Fergus the Frog – Free Crochet Pattern

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I’m so happy to share Fergus the Frog, the easiest FREE frog crochet pattern hopping into my collection! This adorable frog amigurumi is perfect for beginners because it is a completely no-sew design and works up incredibly fast. This super cute crochet frog pattern even includes a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through every stitch. Get ready to crochet the perfect little friend!

Two finished free crochet frog amigurumi sitting on a white fluffy background. The foreground frog is sharp, showing the easy no-sew design and embroidered smile. This is an easy beginner frog crochet pattern.

I would classify this free frog crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern available here on my blog! An ad-free, formatted PDF version of this crochet pattern is also available for purchase here:

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This FREE crochet frog pattern is perfect for beginners! Be sure to save it so you can find this adorable no-sew amigurumi frog later.

Close-up shot of the finished green free frog crochet pattern (Fergus) being held in a hand, showing the embroidered pink cheeks and smile. This is an easy beginner no-sew frog amigurumi design.

Free Crochet Pattern for Fergus the Frog

Pattern Specifics

Measurements: Approximately 5” tall (sitting) or 7.5” tall (standing)
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
Yarn Used: WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (green): 90 yds, color B (black) and color C (pink): small amount for embroidery
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 12mm safety eyes

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

  • Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
  • This pattern requires no sewing. The eyes, head, and body are worked as one piece, with the arms and legs worked directly into the body as you work, rather than sewing later.
  • All pieces of the crochet frog are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
  • Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
  • Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
  • All pieces require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled.
  • See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Arms (make 2)

Using color A (shown as green):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R14: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

leg piece, filled with stuffing, prior to the leg being closed
leg piece with hook inserted through both sides to crochet them together
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches, with hook through both sides of the next st
finished leg piece prior to fastening off
finished leg piece with long tail for sewing

Fasten off.

Finished arms of the no-sew frog amigurumi pattern.

Legs (make 2)

Using color A (shown as green):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (21 sts)

R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (21 sts)

R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)

R11-15: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R16: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)

Fasten off.

Finished legs of the crochet frog amigurumi crochet pattern.

First Eye

Using color A (shown as green):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fasten off.

Second Eye

Using color A (shown as green):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R5: Ch 3, join to first eye with a SC. Add a stitch marker to this first SC st. SC in each st around first eye, across ch 3, around second eye, back across ch 3, to beginning (30 sts) See tutorial photos.

Two green bumps for the eyes of the crochet frog amigurumi pattern.
Joining the eye bumps together for the crochet frog pattern, step 1.
Joining the eye bumps together for the crochet frog pattern, step 2.
Joining the eye bumps together for the crochet frog pattern, step 3.
Joining the eye bumps together for the crochet frog pattern, step 4.
Joining the eye bumps together for the crochet frog pattern, step 5.
Joining the eye bumps together for the crochet frog pattern, step 6.

Do not fasten off. Move on to head.

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 12 sts. Repeat from * around. (39 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert eyes in each eye piece, between R3-4, with the working yarn being on the back of the head.  

Head of the crochet frog before the safety eyes have been inserted.
Head of the crochet frog after the black safety eyes have been placed.

Fill eyes with stuffing.

R11-12: 1 SC in each st around. (39 sts)

R13: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 11 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R14-15: 1 SC in each st around (36 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

Do not fasten off. Move on to body.

Head of the amigurumi frog prior to starting on the body.

Body

R20: 2 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R21: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R22: 1 SC in each of the next 8 sts. Place the first arm, and working through both the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 8 sts. Place the second arm, and working through the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. (30 sts) See tutorial photos.

Crocheting the arms in place on the crochet frog amigurumi body, step 1.
Crocheting the arms in place on the crochet frog amigurumi body, step 2.
Crocheting the arms in place on the crochet frog amigurumi body, step 3.
Crocheting the arms in place on the crochet frog amigurumi body, step 4.
Crocheting the arms in place on the crochet frog amigurumi body, step 5.
Crocheting the arms in place on the crochet frog amigurumi body, step 6.

