Crochet frog pillow “Loa”
Crochet a Cute Frog Pillow 🐸
Have you seen the bear pillow? Here comes a friend—the frog! This pillow works perfectly alongside the bear or all by itself. The pillow measures approximately 35 cm in diameter. You will need Terry yarn in green and greige, Basic Wool for embroidery, 8 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle and stitch marker, stuffing (e.g., pillow stuffing, leftover yarn, or an old blanket you no longer use)
Yarn Consumption: 650 g (about 600 g for the main color and 50 g for the ears). Basic Wool for embroidery, about 20 g, depending on how much you want to embroider.
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The pillow is crocheted in separate pieces that are then sewn together. It can be tricky to see the stitches in the terry yarn, so this can be a bit challenging, but you can also feel the stitches to count them that way. You can also use a bit of Cotton Cloud to attach the different pieces. / Emma
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Head:
First, crochet two round pieces that will form the head, using your base color.
Round 1: Begin by making a magic ring. This yarn is thick, so a tip is to gently pull on the tail to make the yarn slightly thinner right at the ring. This also makes it easier to tighten and close the ring later.
Alternatively, you can chain 3 stitches and join them with a slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring. You can then crochet into this ring.
If you need help, both methods are shown below: Magic Ring and Chain Ring.
Continue with 3 chain stitches (these count as your first double crochet), then crochet 11 double crochets into the magic ring so that you have a total of 12 double crochets in the first round. Finish the round with a slip stitch in the third chain you made at the beginning of the round.
If you are unsure how to crochet a double crochet, see the video below.
Round 2: On this round, the circle will double in stitches. Start with 3 chain stitches (counts as your first double crochet), then make 1 double crochet in the same stitch. Now increase by making 2 double crochets in each stitch around the round, so you have a total of 24 double crochets.
Finish the round as before with a slip stitch in the top of the starting chain.
Round 3: Increase in every other stitch. Start with 3 chain stitches (counts as first double crochet), then 2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next stitch, repeat around. You should have 36 double crochets. Finish the round as before.
Round 4: Increase in every third stitch. Start with 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet, *2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet* repeat between *..* around. You should have 48 double crochets. Finish as before.
Round 5: Increase in every fourth stitch. Start with 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet, *2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet*, repeat between *...* around. You should have 60 double crochets. Finish as before.
After completing your first piece, make 1 chain stitch to fasten off and cut the yarn.
If this is your second piece, continue as follows:
Rounds 6-7: On one of the circles, work a border so the circles can form a pillow to be stuffed. Begin each round with 3 chain stitches (counts as first double crochet) and then work 1 double crochet in each stitch (60 stitches). Since there are no increases, it creates a rounded edge on this circle.
Ears
The ears are worked in beige for the first round, then switch to green on the second round.
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Work 3 chain stitches (counts as first double crochet) and 7 double crochets into the ring. In the last double crochet, change to the main color (green). Make 3 chain stitches and tighten the magic ring so it forms roughly a half-moon. Turn your work.
If you’re unsure how to change colors, see the “Colour Change” video.
Round 2: Work an increase (2 double crochets in the same stitch) in each stitch around so the ear becomes larger.
Round 3: Work another round, alternating 1 double crochet in one stitch and 1 increase in the next stitch. Finish the round with 1 chain stitch and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for attaching the ear later.
Repeat the same steps to make the second ear.
Assembly
Head: Start by joining the two large round pieces to form the head. You have two options here:
- Crochet together – work single crochets through both layers to create a defined edge.
- Sew together – for a more invisible seam.
Make sure the right sides of both pieces face outward. Align the rounded edge with the flat circle. It can be helpful to secure the pieces with stitch markers at a few points to ensure everything matches and is evenly spaced, but make sure both pieces have the same number of stitches.
To crochet them together, make a slip knot and start working single crochets through both layers (alternatively, sew them together). It doesn’t matter exactly where you start.
When you’ve crocheted about 2/3 of the round, begin stuffing the pillow. Continue stuffing as you go until you are satisfied, and finish closing the head completely. Secure the yarn ends carefully and thoroughly once you’ve gone all the way around.
If you’re unsure how to make a slip knot, see the video below.
Embroidery & Attaching Eyes:
Embroider the black pupils on the eyes using dark gray Basic Wool yarn.
Before you start attaching the eyes to the head, it’s a good idea to place all the pieces with pins or stitch markers to make sure they are centered and spaced correctly. Also mark the nose and mouth before you begin embroidering them.
Attach the eyes using the yarn tail you left. Use your crochet hook as a needle or a sewing needle with thinner yarn to sew the eyes in place.
