Crochet Frog Hat – Free Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern for Kids

Jun 5, 2026 | Crochet patterns

If you’ve been looking for the cutest crochet frog hat pattern on the internet, you just found it! This adorable little bucket hat features the most charming frog face you’ve ever seen – complete with bulging eyes, rosy pink cheeks, a little red tongue, and even tiny frog toes peeking out along the brim. Whether you’re making it for your own little one or stocking up for craft fair season, this free crochet frog hat is going to be an absolute crowd-pleaser.

Okay, I have to tell you a little secret before we dive in — I am terrified of frogs. I know, I know. I can’t fully explain it, and honestly I’m a little embarrassed to admit it as the designer of this pattern! In theory, from a safe distance, I can absolutely see the charm. And the crochet kind? Completely adorable — zero threat. My grandkids, on the other hand, are absolutely fearless and love watching (and catching!) frogs, so this year for my birthday they got me a frog house for the backyard after I spotted the most amazing frog mansion on TikTok and couldn’t stop talking about it. So here we are — I’m the woman who is afraid of frogs, has a frog house in her yard, and just designed a frog hat. Apparently this Nana will do anything for the grandkids! 🐸💚

The base of this hat is my Essential Basic Bucket Hat, which is an all-single-crochet design that’s wonderfully beginner-friendly. The hat itself works up quickly and smoothly, so even if you’re newer to crochet, you can totally do this! The fun frog appliqés – the 3D eyes, cheeks, tongue, and toes – take the project up a notch to an intermediate level, but I’ve got tutorials throughout the pattern to guide you every step of the way.

This pattern is made with Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in weight 4 / medium, which is one of my all-time favorite yarns for kids’ summer accessories. It’s soft, durable, washable, and comes in the most beautiful colorways. For this hat, you’ll need Granny Smith green, Ecru cream, Pink Lemonade, Red, Black, and White. The pattern comes in three sizes – Newborn, Toddler, and Child – so you’ve got the whole froggy family covered!

Why You’ll Love This Crochet Frog Hat Pattern

Beginner-Friendly Base Hat: The main bucket hat is worked entirely in single crochet, top-down in continuous rounds. No complicated stitches, no seams – just clean, easy crochet that any crocheter can enjoy.

Three Size Options: This pattern includes instructions for Newborn (0–6 months), Toddler, and Child sizes, so you can make the perfect fit for any little frog fan. Great for gifting across a range of ages! You could also make one of the larger teen-adult sizes and simply add on the frog details for any size!

Perfect Summer Hat: Made with 100% mercerized cotton, this hat is breathable and lightweight – just right for warm-weather adventures. It’s a fun alternative to sun hats and beach hats that kids will actually want to wear.

Adorable Frog Details: The 3D eyes, embroidered smile, pink rosy cheeks, tiny red tongue, and sweet little frog toes sewn along the brim make this hat so cute. It’s a real showstopper – you’ll be fielding compliments every time your little one wears it.

Craft Fair Ready: This hat will be a fun seller at craft fairs and markets. Make up a batch in multiple sizes and watch them fly off your display! The materials are affordable and the design is eye-catching enough to draw people in from across the room.

Video Tutorial Included: Not sure about a step? I’ve got you covered with my complete Essential Basic Bucket Hat video tutorial available on YouTube. Additional tutorials for the cartoon eyes and sewing on appliques are also linked below.

Not sure how to make a Magic Circle? I’ve got you covered with a brand new video tutorial – Easiest Magic Circle for Beginners!

Part of the Summer Kids’ Bucket Hat Collection!

Summer Bucket Crochet Hat pattern bundle

This crochet frog hat is part of my exciting new Summer Kids’ Bucket Hat Bundle, a collection of 8 adorable animal-themed bucket hats designed especially for children. Each hat uses the same Essential Basic Bucket Hat as its foundation, so once you’ve made one, you’ll be flying through the whole set!

The collection features a sea turtle, crab, frog, dinosaur, shark, fish, blue whale, and orca. Most of the hats in the bundle will be released as free crochet patterns over the coming weeks – but the whale hats (blue whale and orca) will be exclusive to the pattern bundle only. If you don’t want to miss a single release, be sure to sign up for my newsletter or follow me on social media!

Already Released: Shark Hat & Crab Hat

If you’re loving this froggy hat, you’ll definitely want to check out the two patterns that launched before it!

Crochet Shark Hat free crochet pattern: Our fierce little shark hat was the first in the collection and has already become so popular. It features a dramatic shark fin, a row of sharp teeth, and the same easy bucket hat base.

Crochet Crab Hat free crochet pattern: The crochet crab hat brought all the beach vibes with its cheerful red color, adorable claws, and googly crab eyes. It’s just as fun to make as it is to wear!

Can’t get enough? Grab the full Summer Kids’ Bucket Hat Bundle to get all 8 patterns, including the exclusive whale hats, in one convenient download.

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Supplies for the Crochet Frog Bucket Hat Pattern

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I am using Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton for my crochet frog hat which is a 100% mercerized cotton. it has a beautiful sheen, holds its shape well, and is completely machine washable. It’s soft against skin, which makes it especially great for babies and kids.

If you are substituting with a different cotton yarn be sure to check gauge!

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Pattern written in US crochet terminology

Supplies:

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Weight 4 / Medium (100% mercerized cotton)

Colorways:

Granny Smith (Green)
Newborn 1.7 oz / 90 yards
Toddler 2.1 oz / 115 yards
Child 2.4 oz / 130 yards
Ecru (Cream)
Newborn 0.6 oz / 32 yards
Toddler 0.8 oz / 43 yards
Child 1.0 oz / 54 yards
Pink Lemonade (Pink) 0.2 oz / 11 yards
Black (Black) 0.1 oz / 6 yards
White (White) 0.01 oz / 1 yard

Size G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers

Approximate finished size:

Gauge: 4” = 9 rounds of sc

Abbreviations:

Rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
MC = magic circle
ch(s) = chain(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
dc = double crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 sts together (see special stitches section below)
yo = yarn over

Special Stitches:

sc2tog = (insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop) twice, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Pattern Notes:

Hat is worked from the top-down.
Work in continuous rounds, do not join, instead use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
Fit Note: Sizes are based on standard head circumference measurements for a close fit. For a more relaxed or oversized look, go up one size. To add width to the brim, work one additional increase round after the final increase round, then add 2–3 rounds of single crochet before fastening off.

Recommended Tutorials:

How to make a perfect circle tutorial

How to sew on appliques in crochet tutorial

Cartoon Eyes Tutorial

Essential Basic Bucket Hat complete video tutorial

Pattern Instructions

Newborn – 6 months

With Green, make a MC.

Rnd 1: (RS) Ch 1, 6 sc in MC. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st. (12)

Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to end. (18)

Rnd 4: 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last st, 1 sc in last st. (24)

Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts,* repeat from * to * to end. (30)

Rnd 6: 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 2 sts, 1 sc in last 2 sts. (36)

Rnd 7: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * to end. (42)

Rnd 8: 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 3 sts, 1 sc in last 3 sts. (48)

Rnd 9: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts,* repeat from * to * to end. (54)

Rnd 10: 1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 4 sts, 1 sc in last 4 sts. (60)

Circle (crown) should measure approximately 4 1/2”.

Rnds 11 – 22: 1 sc in each st around. (60)

Change to Cream and fasten off Green

Rnd 23: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * to end. (70)

Rnd 24: 1 sc in each st around.

Rnd 25: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts,* repeat from * to * to end. (80)

Rnd 26: 1 sc in each st around, sl st in next st.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Size Toddler