 hdc (6 rows)
Work 1 additional hdc to shift (if needed).
Fold the top opening flat and 4 sc through both sides across.
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs and body (one piece)

Legs (make 2)
Make ch 9.
Make an oval starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: From the 2nd ch from hook: 7 hdc, 4 hdc in last st, turn and crochet on the opposite side of the chain: 6 hdc, 4 hdc in one st (21)
R 2: inc (2 hdc in 1 st), 7 hdc, inc, 1 hdc, inc, 8 hdc, inc, 1 hdc (25)
R 3: 25 hdc
R 4: dec (hdc2tog), 8 hdc, 2 dec, 9 hdc, dec (21)
R 5: (1 hdc, dec)* 7 (14)
R 6: dec, 4 hdc, 2 dec, 2 hdc, dec (10)
R 7: dec, 3 hdc, dec, 3 hdc (8)
Lightly stuff the leg.
R 8-28: 8 hdc (21 rows)
R 29: 8 inc (16)
R 30: (1 hdc, inc)* 7 (24)
R 31: 24 hdc
F. o. and cut the yarn on the first leg.

Don’t cut the yarn when you will finish the second leg!

Continue crocheting the body.

Join the two legs with a sl st (if necessary, work additional stitches or fewer stitches so that the last stitch of the round is centered).

R 32: 24 hdc on the 1st leg, 1 hdc in sl st, 24 hdc on the 2nd leg, 1 hdc in sl st (50)
R 33: inc, 11 hdc, inc, 12 hdc, inc, 11 hdc, inc, 12 hdc (54) – The increases should be positioned on the sides and in the center.
R 34: (8 hdc, inc)* 6 (60)
R 35-36: 60 hdc
R 37: (8 hdc, dec)* 6 (54)
R 38: (7 hdc, dec)* 6 (48)
R 39: (6 hdc, dec)* 6 (42)
R 40-41: 42 hdc
R 42: (5 hdc, dec)* 6 (36)
R 43: (4 hdc, dec)* 6 (30)
R 44: 30 hdc
R 45: (3 hdc, dec)* 6 (24), plus a 5-stitch offset
R 46: (2 hdc, dec)* 6 (18)
R 47: 4 hdc, 4 hdc together with stitches of the 1st arm, 6 hdc, 4 hdc with stitches of the 2nd arm (18)
R 48: 18 hdc, plus 2 hdc, sl st
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Whites of the eyes (make 2)

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)* 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
F. o.

Insert the safety eyes into the center of the eye whites.

Eye sockets

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)* 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4-6: 18 sc (3 rows)

Join it with the eye whites and crochet 18 sc through both pieces, put some stuffing inside it before you finish.

Sew the eyes to the head between R 3 and R 6.

Tongue

Make ch 5.
Make an oval starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: From the 2nd ch from hook: 3 sc, 3 sc in last st, turn and crochet on the opposite side of the chain: 3 sc (9)
Sew the tongue to the head between R 18 and R 19.

Make indentations for the nostrils between R 6 and R 7, centered between the eyes. Place the indentation points 3 stitches apart.