Secure and tie the yarn ends carefully when finished to ensure they don’t come loose. Embroider the mouth and nose. Adjust as needed and start over if you’re not satisfied.
Your pillow is now complete!
Pattern Terms (US)
This part of the pattern uses crochet terms. If you need extra help, see the simpler version.
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
inc dc = increase with double crochet
st = stitch
(...) = number of stitches in the round
*...* = Repeat the sequence inside the * the number of times indicated
Head, make 2 pieces:
Yarn color: Green
Rnd 1: MR, ch 3, 11 dc (12)
Finish each round with a sl st in the 3rd ch from the beginning. This applies to all rounds of the head.
Rnd 2: ch 3, 1 dc in same st as ch 3, inc dc x11 (24)
Rnd 3: ch 3, 1 dc in same st as ch 3, 1 dc, *inc dc, 1 dc* x11 (36)
Rnd 4: ch 3, *inc dc, 2 dc* x11, inc dc, 1 dc (48)
Rnd 5: ch 3, *inc dc, 3 dc* x11, inc dc, 2 dc (60)
On 1 of your 2 head pieces, continue with 2 more rounds:
Rnd 6-7: ch 3, 59 dc (60)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Eyes – make two identical:
Start with Beige.
Rnd 1: MR, ch 2, 7 dc in ring (8). Turn.
Change to Green.
Rnd 2: ch 3, dc inc x7 (15)
Rnd 3: ch 3, *1 sc, dc inc* x7 (22)
Fasten off.
Assembly:
Head: Begin by joining the head pieces with the two large round parts.
You have two options: crochet them together using sc for a defined seam, or sew them together for a more invisible seam. Make sure the right sides are facing out on both pieces.
Align the rounded edge with the flat circle. It can be helpful to use stitch markers in a few spots to ensure everything is even, but make sure both pieces have the same number of stitches.
Join the pieces by making a slip knot and working sc through both layers. It doesn’t matter exactly where you start. When you’ve joined about 2/3 of the round, begin stuffing the pillow. Continue adding stuffing until you’re satisfied, then finish joining completely. Fasten off securely once you’ve gone all the way around.
Ears: Embroider the pupils on the beige part using dark gray Basic Wool.
Before attaching the eyes: It’s a good idea to lay out all the pieces with pins or stitch markers to ensure they are centered and spaced correctly. Also, mark the placement of the nose and mouth before you begin embroidering them.
Attach the eyes using the yarn tail you left. You can use your crochet hook as a needle or a sewing needle with Cotton Cloud to sew them in place. Secure and tie the yarn ends carefully so they won’t come undone. Finish the embroidery. Adjust as needed and start over if you’re not satisfied.
Your pillow is now complete!
Head:
First, crochet two round pieces that will form the head, using your base color.
Round 1: Begin by making a magic ring. This yarn is thick, so a tip is to gently pull on the tail to make the yarn slightly thinner right at the ring. This also makes it easier to tighten and close the ring later.
Alternatively, you can chain 3 stitches and join them with a slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring. You can then crochet into this ring.
If you need help, both methods are shown below: Magic Ring and Chain Ring.
Continue with 3 chain stitches (these count as your first double crochet), then crochet 11 double crochets into the magic ring so that you have a total of 12 double crochets in the first round. Finish the round with a slip stitch in the third chain you made at the beginning of the round.
If you are unsure how to crochet a double crochet, see the video below.
Round 2: On this round, the circle will double in stitches. Start with 3 chain stitches (counts as your first double crochet), then make 1 double crochet in the same stitch. Now increase by making 2 double crochets in each stitch around the round, so you have a total of 24 double crochets.
Finish the round as before with a slip stitch in the top of the starting chain.
Round 3: Increase in every other stitch. Start with 3 chain stitches (counts as first double crochet), then 2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next stitch, repeat around. You should have 36 double crochets. Finish the round as before.
Round 4: Increase in every third stitch. Start with 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet, *2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet* repeat between *..* around. You should have 48 double crochets. Finish as before.
Round 5: Increase in every fourth stitch. Start with 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet, *2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet*, repeat between *...* around. You should have 60 double crochets. Finish as before.
After completing your first piece, make 1 chain stitch to fasten off and cut the yarn.
If this is your second piece, continue as follows:
Rounds 6-7: On one of the circles, work a border so the circles can form a pillow to be stuffed. Begin each round with 3 chain stitches (counts as first double crochet) and then work 1 double crochet in each stitch (60 stitches). Since there are no increases, it creates a rounded edge on this circle.
