DIY Toys & DIY Games for kids
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!
Tis the season for snowmen! Well, let's be honest: any time is a good time for snowman themed projects. They are so cute and irresistible! Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi snowman with Loopingly Made's lovely free crochet toy pattern in no time! This snowman amigurumi toy is absolutely perfect for kids of all ages, and of course for adults as well! If you'd like to make this adorable crochet/amigurumi snowman bigger, simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn and a larger hook. Your winter and holiday decorating won't be complete without this crochet snowman amigurumi!
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Know an owl lover? We've got the perfect gift idea for them: a crochet winking owl keychain! Whether you're gifting it as a toy or as home decor, this free amigurumi pattern by I Crochet Things will thrill owl fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) owl can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids because, this super adorable amigurumi owl is a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! In this great amigurumi blog you will find a wonderful free amigurumi owl pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy! You can use any color and style yarn to crochet your own adorable amigurumi owls , they will look adorable and fun in any form!
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This beautiful crocheted chibi doll can be an excellent gift for a girl! This free little chibi cat amigurumi doll pattern contains written instructions on how to make your very own gorgeous cuddly amigurumi chibi cat dol l. Easy loops! You can gift this amigurumi doll as a cute gift for any occasion or you can make some for your kids just for fun! This adorable amigurumi cat doll toy should be easy peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops.
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Let's make bat crafts ! This fun bat craft by Kids Craft Room has a bat puppet that kids can enjoy playing with and flying around in its own little paper plate theater back drop! This DIY flying bats paper plate theater is such a great bat craft to inspire imaginative play and story telling! This paper plate bat puppet craft is also super simple to make and perfect as a playful Halloween craft. You could also make this fun paper plate theater any time of the year ( with different themes ).So many fun possibilities! Get the tutorial at kidscraftroom.com and let's get crafting:
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Tiny Christmas puddings:little gifts for family and friends! 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 fun little Christmas cake / Christmas pudding ! For this Christmas, crochet this super adorable and quick little Christmas cake ornament by Double Treble Trinkets. This is a very easy and quick crochet project that can be done in an afternoon. This free pattern will be your guide thorough the process:
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Look at this super cute tsum-tsum style Olaf plushie! In this video tutorial BudgetHobby will show you how to make an Olaf tsum tsum plush from a sock! This soft toy making project is a perfect way to re-purpose pairless socks , with a help of a little piece of felt , and hand sewing! Sock knit is a very easy beginner sewing material because it doesn't fray at the edges and it's so stretchy which make these Disney plushies really squishy. ( And socks are also inexpensive and easy to get! ) Create some tsum-tsum soft toys for your kids with this nice step-by-step video hand sewing and plushie making tutorial!
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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 giraffe by Olga Lukoshkina at Amiguroom Toys 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 Christmas or birthdays.
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Do you love to crochet and adorable soft toys ? Crochet this crocheted / amigurumi carrot by Dendennis which can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . In this nice crochet /amigurumi site you will find the free amigurumi carrot pattern and a nice detailed written crochet tutorial ! This amigurumi carrot is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create the carrot easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This crocheted carrot doesn't require too much yarn , and it will be a great addition to a pretend-to-play grocery shop!
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This year for Father's Day ( or just for fun ) crochet a cuddly Batman to y! Who doesn’t love Batman ? Make your very own cuddly crochet batman toy with PinkMouseBoutique's free crochet pattern ! Now you don’t need to look for a Batman toy in a store or order online, because you can crochet a Batman by yourself! This Batman amigurumi pattern is an medium one but it absolutely worth the time and effort because the outcome is so funny and unique! This Batman toy can be a great gift for him!
