The Mossy Glen Frog: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Granny Square Amigurumi
Hop Into Whimsy: The Mossy Glen Frog Crochet Pattern
Welcome to a delightful crochet adventure where classic granny squares meet amigurumi charm! The Mossy Glen Frog is a unique, textured plushie that combines the beloved granny square motif with a soft, huggable friend. This free pattern is perfect for intermediate beginners who want to try something new—a folded granny square forms the frog's body, creating a patchwork of cozy clusters. With sage green, mint green, and cream yarn, this little frog is as whimsical as it is huggable. Let's get started!
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in sage green (main color), mint green (accent), cream (accent), and a small amount of black for eyes.
- Hook: Crochet hook size 4.0 mm (G).
- Gauge: Granny square measures 4 inches across; gauge is not critical for this project.
- Other: Yarn needle, stitch markers, polyester fiberfill stuffing, scissors.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Notes
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. The body is a modified granny square that is folded and seamed. Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
Granny Square Body (Make 1)
With sage green:
- Ch 4, join with sl st to form ring.
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times, join with sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
- Round 2: Join mint green in any ch-2 space. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.
- Round 3: Join cream in any ch-2 space. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.
- Round 4: Join sage green in any ch-2 space. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1) twice, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1) twice; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.
Fold and Seam
Fold the granny square in half diagonally to form a triangle. With right sides together, seam the two edges opposite the fold using a whip stitch and sage green yarn, leaving the folded edge open. This creates the frog's body. Turn right side out.
Head (Make 1)
With sage green:
- Make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc, inc) around. (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
- Rounds 5-7: Sc in each st around. (24)
- Round 8: (2 sc, dec) around. (18)
- Round 9: (Sc, dec) around. (12)
- Stuff firmly.
- Round 10: Dec around. (6)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave through front loops and pull tight to close.
Eyes (Make 2)
With black:
- Make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- Fasten off black, join mint green.
- Round 3: Sc in each st around. (12)
- Round 4: (Sc, dec) around. (8)
- Stuff lightly.
- Round 5: Dec around. (4)
- Fasten off, leaving a tail. Weave through front loops and pull tight. Sew eyes to the top of the head, positioning them side by side.
Legs (Make 4)
With mint green:
- Ch 6.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5)
- Ch 1, turn.
- Rows 2-4: Sc in each st across. (5)
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Fold each leg in half lengthwise and sew the edges together to form a tube.
Assembly
- Attach head: Sew the head to the folded edge of the granny square body, positioning it so the frog faces forward. Use the long tail from the head and a whip stitch.
- Attach legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, two on each side, spacing them evenly. The legs should extend outward from the body.
- Embroider face: Using black yarn, embroider a small smile on the face, centered below the eyes.
- Finish: Weave in all ends securely. Trim any excess yarn.
Your Mossy Glen Frog is complete! This textured, granny square amigurumi makes a perfect handmade gift or a whimsical addition to your own collection. Enjoy your new hoppy friend!
