Crochet Tutorial: Frog Amigurumi in Striped Fish Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful frog amigurumi is designed with a large round green head, tall raised eyes, pink cheeks, long slim limbs, blue-and-white striped fish overalls, yellow shirt sleeves, blue sandals, a red bow, and a picnic basket with gingham cloth. The finished doll has a playful summer picnic look, with tiny fish details and a relaxed handmade texture.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is made in separate pieces, then sewn together carefully to match the pictured frog. The frog has a wide flattened head, a smaller neck, a slim body hidden partly under overalls, long arms, long legs, wide frog fingers and toes, and decorative picnic accessories.

The instructions use tight amigurumi stitches. Work most pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of each round. Stuff firmly, but do not overstuff the eyes, fingers, toes, basket flap, or sandal soles.

Finished Size

• Finished frog height: about 13.5 inches from head top to sandal bottom.
• Head width: about 4.3 inches across the widest cheek area.
• Body with overalls: about 5 inches from shoulder to shorts hem.
• Arm length: about 5.5 inches from shoulder to fingertips.
• Leg length: about 6 inches from shorts hem to sandal.
• Basket width: about 2.6 inches.

Materials

• Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in frog green.
• Small amount of light yellow-green yarn for lower face and belly shading.
• White yarn for eye whites.
• Black yarn or two 10 mm black safety eyes for pupils.
• Yellow yarn for shirt.
• Sky blue yarn for overalls and sandals.
• White yarn for overall stripes.
• Tan yarn for basket, hat, sandal soles, and basket handle.
• Red yarn for bow.
• Pink yarn for cheeks.
• Small amounts of brown, cream, orange, and blue embroidery yarn for fish and picnic details.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the frog and clothing.
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for small details.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Two small tan buttons, about 6 mm, for overall straps.
• Optional tiny metal anchor charms or black embroidery thread for sandal decoration.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring.
• ch: chain.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch.
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease.
• BLO: back loops only.
• FLO: front loops only.
• st: stitch.
• R: round or row.
• FO: fasten off.

Gauge

Using a 2.25 mm hook and DK cotton yarn, 8 sc and 8 rounds should measure about 1 inch. Gauge is important because the frog’s head must stay firm and the raised eyes should sit cleanly on top without sagging.

If your stitches are loose, use a smaller hook. If your fabric feels too stiff to sew neatly, use a slightly larger hook but keep the same stitch counts. The exact finished size can vary, but the proportions should remain close to the photo.

Color Placement Notes

• The frog head is mostly green with a lighter yellow-green lower mouth band.
• The eye whites are large vertical ovals with green rims around them.
• The overalls use alternating white and sky blue stripes across the bib, shorts, and lower body.
• The shirt is bright yellow and visible at the chest and sleeves.
• The bow sits on the viewer’s upper right side of the frog’s head.
• The basket hangs from the frog’s right hand and has a red gingham cloth effect.
• The sandals are blue with tan soles and green toes exposed at the front.

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Head

The head is wide, rounded, and slightly flattened at the lower face. Work in green first, then change to light yellow-green for the lower mouth stripe. Stuff gradually so the head becomes firm and smooth.

1. R1: With green, make MR, 6 sc in ring. Pull tight. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. R8: Sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
9. R9: Sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
10. R10: Sc 8, inc, repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
11. R11: Sc 9, inc, repeat 6 times. 66 sts.
12. R12-R20: Sc around for 9 rounds. 66 sts each round.
13. R21: Sc 20, inc, sc 25, inc, sc 19. 68 sts.
14. R22-R24: Sc around. 68 sts.
15. R25: Change to light yellow-green. Sc around. 68 sts.
16. R26: Sc 15, dec, sc 32, dec, sc 17. 66 sts.
17. R27: Sc 9, dec, repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
18. R28: Sc 8, dec, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
19. R29: Sc 7, dec, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
20. R30: Sc 6, dec, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
21. R31: Sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
22. R32: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
23. R33: Sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
24. Stuff firmly, shaping the cheeks wide and the lower mouth area slightly flat.
25. R34: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
26. R35: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
27. R36: Dec around. 6 sts. FO, close the hole, and weave in the tail.

