Frog Toy in Hoooked RibbonXL - Downloadable PDF

Frog Toy Crochet Pattern in Hoooked RibbonXL – Downloadable PDF

This downloadable PDF crochet pattern by Hoooked guides you through creating an adorable crocheted frog toy, known in the original pattern as Lizzy. When completed, Lizzy measures approximately 60 cm from head to toe, making her a generously sized, huggable amigurumi-style stuffed animal. This is a fantastic project for crocheters who enjoy making large-scale toys and decorative accessories using super chunky yarn.

About the Finished Toy

The finished piece is a large crocheted frog toy worked in the round, building up a three-dimensional form with carefully shaped rounds. The pattern references joining curved sections together in the middle using a tail end of yarn, giving the frog its characteristic rounded, plump shape. The generous size of the finished toy — around 60 cm — is made possible by the super chunky weight of Hoooked RibbonXL, which works up quickly and creates a satisfyingly substantial result.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 2 balls (cones) of Hoooked RibbonXL in green — a super chunky, 100% recycled cotton ribbon yarn produced in Europe
• Hook: 1 crochet hook (as specified in the Hoooked kit)

RibbonXL is a signature yarn from Hoooked made from 100% recycled cotton. It is lightweight yet very sturdy, has a smooth and slightly elastic texture, and is completely non-scratchy — making it ideal for toys that may be handled by children. The yarn is machine washable and manufactured in Europe, reflecting Hoooked's commitment to sustainable, responsibly sourced materials. Its XL ribbon format means it works up fast, even on large projects like this frog toy.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The frog is constructed using crochet in the round, a standard approach for amigurumi and three-dimensional toy making. Rounds are built up continuously to shape the body, head, and limbs of the frog. A key finishing step involves using a loose hanging yarn tail to stitch the curved sections together at the centre, creating the rounded, sculptural silhouette characteristic of this design.

Stitches Used

• Losse (chain stitch / l) — used for foundation chains and turning chains
• Keerlosse (turning chain) — used to begin new rows or rounds
• Vaste opzetlus (magic ring / slip knot cast-on) — used to begin crocheting in the round without a gap at the centre
• Halve vaste stokjes (half double crochet / hv) — a mid-height stitch that adds structure and body to the fabric
• Vaste stokjes (double crochet / v) — a taller stitch used to build height and shape within rounds
• Stokjes (treble or standard crochet stitches / st) — used for additional height and shaping as required by the pattern

The pattern makes use of repeat sequences (indicated by *…* notation) to maintain consistent stitch counts around each round, which is essential for achieving the smooth, even curves of a well-shaped toy. For example, round 10 begins a repeat sequence of 9 stitches, demonstrating the structured, methodical approach to shaping used throughout the pattern.

Difficulty Level and Suitability

This pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty. Crocheters should be comfortable working in the round, managing stitch counts across multiple rounds, and using a magic ring start. Familiarity with increases and decreases for shaping three-dimensional forms will also be helpful. The use of super chunky RibbonXL yarn means the stitches are large and easy to see, which can make the process more approachable even for those newer to toy construction.

Pattern Format

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing you to save, print, and refer to it at your convenience. The original