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Frog Play Set Amigurumi Pattern

Frog Play Set Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Frog Play Set Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a charming Frog Play Set featuring five small crocheted frogs, a pond mat with applied lily pads and bugs, and a log that opens to store the frogs and pond. The set combines amigurumi techniques with simple shaping, surface crochet, and small embroidered details. You will make multiple small pieces that assemble into a playful scene.

Frog Play Set Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full materials lists, stitch notes, step-by-step instructions, and photo guidance for assembly. Suitable for crafters comfortable with continuous rounds, basic increases and decreases, and simple embroidery.

Why You'll Love This Frog Play Set Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a tiny world to life with a few simple pieces that all work together. I enjoy making the frogs first to judge the log length — it feels like building a miniature scene. The mix of crochet techniques and embellishments lets me add personal touches like speckles and facial expressions. I also love how portable and giftable the finished set is; it makes a delightful present or a playful toy for imaginative children.

Frog Play Set Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Frog Play Set Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Frog Play Set Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Frog Play Set Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color when I make this set; try pastel greens or bright neons for a modern twist and to give each frog a unique personality.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to alter finished size — use bulky yarn with a larger hook for a cuddly, chunky set or fine yarn for tiny keychain frogs.

I like to add embroidered freckles, different mouths or even tiny accessories like a little hat or scarf to give each frog a distinct expression.

You can swap the brown log for a grey or white 'stone' version to create a different scene, or make multiple logs for a small habitat collection.

Try using variegated or speckled yarn for the frogs or log to create natural-looking texture without extra embroidery.

I sometimes add wire inside branch stumps for a slightly posable look, or leave them soft for baby-safe play, depending on the recipient.

Make the pond larger or smaller by changing the number of rounds; you can optionally make a square or circular pond using the same increase logic.

For a classroom project, have students decorate their own frog faces with different embroidery stitches or felt pieces so every frog is unique.

I also recommend creating matching accessories, like tiny lily pad boats or a tiny bug friend, to expand the set and storytelling play.

Finally, if you want to make the set more durable, use washable worsted-weight acrylics for easy laundering and stronger stitching for seams.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to mark the start of rounds can lead to uneven stitch counts; use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track. ✗ Overstuffing small pieces makes shaping difficult and lumps appear; stuff gradually and lightly, checking shape as you go to maintain smooth curves. ✗ Skipping counting after increases and decreases will result in incorrect stitch totals; count your stitches after each shaping round to ensure accuracy. ✗ Crocheting too tightly on the plastic canvas attachment makes it hard to stitch through the canvas; keep a slightly looser tension and stitch into every 2nd or 3rd square as suggested. ✗ Not pinning or testing placement before sewing parts on can give awkward positioning; pin pieces in place and test poses before final whipstitching to ensure symmetry.

Frog Play Set Amigurumi Pattern

This playful Frog Play Set includes five adorable frogs, a cozy pond with lily pads and tiny bugs, and a hollow log that stores the whole set. You will enjoy creating each small piece with clear photo guidance and assembly instructions. The design is perfect for gifting or imaginative play and combines simple amigurumi techniques with fun little embellishments.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Frog Play Set Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Fingering weight yarn - Green (I used Katia Amigurumi 100% cotton) for frogs (varied greens for contrast)
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn - 4ply/worsted weight acrylic yarn used for the larger frog
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    Worsted Weight Yarn - Brown and Tan for log (I used Bernat Super Value in Taupe Heather and Oatmeal)
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    Worsted Weight Yarn - Light Blue and Green for pond (I used Bernat Super Value in Cool Blue and Kelly)
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    Crochet thread/#10 size cotton in yellow, red, black and green for embellishments and small details
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    Optional: Contrasting yarn or crochet thread for speckles (or use speckled yarn like Red Heart Super Saver Frosty Green Fleck)
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    Plastic canvas brown piece approximately 10.5" x 13.5" to cut to size for log insert

