Add an instant burst of playful nostalgia and cheerful greenery to your handmade shop with this cute crochet mini frog amigurumi charm pattern! Designed as a quick, pocket-sized character inspired by classic cartoon frogs like Keroppi, this free pattern crafts a chubby amphibian featuring two rounded eye bumps crowning its head, big expressive eyes, rosy blushing cheeks, a tiny striped green-and-white outfit, and miniature webbed feet.
It is an ideal DIY craft project for fast scrap yarn busting and an absolute top-seller for craft market stalls, pop-culture conventions, and boutique gift displays. For sweet handmade gifts, attach a gold key ring or swivel lobster clasp to transform your frog into an aesthetic bag charm, backpack accessory, desk buddy, or personalized keychain!
Materials & Tools
Yarn: 4-ply / sport-weight milk cotton yarn in:
Light Green / Lime Green (head, arms, and feet)
Dark Green or Medium Green (shirt stripes)
White (eyes and shirt stripes)
Crochet Hook: 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm
Notions & Accessories:
2 small black half-beads or safety eyes (approx. 4 mm to 5 mm)
Black embroidery thread (for the mouth)
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry / yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Craft glue or hot glue gun
Pink cosmetic blush and a small makeup brush
Keychain strap / lanyard cord with jump ring
Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – single crochet increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec – single crochet decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
FLO – front loop only
BLO – back loop only
MR – magic ring
st(s) – stitch(es)
Part 1: Head
Using light green yarn. The head begins with two separate top bumps that are joined together to form the upper head, expanding into chubby cheeks.
Top Bump 1:
Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Work 8 sc into the ring. Pull the tail tight. Sl st into the first sc to join. Cut the yarn, leaving a short tail. (8 sts)
Top Bump 2 & Joining:
Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Work 8 sc into the ring. Pull tight, sl st to the first sc to join. Do not cut the yarn. (8 sts)
Round 2 (Joining the two bumps):
Insert hook directly into any stitch of Bump 1 to connect the two pieces.
Work across Bump 1: repeat 4 times (12 sts).
Continue directly onto Bump 2: repeat 4 times (12 sts).
(Total: 24 sts around both joined bumps)
Rounds 3 to 4: Work 24 sc even (1 sc in each stitch around). (24 sts per round)
Round 5: repeat 6 times around. (18 sts)
Round 6 (Cheek Expansion – FLO): Working in the front loops only, work a single crochet increase into every stitch around (18 increases). (36 sts)
(Note: The unworked back loops from this round will later be used to crochet the body directly from the neck).Rounds 7 to 9: Work 36 sc even (through both loops). (36 sts per round)
Round 10: repeat 9 times around. (27 sts)
Round 11: repeat 9 times around. (18 sts)
Round 12: Work 9 single crochet decreases around. (9 sts)
Cut the yarn, leaving a short tail. Stuff the head firmly with polyester fiberfill, shaping the two top head bumps and rounded cheeks. Weave the tail through the remaining stitches and pull closed.
