Crochet Tutorial: Frog Amigurumi with Duck Swim Ring – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful crochet frog amigurumi is designed with a round green head, big raised white eyes, rosy cheeks, long slim limbs, blue sailor-style overalls, striped slide sandals, and a bright yellow duck swim ring wrapped around one arm. The full summer set also includes a tan straw hat with a blue ribbon, a small blue shoulder bag with an anchor, and two colorful beach balls.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern creates a soft frog doll with beach accessories inspired by the image. The frog has a wide rounded head, small neck, pear-shaped torso, long thin legs, rounded arms, and a playful vacation outfit. The crochet style uses tight amigurumi stitches so the finished piece keeps a smooth, firm shape.

The frog is worked mostly in continuous rounds. The overalls are crocheted as fitted clothing directly around the body area, with bib, straps, side pockets, yellow chest stripes, tiny buttons, and black anchor embroidery. Accessories are made separately and sewn or placed beside the doll.

Finished Size

• Frog height: about 11.5 inches from sandals to top of eyes.
• Head width: about 4.25 inches across the widest part.
• Duck swim ring: about 5.25 inches long from duck head to tail curve.
• Hat diameter: about 5 inches across brim.
• Shoulder bag: about 2 inches wide and 2.25 inches tall, not counting strap.
• Beach balls: about 1.25 inches across each.

Skill Level

Intermediate beginner to intermediate. The stitches are simple, but the project includes shaping, color changes, small appliques, embroidery, and careful assembly. A confident beginner can complete it by following the stitch counts closely.

Materials

• Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in frog green.
• Small amount of light lime green yarn for belly and toe pads.
• White yarn for eyes, sandal stripes, and beach balls.
• Bright blue yarn for overalls, sandals, shoulder bag, and hat ribbon.
• Yellow yarn for duck swim ring, flower, bib stripes, and beach balls.
• Orange yarn for duck beak.
• Tan yarn for straw hat.
• Red yarn for sandal flowers and beach balls.
• Turquoise yarn for beach balls.
• Black or dark brown embroidery thread for anchors and mouth details.
• Pink yarn or embroidery thread for cheeks.
• Two 10 mm black safety eyes for frog eyes.
• One 6 mm black safety eye for duck head.
• Two small cream buttons, about 8 mm wide, for overall straps.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for the main frog and clothing.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for small accessories and appliques.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Scissors.
• Sewing pins.

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 loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st: stitch
• sts: stitches
• rnd: round
• FO: fasten off

Gauge Notes

Gauge is not critical, but tight stitches are important. With DK cotton and a 2.5 mm hook, 6 sc across should measure about 1 inch. If stuffing shows through your stitches, use a smaller hook. If the fabric feels too stiff to shape, use a slightly larger hook.

Stuff the head and body firmly. Stuff the legs lightly at the top so they can hang naturally. Stuff the arms softly. The duck swim ring should be firm enough to hold its curve, but not so tight that the tube becomes lumpy.

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Important Construction Notes

• Work most pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join.
• Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round.
• The frog head is intentionally wide and slightly flattened at the lower front.
• The eyes are large raised ovals, sewn close together on top of the head.
• The blue overalls sit high on the torso and have short legs ending above the knees.
• The yellow duck swim ring is worn on the frog’s left side and leans diagonally.
• The hat, bag, and beach balls are separate accessories placed beside the frog.

Frog Head

Use frog green yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. The head is a wide rounded shape, larger than the body. Stuff firmly as you go, especially after round 18.

1. Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. (36)
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. (42)
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. (48)
9. Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc; repeat 6 times. (54)
10. Rnd 10: Sc 8, inc; repeat 6 times. (60)
11. Rnd 11: Sc 9, inc; repeat 6 times. (66)
12. Rnd 12: Sc 10, inc; repeat 6 times. (72)
13. Rnd 13-20: Sc around. (72)
14. Rnd 21: Sc 10, dec; repeat 6 times. (66)
15. Rnd 22: Sc 9, dec; repeat 6 times. (60)
16. Rnd 23: Sc 8, dec; repeat 6 times. (54)
17. Rnd 24: Sc 7, dec; repeat 6 times. (48)
18. Rnd 25: Sc 6, dec; repeat 6 times. (42)
19. Rnd 26: Sc 5, dec; repeat 6 times. (36)
20. Rnd 27: Sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. (30)
21. Rnd 28: Sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. (24)

Add extra stuffing to the cheeks and lower face so the frog looks rounded and happy. FO with a long tail for sewing to the neck later. Do not close the opening tightly yet; it will be attached to the neck.