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Besides being totally adorable, this crochet dog pattern is completely free ,so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. Grab some yarn and start stitching! If you're stitching this cute little winter puppy as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes and nose for crocheted or embroidered parts instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi dog design to be any color you'd like. Crochet a little dog as a toy or as a cute little Christmas decor ! If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. Pattern designer: Lyudmila Orlova (vk.com/o_lyudmila)
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We LOVE simple DIY toys, so it's time for a super simple cup and ball game craft ! DIY Toys encourage creative thinking. Not only do you end up with something fun to play with at the end of the process, but you learn about design and problem solving as you make them! These cup and ball toys by One Little Project are so easy to make and fun for kids to play with.
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Just in time for Easter, here are some fun bunny and chick egg cozies ( by Double Treble Trinkets) to dress up your holiday baskets! With these cuties you can easily spice up your boring chocolate Easter eggs! This lovely chick and bunny crochet egg cozy accompanied with delicious creme or surprise filled eggs can be a perfect Easter gift for kids and adults as well. Get the free chick and bunny crochet egg cozy pattern at doubletrebletrinkets.co.uk and check out Double Treble Trinkets other lovely and free crochet patterns as well:
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Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi cat toy with following along Alla Miasoiedova's nice free amigurumi pattern ! This super adorable amigurumi cat is such a cute friend for toddlers as well as a beautiful handmade gift for grownups. If you'd like to make this adorable crochet / amigurumi cat bigger ( for an absolutely giant cat ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi cat from 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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Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi chick is no exception. This lovely chick pattern by Lyudmila Kuropatova at Amiguroom Toys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely chick as a super adorable Easter gift. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi chick a great gift for any special occasion! )
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As long as they’re soft and safe , handcrafted baby gifts are a perfect way to welcome new ones to the world! Making this crochet amigurumi lamb baby lovey by Sewrella is a fun little crocheting project. This is a quick and easy amigurumi baby toy project which is suitable for beginners with some experience in making amigurumi. Isn't this little baby sheep blankey is just so adorable? When crafting for babies , please be sure to avoid the use of buttons or small parts that could cause choking if the baby puts it in her mouth! To get the free written amigurumi lamb baby blanket & crochet tutorial visit sewrella.com:
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Playing with super cute huggable dolls are so comforting and fun! The perfect excuse to play with lovely dolls ( regardless of your age ) is to crochet one! For example: crochet this lovely little mermaid doll as a handmade gift for your friends or kids! This lovely amigurumi mermaid doll will sure to bring a smile to any face! So follow along Olga Lukoshkina's free crochet pattern and create one! You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi mermaid doll from any color and size yarn , the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it! Get the free mermaid doll pattern at Amiguroom:
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Do you love crocheting and adorable soft toys ? Crochet this crocheted / amigurumi cat which can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or cats! ) . At Amigurumi Space you will find the free amigurumi cat pattern which will be your guide through the creation of this lovely little amigurumi cat. Crochet a little cat as a toy or as a cute little display on the shelf. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this amigurumi cat by Mirrabio at Amigurumi Space is a great pattern for you. Grab some yarn and start stitching!
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Are your kids love butterflies? These Colorful butterfly masks by Kids Craft Room are a fantastic way to celebrate the wonder of butterflies and engage children in learning all about them. These pretty butterfly masks are easy to make with Kids Craft Room's free printable template and a fun way to introduce children to the idea of symmetry and pattern making too. Get the tutorial and free template at kidscraftroom.com and let's get crafting:
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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 Easter gift for your friends or family members. ) This time create this lovely amigurumi sheep from two skein of yarns by following Olga Lukoshkina 's free crochet pattern at Amigurumi Space. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi sheep from 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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Every kid deserves gorgeous crochet toys ,handmade with love! This lovely amigurumi whale by One Dog Woof is sure to be a treasured heirloom - and make wonderful gift. Need a cute crochet birthday gift or something for a baby shower ? Your in luck, check out this lovely humpback whale pattern by One Dog Woof! You'll love this free amigurumi pattern ! This humpback whale amigurumi pattern is super easy and the outcome is so lovely! This crochet whale is an absolute joy to make! Perfect for the little one that often dreams about the great blue oceans and their amazing wildlife. Oceans contain the greatest diversity of life on Earth!
