A hatching frog needs a shell to hatch from! Crochet a cute frog in a strawberry bag with this easy-to-follow pattern! It’s perfect for decorations, gifts, or to give a charming touch to your handmade collection. It will surely steal hearts! This pattern uses very basic crochet stitches, such as single crochet stitches and half double crochet stitches, and some crochet techniques, like increase and decrease. This tutorial includes how to make the bag and the frog. It includes how to make the arms, legs, body, and head while working on the frog, as well as how to make the two parts of the strawberry bag. It can be used as a cute seasonal decoration, especially for summer-themed setups. Also, you can use it as a keychain or bag charms and backpack decorations. It´s a very simple design which can be made in any desired colors. If you’re looking to practice crocheting in the round, this is the perfect pattern to practice with! The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy-to-follow written instructions and photo tutorial. Scroll down to see the step-by-step written instructions and supplies you’ll need. Let’s start!
SUPPLIES YOU NEED
cotton yarn (Schachenmayr Catania 125m/ 50g and Schachenmayr Catania Fine 165m/ 50g) in the following colors: pink and green for the bag, green and white for the frog and flowers, a bit of black and red for embroidery, crochet hook 2,5 mm, polyester fiberfill stuffing, chopstick or something similar to help with stuffing small parts, stitch marker, scissors, yarn needle, safety eyes or two little black beads 3-5 mm, one button.
Feel free to experiment with different yarns. Using different materials and hook size to what is recommended may alter the final appearance of your amigurumi.
SKILL LEVEL
I would classify this free crochet pattern as an advanced beginner. It is necessary to have some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.
FINISHED SIZE
The ready amigurumi is approx. 10 cm high, from bottom to top, can be made bigger or smaller depending on the yarn and hook you use.
SKILLS YOU NEED
chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, increase, decrease, front post double crochet
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch =chain
St = stitch
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
inc = increase stitch (two single crochets in the one stitch)
Dc = double crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Tc = treble crochet
Rnd = Round
* = repeat the instructions for the times indicated
(...) = at the end of every round total amount of stitches is indicated
TIPS
- Do not join rounds, work in a continuous spiral
- Place a stitch marker or a piece of yarn at the beginning stitch of the round and move it up at the start of each additional round
- This pattern doesn´t include any specific stitch tutorials
- All stitches are worked into both loops, unless stated otherwise in the pattern
- The number of stitches for completion is noted in parentheses at the end of each round
- When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness within the amigurumi
- Amigurumi can be made in any desired colors
- The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology
- Work the pattern in the order as shown below, because it is joined together as it is made.
Seamless way of changing color when working in the round
Pick up the new color at the end of the round: inset your hook into the stitch, yarn over the new color and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.
To make a magic ring
- Loop the thread twice around your middle finger
- Put the hook under both loops, pull the yarn under the loops and hook the thread again
- Pull the thread through the new loop. The first crochet stitch is ready!
- Repeat the number of times needed.
- Pull the inner threads to tighten the ring.
INSTRUCTIONS
The bag is worked from the bottom up in simple crochet increases. Crochet using Schachenmayr Catania yarn.
BOTTOM
Crochet with pink yarn or the color of yarn you wish and begin with a magic ring.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into a Magic Ring
Round 2: increase 6 times (12 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in next stitch, increase*, repeat from* to* 6 times (18 stitches)
Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase*, repeat from* to* 6 times (24 stitches)
Round 5: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase*, repeat from* to* 6 times (30 stitches)
Round 6: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, increase*, repeat from* to* 6 times (36 stitches)
Round 7: *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, increase*, repeat from* to* 6 times (42 stitches)
Round 8: *single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, increase*, repeat from* to* 6 times (48 stitches)
Round 9: *single crochet in each of next 7 stitches, increase*, repeat from* to* 6 times (54 stitches)
Round 10: single crochet in each of next 54 stitches
Round 11: chain 2 stitches, half double crochet in each of next stitches till the end of the round
Change the yarn color to green
Round 12: single crochet in each of next 54 stitches, slip stitch
Change the yarn color to pink
Round 13 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 54 stitches, slip stitch
Round 14: chain 2 stitches, half double crochet in each of next stitches till the end of the round
Change the yarn color to green
Round 15: single crochet in each of next 54 stitches, slip stitch
Change the yarn color to pink
Round 16 (working into the back loop): chain 2 stitches, half double crochet in each of next stitches till the end of the round
Round 17: single crochet in each of next 54 stitches, slip stitch
Change the yarn color to green
Round 18: single crochet in each of next 54 stitches, slip stitch
Round 19: *dec, single crochet in each of next 7 stitches* (48 stitches)
Change the yarn color to pink
Round 20 (working into the back loop): chain 2 stitches, half double crochet in each of next stitches till the end of the round
Round 21-22: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches, slip stitch
Fasten off, hide yarn ends.
