Crochet Tutorial: Sailor Green Frog in Striped Shirt – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful sailor frog is a detailed amigurumi doll with a bright green body, wide open mouth, red tongue, raised cream eyes, blue-and-white striped shirt, brown shorts, red shoulder bag, blue sandals, beach hat, basket, and life preserver. The finished frog has long slim limbs, webbed fingers and toes, and playful seaside accessories that match the photo.

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Finished Size

• Main frog: about 17 inches tall from head top to sandal sole when made with sport weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
• Head width: about 4.75 inches across.
• Body length: about 5.5 inches from neck to shorts hem.
• Hat: about 4.25 inches across the brim.
• Bag: about 2.5 inches wide and 2.25 inches tall.

Skill Level

Intermediate amigurumi. The frog uses basic single crochet shaping, color changes, small appliques, surface details, and careful assembly. A confident beginner can complete it by following each round slowly and marking the first stitch of every round.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn in bright green, light green, dark green, cream, black, red, royal blue, white, brown, tan, light blue, yellow, orange, purple, and pink.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for the frog and clothing.
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for tiny fingers, toes, fish applique, fruit, and button details.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Two 6 mm black safety eyes or black beads for the raised frog eyes.
• Two small red buttons with anchor print, or crocheted red anchor buttons from the pattern below.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small scissors.
• Optional: thin floral wire for shaping the fingers, toes, and tongue.

Abbreviations Used

• 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
• rnd: round
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Construction Notes

Gauge is not critical, but tight stitches are important. For a firm amigurumi fabric, 6 sc and 6 rounds should measure about 1 inch. Use a smaller hook if stuffing shows through the stitches.

The frog is worked mostly in continuous rounds. The head has a separate upper and lower jaw so the mouth stays open. The shirt and shorts are crocheted directly over the body shape to create a fitted outfit like the photo.

Stuff the head firmly, the body medium-firm, and the long arms and legs lightly. The arms and legs should stay slim, flexible, and slightly curved. The hands and feet are flat with curled webbed digits.

Main Frog Head: Lower Head and Chin

Use bright green yarn and the 2.5 mm hook. This lower piece forms the rounded underside of the frog head and the lower lip below the black mouth opening.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Pull tight. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. Rnds 11-15: sc around. 60 sts each rnd.
12. Rnd 16: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
13. Rnd 17: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
14. Rnd 18: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
15. Rnd 19: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.

Do not close the head completely. Stuff firmly, shaping the front into a wide soft oval. FO with a long tail. The open edge will be joined to the upper head and mouth frame later.

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Main Frog Head: Upper Dome

The upper dome is broader and slightly taller. It sits over the black mouth and creates the lifted top lip shown in the photo.

1. Rnd 1: With bright green, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. Rnd 11: sc 9, inc, repeat around. 66 sts.
12. Rnds 12-18: sc around. 66 sts each rnd.
13. Rnd 19: sc 9, dec, repeat around. 60 sts.
14. Rnd 20: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.

Stuff the top dome firmly. Flatten the last round slightly at the front so it creates a forward shelf over the mouth. FO with a long sewing tail.

Black Mouth Interior

Use black yarn. This oval sits inside the frog’s open mouth. It should be visible as a deep black opening between the upper and lower green head pieces.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 12. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 10, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain, sc 9, inc in last ch. 24 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 9, inc in next 3 sts, sc 9, inc in next 2 sts. 30 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 9, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 9, repeat sc 1, inc two times. 36 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc around. 36 sts.

FO with a long black tail. Do not stuff. Sew the black oval to the inside front of the lower head. Leave the top half ready to be caught under the upper dome lip.

Upper Lip Ridge

Use bright green yarn. The lip ridge gives the mouth a rounded edge and keeps the open expression clean.

1. Ch 38.
2. Row 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 37. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc 37. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the strip along the front lower edge of the upper dome. Curve it gently from one side of the mouth to the other. The ridge should look like a thick smiling upper lip.

Lower Lip Ridge

1. With bright green, ch 34.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 33. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc 33. FO with a long tail.

Sew the lower lip ridge to the front top edge of the lower head. Keep it centered under the black mouth so a green border frames the mouth opening.