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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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Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute unicorn! Who can resist this cute little unicorn face? By following along Craft Passion's free amigurumi pattern you will be able to create this super cute winged crochet unicorn 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 it, you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) Create a lovely little amigurumi unicorn for your kids, they will love it!
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Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi bull ! This cuddly crochet bull 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 bull can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free bull crochet pattern by Yulia Matyushina at Amiguroom Toys will guide you through the crocheting process of your own wonderful soft amigurumi bull. The difficulty of this free bull amigurumi pattern is easy/intermediate so if you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you.
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Know a rabbit lover? We've got the perfect Easter gift for her: a lovely amigurumi rabbit couple! Whether you're gifting these amigurumi bunnies as toys, or as a lovely Easter decor , these free amigurumi patterns will thrill rabbit fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) bunny couple can be a perfect handmade Easter gift or handmade toy for your kids/grandkids! Eva will show you ( as usual ) how to make these lovely little bunnies in no time, even if you're a beginner in amigurumi. Get the free patterns and let's get crocheting!
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Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi fox ! This cuddly crochet fox 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 fox can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free fox crochet pattern by @bumbee_crochet at Amiguroom Toys will guide you through the crocheting process of your own wonderful soft amigurumi fox. The difficulty of this free fox amigurumi pattern is easy/intermediate so if you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you.
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In this free crochet tutorial by Mirrabio at Amigurumi Space, you can learn how to crochet this adorable mouse doll in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi mouse doll is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi mouse doll is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi mouse doll is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create its eyes with embroidery. At Amigurumi Space you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute mouse doll accompanied with a nice, detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little mouse doll is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Today, crafting expert Sophie Maletsky goes back to working with her most favorite of all recycled crafting materials - the TP Tube. In this nice c raft video tutorial she demonstrates how to use a simple cardboard ( toilet paper ) tube and some popsicle sticks ( spatulas ) to make a loom for finger knitting. You can guarantee hours of fun for the kids with this super low budget knitting loom ( because the will love to create these colorful yarn "noodles" ) , and as an extra : you can get a few quiet hour, which is always nice! : )
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We love upcycling craft ideas and adorable plushies! For this year Halloween try to make some cute black sock cats by following Frog Prince Paperie's step-by-step tutorial! You can make these kitties out of all different sizes and patterns of socks, and they will look marvelous in a group as a neat Halloween decoration! Your kids will love them and will enjoy the making process! If you create the sock kitties with small kids you can use glue instead of sewing! Of course you can create different sock kitties with colorful socks as well! (Imagine a super cute fluffy, or a colorful striped cat!)
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Do you love crocheting and adorable soft toys? Crochet this crocheted / amigurumi Christmas present which can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids (or grandkids). In this nice crochet / amigurumi blog you will find the free amigurumi Christmas present pattern and a nice detailed written crochet tutorial! This amigurumi Christmas present is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create the Christmas present easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This crocheted Christmas present doesn't require too much yarn, and it will look great in any color!
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Take recycled toilet paper roll crafts to a whole new level with Easy Peasy And Fun's amazing snowman windsock toilet paper roll craft! These adorable little DIY snowman windsocks are a great way to put those toilet paper rolls to good use! We hope you have a bunch of paper rolls stored as there is no chance you will do just one winter windsock toilet paper roll craft. Get the tutorial at easypeasyandfun.com and recycle your toilet paper rolls into cute snowman windsocks:
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This ultra cute miniature teddy bear is a perfect gift for any ocassion! With the help of this nice, photo documented teddy bear making tutorial and the free teddy bear sewing pattern you can create one easily! Of course you can sew bigger softie bears also with this method for tke kids. You can create a whole teddy bear family (with different clothes and accessories) and put them in a wooden dollhouse!
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