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2mm (for frogs and fine details)
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    Crochet hook size 3mm (for larger frog details if desired)
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    Crochet hook size 3.75mm (for log and pond/pool)
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    2mm crochet hook for embellishments (adjust to match chosen materials)
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    Safety eyes 4mm (optional, eyes can be embroidered instead)
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    Plastic canvas, brown approx 10.5" x 13.5" piece for log insert
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    Sew-on magnet or Velcro dots (optional) to keep log end closed
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    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing and finishing
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    Straight pins for assembly
  • 11
    Thin permanent marker for marking plastic canvas
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    Polyester stuffing / fiberfill

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— Body :

Round 1 :

Magic circle with 6 scs. (6)

Round 2 :

Inc in each st. (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc, inc) x6. (18)

Round 4 :

(Sc x2, inc) x6. (24)

Round 5-9 :

Sc in each st. (5 rows) (24)

Round 10 :

(Sc x2, dec) x6. (18)

Round 11 :

(Sc, dec) x6. (12) Stuff.

Round 12 :

Dec x6. (6)

Info :

Sl st in next st. Finish off with long tail to sew hole closed, finish off and weave in end.

— Speckles :

Infos :

There are a few different options for making speckles. Speckled Yarn - use speckled yarn (example: Red Heart Super Saver: Frosty Green Fleck). Embroidery - embroider small straight stitches or French knots after assembly. Crochet - stitch speckles onto body while crocheting by joining speckle color on row 5, make 1 stitch, then change back to main color; carry speckled strand and crochet over it until you wish to make another speckle. Continue with speckles from rounds 5 thru 9, then drop speckled color and finish up in main color.

— Eyes :

Round 1 :

Magic circle with 6 scs. (6)

Round 2 :

(Sc, inc) x3. (9)

Round 3 :

Sc in each st. (9)

Info :

Sl st in next st and finish off with long tail for sewing. Using black embroidery floss, secure end inside eye bump. Sew a French knot or embroider a circle for an eye. (Note: 4mm safety eyes can be used but may require trimming washer post to fit inside the eye bump.)

Info :

Stuff eyes and pin to top of head where you like them. Sew in place with whip stitches. Finish off and hide ends inside body.

— Feet and Legs :

Step 1 :

(Ch 3, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and next ch) x3. (3 toes made)

Step 2 :

Ch 1. Sc in the base of each toe. (3)

Step 3 :

Ch 1, turn. Sc in the front loops of each st. Turn and sc in the 3 back loops on the other side of the same row. (6)

Info :

Begin working in continuous rounds.

Round 4 :

Sc x4, dec. (5)

Round 5-12 :

Sc in each st. (8 rows) (5) No need to stuff.

Info :

Sl st in the next st and finish off with a long tail. Thread the tail onto your yarn needle and sew the top of the leg opening closed.

Info :

Fold the leg in half and sew the top of the leg to the back of the ankle with a couple of stitches. Position on the sides of the body and pin in place. Sew the leg to the body at the ankle, hip, and about halfway up the leg; on the front and back. Finish off and hide ends inside body.

— Face :

Info :

Using black embroidery floss and yarn needle, secure yarn inside the body by sewing back and forth inside the body so it isn't visible. Embroider the mouth using the photos as a guide. Use simple straight stitches; one long stitch for a straight mouth and three for the smile. For a frown, use one long straight stitch and tack it with a tiny stitch at the center top to hold it in place. After embroidering the mouth, add tiny vertical straight stitches for nostrils. Secure thread by sewing back and forth inside body and clip end.

— Log :

Materials :

Worsted Weight Yarn - Brown and Tan (Bernat Super Value in Taupe Heather and Oatmeal). Optional: Contrasting embroidery floss or crochet thread for speckles. 3.75mm crochet hook. Plastic canvas, brown approx 10.5" x 13.5" piece to cut to size to fit inside log. Scissors, yarn needle, straight pins, thin permanent marker. Optional: Sew-on magnet or Velcro dots to keep open end of log closed. Optional: scrap piece of plastic canvas or other stiff plastic like from a milk carton.