R23-29: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R30: 1 SC in each of the next 12 sts. Place the first leg, and working through both the sts of the leg and the sts of the body, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Place the second leg, and working through both the sts of the leg and the sts of the body, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. (30 sts) See tutorial photos.

Crocheting the legs in place on the no-sew frog amigurumi body, step 1.
Crocheting the legs in place on the no-sew frog amigurumi body, step 2.
Crocheting the legs in place on the no-sew frog amigurumi body, step 3.
Crocheting the legs in place on the no-sew frog amigurumi body, step 4.

R31: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R32: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill body with stuffing.

R33: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R34: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Using color B (shown as black), embroider smile between R11-12, with about 7 sts between the top ends of the smile, sloping down over 3 rows.

Embroidering a smile on the face of the crochet frog pattern, step 1.
Embroidering a smile on the face of the crochet frog pattern, step 2.
Embroidering a smile on the face of the crochet frog pattern, step 3.
Embroidering a smile on the face of the crochet frog pattern, step 4.
Embroidering a smile on the face of the crochet frog pattern, step 5.
Embroidering a smile on the face of the crochet frog pattern, step 6.
Finished embroidered smile on the face of the crochet Fergus the Frog amigurumi.

Using color C (shown as pink), embroider blush to the top side of each smile, over 2 sts, between R9-10.

Embroidering the blush on the crochet frog amigurumi pattern, step 1.
Embroidering the blush on the crochet frog amigurumi pattern, step 2.
Embroidering the blush on the crochet frog amigurumi pattern, step 3.
Embroidering the blush on the crochet frog amigurumi pattern, step 4.
Finished embroidered blush on the free frog crochet pattern.

I hope you thoroughly enjoyed making Fergus! This FREE no-sew frog crochet pattern is a fun and quick make for any beginner. If you are looking for more fun patterns like Fergus, be sure to check out my huge collection of FREE amigurumi animal crochet patterns!

Don’t forget to share your finished crochet frog on social media!

Close-up shot of the finished bright green free crochet frog pattern (Fergus) amigurumi sitting on a white surface, showing this simple, no-sew design. This is an easy beginner frog crochet pattern.

Video Tutorial for Fergus the Frog

This video is also available on YouTube. Watch this video: Fergus the Frog Amigurumi Crochet Tutorial on YouTube.

Pinterest pin showing two green crochet frog amigurumi with the Fergus the Frog crochet pattern. This easy, no-sew beginner pattern is perfect for your next project.
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Ad-Free PDF Pattern for Fergus the Frog

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Quick Tips for Crocheting Your Frog

  • Invisible Decrease: Use the invisible decrease stitch to ensure that your SC2tog stitches blend seamlessly with the rest of your single crochet stitches on your crochet frog pattern.
  • Stitch Markers: When working in continuous rounds for this free frog crochet pattern, always use a stitch marker to keep track of the start of each round. This is the #1 tip for successful amigurumi.
  • Master the Basics: Ready to learn the secrets to perfect amigurumi? Check out my full guide for amigurumi tips and tricks for more help on stuffing, tension, and finishing your projects!

Alterations and Customization Ideas

This easy, no-sew crochet frog pattern is the perfect base for creativity! Use these quick tips to customize your Fergus the Frog:

  • Create a Giant Plush: For a much bigger, squishier frog amigurumi, simply switch to a chunky yarn like Parfait Chunky and use a larger corresponding hook size. The pattern will scale up automatically!
  • Customize the Face: Change the embroidery style on the face of this FREE frog crochet pattern (e.g. adding eyelids or different mouths) to give your frog amigurumi a unique personality!

More Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

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Nicole

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6 Comments

  1. I got the pattern and I’ve made several of these. I used yo/yo stitches. I wonder if I should be using yu/yo?

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  2. What hook size would you recommend if I were to make Fergus the Frog using chunky yarn like Parfait Chunky yarn?

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