Nothing says “comfort” quite like a chunky, velvet-soft frog. Using super-bulky chenille yarn, you can whip up this little guy in just an afternoon. This pattern is designed for those who love that modern, oversized “squishmallow” look.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Finished Size: Approx. 6 inches tall (depending on your yarn and tension)
- Terminology: US Crochet Terms
- Time Required: 2–3 hours
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Super Bulky (Weight 6) Chenille or Velvet Yarn (e.g., Premier Parfait Chunky or Bernat Blanket).
- Colors: Mint Green (Body) and White/Cream (Belly).
- Hook: 5.0mm – 6.0mm (use a hook smaller than the yarn label recommends for tight, professional-looking stitches).
- Safety Eyes: 16mm or 20mm black safety eyes.
- Extras: Polyester fiberfill, tapestry needle, stitch markers, and pink yarn/embroidery thread for the blush.
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Invisible Decrease
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- FO: Fasten off
The Pattern
Body & Head (One Piece)
Using Mint Green yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- Inc in each st (12)
- [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
- [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
- [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
- [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
- [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
8-14. Sc in each st around (42)
Insert safety eyes between rows 10 and 11, roughly 6 stitches apart. - [5 sc, dec] 6 times (36)
- [4 sc, dec] 6 times (30)
- [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24)
Stuff firmly. - [2 sc, dec] 6 times (18)
- [1 sc, dec] 6 times (12)
- Dec 6 times, FO. Weave tail through the remaining loops to close.
The Belly Patch
Using White/Cream yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- Inc in each st (12)
- [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
- [2 sc, inc] 6 times (18) – Do not inc further to keep it flat.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing onto the front of the body.
Arms (Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- [1 sc, inc] 3 times (9)
- Sc around (9)
FO and sew to the side of the body.
Feet (Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- Inc in each st (12)
- Sc around (12)
FO and sew to the bottom of the body.
Eye Lumps (Make 2)
To give the frog his “bulging” eyes:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- [1 sc, inc] 3 times (9)
- Sc around (9)
FO and sew to the top of the head over the safety eyes.
Expert Tips for Chunky Yarn
- Tension is Everything: Chenille yarn can be tricky because it is hard to see the stitches. Use your fingers to “feel” for the V-shape of the stitches as you work.
- Avoid “Over-Stuffing”: With super bulky yarn, it’s easy to stretch the stitches if you stuff too hard. Use just enough fiberfill to make him firm but squishy.
- Lock Your Safety Eyes: Since this is a chunky plushie, make sure to use the plastic washers on the back of the safety eyes and press them on firmly until they click. If you are gifting this to a small child, consider using embroidery for the eyes instead of plastic ones to ensure safety.
- The Blush: Use a scrap of thin pink yarn to stitch a small horizontal line under each eye. This is the secret to giving him that sweet, Kawaii expression seen in the video!
Ready to hop into this project?
This frog is the perfect project to practice your increases and decreases. Once you finish your first one, you’ll find yourself wanting to make a whole pond of them in different pastel colors!
