Hello and welcome to the crochet pattern for Joyita the Coqui! Joyita is the Spanish word for little gem, and precisely that is how I see the coqui. A small frog with a big voice that is known by all Puerto Ricans. A symbol of our island and our people. This frog, while tiny, holds a huge place in my heart and in the hearts of many other Puerto Ricans. I hope you enjoy following this pattern to make your own little coqui and thank you so much for your support.

This pattern is only available in English. This is an intermediate, level 1 crochet pattern. It is written in US terminology and uses metric measurements. My patterns can be of the following difficulties: Beginner level 1, Beginner level 2, Intermediate level 1, Intermediate level 2. Level 1’s are easier than level 2’s. Even though this is an intermediate pattern, I have provided various pictures and detailed instructions to help you make this pattern. You may have to zoom in on some pictures.

This pattern was designed with Impeccable Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads in colorways Soft Taupe (1 skein), Heather (1 Skein), and Fern (1 skein). Exact amounts of the yarn used are provided in the pattern. A 3.75mm (F-5) crochet hook, a pair of 12mm doll safety eyes, 9g of fiberfill, yarn needle, stitch markers, pearlized sewing pins, a scissors, and a ruler.

The average size of the dolls are listed below:
Joyita measures 8cm tall from the base of his body to the top of his eyes, and 7cm across from one side to the other.
Note: I have been told I have tight tension. Your coqui might vary in size from mine. These measurements were taken with coquis made with Impeccable Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads yarns and a 3.75mm (F-5) crochet hook.

You should be familiar with the following stitches and skills for this pattern:
Basic Stitches: slip knot, slip stitch, chain stitches, single crochet, single crochet increase, single crochet decrease, half double crochet, half double crochet increase, double crochet, fasting off
Special Stitches: single crochet three together, double crochet two together
Making a magic ring
Working in the round (spiral)
Making a chain
Working into a foundation chain
Able to keep track of your stitches
Able to keep track of your rows
Counting rows
Able to identify between back and front loops of a stitch
Working into front loops only and back loops only
How to perform a color change
The tie and cut color changing method
Using stitch markers to mark and identify stitches
Working into stitches of previous rows
Working into different sides of a chain
Using a whip stitch to sew pieces onto each other

Gauge is not terribly important in amigurumi. However, if you wish to make a similarly sized coqui as mine, or if you want to ensure that different types of yarn are of the same thickness, make a gauge swatch to match mine or to test that the different yarns have a similar swatch size. Use the following pattern for your gauge swatch.
R1: 6sc into a mr 6
R2: (sc-inc)x6 12
R3: (sc, sc-inc)x6 18
R4: (2sc, sc-inc)x6 24
R5: (3sc, sc-inc)x6 30
My swatch measured 5cm in diameter with impeccable solid yarn by Loops & Threads. If your swatch measures the same as mine (or to each other if you are testing two different types of yarns), our tensions match. Frog the swatch and continue with the pattern. If yours is bigger, repeat R1-R5 with a smaller hook (go down half or one hook size) than the one specified in the pattern, make another swatch, and compare the sizes again. If yours is smaller, make another swatch using a larger hook (go up half or one hook size) than the one specified in the pattern, and compare the sizes again. Do not try to achieve the swatch size by matching my tension, as you will naturally revert back to your normal tension as you continue to crochet. However, it is not crucial that our tensions match for this pattern so do not feel pressured to have the exact same sized swatch as me. Do try to use the same type of yarn for all pieces of this project to minimize any size disparities.

Terms and Agreements
By Purchasing this pattern, you agree to the following terms and conditions. This is an original TonkiCrafts Pattern. This pattern, and all parts derived from it, are protected by copyright laws. You may not use or claim any of the pictures in this pattern as your own. Copying, filming, altering, redistribution or resale of this pattern (or any of its parts) are not allowed. This pattern is intended for personal use only. You may sell coquis made from this pattern as long as they are made by you and not mass-produced. Mass production of this pattern is not allowed. Dolls must be sold one at time. Using this pattern for “preorder” or “made to order” formats is not allowed. When selling your coquis, please credit me as the creator of the pattern. An appropriate way to do so is: “Pattern by TonkiCrafts”. Tagging me or links to my sites are not necessary, but greatly appreciated in your finished products.

All pattern sales are final.

Please supervise children at all times when playing with items made from this pattern. Though all of the pieces should be securely sewn, with enough force, pieces may come loose and pose a choking hazard. This pattern uses doll safety eyes, which may pose a choking hazard for children. Follow the recommended child age restrictions stated by the safety eyes and always supervise children when playing with these toys.

If you have any questions, please feel free to message me. Thank you for your support!