Joining the Head

1. Place the black mouth oval between the upper dome and lower head.
2. Pin the upper dome about 0.75 inch above the lower head at the front, leaving a wide open mouth.
3. Sew the back half of the upper dome to the back half of the lower head with green yarn.
4. At the front, sew only the side edges together, leaving the black mouth visible.
5. Add extra stuffing through the back opening before closing the final gap.
6. Shape with your hands until the head is round, wide, and slightly tilted upward.

Raised Frog Eyes

Make two cream eye bumps. They are placed on the top of the head, slightly forward and wide apart, just like the photo.

1. Rnd 1: With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4-5: sc around. 18 sts each rnd.
5. Rnd 6: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Insert one 6 mm black safety eye between Rnds 3 and 4 of each cream eye bump. Stuff lightly. FO with a long tail. Make the second eye the same way.

Sew the eyes on top of the frog head between Rnds 9 and 14 of the upper dome. Space them about 1.5 inches apart. Angle the black pupils slightly outward for a playful look.

Red Tongue

The tongue is long, narrow, and curved out of the mouth. Use red yarn and the 2.0 mm hook for a tighter fabric.

1. Ch 22.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 21. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc 21. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: sc 6, hdc 6, sc 9. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 4: sc 21. FO, leaving a long tail.

For the curled tongue tip, join red yarn to the last 5 sts of one end. Work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc across those 5 sts. FO and weave in the small tail.

Sew the straight end of the tongue into the center of the black mouth. Let the tongue hang down and curl to one side. Add a hidden stitch near the tip if you want the curve to stay in place.

Neck

1. Rnd 1: With bright green, 18 sc in a foundation ring or ch 18 and join carefully. 18 sts.
2. Rnds 2-6: sc around. 18 sts each rnd.
3. Rnd 7: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.

Stuff the neck firmly. FO with a long tail. Sew the narrow end under the center of the head. The wider end will be sewn to the body later.

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Body Core

The body is green at the waist and upper belly, then covered by the striped sailor shirt and brown shorts. Work the body in bright green first.

1. Rnd 1: With bright green, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnds 8-15: sc around. 42 sts each rnd.
9. Rnd 16: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
10. Rnd 17: sc around. 36 sts.
11. Rnd 18: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
12. Rnds 19-21: sc around. 30 sts each rnd.
13. Rnd 22: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.

Stuff the body firmly at the base and medium-firm at the upper chest. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the neck.

Blue and White Striped Sailor Shirt

The shirt is crocheted as a removable-looking tube but sewn in place. It has close horizontal stripes, short sleeves, and blue edging around the collar and sleeve cuffs.

Shirt Body

1. Rnd 1: With royal blue, ch 44. Join with sl st, making sure the chain is not twisted. Sc around. 44 sts.
2. Rnd 2: With royal blue, sc around. 44 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Change to white, sc around. 44 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Change to royal blue, sc around. 44 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Change to white, sc around. 44 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Change to royal blue, sc around. 44 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Change to white, sc around. 44 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Change to royal blue, sc around. 44 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Change to white, sc around. 44 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Change to royal blue, sc around. 44 sts.
11. Rnd 11: Change to white, sc around. 44 sts.
12. Rnd 12: Change to royal blue, sc around. 44 sts.
13. Rnd 13: Change to white, sc around. 44 sts.
14. Rnd 14: Change to royal blue, sc around. 44 sts.
15. Rnd 15: With royal blue, sc 9, ch 7, skip 5 sts, sc 16, ch 7, skip 5 sts, sc 9. 46 working sts including chains.
16. Rnd 16: Change to white, sc around, working 7 sc into each underarm chain space. 46 sts.
17. Rnd 17: Change to royal blue, sc 6, dec, repeat 5 times, sc 6. 41 sts.
18. Rnd 18: With royal blue, sc around. FO.

Slide the shirt over the body before attaching the head. The bottom edge should sit just above the brown shorts. Sew the lower edge invisibly to the green body so it stays straight.

Shirt Collar Trim

1. Join royal blue yarn at the back neck edge of the shirt.
2. Rnd 1: sc evenly around the neck opening, placing 1 sc into each stitch and chain edge. Aim for 34 sc.
3. Rnd 2: sl st around for a neat raised blue collar edge. FO.