Mouth Line

Use green embroidery yarn or the same green yarn split into thinner strands. Sew a soft curved smile across the light yellow-green band. The line should begin near one cheek, curve very slightly downward at the center, and finish near the opposite cheek.

• Insert needle at the left side of R25.
• Make 5 small backstitches across the face, each about 4 stitches wide.
• Keep the smile shallow, not deeply curved.
• Secure inside the head.

Raised Eye Bases

The frog’s eyes are tall and rounded, sitting high on top of the head. Make two green oval domes first. These should lean slightly outward and forward, giving the frog its wide surprised expression.

Green Eye Base, Make 2

1. R1: With green, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6-R9: Sc around. 30 sts each round.
7. R10: Sc 8, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 8. 28 sts.
8. R11: Sc around. 28 sts.
9. R12: Sc 5, dec, repeat 4 times. 24 sts.
10. R13: Sc around. 24 sts.
11. FO, leaving a long sewing tail. Stuff lightly so the base is dome-shaped but not hard.

White Eye Ovals, Make 2

The white ovals sit on the front of the green bases and fill most of the eye area. They should be vertical, smooth, and slightly raised.

1. Ch 8 with white.
2. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side of chain, sc 5, inc in last ch. 16 sts.
3. R2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
4. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc 3 times, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc 2 times. 28 sts.
5. R4: Sc around. 28 sts.
6. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Eye Assembly

• Sew one white oval onto each green eye base, placing it toward the front center.
• Attach black safety eyes through the white ovals before sewing if you are using safety eyes.
• Place each black pupil slightly toward the inner lower side of the white oval.
• If embroidering pupils, make a tight black satin circle over 5 stitches wide and 5 rows tall.
• Sew the eye bases onto the top of the head over R8-R18, leaving about 5 stitches between them at the closest point.
• Angle the bases so they tilt outward slightly, matching the picture.

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Cheeks

The cheeks are small pink circles positioned below the eyes, one on each side of the face. They sit on the green area just above the lighter mouth band.

1. With pink and 2.0 mm hook, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Sl st to first sc, FO, leaving a long tail.
3. Make 2 circles.
4. Sew each cheek between R22 and R24 of the head, about 10 stitches away from the center front.

Neck

The neck is narrow and green, visible between the head and the yellow shirt. It supports the oversized head, so stuff firmly and sew securely.

1. R1: With green, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4-R9: Sc around. 18 sts each round.
5. R10: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
6. Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail.

Body

The body is slim and simple because the overalls cover most of it. Work the upper body in yellow to create the shirt, then continue the lower body in green. The overalls will be crocheted separately and fitted over this base.

1. R1: With green, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7-R10: Sc around. 36 sts.
8. R11: Change to yellow. BLO sc around. 36 sts.
9. R12-R18: Sc around in yellow. 36 sts each round.
10. R19: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
11. R20: Sc around. 30 sts.
12. R21: Sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
13. R22: Sc around. 24 sts.
14. Stuff the body firmly, keeping the torso slightly oval.
15. R23: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
16. R24: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
17. FO, leaving a long tail for attaching the neck.

Yellow Shirt Sleeves

The short sleeves are bright yellow tubes attached at the shoulders. They should flare gently at the outer edge and sit just above the green arms.

Make 2 Sleeves

1. R1: With yellow, ch 18, sl st to first ch to form a ring. 18 sts.
2. R2: Ch 1, sc around. 18 sts.
3. R3: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
4. R4-R6: Sc around. 24 sts each round.
5. R7: FLO only, sc 1, ch 1, repeat around for a tiny edge. Sl st to first sc.
6. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Arms

The frog has long slim green arms with wide relaxed fingers. The left hand rests open on the table, and the right hand holds the picnic basket handle. Make both arms the same, then shape the fingers slightly differently when sewing.

Fingers, Make 8

1. R1: With green, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 5 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 3. 6 sts.
4. R4-R6: Sc around. 6 sts each round.
5. Do not stuff. FO on six fingers. For the last finger of each hand, do not fasten off.

