Pants Max in Hoooked RibbonXL - Downloadable PDF

Crochet Pattern: Pants for Max the Frog in Hoooked RibbonXL – Downloadable PDF

This beginner-friendly crochet pattern from Hoooked, designed by Dutch crochet designer Oekimoekie, provides instructions for creating a pair of dungaree-style pants (tuinbroek) for Max the Frog — a charming crochet toy accessory. The pants are worked as a separate crocheted garment designed to fit the Max the Frog character, making this pattern a wonderful companion piece for the full Kikker Max project. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is suitable for beginner crochet enthusiasts.

What Is Being Made

The pattern covers the construction of a small pair of dungaree-style trousers (broek/tuinbroek) intended for the crocheted frog toy known as Max. The pants are worked in a contrasting color of yarn to the main frog body, giving Max a fun and characterful look. Two buttons are incorporated into the finished design, adding a realistic and decorative dungaree detail. This type of accessory pattern is popular among amigurumi and toy crochet enthusiasts who enjoy dressing their handmade characters.

Techniques Used

• Foundation chain (losse opzetlus / lossen): The pants begin with a simple foundation chain of 7 stitches, establishing the base of the front panel.
• Turning with a turning chain (keerlosse): Each row is turned using a turning chain, a standard flat crochet technique used throughout the construction of the pants panel.
• Flat crochet panel construction: The front flap of the trousers is worked back and forth in rows, creating a flat rectangular piece that forms the bib or front section of the dungarees.
• Seaming and finishing: A large tapestry needle (grote stopnaald) is used for sewing pieces together and weaving in ends, which is typical in toy and accessory crochet construction.
• Button attachment: Two buttons are sewn onto the finished piece to complete the dungaree aesthetic.

Stitches Used

• Losse (l) – Chain stitch: Used to create the foundation chain and turning chains at the beginning of each row.
• Vaste (v) – Single crochet: The primary stitch used throughout the pants construction, worked across each row to build up the fabric of the garment.
• Halve vaste (hv) – Half double crochet: Listed among the used stitches (gebruikte steken), indicating it appears at some point in the full pattern construction.
• Stokjes (st) – Double crochet: Also referenced in the stitch key, suggesting it features in additional sections of the pants or finishing details.
• Keerlosse – Turning chain: Used at the start of each new row to bring the hook to the correct height before working across the stitches.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 1 spool of Hoooked RibbonXL in a contrasting color to the main Max the Frog body. RibbonXL is a super chunky, 100% recycled cotton ribbon yarn produced in Europe by Hoooked. It is lightweight yet very sturdy, elastic in texture, non-scratchy, and machine washable — making it an excellent choice for toy accessories that may need occasional cleaning.
• Hook: A size 9 crochet hook (haaknaald maat 9) is recommended to achieve the correct gauge and fabric density with RibbonXL.
• Notions: A large tapestry needle (grote stopnaald) for seaming and finishing, plus 2 buttons to embellish the dungaree straps.

About Hoooked RibbonXL

Hoooked RibbonXL is a signature yarn from the Hoooked brand, crafted from 100% recycled cotton and manufactured in Europe. Its ribbon-like construction gives it a distinctive flat, tape