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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!
Easy Valentine’s Day crochet heart (free amigurumi pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial by Tarturumies, you can learn how to crochet this adorable heart in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi heart is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi heart is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi heart is also perfect as a gift for a newborn. At Tarturumies you will find the free amigurumi pattern as usual . This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little heart is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Soft amigurumi fox (free crochet 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 fox from a skein of yarn by following Olga Askarova 's free crochet pattern at Amigurumi Space. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi fox from any 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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Adorable amigurumi pug - free crochet pattern
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi pug by Olga Tveritneva is no exception. This lovely pug pattern works up really quickly, and doesn’t take much yarn to make. Crochet a couple for all of the pug -lovers in your life. ( Little newborns really love handmade toys which makes this amigurumi toy a great gift for baby showers! Just a quick reminder to use caution when gifting homemade cuddlies to babies and toddlers: Unless you've thoroughly researched all of your materials ( stuffing too! ) for baby-safety, we recommend keeping your amigurumi out of reach of curious mouths. )
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Amigurumi doll in fox costume (free amigurumi pattern)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi doll toy with following along Svetlana Bolotova's nice free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys! This super adorable amigurumi doll 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 doll bigger ( for an absolutely giant doll ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi 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.
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Adorable amigurumi frog (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 one as a lovely handmade gift for your friends / family members. ) This time create this lovely amigurumi frog from a skein of yarn by following Victoria Makarevich's free crochet pattern. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi frog 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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Little amigurumi mouse (free amigurumi pattern)
With this free crochet pattern by @lazy.toy at AmiguroomToys, you can learn how to crochet this adorable mouse in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi mouse is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi mouse is a wonderful gift or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little mouse is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Tiny amigurumi cat keychain (minigurumi) - free crochet pattern
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi cat pattern by Mariya Trunova at AmiguroomToys! Like most of the people, you are likely to ask what exactly amigurumi / minigurumi 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 keychain. So grab your smallest needles, a magnifying glass and make this lovely, super tiny amigurumi cat today!
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Little soft amigurumi unicorn (free amigurumi pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute unicorn by Ekaterina Nikolaeva ! Who can resist this cute little unicorn face? By following along Ekaterina Nikolaeva's free amigurumi pattern at Amigurumi Space, you will be able to create this super cute 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 friends or family members, they will love it!
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Amigurumi donut mouse (free amigurumi pattern)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi donut mouse toy with following along Paint It Colorful's nice free amigurumi pattern ! This super adorable amigurumi donut mouse is such a cute friend for toddlers as well as a beautiful handmade gift for grownups. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi donut mouse 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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DIY Colorable Pokemon evolution caleidocycles
Your kid loves the Pokemon anime (cartoon) or the Pokemon Go game? Are you looking for easy paper crafts for kids? This fantastic never ending Pokemon Evolution DIY kaleidoscope or kaleidocycles is the best kids craft project for you! This simple paper toy is really magical: rotate it, and watch their favourite Pokemon characters, Bulbasaur, Eevee, Charmander and Squirtle, as they evolve ! And this was made with a simple sheet of paper! Absolutelly brilliant! In this nice kids craft website you will find 2 different versions of every pokemon characters: a colorable black and white and an already coloured versions!
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DIY Fabric marble maze (free sewing template & tutorial)
Make a super fun DIY fabric marble maze with AppleGreen Cottage's free sewing template and tutorial ! Use your fleece & cotton fabric scraps to create great quiet toy, or sensory toy for kids, with no pieces or parts to lose.These fabric marble mazes are the perfect screen-free, quiet toy for kids, and it's a great way for using up bits of fleece or fabric. Each fabric maze has a marble sandwiched between the two layers that you push through the maze with your fingers. Read the tutorial and let's get sewing:
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DIY Sock kangaroo - soft toy for kids (free sewing pattern)
Please meet Mama Kass, the sock kangaroo, and Baby Kaden, the felt baby kangaroo! Craft Passion today share with us a super cute and free sock kangaroo sewing pattern!  The pattern on Craft Passion is a little lengthy but it is worth the read till the end. It has all the details you need to know on how to sew Mama Kass sock kangaroo and Baby Kaden felt kangaroo. Follow all the instructions well and you will be able to make one (or a whole family of) adorable sock plushies for your  kids or for yourself!
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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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Little amigurumi bull in pajamas (free amigurumi pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this crochet bull pattern by Svetlana Bolotova at Amiguroom Toys is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi bull is ready for cuddles from your favorite kiddo. If you're stitching the bull as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi bull design to be any color you'd like. 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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Creative science - DIY CD hovercraft
Do you think science is boring? Try this fun and easy science craft project ! Using a CD , a balloon , and a few other household items you can create a working hovercraft ! Cool, isn't it? This upcycling hovercraft project is not just only a fun way to learn physics and recycle some junk , but it's also a very fun toy ! You can decorate the CD and balloon hovercraft as much as you want, and start a fun race game with them! The kids will love it!
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DIY Sock dragon (free sewing pattern & tutorial)
We simply love sock softies !Here is another sock toy pattern which is a bit challenging to sew ,but oh so cute: Drake the sock dragon . If you have mastered the sock toy sewing skill from the previous sock toy patterns ,then probably you will find this not as tough as it looks. Drake the sock dragon is the evolution specie from the Japanese famous reptilian sea monster, Godzilla. Unlike it’s ancestry, Drake is a kindhearted dragon who affectionate on peace and love.