FLAP
Crochet using pink yarn.
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Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring
Round 2: increase 6 times (12 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in the next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)
Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)
Round 5: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)
Round 6: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, increase* (36 stitches)
Round 7: *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, increase* (42 stitches)
Round 8: single crochet in each of next 42 stitches
Round 9: *single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, increase* (48 stitches)
Round 10: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Round 11-13: chain 2 stitches, half double crochet in each of next stitches till the end of the round
Do not fasten off. All around the bag work one round in single crochets if desired.
Now, attach both parts of the strawberry bag by crocheting through both pieces. The upper part should be closer to the hook handle, while the bottom part is positioned underneath. Slip stitch into the next 6 stitches, working through both layers of the bag, then fasten off. Sew an 15-18 mm button in the center of the bottom part of the strawberry bag.
FLOWER
Crochet using white colored yarn.
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Chain 4 stitches, join with slip stitch into a ring.
*chain 3 stitches, 2 double crochets, chain 3 stitches, slip stitch*, repeat from* 4 times into the ring, slip stitch.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the flower to the bag.
ASSEMBLY
Since all the elements of your bag are crocheted, it´s time to sew them together. Use a blunt sewing needle.
Attach flowers to the bag if desired. Add little stitches of light green or yellow for the seeds. Weave in all ends.
FROG
The frog consists of several parts which you crochet separately and then sew them together. Crochet using Schachenmayr Catania Fine yarn.
HEAD
Crochet using green colored yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring
Round 2: increase 6 times (12 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in the next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)
Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)
Round 5: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)
Round 6: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, increase* (36 stitches)
Round 7: *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, increase* (42 stitches)
Round 8: *single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, increase* (48 stitches)
Round 9-16: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Round 17: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 6 stitches* (42 stitches)
Round 18: single crochet in each of next 42 stitches
Round 19: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 5 stitches* (36 stitches)
Round 20: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 4 stitches* (30 stitches)
Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill
Round 21: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (24 stitches)
Round 22: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (18 stitches)
Round 23: single crochet in each of next 18 stitches
Do not fasten off.
BODY
Continue crocheting with green yarn.
Round 1: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)
Round 2: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, increase* (36 stitches)
Rounds 4-11: single crochet in each of next 36 stitches
Round 12: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 4 stitches* (30 stitches)
Round 13: single crochet in each of next 30 stitches
Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill
Round 14: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (24 stitches)
Round 15: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (18 stitches)
Round 16: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch* (12 stitches)
Round 17: *decrease*.
Fasten off. Hide yarn ends.
EYE (2x)
Crochet with white colored yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring
Round 2: increase 6 times (12 stitches)
Rounds 3-5: single crochet in each of next 12 stitches
Stuff the eye slightly.
Round 6: *dec, single crochet in the next stitch* (6 stitches)
Fasten off. Work the second eye the same way.
EYELID (2x)
Work using green colored yarn and begin with a magic ring.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring
Round 2: increase 6 times (12 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (15 stitches)
Rounds 4-5: single crochet in each of next 15 stitches
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Work the second eyelid the same way.
Eyelids are attached to the eyes now. Thread a needle on one of the yarn tails left from the eyelid and sew them to the eyes. Sew black beads to the eyes or embroider with black yarn.
ARM (2x)
Work using green colored yarn.
Chain 10 stitches, *slip stitch in the second stitch from the hook, chain 2 stitches*, repeat from* to* 3 times, slip stitch in each of next 8 stitches.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Using the same yarn, repeat these actions for the second arm.
LEG (2x)
Work using green colored yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring
Round 2: increase 6 times (12 stitches)
Rounds 3-5: single crochet in each of next 12 stitches
Round 6: *decrease* 6 times, slip stitch, chain 6 stitches.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Work the second leg the same way
ASSEMBLE
Since all the elements of your frog are crocheted, it´s time to sew them together. Use a blunt sewing needle.
Legs and arms are attached to the body now. Position legs and arms and using the yarn left sew them to the body of the frog. Be sure to step back and take a look to make sure they are even.
Mark where you want the eyes to be with pins, place them in their right place on the head and sew them with yarn ends left to the head of your frog. Using the yarn left sew them to the head of your amigurumi. Be sure to step back and take a look to make sure they are even.
Embroider mouth with red colored yarn. You can also proceed with a smile and add a tongue if desired. Hide the yarn tails inside the head.
Place your frog in the bottom of the strawberry bag and put the top of the bag on. Is the flap closing completely or is there a gap? Due to different yarns you may need to add or reduce couple of more rounds of single crochets.
Ready! Happy crocheting!
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