— Log Ends :

Info :

Each end of the log is worked a bit differently. You will be closing up one end and creating a hinged end on the other so it will open to store frogs. You will make two sets of 2 disks each and sandwich them together with a piece of plastic between to reinforce.

— Hinged End - Inside :

Round 1 :

Magic circle with 6 scs. (6)

Round 2 :

Inc in each st. (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc, inc) x6. (18)

Round 4 :

(Sc x2, inc) x6. (24) Finish off and weave in ends. Set aside.

— Hinged End - Outside :

Round 1 :

With Brown yarn: Magic circle with 6 scs. Join with sl st to first st. Join tan yarn. (6)

Round 2 :

With Tan yarn: Inc in each st. Join with sl st to first st. Join brown yarn. (12)

Round 3 :

With Brown yarn: (Sc, inc) x6. Join with sl st to first st. Join tan yarn. (18)

Round 4 :

With Tan yarn: (Sc x2, inc) x6. Join with sl st to first st, finish off and weave in ends. (24)

Info :

Optional: Cut a circle from plastic canvas or other plastic to fit between the two disks. Place disks together with wrong sides facing and sandwich optional plastic between them.

Round 5 :

With Brown yarn, work through both layers of the disks, working into corresponding stitches on each disk: (Sc x3, inc) x6. (30)

Round 6 :

Sl st in each st. (30) Join with sl st. Finish off and weave in ends. Set aside until after you've created the log.

— Closed End - Inside :

Round 1 :

Magic circle with 6 scs. (6)

Round 2 :

Inc in each st. (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc, inc) x6. (18)

Round 4 :

(Sc x2, inc) x6. (24)

Info :

Sl st in next st and finish off. Weave in tails. Set aside.

— Closed End - Outside :

Round 1 :

With Tan yarn: Magic circle with 6 scs. Join with sl st to first st. Join brown yarn. (6)

Round 2 :

With Brown yarn: Inc in each st. Join with sl st to first st. Join tan yarn. (12)

Round 3 :

With Tan yarn: (Sc, inc) x6. Join with sl st to first st. Join brown yarn. (18)

Round 4 :

With Brown yarn: (Sc x2, inc) x6 Join with sl st to first st, finish off. Weave in ends. (24)

Round 5 :

With Tan yarn, work through both layers of the disks, working into corresponding stitches on each disk: (Sc x3, inc) x6. (30) Join with sl st and finish off. Weave in ends. Set aside until after you've created the log.

— Main Trunk of Log :

Info :

At the end of each row, join with sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. Ch 3 and do not turn (the ch-3 counts as a stitch in each row). With brown or chosen yarn(s). See options below for speckles.

Instruction :

Ch 33. Join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.

Row 1 :

Ch 3 and dc in each ch across. Join with sl st in top of the beginning ch-3. Join with sl st. (33)

Row 2-27 :

Ch 3. Dc in next st, fpdc, (dc x2, fpdc) x10. Join with sl st. (26 rows - see below*) (33)

Row 28 :

Ch 1. Beginning in the same st, (sc x2, fpsc) x11. Join with sl st. (33)

Info :

*Check the length of the log starting at about row 22 by placing your frogs lined up along the log to determine how long you need to make it. Add more rows if you'd like it longer. Or subtract if you'd like it shorter. Do not finish off. Place a safety pin in your loop to keep from unraveling during the next steps. Weave in starting tail.

