Crochet frog hat pattern – free beginner-friendly animal hat

Hop into a fun and playful project with this crochet frog hat pattern! Designed with beginners in mind, this adorable animal hat features cozy earflaps, braided ties, and charming frog details that bring it to life.

Worked in the round from the top down, this pattern includes instructions for toddler, child, and adult sizes. It’s perfect for spring outfits, dress-up play, themed photos, or a handmade gift that’s sure to make someone smile.

Quick answer
This crochet frog hat pattern is a beginner-friendly, top-down design with earflaps, braids, and fun frog details, written in toddler, child, and adult sizes.

Crochet frog hat pattern featuring a green frog hat with earflaps, braided ties, and playful frog eyes, designed for toddlers, children, and adults

Why you’ll love this pattern

Beginner-friendly — Uses basic stitches with simple repeats worked in the round
Three sizes included — Toddler, child, and adult instructions in one pattern
Adorable frog details — Features earflaps, braids, frog eyes, cheeks, and a stitched smile
Perfect for spring — Great for kids, costumes, and playful accessories
Great for gifts and craft fairs — A unique animal hat that stands out
Customizable — Easily change colors or braid length for a personal touch

How this crochet frog hat is constructed

This crochet frog hat is worked in the round from the top down, starting at the crown and increasing evenly to shape the hat. Once the main body is complete, earflaps are added directly to the hat, followed by braided ties for extra warmth and style.

The frog eyes and cheeks are crocheted separately and sewn on at the end, allowing you to adjust placement and expression. A simple stitched smile completes the playful frog look.

Crochet frog hat pattern details

This section includes all the key details for this crochet frog hat pattern, including skill level, materials, sizing, gauge, and notes to help you get the best results before you start crocheting.

Skill level

Beginner — This crochet frog hat pattern uses basic stitches worked in simple repeats in the round.

Materials needed

Crochet hook size I-9 (5.5 mm) – for the hat.
Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm) – for the eyes and cheeks.
Worsted weight yarn (#4) – in black, green, white, and pink.
Yarn needle – for weaving in ends neatly.
Scissors – to cut your yarn.
Stitch markers (optional) – helpful for keeping track of rounds and stitch counts.

Printable PDF pattern

If you prefer an easy, print-friendly version of this crochet frog hat pattern, a printable PDF is available in my Etsy shop. The PDF includes the full pattern instructions in a clean, ad-free format, making it perfect for printing or saving on your device.

Finished size

This crochet frog hat pattern includes three sizes (toddler, child, and adult). Refer to the size chart below for crown and height measurements.

Toddler — 18–19 inches (46–48 cm) head circumference, 6.75 inches (17 cm) tall
Child — 19–20 inches (48–51 cm) head circumference, 7 inches (18 cm) tall
Adult — 20–23 inches (51–58 cm) head circumference, 7.75 inches (20 cm) tall

Need help with crochet hat sizing?

Getting the right fit is one of the most important parts of making a crochet hat.

If you’re unsure about head circumference, negative ease, crown diameter, or hat height, I’ve created a complete Crochet Hat Sizing Guide that walks you through everything step by step.

You’ll learn:
• How to measure head circumference correctly
• How much negative ease to use
• How to calculate crown diameter
• Standard baby, child, and adult size charts
• How to adjust any crochet hat pattern for a better fit

Gauge

15 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

If your swatch has too many stitches, try a larger hook.
If your swatch has too few stitches, try a smaller hook.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet decrease
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds

Pattern notes

Rounds 1-8 are the same for all sizes
Use an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook for the hat
Use an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook for the eyes and cheeks
The starting chain does not count as a stitch
Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch
The hat is crocheted from the top down in the round
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round
The pattern is written in US crochet terms

Close-up of a crochet frog hat showing frog eyes, pink cheeks, stitched smile, and braided earflap ties

Free crochet frog hat pattern instructions

Rounds 1-8 are the same for all sizes.

Rounds 1-8

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Toddler size

Rnd 9-18: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Child size

Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnds 10-19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)

Adult size

Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)
Rnds 11-21: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)

Adding the earflaps

Start the first earflap where you ended the last round of the hat. Use the stitch counts below to leave space between the earflaps:

Toddler: Leave 18 stitches in the front and 14 stitches in the back.
Child: Leave 20 stitches in the front and 16 stitches in the back.
Adult: Leave 22 stitches in the front and 18 stitches in the back.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 12 sts, turn (12 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)

Repeat for the second earflap, then single crochet around the entire hat and both earflaps.

Adding the braids

Cut twelve 30” strands of yarn for each braid.

Fold the strands in half and pass the folded loop through the bottom of the ear flap.
Pass the strand ends through the loop and pull tight to form a knot.
Divide into three sections and braid.

Crocheting the frog eyes

Use an H-8 5 mm crochet hook.

Outer Eye:
Use green yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 10 hdc, join (10 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc inc in each st, join (20 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *hdc inc in same st, hdc in next st*, join and fasten off leaving a long tail (30 stitches)

Inner Eye:
Start with black yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 10 hdc, join (10 stitches)
Switch to white yarn.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc inc in each st, join and fasten off leaving a long tail. (20 stitches)

Use a yarn needle and green yarn to sew the inner and outer eyes together.

Sew the inner and outer eyes together through the second round of stitches. Sew through the back loops only on the inner eye. Sew the eyes onto the hat.

Crocheting the frog cheeks

Use an H-8 5 mm crochet hook and pink yarn.

With pink yarn, make a magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc, join and fasten off. (10 stitches)

Sew the cheeks onto the hat.

Adding the stitched smile

Use a yarn needle and black yarn to sew a smile onto the hat between the cheeks.

Finishing the crochet frog hat

Weave in all of your ends.

Crochet frog hat pattern FAQs

Is this crochet frog hat pattern beginner-friendly?
Yes. This is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern that uses basic stitches worked in simple repeats, making it easy to follow.

What sizes does this crochet frog hat pattern include?
The pattern includes toddler, child, and adult sizes. Use the size chart to choose the best fit based on head circumference.

What yarn works best for a crochet frog hat?
Worsted weight yarn (#4) works best for this pattern. Choose a soft yarn, especially if the hat will be worn by kids.

Does this frog hat have earflaps and braids?
Yes. This crochet frog hat includes earflaps and braided ties for warmth and a playful look.

Are the frog eyes and cheeks crocheted separately?
Yes. The eyes and cheeks are crocheted separately and sewn onto the hat so you can adjust placement easily.

Can I sell finished hats made from this pattern?
Yes, you may sell finished hats made from this crochet frog hat pattern on a small scale. Please do not sell or redistribute the pattern itself.

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— Melissa