Large Raised Frog Eyes

Make 2 eye bases in frog green. These sit like raised oval domes on top of the head. Then make 2 white eye fronts that are sewn onto the green bases.

Green Eye Base, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Rnd 6-8: Sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 9: Sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. (24)
8. Rnd 10: Sc around. (24)

FO with a long tail. Stuff each eye base firmly enough to make a dome. Flatten the bottom slightly with your fingers so it sits securely on the head.

White Eye Front, Make 2

Use white yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. Work in joined rounds for a smooth oval disk.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 7. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the other side of the chain, sc 4, inc in last st. Join with sl st. (14)
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. Join. (20)
3. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. Join. (26)
4. Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc around. Join. (26)

Insert one 10 mm black safety eye into each white eye front, placed slightly toward the upper outer side. Sew each white oval onto one green eye base, leaving a narrow green rim visible around the white.

Attaching the Eyes

• Place the two raised eyes on top front of the head between rounds 6 and 15.
• The eyes should touch or nearly touch at the center.
• Tilt them slightly outward so the frog has a cute wide-eyed look.
• Sew each eye base through round 10 of the eye and into the head using small firm stitches.
• Check from the front before knotting. Both black pupils should face forward.

Cheeks and Smile

The cheeks are small pink ovals placed on each side of the face below the eyes. Use pink yarn or embroidery thread.

Pink Cheeks, Make 2

1. Ch 4.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work along the other side, sc 1, inc in last st. (8)
4. Join with sl st and FO with a sewing tail.

Sew the cheeks between rounds 17 and 20 of the head, about 9 stitches apart from the center front. Embroider a soft curved smile with dark brown or black thread across rounds 19 to 21. Keep the smile shallow and friendly.

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Small Yellow Flower on Head

The image shows a little yellow flower near one eye. Use yellow yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

1. Make a MR.
2. Work into the ring: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st. This forms one petal.
3. Repeat the petal sequence 4 more times for 5 petals total.
4. Pull the ring closed and FO with a long tail.

Sew the flower beside the frog’s right eye from the viewer’s perspective, slightly above the cheek line. Add one tiny orange or red French knot in the center.

Neck

The neck is narrow and tall, connecting the large head to the body. Use frog green yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 12 sc in MR. (12)
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. (18)
3. Rnd 3-10: Sc around. (18)
4. Rnd 11: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 12: Sc around. (24)

Stuff the neck firmly so it can support the large head. FO with a long tail. Sew the top of the neck into the head opening, centering it under the face. The head should sit slightly forward, not perfectly straight up.

Frog Body

The body is mostly hidden by the blue overalls, but it needs a stable pear shape. Use frog green yarn for the inner body. The overalls will be added over this form.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. (36)
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. (42)
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. (48)
9. Rnd 9-15: Sc around. (48)
10. Rnd 16: Sc 6, dec; repeat 6 times. (42)
11. Rnd 17-18: Sc around. (42)
12. Rnd 19: Sc 5, dec; repeat 6 times. (36)
13. Rnd 20-21: Sc around. (36)
14. Rnd 22: Sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. (30)
15. Rnd 23: Sc around. (30)
16. Rnd 24: Sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. (24)

Stuff firmly, keeping the bottom round and the top narrower. Sew the neck to the top of the body through round 24. Make sure the face points forward and the body hangs straight below the head.

