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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!
DIY Rudolph reindeer sock plush (video tutorial)
If the sock monster already ate your half pair socks it's a great craft idea for you to re purpose the other ones: the sock reindeer This super cute sock Rudolph the reindeer soft toy can stand firmly on a flat surface by itself OR you can use him as a cute Christmas tree ornament ! This cute sock reindeer is a great gift to sew, be it as softie toy, hanging ornament, or merely for display. Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make this cute sock reindeer in no time with hand sewing !
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Amigurumi Easter egg bunny (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for free Easter patterns ? Do you love bunnies ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi Easter egg bunny ! Designer: @katty_toys_msk designed this lovely amigurumi easter egg bunny. 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 egg bunny now!
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Little amigurumi panda (free amigurumi pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this small crochet panda pattern by Paint It Colorful is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. Crochet a little panda as a toy, a keychain 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 is a great pattern for you. Grab some yarn and start stitching!
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DIY Adorable reversible plush toy (owl & penguin)
This adorable reversible owl & penguin plush is a relatively easy to make sock plushie but all sock plushies take a bit of practice to make. If this is your first time sewing sock plush , then you can simply create a non- reversible owl or penguin. That's super easy to make and you can watch Maqaroon's other videos on how to seal the base. If you have a bit more experience with plushies then feel free to get creative. You can even add small ears to create different animals! The plushie will drop some bits of fluff at the beginning because there are lots of "raw" fabric edges. However after you play with it for a while these will go away.
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Amigurumi cat in ruffled dress (free crochet pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute cat ! Who can resist this cute little cat face? By following along Diana Patskun's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute crochet cat 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 cat for your friends or family members, they will love it!
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Sponge water bombs - fun summer kids activity
These sponge water bombs by Endlessly Inspired are better than water balloons for a number of different reasons. First, water balloons can really hurt when you get hit with them. Second, it takes forever to fill them all up, and once they pop, they’re done. With these sponge water bombs, you literally just dunk them in water, and you can use them over and over! And, you don’t end up with little tiny pieces of rubber all over your yard! The sponge water bombs are super easy to make and grants hours of fun for the kids and the whole family in every summer!
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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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Adorable amigurumi sheep in a hoodie - free crochet pattern
Are you looking for a cute, adorable animal doll amigurumi to crochet ? Here you are: a free sheep amigurumi pattern and tutorial to share with you. CraftPassion has got the idea to design and crochet this Sheep Amigurumi, Sunnia, out of her very popular sock sheep free pattern . They are cousins from different material, Sunnia was crochet from fuzzy yarn while the sock sheep was sewed from socks. Besides the usual written pattern and step by step picture tutorial, this time she has developed a video to show the summary process to make Sunnia.
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Little amigurumi cat (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love cats ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi cat ! Olga Lukoshkina designed this lovely amigurumi cat. 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 cat now!
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Soft amigurumi bear in pajamas (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
Nothing's cuter than a soft stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi bear by Tatiana Medintseva is no exception. This lovely free bear pattern at Amigurumi Space works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely bear in pajamas for all of the bear - lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi bear a great gift for any special occasion! )
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Felt easter chick with ribbon (with template)
Are you looking for an adorable easter gift / soft toy or a fun easter decor? Dou you like felt and sewing? If your answers are yes, this adorable felt easter chick is a perfect easter craft project for you! In this super craft website you can find a complete picture assembling tutorial and (of course) a free template! This adorable felt chick (or duck) is a perfect easter gift or a super cute soft toy for the kids. You can even decorate the nursery room with them, just replace the bead eyes with embroidered ones.
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Soft sitting amigurumi Siamese cat (free amigurumi pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi Siamese cat pattern by @lovetoys_for_you at Amiguroom Toys ! 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 cat. ) So grab a few skeins of soft baby yarn , make this lovely amigurumi cat today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your little ones.
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Amigurumi polar bear,panda and grizzly (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial , you can learn how to crochet these adorable bears in amigurumi ! These sweet amigurumi bears are sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal ( winter ) decoration or soft toy for kids. This amigurumi bear soft toy is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create it's eyes with hand embroidery. At this nice crochet blog you will find the amigurumi patterns of these cute crochet bears ( the panda, the polar bear & the grizzly bear ) for free!
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Amigurumi llama (amigurumi alpaca) - free crochet pattern
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi llama ( or amigurumi alpaca ) is no exception. This lovely llama/alpaca pattern by Petit Cutie at Amiguroom Toys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely llama/alpaca for all of the fluff -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys, especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi llama/alpaca a great gift for any special occasion! )
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Fausto the amigurumi Christmas monkey (free amigurumi pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this crochet Christmas monkey pattern by AmourFou is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi Christmas monkey is ready for cuddles from your favorite kiddo. If you're stitching the Christmas monkey as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. Crochet a little Christmas monkey 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 is a great pattern for you. Grab some yarn and start stitching!
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DIY curtain holder sock monkey (sewing tutorial) - sock plushie
With Moth Art's step-by-step sock plushie sewing tutorial you can learn how to sew this super adorable curtain holder sock monkey ! This is the perfect sewing project for recycle some old ( half-pair ) socks ! The color of the socks brings personality to the sock monkey , at times you will be surprised and get amused by how the sock monkey turns out. Watch the video tutorial and let's start sewing!
