Crochet Tutorial: King Frog in Sunflower Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern

This charming frog amigurumi is designed as a collectible handmade plush with long floppy limbs, sunflower overalls, a little crossbody bag, and sweet garden accessories. It works beautifully as cottagecore nursery decor, a handmade gift, or a boutique-style frog doll for anyone searching for artisan amigurumi inspiration.

The finished set has the look of a premium crochet stuffed animal pattern, with detailed clothing, sandals, a crown, and tiny decorative extras that make it feel gift-ready. If you enjoy making heirloom-style crochet dolls that resemble handmade shop pieces, this project gives you that polished result with clear shaping.

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 recreates the full scene as closely as possible: a green frog with a rounded body, extra-long dangling legs, very long slender arms, wide lower mouth ridge, tall protruding eye stalks, a tiny yellow crown, blue bow tie, yellow sunflower overalls, brown crossbody satchel, green sandals with bee details, a mushroom accent, a ladybug accent, a straw-style sunhat, and two small potted succulents.

The shaping is written for a classic amigurumi fabric using tight stitches. The frog is meant to sit on an edge with the legs hanging down. That drape is a major part of the look, so the limbs are intentionally long, slim, and lightly stuffed.

The body is compact and pear-shaped. The eyes are tall and oval, with large white eye pads and glossy black pupils. The mouth is created with a separate curved ridge that gives the frog its sleepy, slightly serious expression.

Materials

• Light worsted or DK cotton yarn in these colors:
  • Light frog green
  • White
  • Black
  • Golden yellow
  • Brown
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Cream or beige
  • Dark green
  • Medium green
  • Orange-yellow for crown
  • Small amount of darker brown for sandal sole edging
  • Small amount of sunflower brown center yarn
• 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 8 mm to 10 mm safety eyes or black half beads for pupils if desired
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Embroidery needle
• Thin craft wire optional for hat brim stability
• Plastic canvas or thin felt optional for sandal sole support

Yarn and Tension Notes

Use a hook small enough to make a firm fabric. The stitches in the image look dense, smooth, and even, with almost no visible stuffing gaps. If your fabric is loose, go down a hook size.

The sample look is best achieved with mercerized cotton or a cotton-blend yarn that holds shape well. The frog body and limbs should feel structured but not stiff. The accessories can be slightly firmer.

Finished Size

If made with DK cotton and a 2.5 mm hook, the frog alone measures approximately 12 to 13 inches tall when seated, with the hanging legs extending the full visual length to about 16 to 17 inches from crown tip to sandal sole.

The hat measures about 4.5 inches across. Each tiny succulent pot is about 2 inches tall. The satchel is about 2 inches wide. Sandals are sized to fit the finished feet exactly.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rep = repeat

General Construction Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
• Mark the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff as you go, but keep the long arms and legs only lightly stuffed so they drape naturally.
• The frog’s expression depends on placement. Do not attach features until you pin everything first.
• The overalls, satchel, hat, and sandals are separate pieces.

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Main Frog Body

Body and Head Base

The frog in the image has a single body-and-head core with a full belly, narrower upper chest, and a rounded top hidden under the eye base. Work from the bottom upward.

1. Rnd 1: In green, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
11. Rnd 11-18: Sc around. (60)

These rounds form the lower body and belly. Keep the stuffing firm in the lower half so the frog can sit without collapsing.

19. Rnd 19: (8 sc, dec) x 6. (54)
20. Rnd 20: Sc around. (54)
21. Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)
22. Rnd 22: Sc around. (48)
23. Rnd 23: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
24. Rnd 24: Sc around. (42)
25. Rnd 25: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)

Now the body begins narrowing into the upper torso. Add stuffing again, keeping the front chest rounded and the back slightly flatter.

26. Rnd 26: Sc around. (36)
27. Rnd 27: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
28. Rnd 28: Sc around. (30)
29. Rnd 29: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
30. Rnd 30: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
31. Rnd 31: Sc around. (42)
32. Rnd 32: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
33. Rnd 33-38: Sc around. (48)

These rounds shape the upper head area. The top of the head should be rounded, but not tall. The eye stalks will supply the height later.

39. Rnd 39: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
40. Rnd 40: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
41. Rnd 41: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
42. Rnd 42: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
43. Rnd 43: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
44. Rnd 44: (Sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Finish stuffing very firmly through the neck and top. Flatten slightly from front to back so the front facial ridge can sit correctly.