Short Sleeves

Make two sleeves directly around the armholes.

1. Rnd 1: Join royal blue at the bottom of one armhole. Work 18 sc evenly around. 18 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Change to white, sc around. 18 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Change to royal blue, sc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Change to white, sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Change to royal blue, sc around. FO.

Repeat on the second armhole. The sleeves should sit at the upper arms and show blue cuffs like the image.

Anchor Buttons on Shirt

Make two small red buttons. Use red yarn and the 2.0 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st. FO, leaving a tail.
2. With black embroidery thread or thin black yarn, stitch a tiny vertical anchor line on the button.
3. Add a short crossbar near the top and two small curved stitches at the bottom.

Sew the two red anchor buttons down the center front of the shirt. Place the first button on the upper blue stripe and the second about 0.75 inch below it.

Brown Shorts

The shorts are worked from the waist down. They are wide, straight, and stop above the knees, matching the loose beach shorts in the photo.

Shorts Waist and Seat

1. Rnd 1: With brown yarn, ch 44. Join with sl st. Sc around. 44 sts.
2. Rnd 2: BLO sc around to create a waistband ridge. 44 sts.
3. Rnds 3-8: sc around. 44 sts each rnd.
4. Rnd 9: sc 10, inc, repeat 4 times. 48 sts.
5. Rnds 10-14: sc around. 48 sts each rnd.

Divide for Legs

1. Lay the shorts flat. Mark the center front and center back.
2. Leg 1 Rnd 1: sc 24 around one side, joining front to back at the crotch. 24 sts.
3. Leg 1 Rnds 2-8: sc around. 24 sts each rnd.
4. Leg 1 Rnd 9: sl st around for a clean hem. FO.
5. Leg 2 Rnd 1: Join brown yarn to the remaining opening. Sc 24 around. 24 sts.
6. Leg 2 Rnds 2-8: sc around. 24 sts each rnd.
7. Leg 2 Rnd 9: sl st around. FO.

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Sew the shorts to the body just below the shirt. The top of the shorts should cover the lower green belly but leave a small green band showing between shirt and shorts.

Long Green Arms

Make two slim arms. Use bright green yarn. Stuff very lightly from the shoulder to the wrist.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Rnds 3-21: sc around. 9 sts each rnd.
4. Rnd 22: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.

Do not close yet. Flatten the wrist. FO with a long tail. The hands are added separately for the webbed frog shape.

Webbed Hands and Curled Fingers

Make two hands using light green yarn and the 2.0 mm hook. Each hand has three long curled fingers and a small thumb-like side finger.

Palm

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc around. 12 sts.
4. Flatten the palm and crochet through both layers with 6 sc. Do not cut yarn.

Three Front Fingers

1. Finger 1: ch 8, starting in second ch from hook work sc 2, hdc 2, sc 3, sl st into next palm st.
2. Finger 2: ch 9, starting in second ch from hook work sc 3, hdc 2, sc 3, sl st into next palm st.
3. Finger 3: ch 8, starting in second ch from hook work sc 2, hdc 2, sc 3, sl st into next palm st.

Side Finger

1. Ch 6 from the side of the palm.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 2, hdc 1, sc 2.
3. Sl st back to the palm and FO with a tail.

Sew one hand to each wrist. Curl the finger tips outward and tack them with tiny stitches. The hands should look open and playful, with visible separated digits.

Long Green Legs

Make two legs. They are longer than the arms and stay narrow between the brown shorts and blue sandals.

1. Rnd 1: With bright green, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Rnds 3-28: sc around. 9 sts each rnd.
4. Rnd 29: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
5. Rnd 30: sc around. 12 sts.

Stuff the upper half lightly. Leave the lower part flexible so the sandals sit flat. FO with a long tail. Sew the legs under the shorts, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Webbed Feet

Make two flat feet in light green before adding the sandals.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side, sc 4, inc. 14 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc around. 20 sts.
4. Flatten the foot. Sc through both layers for 10 sc. Do not cut yarn.