— Plastic Canvas Insert :

Info :

In order to cut your plastic canvas insert to correct size, roll it up tightly and slide inside your log to mark overlap points. Trim length so it is same length as log. Remove canvas and cut so it is 4-6 squares longer than point where it overlapped when inside log. Using yarn needle and 24" piece of brown yarn, use a running stitch to sew tube together so edges overlap by 4-6 rows. Stitch over beginning tail to secure. It can be difficult getting your hand inside the tube for stitching; stitch in about every 3rd square. Secure ending tail by sewing into previous stitches on outside of log. Clip end.

— Log Assembly :

Attaching the Plastic Canvas Tube Step 1 :

Place the plastic canvas tube inside the log, lining up the seam of the canvas tube to the seam of your crocheted log. That seam is considered the "bottom" of the log. Position the flat portion of the seam at the bottom.

Step 2 :

Thread your yarn needle with a long piece of brown yarn (about 24").

Step 3 :

Start with the end of the log that you left off on (the same side where you have your safety pin – keep safety pin in place). This will be the "closed" end of the log.

Step 4 :

Secure the yarn tail to the inside of the yarn log.

Step 5 :

Use a running stitch and sew the end of the yarn log to the plastic canvas sheet. Sew through the posts of the stitches and into the first row on the plastic sheet. Note: By sewing into the posts, you are leaving the ends of the rows of the log free to work into when attaching the log-end disk.

Step 6 :

Finish off, weave in end.

Step 7 :

Repeat for 2nd end (this will be the "hinged" end). This time begin your stitches near the top of the log (opposite of the seam).

Step 8 :

Do not finish off. Continue on to securing the first log-end disk.

— Attaching the Log-End Disks :

Hinged End Step 1 :

Continue from attaching the plastic canvas tube. Feed your yarn up to the top of the log (a few stitches to the right of center).

Step 2 :

Using the disk that ends with brown stripe, line it up with the inside of the log.

Step 3 :

At the top of the log, use the whip stitch to sew a hinge on the disk - just at the top of the log (about 4-5 stitches). Be sure to sew through all 3 layers: (1. disk, 2. plastic canvas, 3. crocheted log yarn). Test as you go to make sure it flaps open and closed how you like it.

Step 4 :

After securing the top of the disk to the end of the log, continue whip stitching around the end of the opening to give it a nice finish. Do this by whip stitching into both layers: the plastic canvas and the crocheted log yarn.

Step 5 :

Secure end and finish off.

Closed End Step 1 :

Place the disk you made for the closed end (the one that ends with a tan stripe) inside the end of the log where you ended your stitching (your safety pin should still be in that last loop).

Step 2 :

Line up the stitches so you begin working in the last st made on the disk.

Step 3 :

Remove the safety pin and insert your crochet hook. With the outside of the log facing you, crochet through both layers (both loops of the last row of sts of the log and the BLO of the disk). Special Increases* are made as follows: Sc through next log st and next disk st, and then sc in next log st and same disk st. (Sc x9, special inc*) x3 (33)

Step 4 :

Secure ends and finish off.

— Adding the Magnet or Velcro Closure :

Info :

First, crochet a little stub to sew to the inside of your log to which you will attach the magnet or velcro.

Stub Round 1 :

With brown yarn: Magic circle with 6 scs. (6)

Stub Round 2 :

Sc in each st. (6)

Info :

Finish off with long tail for sewing. Stuff with yarn ends.

To attach :

Sew one end of your magnet pair or one side of the velcro to the stub. Hold stub inside the opening of the log, open and close log and make note of where the flap will match up. Place other side of magnet/velcro against the flap, pin or hold, then sew stub to floor of inside log and other side of magnet/velcro to flap. If desired, attach a Ch-6 loop to bottom of flap to grab loop to open end of log.

Info :

Alternate closure idea: use a shank button or decorative button on outside and create a loop closure sewn to the flap to hook around the button.

— Branch Stumps (Make 3) :

Start with Tan Round 1 :

Magic circle with 6 scs. Join with sl st. (6)

Start with Tan Round 2 :

Ch 1. Inc in each st. (12) Join with sl st and finish off.

