Introducing the Leggy Frog crochet pattern, a fan-favorite among new and seasoned crocheters! This playful and adorable pattern brings to life a charming, long-legged frog that’s full of personality.

Designed with east-to-follow instructions, it’s perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters. The pattern works up very quickly, making it perfect to sell at your next craft market.

The finished frog has elongated limbs, giving it a whimsical look that makes it stand out in any collection. Customers love how the leggy frog can hold onto anything with its arms and legs! He can hold onto anything and hang out wherever he wants to 🙂

Whether it’s for a git, a decoration, or to sell at your next market, the Leggy Frog is sure to bring joy with its delightful design and character.

Materials: 

Size 6 Chunky Blanket Yarn

12 inch piece of pink yarn for cheeks

12 inch piece of black yarn for mouth

6mm Crochet hook

10mm Safety Eyes

a large handful of polyfill

Stitch Marker

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Instructions: 

Ch 9. Place a marker in the 9th chain.

Round 1: 2 Hdc in 3rd ch from the hook. sc in next 5 ch. 4 hdc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain, sc in next 5 ch. hdc in last ch. (18) (The 2 skipped chains at the beginning of this round will count as a hdc. The marker you placed in the 9th chain marks the top of this ch2/hdc.)

Round 2: sc2tog. Sc in the next 7 sts. sc2tog. Sc in the next 7 sts. (16)

Round 3-4: sc around (16)

Place safety eyes on sides of face between rows 1 and 2. embroider cheeks about 1 stitch below each eye, 1 stitch across. Stitch mouth on face, between rows 2 and 3, 2 or 3 stitches wide.

Round 5: Sc in the next 8 sts (you may need to add one or more extra sc to get to the side of your frog.) [ch 14. sc in 4th ch from the hook. (ch 3, sc in the same ch) x 2. Sc in the next 10 chains.]

Working on the body of the frog again, sc in the next 8 sts. Note that if you had to add a stitch or two, the stitch marker will be in the wrong place. That’s ok for this round!!

Repeat arm. [ch 14. sc in 4th ch from the hook. (ch 3, sc in the same ch) x 2. Sc in the next 10 chains.]

Round 6: Sc around (16) On this round, you will need to push the arms of the frog to the outside so that you can place all of the sc on the body of the frog.

Round 7: Sc in the next 7 sts. sc inc. sc in the next 7 sts. sc inc. (18)

Round 8-11: Sc around (18)

Row 12: If needed, make a few more sc so that you are on the side of the frog. Make arm/leg. [ch 14. sc in 4th ch from the hook. (ch 3, sc in the same ch) x 2. Sc in the next 10 chains.]

Stuff frog body with a big handful of polyfill. Now we will be sewing frog closed: fold frog so that the open stitches on the bottom are together. Take the first 2 stitches that are closest to the leg just made. sl st through the back loops only. Continuing with back loops only, sl st the next 6 stitches together.

Make another leg. [ch 14. sc in 4th ch from the hook. (ch 3, sc in the same ch) x 2. Sc in the next 10 chains.] sl st the last stitches together to close up your frog. Finish off!

Watch the crochet along video here: (right handed)

And here: (left-handed)

Tag me on Instagram with your finished leggy frogs @anitalousiecrochet . I can’t wait to see your crochet creations!

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