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This craft category is a huge collection of fun DIY toys for kids! Homemade toys and free printables for kids of all ages ( DIY toys for boys, DIY toys for girls, DIY baby toys - handmade toys for babies, DIY toys for toddlers),  indoor and outdoor activities (DIY water toys,yard games, DIY board games,sport activities),  gift ideas (gifts for toddlers, gifts for girls, gifts for boys),  free toy patterns & toy plans (DIY soft toys, easy stuffed animals to sew, free crochet toy patterns , amigurumi patterns, homemade wooden toys), toys from different materials ( simple paper toys for kids, felt toys), learn and play ideas / educational toys (homemade sensory toys, Montessori activities), free printables ( free printable board games, free printable activity sheets ...) ... and a lot more!
Minigurumi sheep (miniature amigurumi) - free crochet pattern
Do you know minigurumi ( micro amigurumi ) ? It's the super adorable tiny version of amigurumi ! As a first step to create your first minigurumi figure you can follow this adorable free minigurumi sheep pattern by Double Treble Trinkets! Of course,you can crochet normal size amigurumi figures with following this sheep pattern as well, just use thicker yarn and larger hooks. If you're a crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you!
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Magical amigurumi unicorn (free crochet pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi unicorn pattern by Mirrabio at Amigurumi Space ! Like most of the people, you are likely to ask what exactly amigurumi is until you see the beautiful patterns and you instantly fall in love with it. Amigurumi is a Japanese crocheting technique of creating fun and beautiful stuffed animals using yarns , just like this lovely little unicorn. So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi unicorn today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved one. ( Step-by-step video tutorial included! )
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Soft purple amigurumi cat (free crochet pattern)
Know a cat lover? Crochet the perfect gift for them: an adorable, soft amigurumi cat ! Whether you're gifting this lovely amigurumi cat as a toy or as home decor, this free amigurumi pattern by Evgeniya Pokhilko will thrill cat fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) cat can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids and grandkids because this super adorable amigurumi cat is just a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! At AmiguroomToys you will find this wonderful free amigurumi cat 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 style yarn to crochet your own adorable amigurumi cat , they will look fun and cuddly in any form!
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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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Sweetheart bunny - free amigurumi pattern
Make this adorable amigurumi sweetheart bunny for your friends and family to show them your love at Easter or Valentine’s Day! (Or make one for yourself!) This little sweet crocheted bunny with her dainty heart and pretty bow will warm your heart! Alternatively, you can crochet a bow for your amigurumi bunny. Read this detailed step-by-step amigurumi bunny tutorial (and the free amigurumi bunny template) and learn how to crochet one super adorable sweetheart bunny toy! Hope this bunny adds some sweetness to your day!
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Easy kawaii crochet polar bear - free amigurumi pattern
Snuggle up to winter with this cute bubblegum polar bear amigurumi! This polar bear is a super cute (kawaii) and cuddly, nice to hug bear which is very easy to crochet from your favorite yarn. In this free crochet tutorial, you can learn how to crochet this adorable polar bear. This sweet amigurumi bear is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal (winterdecoration or soft toy for kids. This amigurumi bear soft toy is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you create it's eyes with hand embroidery.  At this nice crochet blog you will find the amigurumi pattern of this cute crochet bear for free!
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Amigurumi snowman in winter clothes (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood. Stitch this lovely crocheted snowman for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Olga Askarova's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern or s tep-by-step video tutorial and create this lovely amigurumi snowman in no time! If you need a lovely Christmas gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi snowman makes a sweet little gift.
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Father goose - amigurumi goose (free crochet pattern)
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute goose ! Who can resist him? By following along diy-100ideas' free amigurumi pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet goose in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi, we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) So grab your hooks and create a lovely little amigurumi goose for your friends or family members, they will love it! ( He can be a lovely father's day gift! )
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Cute little amigurumi witch (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for a lovely handmade Halloween gift for your best friends or kids? Do you love to crochet ? Don't look any further! This lovely amigurumi witch by Olga Khokhlova at Amiguroom Toys is just perfect for the special occasion! Amigurumi is an easy to learn crochet technique from Japan that allows you to create lovely toys and gifts, just as this lovely little witch. So don't hesitate: quickly grab this wonderful free amigurumi pattern and learn the how-tos!