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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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Soft blue amigurumi cat (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 cat by SlingoByseni4ka for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Sligo's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern at AmiguroomToys's and create this lovely amigurumi cat in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi cat makes a sweet little gift.
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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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DIY Board game marble labyrinth from cardboard
Board game fans, today The Q will shows you how to make a marble labyrinth game easily from cardboard ! This cardboard box marble labyrinth game is extremely fun to play and also super fun to make! You can change the level in your marble labyrinth board game and play again and again. ( Or you can create your own cardboard box labyrinth designs from super easy to extremely hard difficulties ) This frugal and easy to make board game will be your kids ( and your ) favorite game we guarantee it! Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make your own marble maze with a few sheets of cardboard !
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How mo make a spring flower fairy doll - doll making tutorial
Watch this step-by-step tutorial and learn how to make gorgeous ( spring ) flower fairy dolls ! This easy DIY doll making tutorial will teach you how to make a fun and easy doll with the kids using a basic flower fairy doll technique. This includes using floral wire, a wooden bead , embroidery floss, and a silk flower. The supplies for this beautiful flower fairy dol l are absolutely inexpensive! Once you have mastered making a basic flower fairy there are a lot fun options and variations. You can use these beautiful fairies to decorate the kid's room , your home at spring or the classroom ! ( Or you can create a whole fairy doll play set for the kids as a gift ! )
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Little pink crochet bunny - free amigurumi pattern
Make this adorable little amigurumi bunny by I Crochet Things for your friends and family to show them your love at Easter or Valentine’s Day ! ( Or make one for yourself. ) This little crocheted bunny with it's interesting lovely personality will warm your heart! You can accessorize your amigurumi bunny easily if you wish: imagine a cute little bow,necktie or a hat! Read this detailed step-by-step amigurumi bunny tutorial by I Crochet Things get the free amigurumi bunny template and learn how to crochet one super adorable bunny toy:
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Snuggle bunny - free sewing pattern & sewing tutorial
Tina's cute little snuggle bunny sewing pattern is ready just in time for Easter. Snuggle bunny makes a great cuddly pressie, complete with her own blankey. We do hope you like this free pattern and will enjoy making  this super cute snuggle bunny plushie as much as we like it.  At MissDaisyPatterns.com you will find a free fabric Easter egg sewing pattern as well to complete your little Easter snuggle bunny.
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Amigurumi chicken keychain - free crochet pattern
Crochet this amigurumi chicken keychain with DIY Fluffies' easy to follow crochet pattern. This is a quick and easy crochet project including a full video tutorial. The small chicken ( 6cm / 2, 5inch ) was made with sport weight cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook, but you can use any yarn to create this lovely small chicken. Grab th e free amigurumi pattern and create your very own chickens now:
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Adorable puppy baby binkie / blankey (free sewing pattern)
Learn to sew a super cute baby blanket that looks like a puppy with Oh The Things We'll Make's free pattern and instructions! Half softie , half blankey , kids will love snuggling with these dog lovies ! Can you stand the cuteness? Simple stitching and minimal stuffing pulls this sewing project together in a flash! This lovely puppy blanket can be a sweetest huggable toy for your baby ! Use a soft, black fabric for the nose, and form the eyes and mouth by hand by stitching them on with black thread. This way your puppy blanket will be safe as toy and blanket for newborns as well!
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Amigurumi Oreo biscuit (creme filled biscuits) - free crochet pattern
In this free crochet tutorial by Hello Yellow Yarn, you can learn how to crochet this adorable Oreo cookie in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi Oreo cookie is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi Oreo cookie is a wonderful gift for every special occasion. At Hello Yellow Yarn's blog you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute Oreo cookie accompanied with a nice, detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this fun little Oreo cookie is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Little soft amigurumi bunny and cat (free crochet patterns)
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi bunny or cat is no exception. This lovely bunny / cat pattern by Nastena Konovalova at AmiguroomToys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely bunny or a cuddly cat for all of the f luff -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes these amigurumi animals great gifts for any special occasion! )
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African flower turtle pincushion  (free amigurumi pattern)
In this crochet tutorial, Inart will show you how to crochet this beautiful turtle pincushion in amigurumi! This sweet amigurumi African flower (pincushion)turtle is sure to bring a smile to any face! He is a wonderful decoration or toy. This amigurumi turtle is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours with cotton yarn and create the eyes with simple embroidery. At Inart's blog you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute crochet turtle accompanied with a nice detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a beginner one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this turtle is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Tiny amigurumi mouse in skirt (free amigurumi pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi mouse pattern by Ekaterina Shokhina 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 mouse. So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi mouse today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved ones:
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Crochet Christmas elf ragdoll (free crochet pattern)
Playing with super cute huggable plushies are so comforting and fun! The perfect excuse to play with lovely plush toys ( regardless of your age ) is to crochet one! For example: crochet this lovely little Christmas elf ragdoll as a handmade gift for your friends and family members! This lovely amigurumi Christmas elf ragdoll will sure to bring a smile to any face! So follow along Passionate Crafter's free crochet pattern and create one! You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi Christmas elf ragdoll 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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