Free crochet frog applique pattern with video tutorial

This crochet frog applique pattern is a quick, beginner-friendly project that adds a playful touch to your crochet makes. Designed with simple stitches and easy shaping, this free pattern is perfect for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike. A step-by-step video tutorial is included, so you can follow along and create a cute frog applique with confidence from start to finish.

Whether you’re looking for a small project to use up scrap yarn or a fun embellishment for handmade gifts, this crochet frog applique works up fast and is easy to customize in any color, making it a fun frog crochet applique for kids’ projects and gifts.

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Cute ways to use this crochet frog applique

This crochet frog applique is small, versatile, and full of personality. You can use it in so many creative ways, including:

Decorating hats and beanies for kids or babies
Adding a fun accent to bags, totes, and backpacks
Sewing onto blankets, pillows, or granny squares
Creating nursery décor or kids’ room decorations
Making playful appliques for frog-themed projects
Embellishing handmade gifts, cards, or gift wrap
Using as craft fair items or quick stash-busting projects

Because this applique is quick to make, it’s perfect for last-minute gifts, small crochet projects, and adding a whimsical touch to everyday crochet items.

Crochet frog applique pattern details

Here are the key details for this free crochet frog applique pattern, including skill level, materials, finished size, and helpful notes to get you started.

Skill level

Beginner — This crochet frog applique pattern uses basic stitches and simple shaping, making it a great project for confident beginners.

Materials needed

Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm) — Gauge is not critical for this pattern.
Worsted weight yarn (#4) — In green, pink, black, and scraps of white.
Yarn needle — For weaving in ends neatly.
Scissors — To cut your yarn.
Stitch markers — Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Finished size

The finished crochet frog applique measures approximately 4 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall (10 × 14 cm).

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this pattern. Small differences in tension will only affect the finished size slightly.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds
rem = remaining

Pattern notes

Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

How to crochet a frog applique (video tutorial)

Follow along with this step-by-step video tutorial to learn how to crochet this frog applique from start to finish. This visual guide walks you through each round, making it especially helpful for beginners and anyone who prefers learning by watching.

Free crochet frog applique pattern instructions

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to make this free crochet frog applique pattern using simple stitches and easy shaping.

Crochet frog face (base circle)

Use green yarn.
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around, join (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crochet frog eyes

You will need black, white, and green yarn. Make 2.

Start with black yarn.
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 sts)
Switch to white yarn.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, join (18 sts)
Switch to green yarn.
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next st*, join and fasten off, leaving a long tail. (27 sts)

Use small scrap pieces of white yarn to add the eye sparkle. Sew the eyes onto the frog face.

Crochet frog cheeks

Use pink yarn. Make 2.

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 sts)

Fasten off and sew the cheeks onto the face.

Embroider the frog smile

Use black yarn and a yarn needle to stitch a simple smile onto the frog face.

Finishing the crochet frog applique

Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends securely.

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