Welcome to the lively and colorful world of amigurumi! 🐸✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Tree Frog—a vibrant, wide-eyed companion perfect for nature lovers, rainforest-themed collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting adorable amphibians! 🌿 Whether you love stitching up exotic creatures, enjoy making playful and expressive designs, or simply want to add an irresistibly cute tree frog to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed plush friend with long limbs, striking eyes, and that signature frog charm! 💚
This design embraces bold colors, dynamic shaping, and fun details to bring a touch of rainforest magic to your crochet creations! 🧶🌺 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Tree Frog turns out just right—ready to perch in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out bright greens, deep blues, and eye-catching orange accents, and let’s stitch up a charming little tree frog friend! ✨
🐸 Amigurumi Tree Frog – FREE Crochet Pattern
Bring a splash of rainforest charm to your crochet world with this lovable tree frog! With its vibrant toes, big curious eyes, and long legs perfect for lounging on branches, this frog is the perfect project for intermediate crocheters looking for a fun and quirky challenge.
✨ Skill Level
🧶 Intermediate
Includes shaping, color transitions, sculpted fingers/toes, and pose-focused assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 24–28 cm (9.5–11 inches) tall in seated/perched position
🧶 Materials & Yarn Amount
DK cotton yarn:
Green (body, limbs): 75 g (~140 m)
Beige (belly, lower face): 30 g (~55 m)
Orange (toe pads, eye rings): 25 g (~45 m)
White (eye whites): 15 g (~28 m)
Black (pupils, embroidery): small amount
Stuffing: 180–220 g
Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
Safety eyes: 10–12 mm
Tapestry needle, stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
🐸 Head & Body (One Piece – wide head, slim torso)
With green yarn:
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rnd 7–11: sc around (36)
👉 Creates the broad, rounded head
Rnd 12: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Belly Color Shaping (important visual detail)
Continue working in green, but switch to beige for the front 10–12 stitches only each round.
Rnd 14–18: sc around (24)
👉 This forms a clean oval belly integrated into the body (not a sewn patch)
Body Taper
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Rnd 20–23: sc around (18)
Stuff firmly (top round, lower slightly flexible)
Rnd 24: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 25: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
👁️ Eyes (Raised and prominent)
Eye Bulbs (Make 2 – green)
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
FO.
Eye White
MR 6 → inc → 12 → 18
Orange Ring
Attach orange yarn:
sc around (18)
Insert safety eyes through all layers.
👉 Attach eyes high on head
👉 Angle slightly outward for expressive look
🦵 Legs (Long, thin, slightly bent)
With green:
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3–20: sc around (12)
👉 Do NOT overstuff — keep flexible for pose
FO.
🦶 Feet with 4 Toes (wide spread)
Toe Pads (Make 4 per foot – orange)
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Rnd 3: sc around
Rnd 4: (1 sc, dec) ×3 (6)
Lightly stuff and FO.
Toe Stems (green connectors)
Attach green yarn to each toe:
Ch 4–5, sl st back
👉 Creates thin “finger-like” stems
Join Toes into Foot
Join all 4 toes:
Rnd 1: sc across all stems (~16–20 sts)
Rnd 2–3: sc around
👉 Keep foot flat and slightly wide
FO and attach to leg.
💪 Arms (slender, slightly curved)
With green:
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3–18: sc around (12)
Light stuffing only.
FO.
✋ Hands with 4 Fingers (gripping shape)
Finger Pads (Make 4 per hand – orange)
Same as toes.
Finger Stems
Attach green yarn:
Ch 4–5, sl st back
Join Fingers
Rnd 1: sc across all fingers (~16–20 sts)
Rnd 2–3: sc around
👉 Slight curve inward for gripping pose
FO and attach to arm.
🧩 Assembly
🪡 Attach eyes on top of head
🪡 Sew arms angled forward (resting on surface)
🪡 Attach legs wide and slightly forward
🪡 Position feet flat with toes spread outward
🪡 Curve fingers inward to create holding pose
🧵 Facial Details
🖤 Embroider:
• small curved smile
• tiny nostrils (optional)
Optional: light blush for softness 😊
🌿 Finishing Touches
✨ Shape limbs into relaxed perched pose
✨ Keep toes evenly spaced and rounded
✨ Slightly bend legs for natural stance
✨ Adjust hands to appear resting or gripping
💚 Final Result
A lifelike tree frog with long elegant limbs, expressive raised eyes, and distinct rounded toe pads. The balanced proportions and natural pose give it a calm, realistic presence—perfect for display on a branch or shelf. 🐸🌿✨
Happy crocheting! 🧶