Hand and Arm, Make 2

1. Join four fingers side by side. With the working yarn from the last finger, sc 3 across finger 4, sc 3 across finger 3, sc 3 across finger 2, sc 6 around finger 1, sc 3 on the unused side of finger 2, sc 3 on finger 3, sc 3 on finger 4. 24 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 24 sts.
3. R3: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
5. Stuff the hand lightly.
6. R5-R24: Sc around for 20 rounds. 12 sts each round.
7. Stuff the arm lightly as you go, keeping it flexible.
8. R25: Flatten the top and sc 6 through both layers to close.
9. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

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Thumbs, Make 2

1. R1: With green, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. R2-R5: Sc around. 5 sts each round.
3. FO, leaving a tail. Sew one thumb to the side of each hand between hand R2 and R4.

Legs

The legs are long, thin, and green. They extend from the shorts openings and should dangle naturally. Stuff them firmly enough to hold shape, but not so firmly that they become stiff rods.

Make 2 Legs

1. R1: With green, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R31: Sc around. 12 sts each round.
4. Stuff gradually every 6 rounds.
5. R32: Flatten top and sc 6 through both layers to close.
6. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body and shorts.

Feet and Toes

The toes are rounded green bumps that show over the front of the sandals. Each foot has three visible toes and a flat sole shape underneath.

Toes, Make 6

1. R1: With green, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R4: Sc around. 12 sts each round.
4. R5: Sc 1, dec, repeat 4 times. 8 sts.
5. Stuff very lightly. FO on four toes. Leave yarn attached on the third toe of each foot.

Foot Base, Make 2

1. Join 3 toes together. With working yarn from toe 3, sc 4 across toe 3, sc 4 across toe 2, sc 8 around toe 1, sc 4 on unused side of toe 2, sc 4 on unused side of toe 3. 24 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 24 sts.
3. R3: Sc 4, dec, repeat 4 times. 20 sts.
4. R4: Sc 3, dec, repeat 4 times. 16 sts.
5. R5-R7: Sc around. 16 sts each round.
6. R8: Sc 2, dec, repeat 4 times. 12 sts.
7. Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Blue Sandals

The sandals have tan soles, blue uppers, and small front straps. They should look like open frog sandals, with green toes sitting at the front edge.

Tan Sole, Make 2

1. Ch 13 with tan.
2. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 11, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side, sc 10, inc in last ch. 26 sts.
3. R2: Inc, sc 10, inc in next 3 sts, sc 10, inc in next 2 sts. 32 sts.
4. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 10, repeat sc 1, inc 3 times, sc 10, repeat sc 1, inc 2 times. 38 sts.
5. R4: BLO sc around. 38 sts.
6. R5: Sc around. 38 sts.
7. FO and weave in ends.

Blue Sandal Edge, Make 2

1. Join blue yarn at the back center of the sole in the front loop left from R4.
2. Sc 12, hdc 7, sc 19 around the sole edge. Sl st to first sc.
3. FO and weave in the tail.

Blue Front Strap, Make 2

1. Ch 12 with blue.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 11.
3. FO, leaving a long tail.
4. Sew strap across the front of the sole, over the base of the toes.

Optional Anchor Decoration

• Use black or silver embroidery thread.
• Make a small vertical stitch on the outside front of each sandal.
• Add a small curved stitch crossing the bottom to suggest an anchor.
• Keep the decoration tiny so it does not overpower the toes.

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Striped Fish Overalls

The overalls are the main clothing feature. They have narrow white and blue horizontal stripes, short legs, a square bib, shoulder straps, tan buttons, and tiny embroidered fish. Work the shorts section in joined rounds to keep the color changes clean.

Overall Shorts Body

1. R1: With blue, ch 42, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Make sure the chain is not twisted.
2. R2: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to first sc. 42 sts.
3. R3: Change to white. Ch 1, sc around, sl st to first sc. 42 sts.
4. R4: Change to blue. Ch 1, sc around, sl st to first sc. 42 sts.
5. R5: Change to white. Sc around, join. 42 sts.
6. R6: Change to blue. Sc around, join. 42 sts.
7. R7: Change to white. Sc around, join. 42 sts.
8. R8: Change to blue. Sc around, join. 42 sts.
9. R9: Change to white. Sc around, join. 42 sts.
10. R10: Change to blue. Sc around, join. 42 sts.
11. R11: Change to white. Sc around, join. 42 sts.
12. R12: Change to blue. Sc 20, ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc 20. This creates the center crotch gap. 43 working sts including chain.

