A "Leggy Frog" is a delightful term used to describe a crocheted or knitted stuffed frog toy with long, thin legs. These charming amigurumi creations have gained popularity for their cuteness and uniqueness. In this guide, we'll provide you with a simple pattern to create your very own leggy frog.
Materials You'll Need:
Before you embark on this creative journey, gather the following materials:
Green worsted weight yarn (for the frog's body)
White worsted weight yarn (for the eyes)
Black worsted weight yarn (for the eyes)
Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (usually between 4 mm and 5 mm)
Stuffing material (fiberfill or similar)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Abbreviations:
To make your crocheting adventure smoother, familiarize yourself with these common crochet abbreviations:
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (crochet 2 stitches in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
Now, let's dive into crafting your adorable leggy frog!
Instructions:
Frog Body:
Start with green yarn. Make a magic ring (if you're not familiar with the magic ring technique, you can also chain 2 and work your stitches into the second chain from the hook).
Round 1: In the magic ring, crochet 6 sc. Pull the ring tight to close (6 sts).
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
Rounds 3-8: Sc in each st around (12 sts in each round). These rounds form the frog's body. You can adjust the length by adding or subtracting rounds.
Round 9: Sc in the next 4 sts, dec repeat around (10 sts).
Rounds 10-14: Sc in each st around (10 sts in each round).
Stuff the frog's body firmly with stuffing material.
Round 15: Sc in the next 3 sts, dec repeat around (8 sts).
Round 16: Sc in the next 2 sts, dec repeat around (6 sts).
Round 17: Dec in each st around (3 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Thread the tail through a yarn needle, weave it through the front loops of the remaining stitches, pull tight to close the opening, and secure.
Legs (Make 4):
Start with green yarn.
Chain 8.
Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc in each ch across (7 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Eyes (Make 2):
With white yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: In the magic ring, crochet 6 sc. Pull the ring tight to close (6 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
With black yarn, embroider the frog's pupils onto the white eye pieces.
Assembly:
Sew the legs to the frog's body. Position two legs on each side of the frog, evenly spaced.
Sew the eyes onto the frog's head.
Optional: You can add a smile using black yarn.
Weave in any remaining loose ends.