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Crochet zombie ragdoll (free crochet pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute zombie ! Who can resist this cute little zombie face? By following along Spin A Yarn Crochet's free crochet ragdoll pattern you can create this super cute zombie toy in no time! But before you start learning the basics of this ragdoll technique we must warn you: crochet is a very addictive hobby ( once you start you won't be able to stop making these lovely toys ! ) Create a lovely little crochet zombie for your friends or family members as a Halloween gift, they will love it!
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Mr. & Mrs. Whale - crochet whales (free crochet patterns)
Here's an adorable and huggable whale crochet pattern that would make a perfect gift for any fan of the deep blue sea ! This free crochet pattern by Spin A Yarn Crochet will help you to create a couple of lovely whales ! If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. These crocheted whales would make a super sweet addition to any nursery as a wall hanging or on a mobile ( Or simply to play with, cuddle or gift to your whale-loving friend. )
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Crochet (ragdoll) llama - free crochet pattern
Look at these super adorable ragdoll llamas by Spin A Yarn Crochet! Aside from their super fuzzy and cuddly fur, the decorative blanket, tassels and baubles are our absolute favorite parts of this lovely llama design. This llama pattern is made in the same style as Spin A Yarn Crochet's ragdoll patterns : separate pieces worked in flat rows and then joined together to give them that unique 2-D look.
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Crochet mermaid doll - ragdoll mermaid (free crochet pattern)
This gorgeous mermaid ragdoll will be probably the most beautiful thing you’ve ever crocheted! Crochet a lovely doll for your little sirens using Spin A Yarn Crochet's free mermaid ragdoll pattern. This crochet mermaid pattern is complete with star coverups, a beautiful tail, and stunning rainbow locks. This beautiful ragdoll mermaid doll is the perfect gift for your favorite mermaid fan. This fierce little lady, with her rainbow hair and turquoise tail, is a quick project to keep your hooky fingers happy this weekend.
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Amigurumi ragdoll hedgehog plushie - free crochet pattern
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet and amigurumi so much! Just look at this cute little hedgehog face ! Who can resist him? By following along Spin A Yarn Crochet's free crochet pattern and tutorial, you will be able to create this super cute crochet hedgehog in no time! So grab a few skeins of yarn, make this lovely amigurumi hedgehog today, and create a darling new stuffed toy for a hedgie fan in your life!
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Baby elephant with a bird (free crochet pattern)
The sweetest snuggle is the elephant snuggle! Crochet this absolutely adorable baby elephant with Spin A Yarn Crochet's brilliant ragdoll crochet technique ! This free elephant pattern will help you to create a darling, cuddly elephant plushie for your little ones. We think this lovely baby elephant would make an absolutely darling nursery decor item, either as a wall hanging or even as a sweet cushion in a rocking chair.
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Pocket bunny - little crochet bunny ( free crochet pattern )
Spin a Yarn Crochet is back with another super cute pocket pet: a pocket bunny ! By following along Spin A Yarn Crochet's free crochet bunny pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet pocket bunny in no time! This adorable little bunny using the tapestry technique combined with Spin A Yarn Crochet's unique ragdoll style. If you are not familiar with tapestry crochet we advise to learn it first, but after that, this little crochet bunny will be a piece of cake! Create one little pocket bunny as a darling little Easter gift for your loved ones!
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Fuzzy love monster ragdoll - free crochet pattern
Are you looking for a lovely handmade Valentine's gift for your loved ones? Do you love to crochet? Don't look any further! This lovely, fuzzy ragdoll love monster by Spin A Yarn Crochet is just perfect for the love of your life! And since Valentine’s day is just around the corner, this cuddly love monster is also a fun way to show some love to a little one, a friend, or family member! This fuzzy monster has just the right amount of quirkiness, fuzziness, and cuddliness!
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Crochet Dumbledore softie (Harry Potter) - free crochet pattern
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute crochet Dumbledore ! Who can resist him? By following along Spin A Yarn Crochet's free crochet pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet Dumbledore in no time! So grab a few skein of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi Dumbledore today, and create a darling new stuffed toy for a Harry Potter fanatics in your life!