Change to Brown Round 3 :

Sl st loosely in each st. Sl st in BLO of first st, Ch 1. (12)

Round 4 :

In BLO: Sc in same st as joining, and each st around. (12)

Begin continuous rounds :

5-8. Sc in each st for 4 rows. (12)

Round 9 :

Sl st in next st, ch 1, turn. Beginning in the next st: Sc x6, sl st. Leave remaining sts unworked.

Round 10 :

Ch 1, turn. Beginning in the next st: (Sc, inc) x2, sc, sl st. (6)

Info :

Finish off with a long tail for sewing. Stuff.

— Attaching the Branch Stumps :

Info :

Begin by pinning the stumps onto the log. Position two of the stumps towards the bottom of the log on each side for stability (one bottom left-front and one bottom right-back). The 3rd stump is decorative and can go near the top front. Keep stumps all pointing same direction. Whip stitch stumps in place, adding a bit more stuffing before hole is closed. Finish off and weave in ends.

— Pond/Pool :

Materials :

Worsted Weight Yarn - Light Blue and Green (Bernat Super Value in Cool Blue and Kelly). 3.75mm crochet hook. Scissors, yarn needle.

Instructions Info :

At the end of each row, ch 1 and turn. The chain does not count as a st. With Blue:

Round 1 :

Magic circle with 3 scs (3)

Round 2 :

Inc in each st (6)

Round 3 :

(Sc, inc) x3 (9)

Round 4 :

(Sc x2, inc) x3 (12)

Round 5 :

(Sc x3, inc) x3 (15)

Round 6 :

Sc x2, inc, (sc x4, inc) x2, sc x2 (18)

Round 7 :

(Inc, sc x5) x3 (21)

Round 8 :

Sc x3, inc, (sc x6, inc) x2, sc x3 (24)

Round 9 :

(Sc x7, inc) x3 (27)

Round 10 :

Sc x4, inc, (sc x8, inc) x2, sc x4 (30)

Round 11 :

(Inc, sc x9) x3 (33)

Round 12 :

Sc x5, inc, (sc x10, inc) x2, sc x5 (36)

Round 13 :

(Sc x11, inc) x3 (39)

Round 14 :

Sc x6, inc, (sc x12, inc) x2, sc x6 (42)

Round 15 :

(Inc, sc x13) x3 (45)

Round 16 :

Sc x7, inc, (sc x14, inc) x2, sc x7 (48)

Round 17 :

(Sc x15, inc) x3 (51)

Round 18 :

Sc x8, inc, (sc x16, inc) x2, sc x8 (54)

Round 19 :

(Inc, sc x17) x3 (57)

Round 20 :

Sc x9, inc, (sc x18, inc) x2, sc x9. Ch 1, rotate mat clockwise and work along the flat edge. Sc in the same st and in the sides of each row across. Ch 1 and sl st in first st made. Finish off. (about 80 sts made + 1 ch at each corner)

Info :

Turn mat over and join green with sc in same corner.

Round 21 :

Sc across flat edge. At corner, sc, ch 1, sc in same st. Rotate mat clockwise and work the following all around the curved edge of the mat: (Ch 3, sc x2) all around the curve of the mat until you get to the corner. Sl st to join. Finish off and weave in all ends.

— Embellishments :

Materials :

Crochet thread, embroidery floss, or fingering weight yarn (green, red, black, yellow). 2mm crochet hook. Scissors, yarn needle. Optional waterproof fabric glue.

Butterflies - Make 2 :

Start with yellow: Magic circle with: Sc, dc, sc, sl st, (sc, tr x2, sc, sl st) x2, sc, dc, sc, sl st. Sl st in first st and finish off with long tail for sewing. Pull circle closed, weave in starting tail. With black: Thread a 24" piece of black thread/yarn onto your yarn needle. Feed down through top center of butterfly wings towards back of piece leaving long tail between top 2 wings as antenna. Sew through wings back to front for dots or lines; tie black around center to form body, wrap 2-3 times and tie off. Use tail to sew butterfly in place or glue.