45. Rnd 45: Dec around. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Lower Mouth Ridge

This separate ridge is essential. It creates the broad frog mouth that sits across the upper torso and below the eyes.

1. In green, ch 21.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 19, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side of chain sc 18, inc in final ch. (42)
3. Row 2: Sc 18, (inc) x 3, sc 18, (inc) x 3. (48)
4. Row 3: Sc around evenly. (48)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Lightly steam or finger-shape so the piece curves gently upward at both ends. The lower edge remains fuller than the top edge.

Eye Stalks and Eyes

Eye Stalks Make 2

1. Rnd 1: In green, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-8: Sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 9: (4 sc, dec) x 2. (10)
5. Rnd 10-12: Sc around. (10)

Stuff lightly. The eye stalks in the image are softly padded, not rigid tubes. Flatten the lower opening slightly before attaching.

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White Eye Ovals Make 2

1. Ch 7 in white.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, sc 4 on opposite side, inc in last ch. (14)
3. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 4, inc x 3, sc 4, inc x 2. (20)
4. Rnd 3: Sc around. (20)

Fasten off. Do not stuff.

Pupils Make 2

Use 8 mm or 9 mm black safety eyes through the white eye pieces, or crochet small circles:

1. Rnd 1: In black, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)

Fasten off. These should sit centered but slightly inward on each white oval.

Arms Make 2

The arms are very long, narrow, and relaxed. They reach below the body and end in wide four-fingered hands.

Fingers for Each Hand Make 4

1. Rnd 1: In green, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2-4: Sc around. (6)

Make four fingers for each hand. Fasten off on the first three fingers. On the fourth, do not fasten off.

Join Hand

1. With the fourth finger active, sc 3 across finger 4, join finger 3 with 3 sc, join finger 2 with 3 sc, join finger 1 with 3 sc. (12)
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc 4, dec) x 2. (10)
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. (10)

Stuff fingertips only. Flatten the hand so the fingers spread like the photo.

Arm Tube

5. Rnd 5-28: Sc around. (10)

Lightly stuff from rounds 5 to 16 only. Leave the upper arm mostly unstuffed for a soft dangling shape.

29. Rnd 29: Flatten opening and sc 5 through both layers.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs Make 2

The legs are longer than the body height visually. They are thin through the calf, slightly fuller at the foot, and end in a three-toed front.

Toes for Each Foot Make 3

1. Rnd 1: In green, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2-5: Sc around. (6)

Make three toes. Fasten off on first two. Leave the third active.

Join Foot

1. Sc 3 on toe 3, join toe 2 with 3 sc, join toe 1 with 3 sc. (9)
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 2. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: (Sc 3, inc) x 3. (15)
5. Rnd 5-6: Sc around. (15)
6. Rnd 7: (Sc 3, dec) x 3. (12)
7. Rnd 8: Sc around. (12)

Stuff foot firmly, shaping the toe area wide and flat.

Leg Tube

9. Rnd 9-34: Sc around. (12)

Stuff the lower 18 rounds lightly. Leave the upper part soft. The finished leg should bend naturally when seated.

35. Rnd 35: Flatten and sc 6 through both layers.

Fasten off with long tail.

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Blue Bow Tie

1. In blue, ch 13.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 12. (12)
3. Row 2-6: Ch 1, turn, sc 12. (12)

Fasten off. Wrap a few turns of blue yarn around the middle and stitch securely. Shape into a neat bow.

Small Crown

The crown is tiny and soft, tilted slightly on top of the head between the eyes.

1. In yellow-orange, ch 10.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
3. Row 2: Turn and sl st across the base edge to tidy.

Roll into a small crown ring and sew the short edges together. Add one or two tiny stitches at the points to sharpen them. Lightly stuff with a scrap if needed.

Mushroom Accent

Stem

1. In white, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2-4: Sc around. (6)

Fasten off.

Cap

1. In red, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. (18)

Add 3 or 4 tiny white French knots or duplicate-stitch dots on the cap. Sew cap to stem, then sew mushroom to the left side of the mouth ridge area as shown.

Ladybug Accent

1. In black, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: In BLO, change to red and inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. (18)

Flatten slightly. Embroider a black center line and a few black dots. Sew a tiny black head bump if desired using 4 sc in MR. Attach to the outer side of the right eye stalk.

Sunflower Overalls

The overalls are a key feature. They fit snugly around the frog’s lower body, with a high bib, straps, side arm openings, short legs, and embroidered sunflowers across the front.

