Ribbit! Ribbit! This Crochet Frog Coaster Pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face! Quick and easy to make, you can complete a coaster in less than 20 minutes for that sweet instant gratification.
Ideal for last-minute gifts, like Christmas, housewarming, or baby showers, they’ll have friends wondering where you got such adorable coasters—and you can proudly say you made them.
The pattern is great for selling finished products at markets or online. It uses cotton yarn, which is breathable and absorbent. Cotton is excellent for coasters, summer hats, and wash rags, while acrylic isn’t suitable since it's not absorbent.
I’ve used cotton yarn in other patterns, like my Crochet Duck Hat Pattern, Crochet Spa Set, and Crochet Pumpkin Pie Potholder Pattern. All 3 crochet patterns serve different functions, but they are all suited best by using cotton as the material because of its absorbency and heat resistance.
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Use Cotton Yarn: For best results, use cotton yarn for the crochet frog coaster pattern. It’s absorbent, breathable, and holds up well to heat. Acrylic can be used if you plan to make appliques instead of coasters, as it’s less absorbent.
- Beginner-Friendly Pattern: The frog coaster pattern is perfect for those new to crochet, involving just 4 simple rounds, just like my crochet bear coasters.
- Adjustable Size: The finished crochet coaster pattern is approximately 4.5 inches wide. You can easily adjust the size by using a smaller or larger crochet hook.
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Single crochet - sc
- Half double crochet - hdc
- Double crochet - dc
- Triple crochet - tr
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc, mostly seen as a dc inc for this pattern (2 dc stitches in 1 stitch)
* The ch x2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch. Skip over it and sl st to the first dc you made.
* If you see a stitch abbreviation with "x" after it, it means how many times you do that stitch in the following amount of stitches. For example: sc x6 would mean you make a single crochet in the next 6 stitches. Inc x2 means you make an inc in the next 2 stitches.
🍵Instructions for Crochet Frog Coaster Pattern
The crochet frog coaster pattern is made in rounds. Here is how to crochet a frog for beginners:
Round 1: Using the green yarn, make a magic ring and immediately chain 2 (does not count as a stitch). Then dc x12 into the magic ring. To secure the round, sl st to the 1st dc in the round (12).
Round 2: Ch x2, then dc inc in every stitch from the previous round. Then sl st to the first dc in the round (24).
Round 3: Ch x2, then dc inc, dc and repeat for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the first dc in the round (36).
Round 4: This is the last round for the crochet frog coaster and will help create its overall shape.
Sc, then we are making the first eye socket. Skip a stitch and then in 1 stitch: dc, tr x4, and dc. Then skip the next stitch and immediately make a sl st in the following stitch. Sl st along the next 6 stitches.
Then we are going to make another eye socket. Skip a stitch and then in 1 stitch: dc, tr x4, and dc. Then skip the next stitch and immediately make a sc in the following stitch. After anchoring the eye socket follow the rest of the round:
Sc inc, hdc, dc, dc inc, dc, hdc, hdc inc, sc x7, hdc inc, hdc, dc, dc inc, dc, hdc, sc inc, sl st to 1st sc in the round and fasten off. Then weave in any loose ends.
Embroidery:
Using the black yarn and tapestry needle, make little eyes in the eye sockets. I made sideways V’s but you can do any eye shape. Make a small line for the mouth at the top of the frog in between the eye sockets.
And now you have a finished frog coaster. Perfect for any occasion.
If you are looking for more cute frog-themed patterns, try my Frog Crochet Bag Pattern and Crochet Frog Hat Pattern.
Or you can pair the frog coaster with my Crochet Lily Pad Coaster Pattern for an adorable set.
🐌Expert Tips
- Choosing Yarn: Always opt for cotton yarn. It absorbs moisture, is heat-resistant, and lasts longer.
- Maintaining Tidy Embroidery: To minimize the mess on the coaster’s back, slide the yarn under stitches to reach the next embroidery spot without showing on the front.
- Fixing Curling Coasters: Curling often happens due to uneven tension. Practice maintaining even tension to get a flat coaster.
🧵Pattern FAQs
The best yarn for crocheting coasters is generally cotton because it is durable, absorbent, holds up well to heat, and is easy to wash.
Crochet coasters tend to curl if there is a variation in tension. Aim to maintain uniform stitch sizes for the best results.
Crochet coasters are equally effective as those made from cork, felt, stone, or other materials found in stores. The distinct advantage of crochet coasters is that they are handmade, offering a wider variety in design.
🧶More Crochet Coaster Patterns
If you tried this Crochet Frog Coaster Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Frog Coaster Pattern
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Single crochet - sc
- Half double crochet - hdc
- Double crochet - dc
- Triple crochet - tr
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc
Notes
- Use cotton yarn for the crochet frog pattern, if you use acrylic yarn, you can turn the coasters into a cute crochet frog applique. Perfect for blankets and other decorative elements that don't require the piece to be absorbent.
- This pattern is perfect to learn how to crochet coasters for beginners because it is in the round and only 4 rounds.
- The finished frog crochet pattern is roughly 4.5 inches wide, you can always alter the hook size if you want the crochet frog pattern bigger or smaller.
Instructions
- The crochet frog coaster pattern is made in rounds.
- Round 1: Using the green yarn, make a magic ring and immediately chain 2 (does not count as a stitch). Then dc x12 into the magic ring. To secure the round, sl st to the 1st dc in the round (12).
- Round 2: Ch x2, then dc inc in every stitch from the previous round. Then sl st to the first dc in the round (24).
- Round 3: Ch x2, then dc inc, dc and repeat for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the first dc in the round (36).
- Round 4: This is the last round for the crochet frog coaster and will help create its overall shape.
- Sc, then we are making the first eye socket. Skip a stitch and then in 1 stitch: dc, tr x4, and dc. Then skip the next stitch and immediately make a sl st in the following stitch. Sl st along the next 6 stitches.
- Then we are going to make another eye socket. Skip a stitch and then in 1 stitch: dc, tr x4, and dc. Then skip the next stitch and immediately make a sc in the following stitch. After anchoring the eye socket follow the rest of the round:
- Sc inc, hdc, dc, dc inc, dc, hdc, hdc inc, sc x7, hdc inc, hdc, dc, dc inc, dc, hdc, sc inc, sl st to 1st sc in the round and fasten off. Then weave in any loose ends.
Embroidery:
- Using the black yarn and tapestry needle, make little eyes in the eye sockets. I made sideways V’s but you can do any eye shape. Make a small line for the mouth at the top of the frog in between the eye sockets.
- And now you have a finished frog coaster. Perfect for any occasion.
Alliey says
I love this! I used white yarn for the eyes and decided against the mouth, though.
Thank you so much for making this pattern free <3
Kimberly Arenas says
I am happy you like the pattern!
Vanessa says
These are so cute! I saw in the crochet spider coaster pattern post, there was a photo with a set of different halloween/fall themed coasters including a frog with a wizard hat. Could you share the pattern for adding that hat please? 🙂
Kimberly Arenas says
The wizard hat comes from my crochet ghost garland pattern https://thecaffeinatedsnail.com/crochet-ghost-garland-pattern/
Jlm says
Oh my gosh! You are so talented! So glad I found your blog! Thank you!
Cami says
This came out so cute! I'm going to try the lily pad one next ☺️
Kimberly Arenas says
Im glad you liked the pattern!
sam says
what does xt mean?
Kimberly Arenas says
I'm so sorry, that's a typo. I'll correct it in the pattern, but it is sc x7