How to Crochet a Frog Amigurumi!

If you’ve been wanting to make a small, cute plush that’s fun to crochet and easy to gift, this frog amigurumi is a great pick. In the tutorial below, you’ll follow along step-by-step to create an adorable little frog with classic amigurumi shaping.

Whether you’re newer to amigurumi or you’ve made a few plushies already, this project is a helpful way to practice clean stitches, shaping, and assembling small pieces.

How this crochet frog amigurumi comes together

Amigurumi projects are all about building simple shapes and stitching them together neatly—and this frog is a perfect example. In the video, you’ll see how the frog is formed using rounded, stuffed pieces that create that sweet “squishy” plush look.

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As you crochet along, pay attention to stitch consistency and shaping. Keeping your stitches tight helps prevent stuffing from showing through, and taking a little extra time during assembly makes a big difference in the final look. If you ever struggle with pieces lining up, using pins or stitch markers to “test place” parts first can really help.

Step-by-step crochet frog amigurumi video tutorial

This is where you can follow every step in real time, from starting the frog to shaping and assembly. Crochet along, pause as needed, and don’t worry if you need to rewind—amigurumi is very forgiving, and you’ll learn a lot by watching the motions up close.

Source: Little Crochet Farm

Tips for a neat, beginner-friendly amigurumi finish

Images and patterns courtesy of Little Crochet Farm

One of the biggest challenges with a crochet frog plush is making it look polished once all the parts come together. A few small habits help a lot:

• Use stitch markers to track your rounds so you don’t lose count.
• Keep tension steady for smooth shaping and a cleaner surface.
• Before sewing, lightly stuff pieces and check placement so the face looks balanced.
• Take your time with assembly—neat sewing is what makes amigurumi look “store-bought.”

Once you finish, you’ll have an adorable frog you can keep, gift, or use as cute decor on a shelf or desk.

Thanks for crocheting along with me today—hope this little frog makes you smile. If you try it, save this tutorial so you can come back anytime and make another one in a different color!

— Maggie