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 changes, sculpted fingers/toes, and structured assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 24–28 cm (9.5–11 inches) in perched position
🧶 Yarn Amount
- Green (body, head, limbs): 95–115 g
- Beige (belly & lower face): 40–50 g
- Orange (toe pads & eye rings): 35–45 g
- White (eye whites): 15–20 g
- Black (pupils & embroidery): small amount
- Polyester stuffing: 180–220 g
🧵 Materials
- 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- 10–12 mm safety eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
🔤 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 – Balanced Shape)
With green yarn:
Head
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–9: sc around (36)
Upper Head Shaping
R10: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R11–12: sc around (42)
Neck Taper
R13: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R14: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R15: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Belly Section
Switch to beige for the front 12 stitches:
R16–20: sc around (24)
Body
R21: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R22–25: sc around (18)
Stuff firmly at top, lightly at bottom.
R26: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R27: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
👁️ Eyes (Raised & Layered – Make 2)
Green Dome
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–5: sc around (18)
FO
White Layer
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Orange Ring
R4: sc around (18)
Insert safety eye through all layers.
Sew eyes securely on top sides of head, angled slightly outward.
🦵 Legs (Long & Tapered – Make 2)
With green:
R1: MR 6
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–12: sc around (9)
R13: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (6)
R14–26: sc around (6)
Light stuffing only.
FO.
🦶 Feet (Wide with 4 Toes – Make 2)
Toe Pads (Make 4 per foot)
With orange:
R1: MR 6
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: (1 sc, dec) ×3 (6)
Lightly stuff. FO.
Toes & Foot
With green:
Attach yarn to each toe:
Ch 5, sl st back to base
Repeat for all 4 toes.
Join toes:
R1: sc across all toes (16–18 sts)
R2: sc around
R3: (1 sc, dec) around slightly
Shape flat.
FO and attach to legs.
💪 Arms (Slim & Slightly Bent – Make 2)
With green:
R1: MR 6
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–10: sc around (9)
R11: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (6)
R12–20: sc around (6)
Light stuffing only.
FO.
✋ Hands (Gripping Shape – Make 2)
Same method as feet:
- 4 orange pads
- Green stems (ch 4–5, sl st back)
- Join with 2–3 rounds sc
Shape slightly curved.
🧩 Assembly
- Attach eyes on top sides of head
- Sew arms angled forward
- Attach legs wide apart
- Position feet flat with toes spread
- Curve hands inward
😊 Facial Details
With black yarn:
- Small curved smile
- Tiny nostrils (optional)
🌿 Final Shaping
- Bend legs slightly
- Spread toes evenly
- Curve fingers inward
- Adjust posture to slight forward lean
💚 Final Result
A well-balanced tree frog with long slender limbs, expressive raised eyes, and wide gripping toes. The proportions and shaping create a natural perched stance with a calm and lifelike appearance 🐸🌿✨
Happy crocheting! 🧶