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Adorable little pocket fox (free crochet pattern)
Know a fox lover? We've got the perfect gift for them: a lovely crochet pocket fox ! Whether you're gifting this pocket fox as a toy, or as a home decor, this little crochet fox will thrill fox fanatics. This cute crochet fox can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids, because this lovely little amigurumi fox is just the perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! At Spin A Yarn Crochet's great crochet blog you will find a wonderful free fox pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality and cuteness! You can use any color and size yarn to crochet your own adorable fox , the finished toy will look lovely and cuddly! ( With a little modification in the yarn and hook size you can easily alternate your fox' s size )
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Amigurumi otters - free crochet pattern
It’s time for super adorable free crochet patterns again! Visit Spin A Yarn Crochet and learn how to crochet these super adorable soft otter toys in minutes! At spinayarncrochet.com you will find the free crochet pattern of these super cute otters accompanied with an easy to follow step-by-step assembling tutorial. This otter softie is really easy to crochet so you will have a bunch of these ready in no time! Hand embroider their eyes or use safety eyes - this way these lovely otters will be suitable for babies & newborns as well.
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Amigurumi grasshopper (free crochet pattern)
Every kid deserves gorgeous crochet toys ,handmade with love! Today, with Spin A Yarn Crochet's free crochet pattern you can learn learn how to crochet this super cute grasshopper rag doll ! Not only does this adorable grasshopper adds to your kids’ stash of fun things to play with, it's also fantastic gift item for birthdays or baby showers. Naturally babies and young children love stuffed animals ,so adorable crochet animal patterns are great when it comes to making gifts for little ones. But honestly, who can resist this cuteness?
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Adorable little butterfly pillows - baby toys (free crochet pattern)
It’s time for adorable free crochet patterns again! Visit Spin A Yarn Crochet and learn how to crochet these super adorable soft butterfly baby toys in minutes! At spinayarncrochet.com you can find the free crochet pattern of these super cute butterfly pillow toys accompanied with an easy to follow step-by-step assembling tutorial. This butterfly softie is really easy to crochet so you will have a bunch of these ready in no time! Hand embroider their eyes or use safety eyes - this way the hedgehog pillow will be suitable for babies & newborns as well.
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Little crochet s'mores bunny keychain (free amigurumi pattern)
With spring finally here, that means Easter is just around the corner! Do you decorate an Easter tree at this time of year? If so, this little amigurumi s’mores bunny by Spin A Yarn Crochet would make such a sweet decoration! These amigurumi s'mores bunny keychains are so adorable,fun and quick! These little crochet s'mores bunny key chains would be so cute on a little back pack or bag, too! This amigurumi s'mores bunny keychain is a perfect project for scrap yarn or those half skeins ! If you love this crochet s'mores bunny amigurumi pattern ,don't forget to check out Spin A Yarn Crochet's other amazing free amigurumi and crochet patterns:
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Adorable crochet bumblebee pillow toy (free crochet pattern)
This super cute and free bumblebee pattern by Spin A Yarn Crochet was made in the same style as Jillian's other free crochet rag doll patterns: separate pieces worked in flat rows and then joined together to give them that unique 2-D look. This cute crochet bee plushie ( or pillow )  pattern is absolutely not difficult, you can create one easily even if you are a beginner in crochet toy making! Get the free crochet bee plushie pattern & step-by-step assembling tutorial at Spin A Yarn Crochet :
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Crochet newborn deer bonnet (free crochet pattern)
Look at this super sweet little DIY deer bonnet ! This cute crocheted hat by Spin A Yarn Crochet can be a great addition to a baby photo shoot or your can use it as a cozy autumn / winter baby hat . This pattern is free and the assembly is also super simple! Feel free to add some flowers or leaves ( crocheted or otherwise! ) to make your newborn bonnet even more darling! Get this lovely free newborn deer bonnet crochet pattern at spinayarncrochet.com:
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Amigurumi shamrock luck charm (free crochet pattern)
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day ,here is a fun little free amigurumi shamrock pattern by Spin A Yarn Crochet to help celebrate. If you use a light or fine weight yarn for this super cute four leaf shamrock plushie and a 2.25mm hook, it will be even smaller and would make a great keychain ! Add a loop to the top of the amigurumi shamrock luck charm and attach the keychain ring to make a sweet bag charm, or simply attach the jump ring right through one of the stitches. Get the free amigurumi four leaf clover pattern at spinayarncrochet.com:
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Cute crochet deer in Christmas sweater - free crochet pattern
Jillian from Spin a Yarn Crochet gives you a super cute free Christmas-themed pattern : a crochet deer in Christmas sweater ! We hope you have enough time to get it before the holidays get there! We just love the crochet deer's antlers and their lovely ( absolutely not ugly ) little Christmas sweaters ! Wouldn’t these crochet deer toys looks sweet on a bench with some Christmas accent pillows, or even set up on a mantel with some snow? They would make great cuddle buddies ,especially during the holidays!
