Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.
Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.
Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.
The flower pot base provides stability while the whimsical embroidered X stitches give the frog its cactus-inspired texture. You can customize the flower placement to suit your style, making each cactus frog uniquely yours.
I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together two things that make me smile: cute frogs and quirky plant designs. The combination of the frog's sweet expression with the cactus theme creates such a unique character piece that stands out from typical amigurumi projects. I find the color-blocking between green and white gives it a fresh, modern look while the embroidered details add wonderful texture. The flower pot base makes it perfect for display, and I love how you can position the flower wherever you like to give each frog its own personality. It's one of those projects that feels special from start to finish and makes a fantastic gift for plant lovers or anyone who appreciates handmade charm.
I love experimenting with different color combinations to make each cactus frog uniquely special. Instead of the traditional green and white, I've tried using pastel pink for the body with a cream belly for an adorable strawberry frog vibe, or even blue with white spots for a poison dart frog look. The flower offers endless possibilities too – imagine sunset ombre petals or even multiple small flowers instead of one large bloom.
For the pot, I sometimes use terracotta-colored yarn to make it look more realistic, or go bold with bright patterns using variegated yarn. You could even add small embroidered details like hearts or stars instead of the X stitches for a less cactus-specific design. I've also experimented with adding tiny crocheted accessories like a miniature watering can or a small sign that says the frog's name.
If you want to make it more challenging, try adding dimensional spines using loop stitches or small picots across the body for actual cactus texture. The possibilities are truly endless, and each variation tells its own little story!
Create an adorable cactus frog with this charming amigurumi pattern that combines whimsy and nature in one delightful design. This pattern features a sweet frog nestled in a flower pot, complete with textured back legs, tiny toes, and a beautiful layered flower accent. Perfect for plant lovers and frog enthusiasts alike, this project brings together fun color changes and simple shaping techniques to craft a unique decorative piece that will brighten any space.
8sc in a MR (8)
8inc (16)
(sc, inc) x8 (24)
(2sc, inc) x8 (32)
(3sc, inc) x8 (40)
16sc, inc, 5hdc-inc, inc, 17x (47)
Change to white yarn
21sc, 3dec, 20sc (44)
(3sc, inc) x2, 12sc, 2dec, 12sc, (3sc, inc) x2 (46)
46sc (46)
(3sc, dec) x2, 10sc, dec, 2sc, dec, 10sc, (3sc, dec) x2 (40)
(2sc, dec) x10 (30)
30sc (30)
Insert the safety eyes between round 5 and 6, 4 stitches apart. Make sure the nose is in the middle of the eyes. Stuff the piece.
(sc, dec) x10 (20)
10dec (10)
3 dec. F.O (You don't have to finish this round)
Close the body by using needle and cut the yarn. Hide the end inside the body.
Make 2 pieces
6sc in a MR (6)
6inc (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
18sc (18) F.O
Leave long end to connect with the body
Make 2 pieces
8sc in a MR (8)
do not break the working yarn, continue to work the toes with it: chain 3, turn work, start from the second chain from the hook, hdc, 1 slst in the chain, 1 slst on the MR) x3, 4sc, slst on the last stitch. (8) F.O
Leave long end to connect with the back legs
Make 2 pieces
5sc in a MR (5)
inc, 2sc, inc, sc (7)
7sc (7) F.O
Do not close the piece. Do not stuff the piece. Leave long end to connect with the body.
6sc in a MR (6)
6inc (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
Change to light red yarn
slst, (chain 5, start from the 2nd chain from the hook, 4hdc along the chain, skip 1 stitch, slst on the next stitch of the base) x 8
After you finished all the petals in the back loop (8 petals), change to the front loop and do the same step (8 petals). F.O the last stitch. At the end you should have 16 petals. Leave long end to sew into the frog's body.
8sc in a MR (8)
8inc (16)
(sc, inc) x8 (24)
(2sc, inc) x8 (32)
(3sc, inc) x8 (40)
(4sc, inc) x8 (48)
(5sc, inc) x8 (56)
56sc (56)
56sc (56)
56hdc (56), slst to the first stitch. F.O
Leave long end and sew around the pot to secure and hide the end. Cut off the yarn.
This whimsical Cactus Frog pattern brings together nature's cutest amphibian with trendy plant vibes to create an absolutely charming display piece. The layered flower with dual-sided petals and embroidered cactus details make this more than just a simple amigurumi – it's a conversation starter! Whether you're a succulent enthusiast or just love quirky handmade decor, this little friend will bring smiles wherever it sits. 🐸🌵 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
The pattern doesn't specify an exact size, but 6mm to 8mm safety eyes work well for this design. Choose a size that fits proportionally between rounds 5 and 6 with 4 stitches of space between them.
Yes, you can skip the flower pot and just make the frog as a standalone amigurumi. However, the pot provides nice stability for display and completes the cactus theme beautifully.
The front legs are left unstuffed so they lay flat against the body and can be sewn into the belly area naturally. Stuffing them would make them stick out awkwardly and prevent proper positioning.
Work 8 petals in the back loops of round 4, then switch to the front loops of the same round and create 8 more petals using the same technique, giving you 16 layered petals total.
While the pattern doesn't specify, worsted weight yarn (size 4) with an appropriate hook size works perfectly for this design and creates a nice-sized finished piece.