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Amigurumi spring bunny girl (free amigurumi pattern)
Playing with super cute huggable plushies are so comforting and fun! The perfect reason to play with lovely plush animals ( regardless of your age ) is to crochet one for yourself! ( Or to crochet it as a lovely handmade gift for your friends or family members. ) This time create this lovely amigurumi bunny from scrap yarns by following Tatyana Pershina's free crochet pattern. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi bunny with any color and size yarn , the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it.
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Cute little sheep toy (free sewing pattern & tutorial)
Spring came in, and it means you can start your Easter crafts now officially! If you love sewing this craft idea - the adorable little sheep plush toy - can be a great choice, even if you're just a beginner in sewing, because with this detailed video sewing tutorial sewing one will be a piece of cake! The kids will love these adorable sheep plushies! And the best of this Easter craft idea : you can use scrap fabric or felt to create the sheep. And of course with enlarging this >>> free sewing pattern <<< , you can make the fabric sheep toys in any size!
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Soft sleeping amigurumi fox (free crochet pattern)
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi fox is no exception. This lovely fox pattern by Morcekirdek at AmiguroomToys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely fox for all of the fox -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi fox a great gift for any special occasion! )
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DIY Sock puppet making kit - fun Christmas gift idea for kids
We LOVE making sock puppets and we bet that many children feel the same, so you can’t go wrong with a build a sock puppet kit as a fun Christmas gift idea ! This DIY sock puppet making kit by The Country Chic Cottage will grant hours of fun! This gift in a jar is perfect for the kids on your gift giving list. The kids will love opening this gift then getting creative and building their own sock puppets. You can find hundreds of sock puppet / sock softie ideas around the internet ( even you can find some of them here! ) so choose one, collect the ingredients, stuff them in a big mason jar and voilá' you have the perfect gift for those little creative hands!
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Soft amigurumi fox (free crochet pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi fox pattern by Julia Deinega at AmiguroomToys! Like most of the people, you are likely to ask what exactly amigurumi is until you see the beautiful patterns and you instantly fall in love with it. Amigurumi is a Japanese crocheting technique of creating fun and beautiful stuffed animals using yarns, just like this lovely little fox. So grab a few skeins of yarn, make this lovely amigurumi fox today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved one.
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DIY Kitty rice heating pad (free sewing pattern)
We are all into craft projects that make us feel cozy and relaxed!  If you haven’t seen or made one rice heating pad before, it’s basically a pouch filled with uncooked rice (and usually something that smells good too), and you can stick them in the microwave for a moist heating pad that lasts a good while. If you are going to make something, why make it regular when it can be a kitty? Much cuter to have around the house and just makes us  smile to look at too.
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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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Amigurumi fox in striped sweater (free crochet pattern and video tutorial)d
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute fox ! Who can resist him? By following along Amigurumi Space' and Olga Askarova's free amigurumi pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet fox in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi, we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) So grab your hooks and create a lovely little amigurumi fox for your friends or family members, they will love it!
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Easy & quick amigurumi bunny - free crochet pattern
Easter has been on The Left-Handed Crocheter's mind, so she made herself a harem of bunnies. They’re cute and cuddly and they work up pretty quickly. This free bunny pattern could also be used to make other animals simply by changing the ears and nose on it. For example, some cute, round ears and a safety nose would turn these into a cute teddy bear. We think these amigurumi bunnies looking lovely in many different colors - so make a colorful whole bunny family!
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Pascal the amigurumi Easter bunny (free amigurumi pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi Easter bunny pattern by Tarturumies ! Like most of the people, you are likely to ask what exactly amigurumi is until you see the beautiful patterns and you instantly fall in love with it. Amigurumi is a Japanese crocheting technique of creating fun and beautiful stuffed animals using yarns , just like this lovely little Easter bunny. So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi Easter bunny today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved one.
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Watermelon seed counting activity for kids (free printable)
If your kids are really into learning numbers and math, AND yummy watermelons you will love this super easy ,fun, inexpensive DIY number learning toy! She designed a whole set of watermelon seed counting toy for us which can be downloaded from abcs to acts as a nice free printable! This fun watermelon seed counting toy  allows your child to practice numbers,improve their fine motor coordination, while having a tactile sensory experience. The watermelon counting set is so easy to put together, and most likely you have all of the supplies already. (Just a few black buttons and a few sheets of printer paper and of course this nice free watermelon seed counter toy printable)
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Soft sleeping amigurumi bunny (free crochet pattern)
There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood. Stitch this lovely crocheted bunny for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Julia Koroleva's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys and create this lovely amigurumi bunny in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi bunny makes a sweet little gift.
