About This Frog Granny Square Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a delightful frog-faced granny square featuring a raised circular frog face, embroidered mouth, and sewn-on eyes. You will work the frog face in green, change color to brown for the square border, and add eyes and facial details. The instructions include step-by-step rounds, color change methods, invisible finishing, and assembly tips so you can complete a polished motif.
Perfect as a single appliqué or combined into blankets and cushions, this motif is versatile and fun. Photographs accompany each key step to help you follow the technique with confidence.
Why You'll Love This Frog Granny Square Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms a simple granny square into a playful character with minimal effort. I enjoy how the circular frog face pops when framed by the square border, giving a cute and modern look to a classic motif. The color-change options let me experiment with trims and backgrounds for different projects. Stitching the mouth and placing the eyes always gives me that satisfying moment when the frog really comes to life. It is a quick, rewarding make I keep returning to for gifts and small decor pieces.
Switch Things Up
I love that you can easily customize this frog granny square by switching colors — try pastel greens for a softer look or bright neons for a playful twist.
If you want a larger motif, use a bulkier yarn and a bigger hook; this gives a chunky, cozy square perfect for cushions or mats.
To make a keychain or mini version, use fingering weight yarn and a small hook to create tiny motifs that are portable and gift-ready.
You can vary the border color on Round 5 and Round 6 to create contrast or a framed effect — try a striped border by alternating two colors every round.
I often add embroidered freckles or blush with yarn scraps to give each frog a unique personality and extra charm.
Swap the eye styles: crochet larger eyes, use safety eyes (if making for adults), or sew on buttons for a vintage look.
For textured detail, try working Round 5 in the back loop only to create a ridge between the frog face and the square border for visual interest.
Make a whole blanket by creating many squares and joining with a join-as-you-go method or whipstitch, alternating frog squares with plain granny squares for balance.
I sometimes add tiny crocheted accessories like a bow or hat sewn to one corner to personalize each frog for the recipient.
Don't be afraid to mix yarn textures — cotton for a crisp, structured square or acrylic for a softer, squishier finish depending on your project goals.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the tail tightening after the magic ring causes a loose centre; tighten the MR by pulling the tail and then sl st in the first dc (skip the ch2) to secure the center.
✗ Not changing color cleanly leaves a visible knot or gap; change color at the last dc of Round 4 or finish with the invisible stitch method before attaching brown yarn to hide joins.
✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases creates mismatched rounds; count your stitches at the end of each round to ensure the correct stitch totals.
✗ Working too tightly during the color change and edging will distort the round; keep even tension when attaching the brown yarn and when working Round 5 to maintain a flat square shape.