Left Shorts Leg

1. Place marker at center front. Count 21 sts for the left leg opening.
2. R1: With blue, sc 21 around left opening, including stitches from the crotch chain. Join. 21 sts.
3. R2: Change to white. Sc around, join. 21 sts.
4. R3: Change to blue. Sc around, join. 21 sts.
5. R4: Change to white. Sc around, join. 21 sts.
6. R5: Change to blue. Sc around, join. 21 sts.
7. R6: Change to blue, sc around for a solid hem. Join and FO.

Right Shorts Leg

1. Join blue yarn at the back of the right leg opening.
2. R1: Sc 21 around the opening. Join. 21 sts.
3. R2: Change to white. Sc around, join. 21 sts.
4. R3: Change to blue. Sc around, join. 21 sts.
5. R4: Change to white. Sc around, join. 21 sts.
6. R5: Change to blue. Sc around, join. 21 sts.
7. R6: Change to blue, sc around for a solid hem. Join and FO.

Overall Bib

The bib is square and reaches from the waist to the upper chest. It continues the blue-and-white stripe pattern and sits over the yellow shirt.

1. Join blue yarn to the front center top of the shorts, 11 stitches wide.
2. Row 1: Ch 1, sc 11 across. Turn. 11 sts.
3. Row 2: Change to white, ch 1, sc 11. Turn.
4. Row 3: Change to blue, ch 1, sc 11. Turn.
5. Row 4: Change to white, ch 1, sc 11. Turn.
6. Row 5: Change to blue, ch 1, sc 11. Turn.
7. Row 6: Change to white, ch 1, sc 11. Turn.
8. Row 7: Change to blue, ch 1, sc 11. Turn.
9. Row 8: With blue, sc evenly around the bib edge, placing 2 sc in each top corner.
10. FO and weave in ends.

Shoulder Straps

1. With blue, join yarn to the top right corner of the bib.
2. Ch 22, FO, leaving a tail. Sew the strap to the back waistband.
3. Repeat for the left strap.
4. Place straps over the yellow shoulders before final sewing.
5. Sew one tan button at the front base of each strap.

Fish Embroidery on Overalls

The tiny fish make the overalls match the image. Add them after the shorts are on the frog so placement is correct. Make the fish small and scattered, not perfectly symmetrical.

• Gold fish: On the viewer’s left lower bib area, stitch a small oval body over 4 stitches and a triangle tail over 2 stitches.
• Blue fish: On the viewer’s right shorts leg, stitch a tiny blue oval and white eye dot.
• Tan fish: Near the lower right shorts front, stitch a small tan fish with one black eye.
• Red accent: Add two tiny red stitches near the gold fish to imitate a small fishing lure or bubble detail.

Red Bow

The bow is bright red and sits on the upper right side of the frog’s head. It has two rounded loops and a narrow wrapped center.

Bow Loops

1. With red and 2.0 mm hook, ch 9.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc 8. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc 8. Turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 1, sc 8. Turn.
6. Row 5: Ch 1, sc 8.
7. Sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.
8. FO, leaving a long tail.
9. Make a second identical rectangle.

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Bow Center and Assembly

1. Place the two rectangles side by side, slightly angled downward.
2. Pinch each rectangle at the center.
3. Wrap red yarn 8 times around the middle to create the knot.
4. Secure the back with a knot.
5. Sew the bow to the frog’s upper right head area, touching the outer side of the right eye base.

Picnic Basket

The basket is tan, round, and small, with a red gingham cloth peeking out. It hangs from the frog’s right hand by a curved handle. The top has two flat oval lid flaps.

Basket Base

1. R1: With tan, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: BLO sc around. 36 sts.
8. R8-R14: Sc around. 36 sts each round.
9. R15: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
10. Stuff lightly so the basket keeps a rounded cylinder shape.
11. R16: Sc around. 30 sts.
12. FO and weave in end.