Blue Overalls Base

The overalls are worked as a fitted blue layer that covers the frog’s body. Use bright blue yarn. This part starts at the lower body and works upward.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 48, join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist. (48)
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc around. Join. (48)
3. Rnd 3-10: Ch 1, sc around. Join each round. (48)
4. Rnd 11: Sc 6, dec; repeat 6 times. Join. (42)
5. Rnd 12-15: Sc around. Join. (42)
6. Rnd 16: Sc 5, dec; repeat 6 times. Join. (36)
7. Rnd 17-18: Sc around. Join. (36)

Slip this blue tube over the body from the bottom upward. The top edge should sit just below the neck. Sew the top edge lightly to the body so it does not slide.

Overall Shorts Opening

To create the split legs at the bottom, place the blue overalls on the frog body and mark the center front and center back. Use blue yarn to sew a vertical seam from the bottom center upward for 6 rounds, dividing the lower overalls into two short legs.

For each leg opening, join blue yarn at the inner seam and crochet 24 sc evenly around the opening. Work 3 rounds of 24 sc for each short leg. FO and weave in ends. This creates the short blue overall legs seen in the image.

Overall Bib

The bib is a rectangular front panel sitting on the upper chest. Use blue yarn and work in rows.

1. Row 1: Ch 17. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 16. Ch 1, turn. (16)
2. Row 2-11: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (16)
3. Row 12: Sc across. FO with a long tail. (16)

Sew the lower edge of the bib to the front of the overalls between rounds 11 and 12 of the blue base. Sew the side edges down lightly, leaving the upper corners free for straps.

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Yellow Bib Stripes

Use yellow yarn and a yarn needle. Embroider four short horizontal raised stripes across the center of the bib. Each stripe should cover about 9 stitches wide. Place the stripes over rows 4, 6, 8, and 10 of the bib.

• Stripe 1: Work 9 surface slip stitches across row 4.
• Stripe 2: Work 9 surface slip stitches across row 6.
• Stripe 3: Work 9 surface slip stitches across row 8.
• Stripe 4: Work 9 surface slip stitches across row 10.

Overall Straps

Make 2 blue straps. They run from the top bib corners over the shoulders and attach to the back waistband.

1. Ch 26.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 25.
3. FO with a long sewing tail.

Sew one strap to each top corner of the bib. Bring each strap over the shoulder area and sew to the back top edge of the overalls. Sew one small cream button on each front strap near the bib corner.

Overall Side Pockets

Make 2 small blue pockets with yellow upper trim. These sit on the front sides of the shorts.

Blue Pocket, Make 2

1. Row 1: Ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8. Ch 1, turn. (8)
2. Row 2-5: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (8)
3. Row 6: Sc across. FO. (8)

Yellow Pocket Trim

Join yellow yarn to the top right corner of each pocket. Work 8 sc across the top edge only. FO and weave in ends. Sew one pocket to each lower front side of the overalls.

Anchor Embroidery on Pockets

Use black or dark brown embroidery thread. On each pocket, make a tiny anchor: one vertical line, one small top loop, one curved lower line, and two short side hooks. Keep each anchor about 5 stitches tall.

Frog Arms

Make 2 arms in frog green. The arms are long and slim. One arm will support the yellow duck swim ring. Stuff lightly.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc 3, inc; repeat 3 times. (15)
4. Rnd 4-6: Sc around. (15)
5. Rnd 7: Sc 3, dec; repeat 3 times. (12)
6. Rnd 8-24: Sc around. (12)
7. Rnd 25: Sc 2, dec; repeat 3 times. (9)
8. Rnd 26-28: Sc around. (9)

Flatten the top opening. Sc 4 across both layers to close. FO with a long tail. Sew the arms to the body just below the neck, angled downward. The frog’s right arm hangs straight. The frog’s left arm bends slightly outward to hold the duck ring.

Frog Legs

Make 2 long slim legs in frog green. The upper part disappears into the blue shorts. Stuff the feet more firmly than the legs.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc 3, inc; repeat 3 times. (15)
4. Rnd 4-7: Sc around. (15)
5. Rnd 8: Sc 3, dec; repeat 3 times. (12)
6. Rnd 9-30: Sc around. (12)
7. Rnd 31: Sc 2, dec; repeat 3 times. (9)
8. Rnd 32-34: Sc around. (9)

Flatten the top. Sc 4 across both layers to close. Sew the legs under the body, placing them about 8 stitches apart. The legs should hang straight and show below the blue shorts.