Shorts Base

1. In yellow, ch 13. Join to form a ring carefully. (13)
2. Rnd 1-4: Sc around. (13)

Make two leg openings. Fasten off the first. After finishing the second, join them:

5. On second leg, ch 2 and join to first leg, sc 13 around first leg, sc 2 across joining chain, sc 13 around second leg, sc 2 across other side of chain. (30)
6. Rnd 6-11: Sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 12: BLO sc around. (30)
8. Rnd 13-15: Sc around. (30)

Try on the frog body. The shorts should hug the lower torso. If needed, add one extra round for height.

Bib Front

Place the shorts so the join sits centered at the back.

1. Count 10 center front sts. Join yellow yarn in first of these 10 sts.
2. Row 1: Sc 10. (10)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc 10. (10)
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. (8)
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc 8. (8)
6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
7. Row 6-8: Ch 1, turn, sc 6. (6)

Fasten off.

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Back Band

1. Join yellow yarn at back center.
2. Row 1: Sc 12 across back. (12)
3. Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc 12. (12)

Fasten off.

Straps Make 2

1. In yellow, ch 18.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 17.

Fasten off leaving tails. Sew from top of back band over shoulder to bib front. Add a small brown embroidered or crocheted button at each front strap end.

Arm Openings and Edge

Join yellow yarn and sc evenly around the upper edge of overalls, working especially neatly around the arm opening curves. Add one round of slip stitches if you want sharper finishing.

Sunflower Embroidery

Use brown and yellow yarn to embroider or applique two small sunflowers on the left lower front of the overalls, with green stems and leaves.

• Flower center: 6 sc in MR in brown, fasten off.
• Petals: Join yellow to back of center and work 6 petals, each petal = ch 3, sl st in same st.
• Leaves: In green, ch 5, sl st back along chain.

Sew two flowers close together on the lower left bib/shorts area exactly as in the image. Embroider two short green stems descending from them.

Crossbody Satchel

Bag Body

1. In brown, ch 11.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 9, 3 sc in last ch, sc 8 on opposite side, inc in final ch. (22)
3. Rnd 2-7: Sc around. (22)

Do not overstuff. Add just a tiny bit of stuffing or none at all. The satchel in the image is soft and flat.

Flap

1. Join brown yarn to top back edge over 8 sts.
2. Row 1: Sc 8. (8)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc 6. (6)
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. (4)
6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc 4. (4)

Fasten off.

Strap

1. In brown, ch 48.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch across.

Sew each end to the upper corners of the bag. The strap should cross diagonally from the frog’s left shoulder to right hip.

Bag Flower

1. Center: In brown, 6 sc in MR.
2. Petals: Join yellow and work 6 petals, each petal = ch 3, sl st in same st.

Sew to the flap center.

Sandals Make 2

The sandals have layered soles in brown and tan, green upper straps, and a tiny bee decoration on each front strap. They should fit snugly over the three-toed feet.

Sole Base in Brown

1. Ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, sc 6 opposite side, inc in last ch. (18)
3. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 6, inc x 3, sc 6, inc x 2. (24)
4. Rnd 3: Sc around. (24)

Make a second sole layer in tan or medium brown using the same rounds. Sew together or slip stitch together. Insert a piece of felt or plastic canvas between layers if extra structure is wanted.

Top Strap

1. In dark green, ch 14.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 13. (13)
3. Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc 13. (13)

Sew across the front upper sole, curving slightly over the toes.

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Ankle Strap

1. In dark green, ch 20.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch across.

Sew one end at each side of the sandal, angled up toward the ankle. In the image, the strap is open and sandal-like rather than fully enclosed.

Bee Decoration Make 2

1. In yellow, 4 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (8)

Fasten off. Embroider black stripes. Make tiny wings with white yarn: ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch. Sew one bee on each front strap.

Sunhat

The hat is a separate accessory resting beside the frog. It is beige with a flat crown, wide brim, yellow ribbon, and two sunflower accents.

Hat Crown Top

1. In beige, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7-12: Sc around. (36)

Brim

13. Rnd 13: BLO (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
14. Rnd 14: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
15. Rnd 15: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
16. Rnd 16: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
17. Rnd 17: Sc around. (60)
18. Rnd 18: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
19. Rnd 19: Sc around. (66)

Fasten off. For a flatter brim, lightly steam and shape. Optional: thread thin wire around the final round.

Ribbon and Hat Flowers

1. Ribbon: In yellow, ch 38, sl st back across.
2. Make two tiny sunflowers as described earlier and two green leaves.

Wrap ribbon around the crown base and tack in place. Sew flowers and leaves to one side.