Basket Rim

1. Join tan yarn to R16 of basket.
2. Ch 1, reverse sc around for a firm rim.
3. Sl st to finish and FO.

Basket Handle

1. With tan, ch 36.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 35.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc 35.
4. FO, leaving tails at both ends.
5. Sew one end to each side of the basket rim.
6. Curve the handle upward and tack it into the frog’s right hand during assembly.

Basket Lid Flaps, Make 2

1. Ch 10 with tan.
2. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side, sc 7, inc in last ch. 20 sts.
3. R2: Inc, sc 7, inc in next 3 sts, sc 7, inc in next 2 sts. 26 sts.
4. R3: Sc around. 26 sts.
5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
6. Sew one flap to each side of the top rim, leaving the center slightly open.

Red Gingham Cloth

The cloth is made with a red base and white embroidered checks. It should peek out over the basket front, forming a triangular picnic napkin shape.

1. With red, ch 16.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 15. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc 15. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, dec, sc 11, dec. 13 sts. Turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 1, dec, sc 9, dec. 11 sts. Turn.
6. Row 5: Ch 1, dec, sc 7, dec. 9 sts. Turn.
7. Row 6: Ch 1, dec, sc 5, dec. 7 sts.
8. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
9. Use white yarn to embroider 4 vertical lines and 3 horizontal lines across the red cloth.
10. Sew the cloth under the front basket rim so it drapes outward.

Small Sandwich Stack

The picture includes a tiny sandwich stack beside the frog. This is a separate prop and can be made for display. It uses cream bread slices, green lettuce, yellow cheese, and pink filling.

Bread Slices, Make 2

1. With cream, ch 8.
2. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side, sc 5, inc. 16 sts.
3. R2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
4. R3: Sc around. 22 sts.
5. FO and weave in end.

Fillings

• Lettuce: With green, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. FO.
• Cheese: With yellow, ch 7, sc 6 for 3 rows. FO.
• Pink filling: With pink, ch 7, sc 6 for 2 rows. FO.

Sandwich Assembly

1. Stack one bread slice, green lettuce, yellow cheese, pink filling, and second bread slice.
2. Sew through the center with cream yarn to hold the layers.
3. Leave edges slightly visible for the layered picnic look.

Optional Straw Hat Prop

The straw hat in the image is a separate tan prop placed beside the frog. It is not worn on the head, but it helps complete the outdoor picnic scene. Add a dark brown band around the crown.

Hat Crown

1. R1: With tan, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: BLO sc around. 36 sts.
8. R8-R13: Sc around. 36 sts each round.
9. FO and weave in end.

Hat Brim

1. Join tan yarn to the front loops left from crown R7.
2. R1: Sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
3. R2: Sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
4. R3: Sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
5. R4: Sc 8, inc, repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
6. R5: Sc 9, inc, repeat 6 times. 66 sts.
7. R6: Sc around. 66 sts.
8. R7: Reverse sc around for a firm edge. FO.

Hat Band

1. With dark brown, ch 38.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 37.
3. FO, leaving a tail.
4. Wrap around the base of the crown and sew in place.

Assembly Order

Assemble slowly and pin every piece before sewing. The frog’s personality depends on the large raised eyes, the narrow neck, and the relaxed long limbs. Do not rush the placement of the head and eyes.

1. Sew the neck to the top center of the body.
2. Sew the head onto the neck, making sure the face looks forward and slightly upward.
3. Sew the raised eye bases onto the top of the head if not already attached.
4. Sew the white eye ovals and pupils securely.
5. Sew the pink cheeks to the face.
6. Slide the overalls onto the body from the legs upward.
7. Insert the legs through the shorts openings and sew legs to the lower body inside the shorts.
8. Sew feet to the bottom of the legs, angled slightly outward.
9. Sew sandals under and around each foot, keeping toes visible at the front.
10. Place yellow sleeves at each shoulder, then insert and sew arms under the sleeves.
11. Sew overall straps over the shoulders and attach buttons at the bib corners.
12. Sew the red bow to the upper side of the head.
13. Attach the basket handle to the right hand with several hidden stitches.