Ears
The ears are worked in beige for the first round, then switch to green on the second round.
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Work 3 chain stitches (counts as first double crochet) and 7 double crochets into the ring. In the last double crochet, change to the main color (green). Make 3 chain stitches and tighten the magic ring so it forms roughly a half-moon. Turn your work.
If you’re unsure how to change colors, see the “Colour Change” video.
Round 2: Work an increase (2 double crochets in the same stitch) in each stitch around so the ear becomes larger.
Round 3: Work another round, alternating 1 double crochet in one stitch and 1 increase in the next stitch. Finish the round with 1 chain stitch and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for attaching the ear later.
Repeat the same steps to make the second ear.
Assembly
Head: Start by joining the two large round pieces to form the head. You have two options here:
- Crochet together – work single crochets through both layers to create a defined edge.
- Sew together – for a more invisible seam.
Make sure the right sides of both pieces face outward. Align the rounded edge with the flat circle. It can be helpful to secure the pieces with stitch markers at a few points to ensure everything matches and is evenly spaced, but make sure both pieces have the same number of stitches.
To crochet them together, make a slip knot and start working single crochets through both layers (alternatively, sew them together). It doesn’t matter exactly where you start.
When you’ve crocheted about 2/3 of the round, begin stuffing the pillow. Continue stuffing as you go until you are satisfied, and finish closing the head completely. Secure the yarn ends carefully and thoroughly once you’ve gone all the way around.
If you’re unsure how to make a slip knot, see the video below.
Embroidery & Attaching Eyes:
Embroider the black pupils on the eyes using dark gray Basic Wool yarn.
Before you start attaching the eyes to the head, it’s a good idea to place all the pieces with pins or stitch markers to make sure they are centered and spaced correctly. Also mark the nose and mouth before you begin embroidering them.
Attach the eyes using the yarn tail you left. Use your crochet hook as a needle or a sewing needle with thinner yarn to sew the eyes in place.
Secure and tie the yarn ends carefully when finished to ensure they don’t come loose. Embroider the mouth and nose. Adjust as needed and start over if you’re not satisfied.
Your pillow is now complete!
Pattern Terms (US)
This part of the pattern uses crochet terms. If you need extra help, see the simpler version.
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
inc dc = increase with double crochet
st = stitch
(...) = number of stitches in the round
*...* = Repeat the sequence inside the * the number of times indicated
Head, make 2 pieces:
Yarn color: Green
Rnd 1: MR, ch 3, 11 dc (12)
Finish each round with a sl st in the 3rd ch from the beginning. This applies to all rounds of the head.
Rnd 2: ch 3, 1 dc in same st as ch 3, inc dc x11 (24)
Rnd 3: ch 3, 1 dc in same st as ch 3, 1 dc, *inc dc, 1 dc* x11 (36)
Rnd 4: ch 3, *inc dc, 2 dc* x11, inc dc, 1 dc (48)
Rnd 5: ch 3, *inc dc, 3 dc* x11, inc dc, 2 dc (60)
On 1 of your 2 head pieces, continue with 2 more rounds:
Rnd 6-7: ch 3, 59 dc (60)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Eyes – make two identical:
Start with Beige.
Rnd 1: MR, ch 2, 7 dc in ring (8). Turn.
Change to Green.
Rnd 2: ch 3, dc inc x7 (15)
Rnd 3: ch 3, *1 sc, dc inc* x7 (22)
Fasten off.
Assembly:
Head: Begin by joining the head pieces with the two large round parts.
You have two options: crochet them together using sc for a defined seam, or sew them together for a more invisible seam. Make sure the right sides are facing out on both pieces.
Align the rounded edge with the flat circle. It can be helpful to use stitch markers in a few spots to ensure everything is even, but make sure both pieces have the same number of stitches.
Join the pieces by making a slip knot and working sc through both layers. It doesn’t matter exactly where you start. When you’ve joined about 2/3 of the round, begin stuffing the pillow. Continue adding stuffing until you’re satisfied, then finish joining completely. Fasten off securely once you’ve gone all the way around.
Ears: Embroider the pupils on the beige part using dark gray Basic Wool.
Before attaching the eyes: It’s a good idea to lay out all the pieces with pins or stitch markers to ensure they are centered and spaced correctly. Also, mark the placement of the nose and mouth before you begin embroidering them.
Attach the eyes using the yarn tail you left. You can use your crochet hook as a needle or a sewing needle with Cotton Cloud to sew them in place. Secure and tie the yarn ends carefully so they won’t come undone. Finish the embroidery. Adjust as needed and start over if you’re not satisfied.
Your pillow is now complete!
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