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Frog Pillow Crochet Pattern

Frog Pillow Crochet Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Frog Pillow Crochet Pattern

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You'll love how this pattern offers two leg attachment options—either sitting upright for a decorative display or with dangling legs for extra whimsy. The generous size makes it perfect as a statement piece for any room or as a beloved companion for children.

Why You'll Love This Frog Pillow Crochet Pattern

I absolutely adore this frog pillow pattern because it brings so much personality into one project! The way the color changes create that adorable belly gradient is mesmerizing to watch come together as you work. I love that you get to choose whether your frog sits primly or lounges with dangling legs—it makes each finished piece truly unique to your style. The dimensional eyes and detailed fingers and toes add such character, transforming a simple pillow into a charming friend. Plus, working with plush yarn like Himalaya Dolphin Baby makes the entire process incredibly satisfying and cozy.

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this frog pillow pattern to create unique variations! One of my favorite tweaks is switching up the color palette—try using blue and white for a winter frog, or pink and coral for a tropical vibe. You could even make it seasonal with orange and black for Halloween or red and green for Christmas.

I also enjoy adding embellishments like embroidered spots on the back, a little crochet crown, or even a bowtie to give your frog extra personality. For the eyes, I sometimes use different colored buttons or add small white highlights with felt or embroidery to make them really pop.

Another fun modification I've tried is adjusting the leg position—you can sew them at different angles or even create bent knees by stuffing certain sections more firmly. I've also made mini versions using sport weight yarn and a smaller hook for adorable desk companions. The mouth chains can be shaped differently too—make them curved for a bigger smile or add a little tongue detail with pink yarn. Don't be afraid to make this pattern your own and let your creativity shine!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Twisting the foundation chain when joining in round 2—always lay it flat before connecting to avoid a permanent twist in your pillow body ✗ Forgetting to stuff corners firmly enough during assembly, resulting in a floppy pillow—pack filling tightly into corners before closing for best shape retention ✗ Losing track of color changes during the belly gradient section—use stitch markers at color transition points to maintain accurate placement throughout ✗ Sewing limbs too tightly to the body, creating puckering or distortion—pin limbs in place first and sew with even tension for smooth attachment

Frog Pillow Crochet Pattern

Create an adorable frog pillow that doubles as a cuddly companion and stylish home decor! This charming design features a vibrant green body with a yellow belly, expressive eyes, and poseable limbs that can either sit upright or dangle playfully. Perfect for nurseries, bedrooms, living rooms, or even your car, this versatile pillow brings whimsy and comfort to any space. With detailed instructions for the body, eyes, mouth, arms, and legs, you'll craft a unique piece that's both functional and full of personality.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Frog Pillow Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby Yarn in Green color (3.5 skeins)
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby Yarn in Yellow color (1 skein)
  • 03
    Alternative: YarnArt Dolce Yarn in Green (3.5 skeins) and Yellow (1 skein)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size E (3.5mm) or size to match tension
  • 02
    Polyfil or any other stuffing material
  • 03
    Shank buttons (22-24 mm) for eyes
  • 04
    Tapestry needle with large eye for sewing
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Stitch markers (recommended for tracking rounds)

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— Body :

Info :

Work in continuous rows using green color

Round 1 :

90 ch

Info :

From this moment we will alternate colors

Round 2 :

Green: Connect the chain by working the first sc into the first chain, being careful not to twist the chain (this is the first stitch of the second round), 43 sc, yellow: 46 sc {90}

Round 3 :

Green: 44 sc, yellow: 46 sc {90}

Round 4 :

Green: 44 sc, yellow: 46 sc {90}

Round 5 :

Green: 45 sc, yellow: 44 sc, green: 1 sc {90}

Round 6 :

Green: 46 sc, yellow: 43 sc, green: 1 sc {90}

Round 7 :

Green: 47 sc, yellow: 41 sc, green: 2 sc {90}

Round 8 :

Green: 48 sc, yellow: 40 sc, green: 2 sc {90}

Round 9 :

Green: 49 sc, yellow: 38 sc, green: 3 sc {90}

Round 10 :

Green: 50 sc, yellow: 37 sc, green: 3 sc {90}

Round 11 :

Green: 51 sc, yellow: 35 sc, green: 4 sc {90}

Round 12 :