Frog Feet and Toe Pads

The sandals cover most of the feet, but the green toes peek out. Make 2 oval feet in frog green.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the other side, sc 5, inc in last st. (16)
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. (22)
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (28)
4. Rnd 4-5: Sc around. (28)
5. Rnd 6: Sc 2, dec; repeat 7 times. (21)
6. Rnd 7: Sc 1, dec; repeat 7 times. (14)

Stuff lightly. Sew one foot to the end of each leg. The wider toe side should face forward.

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Toe Pads, Make 6

Use light lime yarn. Make three toe pads for each foot.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (10)
3. FO with a sewing tail.

Sew three toe pads across the front of each foot. They should sit above the sandal opening and look like rounded frog toes.

Blue and White Striped Slide Sandals

Make 2 sandals using blue and white yarn. These are open-toe slides with blue soles, white stripes, and small red flowers at the outer sides.

Blue Sole, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: Ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the other side, sc 7, inc in last st. (20)
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 7, inc in next 3 sts, sc 7, inc in next 2 sts. (26)
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (32)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (32)
5. Rnd 5: Sc around. (32)

FO and leave a tail. Place each sole under a foot and sew around the edge, keeping the sole flat and visible.

White and Blue Sandal Strap, Make 2

1. With white yarn, ch 14.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 13. FO.
3. Join blue yarn along one long edge and work 13 sc evenly. FO.
4. Join blue yarn along the opposite long edge and work 13 sc evenly. FO.

Sew one strap across each foot, just behind the toe pads. The white center should show with blue edges, matching the striped slide look in the image.

Red Sandal Flower, Make 2

1. Make a MR.
2. Into the ring work: ch 1, sc, ch 1, sl st. Repeat 5 times.
3. Pull ring closed and FO.

Sew one red flower to the outside edge of each sandal strap. Add one tiny white stitch in the center of each flower.

Duck Swim Ring

The swim ring is a bright yellow tube shaped like a duck. It sits beside the frog’s left arm. The ring is not a perfect circle; it is an oval U-shape with a round duck head at one end.

Yellow Ring Tube

Use yellow yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. Stuff as you go. The tube should stay even and smooth.

1. Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. (8)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (16)
3. Rnd 3: Sc 3, inc; repeat 4 times. (20)
4. Rnd 4-48: Sc around. (20)
5. Rnd 49: Sc 3, dec; repeat 4 times. (16)
6. Rnd 50: Dec around. (8)

Stuff the full tube firmly. FO and close the final opening. Bend the tube into a long oval U-shape. Sew the two lower ends close together for about 8 stitches, leaving the top side open and rounded. This makes the inflatable ring shape.

Duck Head

Use yellow yarn. The duck head is round and attached to one front side of the ring.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5-9: Sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 10: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. (18)
7. Rnd 11: Sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. (12)

Insert one 6 mm black safety eye between rounds 6 and 7. If you want the eye on both sides, embroider a matching black French knot on the opposite side. Stuff the head firmly and FO with a long tail.

Orange Duck Beak

1. Row 1: Ch 5. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4. Ch 1, turn. (4)
2. Row 2: Dec, dec. Ch 1, turn. (2)
3. Row 3: Dec. FO with a long tail. (1)

Sew the beak to the front lower half of the duck head. Shape it so it points slightly downward, like the image.

Attaching Duck Head to Ring

Sew the duck head onto the left front end of the ring. The head should lean outward from the ring, not stand straight up. Secure it with several stitches through the base of the head and the ring tube.

Tan Straw Hat

The hat is a separate accessory placed beside the frog. It has a flat round crown, wide brim, and blue ribbon with a small bow. Use tan yarn and a 2.25 mm hook for a tight woven look.

