Free Pattern: Crochet Frog Keychain 🐸
If you're looking for a quick, adorable crochet project that's perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, you've come to the right place! This free Frog Crochet Keychain pattern is a fun and easy make that adds a cute handmade touch to your keys, bags, backpacks, or even as a thoughtful gift for friends and family.
Made with just a small amount of yarn, this little frog is a fantastic stash-busting project that works up quickly, making it ideal for craft fairs, party favors, or last-minute gifts. Whether you choose classic green or get creative with colorful variations, your tiny frog is sure to bring a smile wherever it goes.
In this tutorial, I'll guide you through each step to create your own charming frog keychain. So, grab your favorite yarn, your crochet hook, and let's hop into this fun project!
What You'll Need
Before we start, prepare the following materials:
- Bulky yarn (you can use any yarn you have available; the final size may vary depending on your yarn weight)
- 5 mm crochet hook
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Pink yarn for the blush
- Thin black yarn for the smile
- Keychain ring
Crochet Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- SC – Single Crochet
- INC – Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
- DEC – Decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
- BO – Bobble Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
Let's begin
Round 1: Make a magic ring and crochet 8 single crochets (SC) into the ring. (8)
Round 2: Work 1 increase (INC) in each stitch around. (16)
Round 3: Crochet: 4 SC, 1 bobble stitch (BO), 6 SC, 1 bobble stitch (BO), 4 SC (16)
The bobble stitches will create the raised areas where the frog’s eyes will sit.
Round 4: Repeat: (1 SC, 1 INC) 8 times (24)
Adding the Safety Eyes
After completing Round 6, insert the 10 mm safety eyes between Round 3 and Round 4, directly above the bobble stitches. Make sure the eyes are positioned evenly before securing the backs.
Round 7: Crochet: 7 SC, 1 BO, 3 SC, 1 BO, 1 DEC, 1 BO, 3 SC, 1 BO, 5 SC (23)
Round 8: Repeat: (1 SC, 1 DEC) 7 times, then 2 SC (16)
The bobble stitches will create the raised areas where the frog’s eyes will sit.
Round 4: Repeat: (1 SC, 1 INC) 8 times (24)
Adding the Safety Eyes
After completing Round 6, insert the 10 mm safety eyes between Round 3 and Round 4, directly above the bobble stitches. Make sure the eyes are positioned evenly before securing the backs.
Round 7: Crochet: 7 SC, 1 BO, 3 SC, 1 BO, 1 DEC, 1 BO, 3 SC, 1 BO, 5 SC (23)
Round 8: Repeat: (1 SC, 1 DEC) 7 times, then 2 SC (16)
Round 5–6: Crochet: SC around (24)
Add the Fiberfill
Before closing the frog, add polyester fiberfill inside.
Stuff the head firmly but gently to maintain a nice round shape. Adjust the stuffing until you are happy with the look of your frog.
Stuff the head firmly but gently to maintain a nice round shape. Adjust the stuffing until you are happy with the look of your frog.
Round 9: Crochet: 8 DEC around (8)
Round 10: Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail.
Using a yarn needle, weave the yarn through the front loops only of the last round. Pull tightly to close the opening.
Round 10: Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail.
Using a yarn needle, weave the yarn through the front loops only of the last round. Pull tightly to close the opening.
Secure the yarn and hide the excess yarn inside the frog.
Your frog head is now complete! 🐸
Adding the Blush
For the cute rosy cheeks, I used pink yarn.
Using a yarn needle, insert the pink yarn between Rounds 4 and 5 through one stitch on each side of the face. Use the embroidery method to create small blush details.
Once finished, release the needle, tie the yarn ends together securely, and hide the excess yarn inside the frog.
Using the same embroidery technique as the blush, create a small smile between Rounds 3 and 4, working through two stitches.
Secure the yarn ends by tying them together and hide the excess yarn inside the frog.
Using a yarn needle, insert the pink yarn between Rounds 4 and 5 through one stitch on each side of the face. Use the embroidery method to create small blush details.
Once finished, release the needle, tie the yarn ends together securely, and hide the excess yarn inside the frog.
Adding the Smile
For the little smile, use thin black yarn.Using the same embroidery technique as the blush, create a small smile between Rounds 3 and 4, working through two stitches.
Secure the yarn ends by tying them together and hide the excess yarn inside the frog.
Attach the Keychain Ring
The final step is adding the keychain hardware.
Attach the keychain ring securely to the top of your frog. Make sure it is tightly fastened so your little frog can safely hang from your keys, bag, or backpack.
Your Frog Crochet Keychain Is Finished! 🐸💚
Attach the keychain ring securely to the top of your frog. Make sure it is tightly fastened so your little frog can safely hang from your keys, bag, or backpack.
Your Frog Crochet Keychain Is Finished! 🐸💚
Congratulations! You have completed your adorable handmade frog keychain.
This little frog makes a wonderful gift, craft fair item, or a fun project to use up leftover yarn. Try making different colors and create your own collection of tiny crochet frogs!
Happy crocheting! ✨
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