Toe Webbing

1. Toe 1: ch 6, starting in second ch from hook sc 5, sl st into next foot st.
2. Toe 2: ch 7, starting in second ch from hook sc 6, sl st into next foot st.
3. Toe 3: ch 7, starting in second ch from hook sc 6, sl st into next foot st.
4. Toe 4: ch 6, starting in second ch from hook sc 5, sl st into next foot st.

FO with a tail. Sew each foot to the bottom of a leg. The toes should face forward and peek out beyond the sandals.

Blue Sandals with Tan Soles

The sandals have tan soles, blue straps, and a small light blue flower detail on each strap.

Tan Soles

Make two soles with tan yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side, sc 7, inc. 20 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 7, inc in next 3 sts, sc 7, inc in next 2 sts. 26 sts.
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 26 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc around. 26 sts. FO.

Blue Sandal Straps

1. With royal blue, ch 12.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11. FO with two long tails.
3. Make a second strap the same way for the other sandal.

Sew one blue strap across each tan sole. Position it over the top of the frog foot, leaving the toes visible in front. Stitch the sole lightly to the underside of the foot.

Light Blue Flower on Each Sandal

1. With light blue yarn, make 5 sc in MR.
2. Sl st into first sc.
3. Ch 2, sl st in next st, repeat 5 times to form tiny petals.
4. FO and sew one flower to the center of each blue strap.

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Red Shoulder Bag

The bag is a small red crossbody pouch worn from the frog’s left shoulder to the right hip. It has a rounded lower edge and a fish applique on the front.

Bag Front

1. Rnd 1: With red yarn, ch 12. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 10, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side, sc 9, inc. 24 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 9, inc in next 3 sts, sc 9, inc in next 2 sts. 30 sts.
3. Rnds 3-10: sc around. 30 sts each rnd.
4. Rnd 11: sc 13, dec, sc 13, dec. 28 sts.
5. Rnd 12: sc around. 28 sts.

Flatten the top edge. Sl st across the top through both layers, leaving a pouch shape. FO and weave in the tail.

Bag Flap

1. Row 1: Join red yarn to the back top edge. Sc 14 across. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2: dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 3: sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 4: dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts. FO.

Bag Strap

1. With red yarn, ch 78.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. 77 sl sts.
3. FO with a long tail at each end.

Sew the strap to the side edges of the bag. Place the strap across the frog’s chest from the left shoulder to the right hip. Tack it lightly at the shoulder so it does not slide.

Fish Applique for Bag

Use yellow and light blue yarn with the 2.0 mm hook. This small fish sits on the lower front of the red bag.

Fish Body

1. Rnd 1: With yellow, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Flatten lightly. Do not stuff. FO, leaving a sewing tail. Embroider one black eye near the front.

Fish Tail

1. Join light blue yarn to the back side of the fish body.
2. Ch 4, dc in same joining point, ch 3, sl st in same point.
3. Ch 3, dc in same point, ch 4, sl st in same point. FO.

Sew the fish to the red bag front. Place it slightly low and slightly to the right, matching the playful beach detail in the photo.

Blue Sailor Hat

The hat is separate and lies beside the frog in the image. It has a round blue crown, a wide brim, a darker blue edge, and a red band with a bow.

Hat Crown

1. Rnd 1: With royal blue, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: BLO sc around. 54 sts.
11. Rnds 11-14: sc around. 54 sts each rnd.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 15: FLO sc 2, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
2. Rnd 16: sc around. 72 sts.
3. Rnd 17: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 84 sts.
4. Rnd 18: sc around. 84 sts.
5. Rnd 19: Change to dark blue, sl st around. FO.

Red Hat Band and Bow

1. Band: With red yarn, ch 58.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 57. FO with long tails.
3. Wrap the band around the base of the crown and sew in place.
4. Bow center: ch 6, sc 5, FO.
5. Bow loop 1: ch 8, sl st to form a loop, sc 12 around loop, FO.
6. Bow loop 2: repeat the same.
7. Sew the two loops together with the center strip wrapped around them.
8. Sew the bow to one side of the red band.

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Small Basket with Fruit and Cloth

The frog holds a tan basket with a curved handle, bright fruit shapes, and a red-and-white checked cloth. This accessory adds the handmade picnic detail seen in the photo.