Hat Crown

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Join. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc around. Join. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. Join. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. Join. (24)
5. Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. Join. (30)
6. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. Join. (36)
7. Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. Join. (42)
8. Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. Join. (48)
9. Rnd 9: BLO sc around. Join. (48)
10. Rnd 10-14: Ch 1, sc around. Join. (48)

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Hat Brim

1. Rnd 15: FLO sc 7, inc; repeat 6 times. Join. (54)
2. Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc 8, inc; repeat 6 times. Join. (60)
3. Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc 9, inc; repeat 6 times. Join. (66)
4. Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc 10, inc; repeat 6 times. Join. (72)
5. Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc 11, inc; repeat 6 times. Join. (78)
6. Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc around. Join. (78)
7. Rnd 21: Ch 1, reverse sc around for a firm edge. Join and FO.

For a straw texture, embroider several loose tan spiral lines around the crown and brim, following the crochet rounds. Do not make the lines too dark; they should look like subtle woven ridges.

Blue Hat Ribbon and Bow

1. Ribbon: Ch 58 with blue yarn, starting in second ch from hook, sc 57. FO.
2. Wrap the ribbon around the hat crown at the base and sew the ends together.
3. Bow loops: Ch 8, sc 7, FO. Make 2.
4. Bow tails: Ch 7, sc 6, FO. Make 2.

Sew the bow loops and tails to one side of the ribbon. Pinch the center with blue yarn and wrap 5 times before tying off. The bow should sit low on the brim side.

Blue Shoulder Bag

The shoulder bag is small, rectangular, and bright blue with a long strap and a dark anchor on the front. Use a 2.25 mm hook.

Bag Body

1. Row 1: Ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. Ch 1, turn. (12)
2. Row 2-14: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (12)
3. Row 15: Sc across. FO. (12)

Make a second identical rectangle. Place both rectangles together. Join blue yarn at the top right corner. Sc through both layers down the side, across the bottom, and up the other side. Leave the top open.

Bag Flap

1. Join blue yarn to the back top edge.
2. Row 1: Sc 12 across. Ch 1, turn. (12)
3. Row 2-5: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (12)
4. Row 6: Sc across and FO. (12)

Fold the flap toward the front and tack each side with a tiny stitch. Keep the lower edge slightly rounded by easing it with your fingers.

Bag Strap

1. Ch 64.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each chain across. (63)
3. FO with long tails.

Sew one strap end to each upper side corner of the bag. The strap should be long enough to form an oval loop beside the frog.

Anchor on Bag

Use dark brown or black thread. Embroider a clear anchor on the front center of the bag. Make one vertical line about 8 stitches tall, a tiny top circle, a crossbar near the top, and a curved lower anchor line with two upward hooks.

Beach Balls

Make 2 small colorful balls. Each ball uses white, red, yellow, and turquoise sections. For the cleanest look, change colors in wedge sections while carrying the yarn inside lightly.

Beach Ball Base, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With white, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around, changing colors every 3 stitches between white and red. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times, changing to yellow for one wedge and turquoise for one wedge. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times, continue color wedges. (24)
5. Rnd 5-7: Sc around, keeping the wedge colors aligned. (24)
6. Rnd 8: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. (18)
7. Rnd 9: Sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. (12)
8. Rnd 10: Dec around. (6)

Stuff the ball firmly before closing. FO and weave the tail through the front loops of the last 6 stitches. Pull closed. Use white yarn to make a few surface stitches between color sections if the wedges need sharper separation.

Optional Flower Detail on Frog Head

If you want the flower to look fuller, add a second small layer behind it. Use yellow yarn, make 5 sc in a MR, then work ch 2, sl st into each stitch around. Sew behind the main flower before attaching to the head.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the neck firmly to the body.
2. Sew the head onto the neck, checking that the face points forward.
3. Attach the raised eyes to the top front of the head.
4. Sew white eye fronts onto the green eye bases if not already attached.
5. Add cheeks, smile, and yellow flower.
6. Slide the blue overall base onto the body and sew it in place.
7. Add bib, straps, buttons, yellow chest stripes, pockets, and pocket anchors.
8. Sew arms to the upper sides of the body.
9. Sew legs to the lower body, centered under the shorts.
10. Attach feet, toe pads, sandals, sandal straps, and red sandal flowers.
11. Shape the duck swim ring and sew the duck head to the ring.
12. Place the ring around the frog’s left arm and tack it lightly if desired.
13. Finish the straw hat, blue bag, and beach balls as separate props.