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Little crochet snowman Christmas ornament  - free crochet pattern
We've always found that hand-crafted crochet ornaments have such a beautiful charm about them. There are so many possibilities: from delicate crocheted angels and snowflakes, colorful crocheted baubles, rustic trees and stars, to cute and cheerful little snowmen! For this Christmas, crochet this super adorable and quick little snowman ornament by Spin A Yarn Crochet! He’s wearing a scarf and earmuffs to keep out that winter chill, which also makes this guy super customizable. You can make him as bright and cheerful or festive as you want by changing up the color of his accessories.
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Little kawaii crochet pumpkin keychain - free crochet pattern
Since this little kawaii crochet pumpkin keychain by Spin A Yarn Crochet is so quick and easy to make, you could easily make a few as Halloween party favors for a Halloween or dinner party, or add them to a Halloween treat bag for any special kiddos in your life. Adorable , isn't it? This crochet pattern is absolutely suitable for beginners because it's super easy and quick to make (which makes it also a great scrap yarn buster project ). Get the free kawaii crochet pumpkin keychain pattern at spinayarncrochet.com:
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Little kawaii crochet apple keychain (free pattern)
This teeny tiny little crochet apple keychain is such a quick and fun crochet project! You can easily whip this little kawaii crochet apple keychain up in a couple of hours. Not only does it make a cute keychain, but it would make a perfect little backpack zipper charm or even an adorable gift to give to returning homeroom teachers, for example. Of course, this apple toy would also be extra adorable if made into a jumbo-sized version! Get this wonderful free crochet apple keychain pattern at Spin A Yarn Crochet:
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Adorable crochet dog hat (puppy hat)  - free crochet pattern
Winter will be here in no time, so it’s the perfect time to start tucking into those winter crochet projects, including warm hats.This  cute puppy hat by Spin A Yarn Crochet would look sweet in any color! With this free crochet dog hat pattern you can crochet your own crochet puppy hat in no time! This adorable and cozy crochet hat can be a great winter hat for the kids or (with adjusting the free pattern) you can crochet one dog hat for yourself as well. So, grab a skein of yarn and crochet a cozy and oh so adorable hat with this great free pattern:
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Maple leaf amigurumi - free crochet pattern
As most of Jillian's (Spin A Yarn Crochet) wonderful ragdoll patterns this maple leaf pattern is made with separate crochet pieces worked in flat rows and then joined together to give them that unique 2-D look. This adorable little maple leaf amigurumi has just 2 separate pieces and measures about 19 cm (7.5 inches) from the tip of the middle peak to the bottom of the stem.We think these maple leaf amigurumis would make a sweet addition to a Canada Day wreath (or you can use this pattern to create gorgeous fall decors):
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Sleepy fox crochet pillow - free crochet pattern
May us present you a wonderful free crochet rag doll pattern by Spin A Yarn Crochet: a sleepy fox ! This fox pattern is made with separate pieces worked in flat rows and then joined together to give them that unique 2-D look. This sleepy crochet fox pillow can be a great huggable toy for kids or you can use it as a super cute fall decor ! Get the free crochet fox pattern and step-by-step assembling tutorial at Spin A Yarn Crochet:
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Adorable hedgehog crochet pillow ( free crochet pattern )
It’s time for adorable free crochet patterns again! Who wants free patterns for this amigurumi hedgehog pillow toy? Visit Spin A Yarn Crochet and learn how to crochet these super adorable soft hedgehog baby toys  in minutes! At  spinayarncrochet.com you will find the free crochet patterns of these super cute hedgehog pillow toys! This hedgehog softie is really easy to crochet so you will have a bunch of these ready in no time! Hand embroider their eyes or use safety eyes - this way the hedgehog pillow will be suitable for babies & newborns as well!
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DIY Ragdoll spring bunny - free amigurumi Pattern
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi ragdoll spring bunny ! This cuddly crochet bunny by Spin A Yarn Crochet is a great amigurumi pattern to work on, because it's so easy to crochet and the outcome is so wonderful! This super adorable amigurumi bunny can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free spring bunny crochet pattern will guide you to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy . The difficulty of this free rabbit amigurumi pattern is easy, so you can crochet one easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi !
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