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Little red amigurumi dog ( free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for a lovely handmade gift for your best friends or kids? Do you love to crochet ? Don't look any further! This lovely amigurumi dog by Eva is just perfect for every special occasion! Amigurumi is an easy to learn crochet technique from Japan that allows you to create lovely toys and gifts , so quickly grab this wonderful free pattern and learn the how-tos. Amigurumi toys are great gifts for any special occasion such as baby shower parties , Christmas or birthdays.
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Crochet mini Easter chick (free amigurumi pattern)
So who’s got ten minutes to spare for a super quick, spring chick micro make? Did you say ‘me’?  Crochet your very own adorable little amigurumi  chick with  this nice free crochet toy pattern! This miniature Easter chick amigurumi toy is absolutely perfect for kids as a lovely Easter gift, and of course for adults as well!  This super adorable amigurumi chick can be such a cute rattle for toddlers (if you leave out the bell and hand embroider the eyes) or a lovely handmade gift for grownups. This crocheted amigurumi chick is so easy to make : this amigurumi project is absolutely suitable for beginner amigurumi crocheters!
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Long-legged amigurumi bunny ( free amigurumi pattern )
Nothing's cuter than a handmade stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi bunny is no exception. This lovely bunny pattern by Tatiana Suvorova at Amiguroom Toys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely bunny for all of the bunny -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi bunny a great gift for any special occasion! )
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DIY classic tin can stilts
Today she is sharing  with us a nice craft  tutorial for a fun classic kid toyTin Can Stilts! The best part in this fun craft project is that they are simple to make, and they use materials that you probably have around the house already.  It doesn’t get much better than that! Ready to learn how to make them?  The first thing you need to do is check your cupboards, because it’s time to recycle some metal junk! You can decorate the tin can stilts with fun and colorful acrylic paint or leftover paper pieces.
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Small amigurumi bear (free amigurumi pattern)
Do you know how to crochet and want to expand your knowledge a little bit? Learn the Japanese art of crocheting lovely stuffed animals and creatures: amigurumi ! With amigurumi , you will be able to crochet lovely, huggable crochet toys such as this super cute amigurumi bear by Olga Lukoshkina ! But be aware: amigurumi is very addictive ( once you start crocheting these lovely toys you won't be able to stop ) ! This lovely amigurumi bear is such a great amigurumi project, perfect as a lovely homemade decor piece or as a heartwarming gift for a special occasion. So get the free amigurumi pattern at Amigurumi Space now, and start crocheting :
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Amigurumi bull in Christmas sweater (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns for Christmas ? Do you love bulls / cows ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi bull ! Lyudmila Kuropatova designed this lovely amigurumi bull. Besides it's super adorable, this amigurumi pattern is completely free ! One of the nice things about amigurumi is that the exact size is rarely important, so you don’t need to worry about matching the designer’s gauge. Provided your stitches are compact enough that they won’t gape open to leaving large holes between them when you add the stuffing, you have the freedom to experiment with different yarns and hooks to give you a different-sized result. So grab your hooks and create this adorable amigurumi bull now!
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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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Soft white bunny (free amigurumi pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute bunny ! Who can resist this cute little bunny face? By following along @__katerin_ka's free amigurumi pattern at AmiguroomToys's you can create this super cute crochet bunny in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) Create a lovely little amigurumi bunny for your friends or family members as a lovely ( Easter ) gift, they will love it!
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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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Little crochet gingerbread man toy (free amigurumi pattern)
Know someone who have sweet tooth? We've got the perfect gift idea for him/her: a crochet gingerbread man ! Whether you're gifting it as a toy or as home decor, this free amigurumi pattern by Dendennis will thrill both gingerbread and Christmas fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) gingerbread man can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids because, this super adorable amigurumi gingerbread man is a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! In this great amigurumi blog you will find a wonderful free amigurumi gingerbread man pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality and cuteness! With a little modification in the yarn size you can create a whole super adorable amigurumi gingerbread family.
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