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Three little pigs amigurumi play set (free amigurumi patterns)
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! This time create this lovely amigurumi Three little pigs play set by following AmourFou's free crochet patterns. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi Three little pigs play set 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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Easy DIY (no-sew) fabric doll - fun fabric craft for kids
One of the first things we learned how to make was a no-sew fabric doll. This was exciting to us because we got to make ourselves a new toy that we could keep playing with afterward! So learning how to make a charming and traditional fabric doll could be a lot of fun. This little doll by Krokotak is just perfect for kids of all ages. Plus it's super easy to make ( no sewing required! ). Instead of relying on a pattern, this doll comes together with a few measured out pieces and a bit of simple shaping with a rubber band. Try different patterns and make different types of dolls!
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Little soft amigurumi polar bear (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial by Elena Timakova at AmiguroomToys, you can learn how to crochet this adorable polar bear in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi polar bear is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi polar bear is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi polar bear is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create its eyes with embroidery. At AmiguroomToys you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute polar bear . This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little polar bear is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Little amigurumi bunny (free crochet pattern)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love bunnies ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi bunny ! @wasilenatoys designed this lovely amigurumi bunny. 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 bunny now!
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DIY Toilet paper tube snowman bowling - fun winter game for kids
A few fun winter activities stashed in your back pocket for a snowy day can end up being a lifesaver. This fun toilet paper tube bowling game by From ABCs To ACTs is just the perfect winter craft for the kids! It's super easy to make, almost costs nothing and also super fun to play with! Head to fromabcstoacts.com learn how to make this fun toilet paper tube snowman winter game and voilá': you’ve got yourself a fun winter game for kids that will make you forget all about the fact that you’re stuck indoors!
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Small amigurumi whale (free crochet pattern and video tutorial)
Today Mirrabio ( Anna Skorohodova ) and Amigurumi Space are sharing a lovely free amigurumi pattern with you : this super adorable crochet whale toy ! We love handmade amigurumi toys so much, because they have lots of personality and the kids will love them more than any expensive store bought toy ! This adorable amigurumi whale toy should be easy - peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops. Create a set of super cute whale amigurumis for your kids or grandkids, they will love it! You can crochet this lovely whale in any size and color!
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Little kawaii amigurumi cat (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
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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Soft amigurumi pig plush (free crochet pattern)
Do you know crochet and want to expand your knowledge a little bit? Try this super-easy crochet technique : the amigurumi ! With amigurumi , you will be able to crochet lovely, huggable crochet toys such as this super cute amigurumi pig by Kamiliia Petakova ! But be aware: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start making these lovely toys you won't be able to stop ) ! This lovely amigurumi pig can be a great amigurumi project to begin with, because the outcome is so lovely. So get the free amigurumi pattern at Amigurumi Space and let's get crocheting :
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No-sew sock penguin - easy winter craft idea for kids
If you loved the no-sew sock snowmen you’re going to love her no-sew sock penguin craft too! This little sock penguin will fit nicely with it’s snow made friend so grab that odd sock we know you have and let’s get crafty! This cute little sock penguin is a perfect winter / christmas craft for the kids because it doesn't involves sewing or other special craft skills/techniques. Just 2 odd socks and a little glue! In this nice craft website you can find other sock softie ideas such as the snowman and Santa!
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Benedict the amigurumi bear (free crochet pattern)
This time Jess Huff will show you how to crochet this super adorable little bear: Benedict! Benedict the amigurumi bear is a lovely, cuddly soft toy in huggable size.This super cute ( and easy to crochet ) amigurumi teddy bear can be a wonderful gift for your friends, kids and other family members at Valentine's day or Christmas ( or at any time of the year )! Grab a skein of soft brown ( preferably cotton ) yarn ,get the free amigurumi bear pattern at jesshuff.com and start stitching:
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Lyon the amigurumi lion-king (free amigurumi pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi lion 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 lion. So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi lion today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved one.
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Cute sun baby toy with ribbons (free sewing pattern)
You can buy all of those great baby toys for your little one, but we bet he/she would be more excited to play with tags hanging off the pillow or blanket next to him/her! So sew one lovely baby sun plushie with tags! This sun shape taggie plush toy is a great sewing project for beginners. Getting the tags to stay in place can be a little tricky at first but once you get the hang of it the sewing is very basic sewing. Don’t worry if your lines are not sewn perfectly straight it’s just for a baby who is not going care if its a little off, their just love to play with the tags instead. You can use different ribbon textures & colors for a little extra fun!
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Little amigurumi penguin with hat - free  amigurumi pattern
Are you looking for adorable free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love penguins ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi penguin ! Olga Lukoshkina designed this lovely amigurumi penguin. 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 penguin now!
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DIY Christmas sock mouse (no-sew)
If you loved the no-sew sock snowmen craft you’re going to LOVE this no-sew sock mouse craft too! This little sock ouse will fit nicely with it’s snow made friend so grab that odd sock we know you have and let’s get crafty! This cute little sock mouse is a perfect winter / Christmas craft for the kids because it doesn't involves sewing or other special craft skills/techniques. Just 2 odd socks and a little glue! With this nice step-by-step craft video tutorial you can learn how to make your own sock Christmas mouse.
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