Crochet Frog Fridgie

If you're looking for a fun and creative project, the Crochet Frog Fridgie is an adorable choice to consider! This charming little frog motif can be crocheted easily and quickly, making it a perfect option for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Its whimsical design adds a touch of lighthearted charm to any fridge or magnetic surface. You can personalize it with different yarn colors to match your unique style or create a cute collection of froggies for a playful display. Whether you're crafting it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a friend, the Crochet Frog Fridgie is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face whenever they see it hanging around.

MATERIALS: Sport weight yarn –green, Small scrap of felt - yellow & red, 2 - 20mm Wiggle eyes, Magnet

Crochet hook size F

Approx. 10" long
Start -Wrap yarn around your finger twice, slide it off, insert your hook in the center and draw up a loop. This is your beg ring (replaces usual Ch3 or Ch4, join)
Rnd 1: Ch1, work 8sc in ring. Join to beg sc. [8sc] (Pull beg tail of yarn to close up center ring.)
Rnd 2: Ch1, 2sc in same sp as joining and 2sc in each st around. Join to beg sc. [16sc]
Rnds 3-4: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining, sc in each around. Join to beg sc. [16sc]
Rnd 5: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining, 2sc in next st, *1sc in next st, 2sc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around. Join to beg sc. [24sc]
Rnd 6: Ch1, sc in each st around. Join. [24sc]
Rnd 7: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining and next 8 sts. *sl st in front lp of next sc, (hdc, 3dc, hdc, sl) in same lp, sc in both lps of next 2 sc, repeat from * once more, sc in both lps of last 11 sts. Join.
Rnd 8: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining and next 8 sts, sc in back lp behind eye, sc in next 2 sc, sc in back lp behind next eye, sc in last 11 sts. Join. [24sc]
Rnd 9: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining and next st, 2sc in next st, *sc in each of next 2 sc, 2sc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around. Join. [32sc]
Rnd 10: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining and each st around. Join. [32sc]
Rnd 11: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining and next 2 sc, 2sc in next st, *sc in each of next 3 sts, 2sc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around. Join. [40sc]
Rnds 12-13: Ch1, sc dec over same sp as joining and next st, *sc dec over next 2 sts*. Repeat from * to* around. Join. [20sc, 10sc]
Rnd 14: Ch1, 2sc in same sp as joining, 2sc in each st around. Join. [20sc]
Rnds 15-17: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining and each st around. Join. [20sc]
Rnd 18: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining & next 2 sts, 2sc in next st, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next. Repeat from * around. Join. [25sc]
Rnds 19-22: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining and each st around. Join. [25sc]
Rnd 23: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining, *sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in next st, Repeat from * around. Join. [17sc]
Rnd 24: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining, *sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in next. Repeat from * to within last st. Sc in last st. Join. [12sc]
Rnd 25: Ch1, sc in same sp as joining, sc dec over next 2 sts, *sc in next, sc dec over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. [8sc] Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

LEGS (make 2)
Wrap yarn around finger twice, slide off, insert hook in center and draw up a loop, this is your beg ring (replaces usual ch3 or ch4, join)
Rnd 1: Ch3, work 7dc in ring. Join to top of beg ch-3. [8dc] Pull beg tail of yarn to close up center ring.
Rnds 2-6: Ch3, 1dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [8dc]
Rnd 7: Ch1, sc dec over same sp as joining & next st, *sc dec over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to beg sc. [4sc]
Rnd 8: Ch3, dc in same sp as ch-3, work 2dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [8dc]
Rnds 9-11: Ch3, 1dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [8dc]
Rnd 12: Repeat rnd 7.
FOOT
Rnd 13: Ch7, sc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 4 chs, sl st in same sc of leg, *sl st in next sc of leg, turn, sc in 5 sc's of foot, ch3, turn, sc in 5 sc's, sl st in same sc of leg*. Repeat from * to* 3 more times. Fasten off.

ARMS (make 2)
Wrap yarn around finger twice, slide off, insert hook in center and draw up a loop, this is your beg ring (replaces usual Ch3 or Ch4, join)
Rnd 1: Ch3, work 7dc in ring. Join to top of beg ch-3. [8dc] Pull beg tail of yarn to close up center ring.
Rnds 2-3: Ch3, 1dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [8dc]
Rnd 4: Ch1, sc dec over same sp as joining & next st, *sc dec over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to beg sc. [4sc]
Rnd 5: Ch3, dc in same sp as ch-3, work 2dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [8dc]
Rnd 6: Ch3, 1dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [8dc]
Rnd 7: Repeat rnd 4.
HANDS
Rnd 8: Ch5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 chs, sl st in same sc. *Sl st in next sc, ch5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3chs, sl st in same sc. Repeat from * 2 more times. Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.

ASSEMBLY
With a tapestery needle and length of yarn, attach arms and legs to body according to picture. Cut out a small shape from yellow felt for the front of the tummy area, doesnt have to be perfect. Glue to front of frog's chest. Cut out a tongue from red felt. Glue in mouth. Then glue mouth down. Glue on wiggle eyes. Glue magnet to back. If you want a more "compact" frog, fold legs up with knees to chin and wrap arms around legs, glue or tack in place.