Hello and welcome to the crochet pattern for Pancho el Sapo Concho! When I was little, my father would tell me stories about a little chick and its adventures in el campo (the countryside) with its friends, un juey (a Puerto Rican Blue Land crab) and a sapo concho. That was my first introduction to a sapo concho. I am not sure if I ever saw a live one while living on the island, though I like to imagine I did, even if I can’t remember it. It wasn’t until a very popular Puerto Rican artist came out with a song that headlined a sapo concho that I was reintroduced to this species and its endangered species categorization. I always knew of some species of coqui (like the golden coqui, which, as of 2025, has moved to possibly extinct) and the Puerto Rican Amazon, but not the sapo concho. I had no idea yet another animal from Puerto Rico was in danger of extinction. While I do not have the reach that this famous artist has, I hope that like them I can bring awareness to this species and others through my art. I hope that you enjoy following this pattern to make your own sapo concho. Thank you so much for your support and for bringing awareness to yet another in need Puerto Rican species.

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 made with Big Twist Living in the colorways Mustard - 1 skein, and Cream - 1 skein. In light of what happened with the makers of this yarn, yarn alternatives are provided in the pattern. Exact amounts of the yarn used are also provided in the pattern. You will also need a 3.75mm (F-5) crochet hook, a pair of 10mm doll safety eyes, 8g of fiberfill, yarn needle, stitch markers, pearlized sewing pins, a scissor, and a ruler.

The average size of the dolls are listed below:
Pancho measures 8cm from the base of his front hands to the top of his eye crest. He measures 5.5cm across his chest from his left arm to his right arm. From the tip of his nose to the back of his legs, he measures 8.5cm long.
Be aware your doll may vary in size from mine. I have been told I have a tight tension when it comes to my stitches.
Note: These measurements were taken with a sapo concho made with Big Twist Living 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
Making a magic ring
Working in the round (spiral)
Making a chain
Working into a foundation chain
Working with a turning chain (ch1, turn)
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
Working into unworked stitches of previous rows
Using stitch markers to mark and identify stitches
Working into previously marked stitches
Working into stitches of previous rows
Working over loose ends
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 doll 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 Big Twist Living yarn. 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 Conditions
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 dolls 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 dolls, 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.

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Safety Warnings
I do not recommend the dolls made from this pattern be given to infants, toddlers or young children. This pattern uses doll safety eyes which can pose a choking hazard. This pattern also creates small pieces which may also pose a choking hazard. Always supervise children when playing with dolls made from this pattern.
Though all of the pieces should be securely sewn, always supervise children when playing with this toy as pieces may come loose with enough force and pose a choking hazard.
Use caution when using scissors as they have sharp blades. Keep fingers away from their cutting edges. Use only for their intended purpose and with care.
Sewing pins should be stored in a designated area or pincushion when not in use. Use caution when using pins such as to not prick yourself. Use sewing pins with caution and for their intended purpose.

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