Positioning Details for a Close Image Match

The frog’s face should look wide and expressive. Place the eyes high and close together, with the white ovals facing slightly outward. The cheeks should sit low on the face, not directly under the eyes. Keep the mouth small so the eyes remain the main feature.

The overalls should be bright blue and snug around the body. The bib sits high on the chest, almost touching the neck. The straps are narrow and vertical. The pockets sit on the lower front corners of the shorts, with yellow trim and tiny anchors.

The legs are long and thin, creating a playful beach-doll look. The sandals are wider than the legs and should sit flat. The green toes must remain visible above the white and blue straps.

The duck swim ring should be oversized compared with the frog’s arm. It should look like a soft yellow inflatable toy, with the duck head pointing out to the side. The beak is orange and small, while the black eye is placed high on the head.

Color Placement Guide

• Frog skin: Main head, neck, arms, legs, feet, and eye bases.
• White: Eye fronts, sandal stripe centers, and beach ball sections.
• Blue: Overalls, straps, pockets, sandals, shoulder bag, and hat ribbon.
• Yellow: Duck swim ring, flower, bib stripes, pocket trim, and beach ball sections.
• Tan: Straw hat crown and brim.
• Orange: Duck beak.
• Pink: Frog cheeks.
• Red: Sandal flowers and beach ball sections.
• Turquoise: Beach ball sections.
• Black or dark brown: Safety eyes, smile, and anchor embroidery.

Detailed Stitch Tips

For smooth amigurumi, use the invisible decrease whenever possible. Insert the hook into the front loop of the next stitch, then into the front loop of the following stitch, yarn over, pull through both loops, yarn over again, and finish the single crochet.

When changing colors on the beach balls, finish the last yarn-over of the previous stitch with the new color. This keeps color changes cleaner. Carry unused colors loosely inside the ball so the fabric does not pull inward.

For the overalls, sew with matching blue yarn and use small ladder stitches. Avoid pulling too tightly around the body because the fabric should look like clothing, not like part of the frog’s skin.

For embroidered anchors, use short controlled stitches. Long stitches can snag. Make the center line first, then the curve, then the small top ring and side hooks. This gives the anchor a neat balanced shape.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all parts are sewn, check the frog from the front, side, and top. Add a little more shaping by gently pressing the head wider at the cheeks and smoothing the lower jaw. The raised eyes should stay rounded and symmetrical.

• Add one tiny white highlight stitch on each black frog eye if desired.
• Secure the flower with at least 4 hidden stitches.
• Use pink yarn to add 2 short blush stitches beside each cheek applique.
• Tack the duck swim ring to the frog’s left arm with 2 hidden stitches so it stays in place.
• Weave in every tail securely inside the body or accessory.

Care Notes

Because this doll has small parts, safety eyes, buttons, and accessories, it is best used as a decorative handmade item. For a child-safe version, embroider the eyes and replace buttons with crocheted circles.

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if the hat brim or bag strap has been shaped.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Let the frog air dry flat on a towel.
• Reshape the duck ring and hat while damp if needed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is larger than the body and slightly rounded at the cheeks.
• The eyes are raised, white-fronted, and close together.
• The blue overalls include bib, straps, buttons, pockets, yellow stripes, and anchor details.
• The arms and legs are slim and long.
• The sandals have blue soles, white center straps, blue edges, visible green toes, and red flowers.
• The yellow duck swim ring has a round duck head, black eye, and orange beak.
• The straw hat has a wide brim and blue ribbon bow.
• The shoulder bag is blue with a long strap and anchor embroidery.
• Two small colorful beach balls are included.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished frog away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, especially on the bright blue overalls and yellow swim ring. Keep it in a dry place so the stuffing stays fresh and the cotton yarn keeps its shape.

If dust collects on the doll, use a soft brush or lint roller with gentle pressure. For deeper cleaning, dab the surface with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking the buttons, safety eyes, and embroidered details.

After cleaning, place the frog on a towel and support the head, legs, and swim ring in the correct position. Allow it to dry naturally. Once dry, fluff and smooth the stitches with your fingers to restore the rounded amigurumi shape.