Ready for a truly delightful crochet project? This charming Clown Frog Amigurumi Pattern is perfect for adding a splash of whimsy and color to your collection or as a unique handmade gift.
Bring Joy to Life: Crochet Your Own Clown Frog!
With its vibrant rainbow hair, cheerful smile, and adorable clown costume, this little frog is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes. Follow this guide to craft your very own lovable circus star!
Materials:
- Green yarn (worsted weight for head, body, feet)
- Red yarn (worsted weight for body, hat, pom-pom buttons)
- Blue yarn (worsted weight for body, arm, hat band)
- Yellow yarn (worsted weight for arm, pom-pom buttons)
- Pink, Orange, Purple, Light Green yarn scraps (for hair)
- Grey yarn (worsted weight for collar)
- Black embroidery floss (for mouth)
- Safety eyes (approx. 10-12mm)
- Crochet hook (e.g., 3.0mm or 3.5mm, suitable for your yarn weight)
- Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- FO: Fasten off
- st(s): stitch(es)
- (…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
- [N]: Total number of stitches in the round
Head (Green Yarn):
Work in continuous rounds.
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
- R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
- R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
- R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
- R7-12: sc around (6 rounds) [36]
- Place safety eyes between R9 and R10, approximately 7-8 stitches apart. Embroider smile with black floss.
- R13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]
- R14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
- R15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
- Start stuffing firmly.
- R16: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
- R17: (dec) x 6 [6]
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close the hole.
Body (Red & Blue Yarn):
- Start with Red yarn. Work in continuous rounds.
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
- Continue increasing evenly until you reach desired body width (e.g., 30-36 stitches).
- Work straight rounds, alternating between Red and Blue yarn to create the clown costume effect. Ensure sections are roughly equal in length.
- Stuff firmly as you go. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.
Arms (Make 2 – Yellow, Blue, Green Yarn):
- Start with Yellow yarn. R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2-4: sc around [6]. Change to Blue yarn.
- R5-7: sc around [6]. Change to Green yarn.
- R8-9: sc around [6]. Stuff lightly. FO.
Legs (Make 2 – Red, Blue, Green Yarn):
- Start with Red yarn. R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2: (sc, inc) x 3 [9] (for foot base).
- R3-5: sc around [9]. Change to Blue yarn.
- R6-8: sc around [9]. Change to Green yarn.
- R9-10: sc around [9]. Stuff lightly. FO.
Collar (Grey Yarn):
- Ch enough stitches to fit around the frog’s neck. (e.g., ch 20-25)
- Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, (sc, ch 2, sc) in each chain across. This creates the ruffle.
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Clown Hat (Red, Blue, Purple Yarn):
- Start with Red yarn. Work in continuous rounds.
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2: (sc, inc) x 3 [9]
- R3: sc around [9]
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 3 [12]
- R5: sc around [12]. Change to Blue yarn for a stripe.
- R6: sc around [12]. Change back to Red yarn.
- R7-8: sc around [12].
- For the top pom-pom: With Purple yarn, make a small pom-pom or crochet a tiny sphere (e.g., MR 6, sc around for 2 rounds, dec, stuff lightly, close).
- Sew purple pom-pom to the tip of the hat. FO.
Rainbow Hair (Various Colors):
Cut multiple strands of yellow, green, pink, purple, and orange yarn (about 4-6 inches long each). Using your crochet hook, loop and knot these strands around the top and sides of the frog’s head, creating a wild, curly clown wig effect. Mix colors for a vibrant look.
Pom-Pom Buttons (Yellow, Red):
Make two small yellow pom-poms and one small red pom-pom (or crochet tiny spheres in these colors). Sew them down the front of the body as buttons.
Assembly:
- Sew the Head firmly to the Body.
- Sew the Arms to the sides of the Body.
- Sew the Legs to the bottom of the Body.
- Wrap the Collar around the frog’s neck and stitch it in place.
- Sew the Clown Hat securely to the top of the head.
- Ensure all parts are securely attached.
Your adorable Clown Frog Amigurumi is now complete! This cheerful companion is ready to hop into your heart and bring a little bit of circus magic to your day. Enjoy your handmade creation!