Type
Knitting
Difficulty
beginner
Category
amigurumi
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: Creating a simple, beginner-friendly frog amigurumi using basic increases and decreases. The frog will feature a rounded body, large bulging eyes (characteristic of frogs), four legs, and can include optional embroidered details. Using worsted weight yarn in green (with option for other colors) and working in stockinette stitch in the round for smooth texture.
2. **Construction Plan**:
- Work separate pieces: body (worked bottom-up), head (worked bottom-up with shaping for eye bulges), two front legs, two back legs (larger than front), and optional eye pieces
- Use DPNs or Magic Loop method with small circumference
- Start each piece with a minimal cast-on and increase to shape
- Decrease to close pieces, stuff before fully closing
- Seam all pieces to body, with back legs positioned for sitting pose
- Add safety eyes or embroidered eyes, and optional embroidered smile
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- Ensure increases are evenly distributed to prevent lumpy shaping
- Provide clear stuffing guidance (not too firm, not too loose)
- Include stitch markers for tracking rounds
- Verify stitch counts at key points to catch errors early
- Address potential confusion with frog-specific anatomy (bulging eyes, leg placement)
- Include visual guidance for assembly
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Worsted weight: typically 18-20 sts = 4" in stockinette
- Using gauge of 20 sts = 4" (5 sts/inch) for this pattern
- Body: approximately 3-3.5" diameter, height 3.5"
- Head: approximately 2.5-3" wide with eye bulges
- Final frog size: approximately 5-6" tall when assembled in sitting position
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Pattern includes materials, gauge, finished size, abbreviations, instructions for all pieces (body, head, legs, eyes), assembly, and finishing. ✓
2. **Consistency**:
- Body cast-on 6 sts, increase to 48 sts: 6→12→18→24→30→36→42→48 (verified)
- Head cast-on 6 sts, increase to 36 sts for main head, then shape eye bulges
- All stitch counts checked at each round ✓
3. **Constraints**: Beginner-level pattern using simple increases (kfb), decreases (k2tog), basic construction with seaming. US terminology throughout. ✓
4. **Safety**: Math verified for all increase/decrease rounds. Stuffing guidance included. Safety eyes mentioned with size specification. ✓
Pattern
<pattern> # LITTLE GREEN FROG KNITTING PATTERN ## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 5-6" (12.5-15 cm) tall in sitting position, 3.5" (9 cm) wide ## MATERIALS - **Yarn**: Worsted weight yarn in green (approximately 100 yards/91 m) - Small amounts of white and black for eyes (optional) - **Needles**: US 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles (set of 4 or 5) OR one 32" circular needle for Magic Loop method - **Notions**: - Stitch markers - Tapestry needle for seaming - Polyester fiberfill for stuffing - Two 9mm safety eyes OR black embroidery thread for eyes - Scissors - Optional: pink embroidery thread for mouth ## GAUGE 20 sts × 26 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch in the round (Exact gauge is not critical for this project) ## ABBREVIATIONS - k: knit - kfb: knit into front and back of stitch (1 stitch increased) - k2tog: knit 2 stitches together (1 stitch decreased) - rnd(s): round(s) - st(s): stitch(es) ## NOTES - The frog is worked in separate pieces, then assembled. - All pieces are worked in the round using stockinette stitch (knit every round). - Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. - Stuff pieces firmly but not too tightly before closing. --- ## BODY **Cast on 6 sts. Divide evenly onto 3 DPNs (2-2-2) or use Magic Loop. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.** **Rnd 1:** Kfb in each st around. (12 sts) [Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓] **Rnd 2:** Knit. **Rnd 3:** *K1, kfb; repeat from * around. (18 sts) [Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓] **Rnd 4:** Knit. **Rnd 5:** *K2, kfb; repeat from * around. (24 sts) [Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓] **Rnd 6:** Knit. **Rnd 7:** *K3, kfb; repeat from * around. (30 sts) [Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats; 6 × 5 = 30 ✓] **Rnd 8:** Knit. **Rnd 9:** *K4, kfb; repeat from * around. (36 sts) [Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats; 6 × 6 = 36 ✓] **Rnd 10:** Knit. **Rnd 11:** *K5, kfb; repeat from * around. (42 sts) [Math check: 36 ÷ 6 = 6 repeats; 6 × 7 = 42 ✓] **Rnd 12:** Knit. **Rnd 13:** *K6, kfb; repeat from * around. (48 sts) [Math check: 42 ÷ 7 = 6 repeats; 6 × 8 = 48 ✓] **Rnds 14-26:** Knit (13 rounds even). **Rnd 27:** *K6, k2tog; repeat from * around. (42 sts) [Math check: 48 ÷ 8 = 6 repeats; 6 × 7 = 42 ✓] **Rnd 28:** Knit. **Rnd 29:** *K5, k2tog; repeat from * around. (36 sts) [Math check: 42 ÷ 7 = 6 repeats; 6 × 6 = 36 ✓] **Rnd 30:** Knit. **Rnd 31:** *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around. (30 sts) [Math check: 36 ÷ 6 = 6 repeats; 6 × 5 = 30 ✓] **Rnd 32:** *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around. (24 sts) [Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓] **Begin stuffing body firmly with fiberfill.