Potted Succulents Make 2

Pot

1. In brown or cream, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5-7: Sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 8: (Sc, dec) x 6. (12)
7. Rnd 9: Sc around. (12)

Add a little stuffing or yarn scraps inside.

Soil

1. In dark brown, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)

Fasten off and sew into top opening.

Succulent Leaves

Make 10 to 12 leaves per plant in dusty green.

1. Ch 6.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Fasten off leaving tails. Sew the leaves in a layered rosette over the soil circle. Use shorter inner leaves and slightly tilted outer leaves for a natural succulent look.

Assembly

Attach Legs

Sew the legs to the lower front half of the body, spaced about 7 to 8 stitches apart. Angle them slightly outward. The legs should hang straight down when the frog sits on an edge.

Do not place them too low under the base. They need to emerge from the front lower body so the feet remain visible in the seated pose.

Attach Arms

Sew the arms at the upper sides of the torso, about one round below the mouth ridge placement. Angle them downward and slightly forward so the long hands drape over the seat edge. The fingertips should point inward a little.

Attach Mouth Ridge

Pin the mouth ridge across the front of the upper body where the head meets the torso. The middle should sit slightly lower than the eye bases, and both ends should tilt up a little. Sew along the top edge only, leaving the lower edge rounded outward.

This gives the frog the wide, shelf-like mouth seen in the image.

Attach Eye Stalks

Sew the two eye stalks to the top front of the head, close together but still separate. Their lower edges should touch or nearly touch. Angle them slightly outward at the top so the eyes look charming and alert.

Sew the white eye ovals onto the front of each stalk. Add pupils centered slightly inward. The pupils should face forward, not outward.

Attach Crown

Sew the crown between the eye stalks, slightly back from center, with a soft tilt toward the left. Use just a few stitches so it keeps a delicate look.

Attach Bow Tie

Sew the blue bow tie at the center chest below the mouth ridge and above the overalls bib. It should sit straight and snug against the body.

Dress the Frog

Slide the overalls up from the feet if possible, or seam them around the body after fitting. Sew the straps in place. Add the brown button details to the bib.

Place the satchel strap diagonally from left shoulder to right side. Sew the bag to the hip area with just a few stitches so it stays in place while still looking like a hanging accessory.

Put On the Sandals

Slide or stitch each sandal onto the foot. The front strap should sit just behind the toe tips, leaving the toes clearly visible. The ankle strap should angle back gracefully.

Add Mushroom and Ladybug

Sew the mushroom on the left side near the mouth ridge and left eye area. Sew the ladybug on the outer side of the right eye stalk. These tiny accents complete the garden look.

Facial Detailing Tips

• Use a little blush or very light green shading under the eyes only if you like a softer expression.
• If the mouth ridge looks too flat, add one hidden tack stitch under each end to lift the corners.
• If the eyes lean inward too much, add a tiny anchoring stitch at the back of each eye stalk.
• Pin before sewing. This frog’s personality depends on placement more than complicated shaping.

How to Match the Photo More Closely

Keep the frog’s body fairly compact compared with the limbs. The arms should look almost as long as the body. The legs should be even longer, with feet dangling well below the seat line.

The eye stalks need to be tall enough to create a whimsical vertical face. The mouth ridge must be broad and clearly separate from the head. The overalls should fit closely, not loosely, with the bib centered and the sunflower decoration grouped on one side.

The sandals should be slightly oversized but still neat. The satchel should be small and boxy, not oversized. The crown must stay tiny and playful, never tall or regal in a stiff way.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After everything is sewn, sit the frog on an edge and adjust the limbs before tightening any final stitches. Check that the eyes face forward, the mouth ridge curves gently, and the overalls bib sits centered. Add the last tiny shaping stitches only where needed.

Care Notes

Keep the doll away from rough brushing or machine washing because the small accessories may distort. Gentle hand cleaning is best. If using safety eyes, always check them regularly before giving the toy to a child.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both legs evenly placed and hanging at the same length
• Arms draping naturally
• Eye stalks symmetrical
• Mouth ridge centered and slightly curved
• Bow tie centered
• Overalls fitted neatly
• Sandals secure
• Satchel strap crossing from left shoulder to right hip
• Mushroom, ladybug, hat, and succulents complete

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Blot, never twist. Reshape the limbs, hat brim, and satchel while damp, then air dry fully away from direct sun. Store flat or seated in a dust-free space so the eye stalks, crown, and floral details keep their shape.