Green: 52 sc, yellow: 34 sc, green: 4 sc {90}

Round 13 :

Green: 53 sc, yellow: 32 sc, green: 5 sc {90}

Round 14 :

Green: 54 sc, yellow: 31 sc, green: 5 sc {90}

Round 15 :

Green: 55 sc, yellow: 29 sc, green: 6 sc {90}

Round 16 :

Green: 56 sc, yellow: 28 sc, green: 6 sc {90}

Round 17 :

Green: 57 sc, yellow: 26 sc, green: 7 sc {90}

Round 18 :

Green: 58 sc, yellow: 25 sc, green: 7 sc {90}

Round 19 :

Green: 59 sc, yellow: 23 sc, green: 8 sc {90}

Round 20 :

Green: 60 sc, yellow: 22 sc, green: 8 sc {90}

Round 21 :

Green: 62 sc, yellow: 19 sc, green: 9 sc {90}

Round 22 :

Green: 64 sc, yellow: 16 sc, green: 10 sc {90}

Round 23 :

Green: 66 sc, yellow: 13 sc, green: 11 sc {90}

Rounds 24-41 (18 Rounds) :

Green: 90 sc {90}

Round 42 :

Make a few shift stitches to bring the yarn to the corner of the pillow (approximately 9 sc, depending on your tension you may need more or less)

Info :

Weave all the ends. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing the top edge of the pillow. Stuff the pillow tightly, especially in the corners. Sew the bottom edge of the pillow, keep stuffing as you go. Secure the yarn and weave the end inside the pillow

— Eyes :

Info :

Make 2 details made of two parts each

Part 1 (Make 2) :

Use green color

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring {6}

Round 2 :

6 inc {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 {18}

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) *6 {24}

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) *6 {30}

Rounds 6-10 (5 Rounds) :

30 sc {30}

Round 11 :

(3 sc, dec) *6 {24}

Info :

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing

Part 2 (Make 2) :

Use yellow yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring {6}

Round 2 :

6 inc {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 {18}

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) *6, 1 sl st {24}

Info :

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing

Assembly :

Sew on part 1 to the top corners of the pillow, stuffing the detail as you sew. Next, sew on part 2 to part 1. Then, sew on shank buttons to the yellow part. Secure the thread, hide inside the eyes, and cut off the excess

— Mouth :

Info :

Make two separate chains using yellow yarn

Chain 1 :

21 ch

Chain 2 :

25 ch

Info :

Leave long tails for sewing. Sew on the mouth, secure the yarn and weave in the ends

— Arms :

Info :

Make 2 details. Make 3 separate details for fingers. Tighten the yarn of the first 2 fingers and leave a little tail for sewing the hole between fingers. Do not cut the yarn of the 3rd finger but continue to crochet

Fingers (Make 3) :

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring {6}, Round 2: (inc) *6 {12}, Round 3: (dec) *6 {6}

Round 4 :

Continue to crochet to connect fingers: 3rd finger: 2 sc, 2nd finger: 3 sc, 1st finger: 6 sc, now crochet on other side of fingers, 2nd finger: 4 sc, 3rd finger: 4 sc {19}

Info :

There are 2 holes left between fingers. Close the holes by crocheting 1 sc using tails from 1st and 2nd fingers (or you can sew it on using a needle). Cut the yarn and hide it inside

Round 5 :

19 sc

Round 6 :

3 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 5 sc {17}

Round 7 :

3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 4 sc {15}

Round 8 :

2 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc {13}

Round 9 :

6 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc {15}

Round 10 :

7 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc {17}

Round 11 :

17 sc

Info :

Loosely stuff the detail and continue to crochet

Rounds 12-23 (12 Rounds) :

17 sc

Info :

Loosely stuff again and fold the detail to close the edge by crocheting 8 sc inserting the hook through both layers. Leave a long tail for sewing

— Legs :

Info :

Make 2 details. Make 3 separate details for fingers. Tighten the yarn of the first 2 fingers and leave a little tail for sewing the hole between fingers. Do not cut the yarn of the 3rd finger but continue to crochet

Fingers (Make 3) :