** **Rnd 33:** *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around. (18 sts) [Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓] **Rnd 34:** *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around. (12 sts) [Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 2 = 12 ✓] **Finish stuffing.** **Rnd 35:** K2tog around. (6 sts) [Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓] Cut yarn, leaving a 6" tail. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Weave in end. --- ## HEAD **Cast on 6 sts. Divide evenly onto 3 DPNs or use Magic Loop. Join to work in the round.** **Rnd 1:** Kfb in each st around. (12 sts) [Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓] **Rnd 2:** Knit. **Rnd 3:** *K1, kfb; repeat from * around. (18 sts) [Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓] **Rnd 4:** Knit. **Rnd 5:** *K2, kfb; repeat from * around. (24 sts) [Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓] **Rnd 6:** Knit. **Rnd 7:** *K3, kfb; repeat from * around. (30 sts) [Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats; 6 × 5 = 30 ✓] **Rnd 8:** Knit. **Rnd 9:** *K4, kfb; repeat from * around. (36 sts) [Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats; 6 × 6 = 36 ✓] **Rnds 10-16:** Knit (7 rounds even). **Rnd 17:** *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around. (30 sts) [Math check: 36 ÷ 6 = 6 repeats; 6 × 5 = 30 ✓] **Rnd 18:** *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around. (24 sts) [Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓] **Begin stuffing head.** **Rnd 19:** *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around. (18 sts) [Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓] **Rnd 20:** *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around. (12 sts) [Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 2 = 12 ✓] **Finish stuffing.** **Rnd 21:** K2tog around. (6 sts) [Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓] Cut yarn, leaving a 12" tail for seaming. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. --- ## EYE BULGES (Make 2) **Cast on 6 sts. Divide evenly onto 3 DPNs or use Magic Loop. Join to work in the round.** **Rnd 1:** Kfb in each st around. (12 sts) [Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓] **Rnd 2:** Knit. **Rnd 3:** *K1, kfb; repeat from * around. (18 sts) [Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓] **Rnds 4-7:** Knit (4 rounds even). **Rnd 8:** *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around. (12 sts) [Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 2 = 12 ✓] **Stuff lightly.** **Rnd 9:** K2tog around. (6 sts) [Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓] Cut yarn, leaving a 10" tail for seaming. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. --- ## BACK LEGS (Make 2) **Cast on 6 sts. Divide evenly onto 3 DPNs or use Magic Loop. Join to work in the round.** **Rnd 1:** Kfb in each st around. (12 sts) [Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓] **Rnd 2:** Knit. **Rnd 3:** *K1, kfb; repeat from * around. (18 sts) [Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓] **Rnds 4-16:** Knit (13 rounds even). **Rnd 17:** *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around. (12 sts) [Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 2 = 12 ✓] **Stuff leg lightly.** **Rnd 18:** K2tog around. (6 sts) [Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓] Cut yarn, leaving a 10" tail for seaming. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. --- ## FRONT LEGS (Make 2) **Cast on 6 sts. Divide evenly onto 3 DPNs or use Magic Loop. Join to work in the round.** **Rnd 1:** Kfb in each st around. (12 sts) [Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓] **Rnds 2-12:** Knit (11 rounds even). **Rnd 13:** K2tog around. (6 sts) [Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓] **Stuff leg lightly.** Cut yarn, leaving a 10" tail for seaming. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. --- ## ASSEMBLY 1. **Attach eyes to head:** If using safety eyes, position them on the front of the head, approximately 1" apart and toward the top. Insert eyes through fabric and secure with washers before stuffing is complete. If embroidering, use black yarn to create eyes after assembly. 2. **Attach eye bulges:** Position the eye bulges on top of the head, just behind where the safety eyes are placed (or where embroidered eyes will go). The closed end should point upward. Sew in place using the yarn tail and tapestry needle, stitching around the base of each bulge. 3. **Attach head to body:** Position the head on top of the body, with the closed end of the body at the bottom. Using the yarn tail from the head and a tapestry needle, whipstitch around the base of the head to secure it to the body. 4. **Attach back legs:** Position the back legs on either side of the body, near the bottom, angled outward for a sitting position. The legs should extend forward. Sew in place securely. 5. **Attach front legs:** Position the front legs on either side of the body, just below the head. Sew in place. 6. **Weave in all remaining ends.** --- ## FINISHING 1. **Embroider face (optional):** Using black embroidery thread or yarn, embroider a small smile beneath the eyes. Using pink thread, you can add a small line for the mouth if desired. 2. **Shape and adjust:** Gently shape the frog, ensuring all pieces are securely attached and the frog sits properly. 3. **Optional details:** You can add small nostrils using black thread,
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