Free Crochet Masterclass: Five-Minute Plush Frog by Elena Klimova
Introduction
In this masterclass, you will learn how to crochet a plush frog very quickly using simple techniques. This adorable crochet frog has four little legs and is made from plush yarn. The entire toy is crocheted in one piece, with no separate parts to assemble. This tutorial will guide you step by step on how to crochet the frog, including the materials needed and a detailed description of each step.
Materials & Tools
- Plush Yarn: YarnArt Dolce or Himalaya Dolphin Baby (any two colors, plus pink for the cheeks)
- Crochet Hook: 4 mm
- Safety Eyes: 10 mm
- Stuffing: Toy stuffing (e.g., polyester fiberfill)
- Stitch Markers
- Pins
- Keychain Chain or Cord: If you wish to make it into a keychain
- Decorative Ribbon or Flower: Optional, for decoration
- Needle: For sewing on parts
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- KA – Magic ring
- ch – Chain stitch
- sl st – Slip stitch
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- (…) x n – Repeat n times
Crochet Frog Pattern: Step-by-Step Instructions
Note:
When changing colors in the pattern, always switch yarn colors at the end of the previous stitch, before starting the next one.
Leg (Make 4)
- Start with 7 chain stitches, then, in the 3rd chain from the hook (this is the base of the leg), make a sl st.
- Continue with:
- 3 chain stitches, sl st into the base.
- 3 chain stitches, sl st into the base.
- Continue with 3 sc along the air loops of the leg.
- Join with a sl st.
Body of the Frog
- Round 1: Start with 2 chain stitches. In the second stitch from the hook, crochet 6 sc.
- Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12 stitches).
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 2, puff stitch (3 incomplete double crochets with 2 yarn overs made in one stitch), (inc) x 2, puff stitch, (inc, 1 sc) x 2 (18 stitches).
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24 stitches).
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30 stitches).
- Round 6: In this round, add the legs and make 6 decreases: 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, Leg, 3 sc, dec, Leg, 3 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 3 sc, Leg, dec, 3 sc, Leg, 1 sc, dec, 1 sc (24 stitches).
- Continue stuffing the frog with synthetic stuffing as you crochet.
Placing the Eyes
Insert the safety eyes between rounds 3 and 4, symmetrically between the puff stitches, spaced 4 stitches apart.
Rounds 7-10
- Round 7: Attach the yarn of the main color. Cut the previous yarn and crochet this round in the back loops only: 24 sc.
- Round 8: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18 stitches).
- Round 9: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12 stitches).
- Round 10: (dec) x 6 (6 stitches). Close the opening.
Finishing Touches
- In Round 7, where the decrease begins, attach the yarn of the main color and crochet 8 sl sts in the front loops. Cut the yarn, secure it, and hide the ends.
Embroidering the Cheeks
Using pink yarn, embroider two small stitches for the cheeks, about 5-6 rows down, spaced 6 stitches apart, and symmetrically to the eyes.
Optional Decorations
Feel free to add a flower, ribbon, or bow for a cute touch. You can also attach a chain or cord to turn your frog into a keychain.
Conclusion
Congratulations, your plush frog is now complete! Please tag the author, Elena Klimova, on social media at @elen_klimova.