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring {6}, Round 2: (inc) *6 {12}, Round 3: (1 sc, inc) *6 {18}, Round 4: (1 sc, dec) *6 {12}

Round 5 :

Connect fingers: 3rd finger: 5 sc, 2nd finger: 6 sc, 1st finger: 12 sc, now crochet on other side of fingers, 2nd finger: 7 sc, 3rd finger: 7 sc {37}

Info :

There are 2 holes left between fingers. Close the holes by crocheting 1 sc using tails from 1st and 2nd fingers (or you can sew it on using a needle). Cut the yarn and hide inside

Round 6 :

37 sc {37}

Round 7 :

8 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec {33}

Round 8 :

8 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 7 sc {30}

Round 9 :

dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc {26}

Round 10 :

5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec {22}

Round 11 :

5 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 4 sc {19}

Round 12 :

dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 2 sc {15}

Round 13 :

15 sc

Info :

Stuff loosely

Round 14 :

(3 sc, inc) *3, 3 sc {18}

Round 15 :

(2 sc, inc) *6 {24}

Round 16 :

24 sc

Rounds 17-30 (14 Rounds) :

24 sc

Info :

Keep stuffing loosely

Round 31 :

(2 sc, dec) *6 {18}

Round 32 :

(1 sc, dec) *6 {12}

Round 33 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 {18}

Round 34 :

(2 sc, inc) *6 {24}

Rounds 35-42 (8 Rounds) :

24 sc

Info :

Loosely stuff again and fold detail to close the edge by crocheting 12 sc inserting the hook through both layers. Leave a long tail for sewing

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the arms to round 24 of the pillow body (count the rounds from the bottom of the pillow)
  • For sitting frog option: Sew the legs on the bottom corners of the pillow
  • For dangling legs option: Sew the legs to the sides of round 18 (count from the bottom), fold the legs as desired, and sew the bottom part of each leg to the corner of the pillow
  • Position the eyes on the top corners of the pillow, stuff part 1 as you sew it in place
  • Attach the yellow part 2 to the green part 1 on each eye
  • Sew the shank buttons onto the yellow centers of the eyes for pupils
  • Arrange and sew the two yellow chain mouths onto the front of the pillow to create a smile

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds throughout the entire pattern without joining at the end of each round
  • 💡Cut and start with new yarn each time you change colors for cleaner color transitions
  • 💡Use stitch markers to track your position, especially during the color gradient section of the body
  • 💡Stuff the pillow body very firmly, paying special attention to corners to maintain the pillow shape
  • 💡Stuff the arms and legs loosely to allow for posing and flexibility
  • 💡Pin all limbs and features in place before sewing to ensure proper positioning and symmetry
  • 💡The finished size will vary based on your yarn choice, hook size, and personal tension

This whimsical frog pillow pattern brings joy and comfort to any space with its charming personality and functional design. The clever two-tone color work creates a beautiful belly gradient, while the dimensional features like individual fingers and toes add delightful detail. Whether you choose the sitting or dangling leg option, this cuddly companion makes the perfect gift or home accent that's sure to bring smiles. Happy crocheting! 🐸💚✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but keep in mind that your finished pillow size will change accordingly. If using thinner yarn, your pillow will be smaller; thicker yarn will create a larger pillow. Adjust your hook size to match your yarn weight and maintain proper tension.

How do I keep track of color changes in the body section?

The pattern involves alternating between green and yellow yarn to create the belly gradient. Place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round and another at color transition points. Cut the yarn and start with a new color each time for the cleanest results, weaving in ends as you go.

What's the difference between the two leg attachment options?

Option 1 creates a sitting frog by sewing legs to the bottom corners, making the pillow stable for display. Option 2 attaches legs to the sides at round 18 with the bottom portion sewn to corners, creating dangling legs that give a more relaxed, playful look.

How much stuffing will I need for this project?

The amount varies based on your finished size, but plan for approximately 300-500 grams of polyfil. The body should be stuffed very firmly, especially in corners, while arms and legs should be stuffed loosely to maintain flexibility and allow for posing.

Can I make the eyes differently if I don't have shank buttons?

Absolutely! You can use safety eyes, embroider the pupils with black yarn, or even crochet small black circles to sew on as pupils. The two-part eye construction (green base with yellow center) will work with any pupil option you choose.