Basket Base

1. Rnd 1: With tan yarn, ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side, sc 7, inc. 20 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 7, inc in next 3 sts, sc 7, inc in next 2 sts. 26 sts.
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 26 sts.
4. Rnds 4-8: sc around. 26 sts each rnd.
5. Rnd 9: sl st around for the top rim. FO.

Basket Handle

1. With tan yarn, ch 28.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 27. FO with long tails.
3. Sew one end to each side of the basket rim.

Fruit Pieces

• Yellow fruit: 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, sc one round, FO.
• Orange fruit: 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, sc one round, FO.
• Purple fruit: 5 sc in MR, inc around to 10 sts, sc one round, FO.
• Green leaf: ch 5, sc 1, hdc 2, sc 1 back along chain. FO.

Stuff each fruit lightly before sewing closed. Sew or tuck the fruits inside the basket so their tops show above the rim.

Checked Cloth Effect

1. With white yarn, ch 10.
2. Row 1: sc 9. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc 9. Change to red, ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: sc 9. Change to white, ch 1, turn.
5. Row 4: sc 9. FO.

Use red yarn to make two vertical surface stitches across the white rows. Fold the cloth over the basket rim and tack it down with one hidden stitch.

Life Preserver Ring

The small ring is white with red bands and a tan edge. It lies beside the frog as a seaside prop.

1. Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 22. Join to form a ring, being careful not to twist. 22 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc around. 22 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 4 white, change to red sc 3, change to white sc 4, red sc 3, white sc 4, red sc 3, white sc 1. 22 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Repeat the same color placement as Rnd 3. 22 sts.
5. Rnd 5: With white, sc around. 22 sts.

Stuff the ring lightly as you work. Sew the last round to the foundation edge to make a small padded tube. Add a tan sl st border around the outer edge if desired.

Body Assembly

1. Sew the neck to the top of the green body, making sure it stands straight.
2. Sew the head onto the neck with the open mouth facing forward.
3. Attach the arms at each side of the shirt, just below the sleeve openings.
4. Sew the legs under the shorts so the frog lies flat with feet pointing downward.
5. Add the sandals after the feet are attached, keeping toes visible.
6. Place the red bag strap across the chest and sew the bag to the right hip area.
7. Place the basket near one hand and tack the handle lightly to the fingers if desired.

Green Speckled Texture

The frog in the image has a lively green texture. To copy that look, use light green and dark green yarn scraps for tiny surface stitches.

• Add short random stitches across the head, arms, legs, and belly.
• Keep the stitches small, about one crochet stitch wide.
• Use more light green on the front of the body and more dark green near the sides.
• Avoid the eyes, mouth interior, shirt, shorts, and accessories.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face from the front before knotting any final threads. The eyes should sit high, the mouth should stay open, and the tongue should hang from the center with a soft curve.

• Use black yarn to add a tiny highlight or smile crease at each mouth corner.
• Tack the upper lip slightly forward so the mouth keeps its deep shadow.
• Shape the eye bumps with your fingers after stuffing.
• Secure the tongue inside the mouth with at least three stitches.
• Weave in all visible yarn tails on the back side of the doll.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if safety eyes, buttons, or wire are used.
• Press the wet area gently with a towel and reshape by hand.
• Let the frog dry flat in a shaded, airy place.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is round, wide, and firmly stuffed.
• Black mouth opening is visible and centered.
• Red tongue curves downward from the mouth.
• Striped shirt has even blue and white rows.
• Two red anchor buttons are centered on the shirt.
• Brown shorts sit below the shirt with straight leg openings.
• Hands and feet have separate curled webbed digits.
• Bag, fish applique, basket, hat, sandals, and life ring are complete.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the frog away from direct sunlight to protect the bright green, red, and blue yarn colors. Keep the accessories flat when storing so the hat brim, bag strap, basket handle, and life preserver ring do not bend out of shape.

For dust removal, use a soft dry brush and work gently around the eyes, tongue, buttons, and fish applique. If the doll becomes misshapen, lightly steam from a distance and reshape with your hands without pressing the stitches flat.