Detailed Placement Guide

• Eyes: Place between head R8 and R20, high and forward, with the lower edges close to the center face.
• Cheeks: Place between R22 and R24, about 1 inch below the inner edge of each eye.
• Bow: Place touching the outside of the frog’s right eye, slightly above the eye midpoint.
• Arms: Attach under the yellow sleeves between body R17 and R20.
• Legs: Attach inside the shorts, about 5 stitches apart at the upper inner thighs.
• Basket: Hang from the frog’s right hand, with the handle passing under the fingers.

Finishing the Clothing Fit

Once the overalls are on the frog, use blue yarn to tack the waistband at the back and sides. This prevents the shorts from sliding downward. Use only small hidden stitches so the striped fabric stays smooth.

If the bib curls outward, sew two tiny hidden stitches from the back of the bib to the yellow shirt. Place these stitches near the upper corners, directly behind the button positions. The bib should lie flat but still look like a separate garment.

Making the Fish Details Clear

Use small embroidery stitches rather than bulky crocheted appliques for the fish. The fish in the photo are tiny, playful decorations on the striped fabric. Keep each fish about 0.4 inch wide so they remain in scale with the overalls.

• Use one long stitch for the fish body.
• Use two short diagonal stitches for the tail.
• Add one black dot for the eye.
• Add one or two blue or red stitches nearby for bubbles.

Shaping Tips

The head should be the largest part of the doll. After stuffing, press gently at the bottom to make the lower mouth area wider and flatter. This creates the cute frog face seen in the image.

The arms and legs should remain long and slim. Avoid overstuffing them. Slightly bend the arms before sewing so one hand can rest open and the other hand can hold the basket naturally.

The toes should be rounded and visible. When attaching sandals, do not cover the front half of the toes. The blue strap should cross behind the toe bumps, leaving the green tips exposed.

Beginner Notes

• Use stitch markers on every round, especially on the head and overalls.
• Change colors at the back of the overalls to keep the front clean.
• Stuff small pieces using the back of a crochet hook or a chopstick.
• Pin all pieces before sewing so the frog does not lean to one side.
• Sew with small mattress stitches for a clean amigurumi finish.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face before securing all yarn tails. The eyes should be high, oval, and slightly tilted outward. The mouth should be calm and shallow. The cheeks should sit evenly below the eyes and add a soft friendly expression.

Add a final tiny white highlight to each black pupil if desired. Use one small white stitch on the upper side of each pupil. This makes the eyes look shiny and closer to the image.

• Brush away loose yarn fibers with clean fingers.
• Hide all tails inside the body or head.
• Adjust the basket so it hangs at the frog’s side.
• Set the sandwich and hat beside the frog for the full picnic display.

Care Notes

Spot clean the frog with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak the doll if you used safety eyes, buttons, charms, or stiff decorative pieces. Let the doll air dry completely before storing.

• Keep away from high heat.
• Do not machine dry.
• Reshape the head and limbs while damp if needed.
• Store flat or seated to protect the raised eyes.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is wide, green, and has a light lower mouth band.
• The two raised eyes are secure and symmetrical.
• The red bow is sewn on the upper side of the head.
• The overalls have blue-and-white horizontal stripes.
• The bib has two straps and tan buttons.
• Small fish details are embroidered on the overalls.
• The long arms and legs are slim and flexible.
• The blue sandals show the green toes clearly.
• The picnic basket has a tan body, handle, lid flaps, and red gingham cloth.
• The optional straw hat and sandwich are finished for display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term display, keep the frog away from direct sunlight because bright green, blue, red, and yellow yarn may fade over time. Dust gently with a soft brush, especially around the eye bases, basket handle, bow folds, and sandal straps.

If the overalls become wrinkled, smooth them by hand only. Do not iron the crochet fabric. For storage, wrap the frog loosely in acid-free tissue or clean cotton fabric and place it in a dry box.

• Refresh the shape by gently squeezing the stuffed parts back into place.
• Check buttons and small decorations regularly.
• Repair loose embroidery with matching thread before washing.
• Keep the basket and sandwich props stored with the frog so the set stays complete.