Crochet Frog with Keychain

Meet the adorable Crochet Frog Keychain - the perfect little companion to brighten up your day! Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, this cute froggy friend is not only a fun accessory for your keys but a delightful way to add a pop of charm to your everyday life. With its vibrant colors and impeccable stitching, this crocheted frog is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you reach for your keys. Whether you're a fan of cute critters or just looking to add a touch of whimsy to your essentials, this Crochet Frog Keychain is a must-have for anyone who appreciates handmade treasures and a splash of joy on the go.

Materials:

• YarnArt Jeans: green (no 69), light pink (no 18), white, yellow (no 67)
• Safety eyes 5 mm (you may crochet the eyes - see PUPIL section)
• Crochet hook 2 mm
• Crochet hook 1 mm (for the crochet pupil)
• Black floss (for the smile)
• Keychain ring
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle and sharp needle
• Scissors.

Abbreviations (USA terminology):

HEAD & BODY

YarnArt Jeans green no 69.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
(Instead of MR you may start with ch 2 and insert the hook in 2nd st from the hook and crochet 6 sc).

Rnd 2: 6 inc [12]
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
Rnd 4: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 [36]
Rnd 7-11: 36 sc [36]
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 6 [30]
Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
Rnd 14: (1 sc, dec, 1 sc) x 6 [18]
Rnd 15: (1 sc, dec) x 6 [12]
Stuff the head.
Rnd 16: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
Rnd 17: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 6 [24]
Rnd 18-23: 24 sc [24]
Rnd 24: (1 sc, dec, 1 sc) x 6 [18]
Rnd 25: (1 sc, dec) x 6 [12]
Rnd 26: 6 dec [6]

EYE (make 2)

YarnArt Jeans white.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: 6 inc [12]
Change yarn to green (I work invisible finish before changing the yarn).
Rnd 3-5: 12 sc [12]
Insert safety eyes (I use the eyes 5 mm in diameter).
Stuff the eyes if needed.
Rnd 6: 6 dec [6]

Distance between eyes = 3 rounds. Sew the eyes on the top of the head in 4-5 rnds.
I recommend you to watch the tutorial.

Crochet pupil

Crochet hook 1 mm.
Black floss.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Tie up the yarn ends inside the eye (on wrong side) together with white yarn ends.

PALM & ARM (make 2)

YarnArt Jeans green no 69.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 [9]
Rnd 3: (1 sc, dec) x 3 [6]
Rnd 4: 3 dec [3]
Stuff the palm if needed.
Work sl st through the top of the palm and crochet ch 5 to make the arm. Join the arm with the body, crocheting sl st.
Hide loose yarn ends.
Attach the arms between rounds 16-17 of the body.

FOOT & LEG (make 2)

YarnArt Jeans green no 69.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: 6 inc [12]
Rnd 3: 12 sc [12]
Rnd 4: (1 sc, dec) x 4 [8]
Rnd 5: 4 dec [4]
Stuff the foot if needed.
Work sl st through the top of the foot and crochet ch 6 to make the leg. Join the leg with the body, crocheting sl st.
Hide loose yarn ends.
Attach the legs between rounds 24-25 of the body.

CROWN

Start with ch 8, join in the round.
Rnd 1: 8 sc [8]
Rnd 2: (1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc) in one st, skip the next st. Repeat the pattern 4 times.

Embroidering the smile and cheeks

Red pins (photo below) are between rounds 9-10; distance between pins approx. 7 sts.