Cute Crochet Frog Hat Pattern for Beginners
Hop into your next crochet project with my Crochet Frog Hat Pattern! This fun and whimsical hat, complete with earflaps and braids, is perfect for frog lovers of all ages. Whether you’re making it for a little one or just want to add a splash of playful style to your wardrobe, this hat is sure to be a hit.
The pattern is easy to follow and fun to make, making it a great choice for crocheters of all levels. Let’s get started and create a hat that’s as cute and charming as a frog! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Frog Hat Pattern
Frogs are beloved for their playful nature, distinctive croak, and their role as symbols of transformation and renewal. These quirky amphibians captivate our imagination with their vibrant colors and fascinating life cycle. Whether it’s their connection to nature or their adorable, wide-eyed faces, frogs have a special place in our hearts.
This Crochet Frog Hat Pattern captures the whimsical charm of these creatures, making it a fun project for anyone who loves animals or simply enjoys quirky, nature-inspired accessories.
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Sizes:
I-9 5.5 mm (hat)
H-8 5 mm (eyes & cheeks) - Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (#4) in black, green, white, and pink.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
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Crochet Frog Hat Pattern Information
Looking for a handmade gift that’s both unique and cozy? The Crochet Frog Hat is a fantastic choice! Its playful design, complete with earflaps and braids, makes it a standout piece that’s sure to be loved by anyone who receives it.
Whether you’re making it for a birthday, a holiday, or just because, this frog hat is a thoughtful and fun gift that shows you care. It’s also a perfect option for selling at craft fairs, where its charming design is sure to attract customers looking for something special and handmade.
Skill Level
Beginner. This crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
Size Chart
| Hat Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
| Toddler | 6 inches | 18-19 inches | 6.75 inches |
| Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches | 7 inches |
| Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches | 7.75 inches |
Gauge
15 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- 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
- rem = remaining
Crochet Pattern Notes
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
- Rounds 1-8 are the same for all sizes.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 4, make 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Crochet Frog Hat Pattern Instructions
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 Crochet Frog Hat
Rnd 9-18: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Child Size Crochet Frog Hat
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 Crochet Frog Hat
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)
Earflaps for the Crochet Frog Hat Pattern
Begin the first earflap where you ended the last round of your hat. Then, refer to the chart and image below for placement of the second earflap.
Repeat for second earflap and then continue to single crochet around entire hat and both ear-flaps.
| Size | Front of Hat | Back of Hat |
| Toddler | leave 18 stitches in front | leave 14 stitches in back |
| Child | leave 20 stitches in front | leave 16 stitches in back |
| Adult | leave 22 stitches in front | leave 18 stitches in back |
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 14, turn (14 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 10 sts, sc2tog, turn (12 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (12 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
Braids for the Crochet Frog Hat Pattern
Cut twelve 30” strands of the green 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.
Face Parts for the Crochet Frog Hat Pattern
The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.
Frog Eyes Pattern
Outer Eye
Use an H-8 5 mm crochet hook & 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 (30 stitches)
Finally, fasten off leaving a long tail.
Inner Eye
Use an H-8 5 mm crochet hook.
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 (20 stitches)
Finally, fasten off leaving a long tail.
Then, use a tapestry 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.
Frog Cheeks Pattern
Use an H-8 5 mm crochet hook & pink yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc, join (10 stitches)
Fasten off and then sew the cheeks onto the hat.
Smile Instructions
Lastly, use a tapestry needle and black yarn to sew a smile onto the hat between the cheeks.
Finishing the Crochet Frog Hat Pattern
Weave in all of your ends.
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