Ladybugs - Make 3 :

Start with red: 1. Magic circle with 6 scs. Join with sl st to first st. Keep long red tail for sewing and change to black. 2. Ch 1. Sc in same st and next st. Finish off with long tail for sewing. Thread tail onto yarn needle and sew through base of 2nd black st from front to back. Use tail to make dots with tiny straight stitches or French knots. Weave in tail and clip. Sew ladybugs in place or glue.

Lily Pads - Make 3 :

With Green: 1. Magic circle with 6 scs. Do not join. Ch 1, turn. (6) 2. Increase in each st. Do not join. Ch 1, turn. (12) 3. (Sc, inc) x6. Do not join. Ch 1, turn. (18) Finish off with long end for sewing. Pull magic circle closed and weave starting tail into back. Position and sew or glue to pond.

Vine :

With green - begin with a long starting tail. Ch 15. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. In next chains: sc, hdc x2, sc, sl st. Rotate piece and work on opposite side of leaf in free loops of foundation chain: sl st, sc, hdc x2, sc, sl st in end and in BLO in first st on other side. Ch 1. Surface crochet with sl sts down center spine of leaf, then sl st in first unworked chain below leaf. Ch 15. Repeat until vine is desired length (example: about 18" and had 17 leaves). Finish off with long tail and tack ends on back or underside of log. Weave tail into log and clip ends.

— Finishing and Assembly :

Info :

Attach branch stumps to log as described. Attach log-end disks and magnet or velcro closure. Sew vines, lily pads, butterflies, and ladybugs in place using long tails or glue. Position frogs on top of log or in pond and secure if desired. Weave in all ends and trim. Your play set is finished.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach branch stumps by pinning them in position and whipstitching them to the log, placing two towards the bottom for stability and one for appearance; ensure the top of the log is flat so frogs can sit nicely.
  • Sew the plastic canvas tube into the crocheted log with a running stitch so edges overlap 4-6 rows, then secure both log-end disks by whipstitching them to the canvas and crocheted log, creating a hinged end and a closed end.
  • Add the magnet or Velcro closure by sewing one side to a small crocheted stub sewn inside the log and the matching piece to the flap so the log can be opened and closed securely.
  • Position and sew the frogs' legs and eyes on the body: attach legs at ankle and hip, about halfway up the leg, and pin eyes and facial features before sewing to get desired placement and expression.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds and the start of each row to avoid mis-counting stitches.
  • 💡Stuff small pieces gradually and lightly for smooth shaping; overstuffing will distort the appearance of the frogs.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place and test positioning before sewing to ensure symmetry and correct placement on the log and pond.
  • 💡When sewing the plastic canvas insert, stitching every 2nd or 3rd square is sufficient and easier than trying to stitch every square.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go where possible to avoid a large finishing task at the end.

This Frog Play Set brings a little pond to life with handmade charm and playful details. It includes five frogs, a cozy pond with lily pads and bugs, and a hinged log that stores it all. Perfect for gifting or imaginative play — happy crocheting! 🧶🐸

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

The finished play set pieces vary; the individual frogs are small (a few centimeters tall), the log measures about 7-8" long in the sample photos, and the pond is approximately the width shown in the images; final sizes depend on your yarn and hooks.

Can I use safety eyes for the frog eyes?

Yes, you can use 4mm safety eyes but note the eye bump is tight; you may need to trim the eye washer post to fit inside the bump, or embroider eyes using a French knot or stitched circle instead.

Do I need to use plastic canvas for the log?

Plastic canvas is recommended to make the log sturdy and allow for a hinged opening; you can also use other stiff plastic (like a milk carton piece) as an insert.

How long does the project typically take?

This project usually takes about 8-10 hours total, depending on experience, customization, and assembly time.