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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!
Cute cloud baby toy (free sewing pattern)
Kids will love snuggling with these super adorable cloud plushies! Can you stand the cuteness? Simple stitching and minimal stuffing pulls this sewing project together in a flash. Sew up a sweet cloud softie (or several!) for someone you love! In this nice sewing blog you will find the free sewing pattern to make one of this lovely cloud soft toy for your baby! You can use them to decorate the kids' room or just use the clouds as a cute adorable baby toys.
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Amigurumi penguin (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
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, chubby penguin as a handmade gift for your friends and family members! This lovely amigurumi penguin will sure to bring a smile to any face! So follow along Olga Askarova's free crochet pattern and video tutorial at Amigurumi Space and create one! You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi penguin 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 quick amigurumi bear (free crochet pattern and 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 bear for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Ekaterina Nikolaeva's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi tutorial and create this lovely amigurumi bear in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi bear makes a sweet little gift.
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Heart teddy toy - free amigurumi pattern & video tutorial
This super adorable crocheted little bear with small heart patches is absolutely in the right size to be a perfect huggable doll for kids. This free written & step-by-step video amigurumi bear pattern and the assembling tutorial will teach you how to crochet your own cute little amigurumi teddy bear! This super cute (and easy to crochet) amigurumi teddy bear can be great gift for your friends and family members at Valentine's day or Christmas (or you can crochet it just for fun)! This pattern is rated an intermediate level not because it uses complex stitches but because we will be crocheting small pieces in a spiral fashion which can sometimes be difficult for beginners.
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Gustav, the balancing amigurumi circus elephant (free pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this crochet circus elephant pattern by AmourFou is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi circus elephant is ready for cuddles from your favorite kiddo. If you're stitching the circus elephant as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi circus elephant design to be any color you'd like. Crochet a little circus elephant 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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Tiny amigurumi giraffe (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 giraffe by Annaboo's House is just perfect for your loved ones! Amigurumi is an easy to learn crochet technique from Japan, that allows you to create lovely toys and gifts. So don't hesitate: quickly grab this wonderful free pattern and learn the how-tos. This lovely little amigurumi giraffe is such great gift for any special occasion!
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Crochet spring bunny and mouse (free amigurumi patterns)
Nothing's cuter than stuffed animals, and this little crochet amigurumi bunny & mouse is no exception. This lovely bunny & mouse pattern by Elena Krasnorutskaya 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 or mouse for all of the cuteness -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi bunny & mouse a great gift for any special occasion! )
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DIY Jumping origami frog - fun paper toy for kids
Is it an indoor play day and you are stuck for a craft idea to do with your little ones ? Welcome summer ( or spring ) with this super fun jumping origami frog by Basteln mit Papier ! This paper frog is such a fun classroom project to make! This jumping origami frog is a fun interactive summer craft for kids and a great way to encourage imaginative play. The paper frogs are easy to fold, and the kids will have a blast playing with them afterward. These paper frogs would also make a great activity for a jungle themed summer party.
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Soft sleeping amigurumi fox ( free amigurumi pattern )
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi fox pattern by Yana Emets 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 sleeping fox. So grab a skein of baby yarn , make this lovely amigurumi fox today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your little one.
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Grace the adorable amigurumi doll (free crochet pattern)
This free crochet doll pattern is an absolute joy to make! Perfect for the little one that dreams of being a ballerina. If you follow FrendlyRedFox's free crochet doll tutorials you will be able to personalize this pattern to fit your own little ballerina. This little amigurumi doll is about 15 inches tall and 3 inches wide. A great size for cuddling! You can make the amigurumi doll with the dress attached or separate. (The blue dress is not attached and the pink is the attached version.)
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Miniature amigurumi horse toy - free crochet pattern
Today Sharon from AmigurumiToGo is sharing a SUPER cute free amigurumi horse pattern with us! Adorable, isn't it? We love handmade amigurumi horses so much, because they have lots of personality and the kids will love them more than any expensive store bought toy! This adorable amigurumi horse toy (or keychain) should be easy peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops. Create a set of super cute horse amigurumis for your kids or grandkids they will love it! You can crochet the amigurumi horses in any size and color they will be lovely in any form! You can crochet more than one and create a whole soft toy horse play set!
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Cute big head dog - crochet toy (free amigurumi pattern)
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 big head 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. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great amigurumi pattern for you. Pattern designer: Evgeniia Kokina (vk.com/club107556188)
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Cuddly blue amigurumi bunny - free crochet pattern
In this free crochet tutorial by Anastasia Klevakina at AmiguroomToys, you can learn how to crochet this adorable rabbit in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi rabbit is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi rabbit is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi rabbit 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 rabbit 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 rabbit is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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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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Miss Piggy - amigurumi pig (free crochet pattern)
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at Miss Piggy! Who can resist her? By following along Papillon En Papier's translation on Yana Dym Sky's free amigurumi pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet pig 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 pig for your kids, they will adore it!
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Crochet puppy in winter sweater - free amigurumi dog pattern
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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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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Little crochet bird finger puppet (free crochet pattern)
Have fun making and playing with these lovely crochet finger puppet birds that you can create using Miss Neriss' free crochet pattern. Finger puppets are great tools for teaching kids rhymes and counting. This free crochet finger puppet bird pattern is super fun and makes a great holiday or special occasion gift for those special little ones in your life. Grab your leftover yarns and start stitching :
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Rainbow the amigurumi unicorn (free crochet pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi unicorn pattern by Anastasia Klevakina 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 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.
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Mr. Pumpkin (amigurumi pumpkin) - free crochet pattern
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns for Halloween ? Do you love pumpkins ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi : Mr.Pumpkin ! Galina Konysheva designed this lovely amigurumi pumpkin. 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 pumpkin now!
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Soft small amigurumi unicorn (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 unicorn from a skein of yarn by following Julia Deinega's free crochet pattern. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi unicorn 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 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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Amigurumi snake (free amigurumi pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this crochet snake pattern by Oksana Niyazova is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi snake is ready for cuddles from your favorite kiddo. If you're stitching the snake as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi snake design to be any color you'd like. Crochet a little snake 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 felt toy garden with felt fruits and vegetables
This fun felt toy garden is a great way for little ones to learn about gardening. (Without dirt and mess!) You can use any old pantihose to form the soil (instead of brown felt) and use any type of felt fruits / vegetables to plant in , even plastic fruits and vegetables works well with this fun felt garden! You can upgrade this felt garden into a fun learning toy: just create little paper tables with the names /numbers / pictures of the fruits and vegetables! This way the kids can learn and play at a same time ( or learn foreign languages in an easy way ).
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Little amigurumi bear with scarf (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 bear from a skein of yarn by following Nadezhda Pavlova's free crochet pattern. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi bear 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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Miniature amigurumi Santa owl (free crochet pattern)
Know an owl lover? We've got the perfect gift idea for them: a crochet Santa owl keychain ! Whether you're gifting it as a toy or as home decor, this free amigurumi pattern by Double Treble Trinkets will thrill owl fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) owl can be a perfect handmade gift for your kids / grandkids because, this super adorable amigurumi owl is a perfect for both boys and girls! In this great amigurumi blog you will find a wonderful free amigurumi Santa 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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Amigurumi bee ( free amigurumi pattern )
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi bee pattern by @bumbee_crochet 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 bee. ) So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi bee today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved ones.
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DIY Bug party Tic-tac-toe game with plaster
Looking for some activities to entertain the kids this Spring and Summer? This lovely DIY kids craft project by Suzy's Sitcom involves using plaster in molds to create a cute bug party tic-tac toe game ! Creating with plaster is easy to do and the results are quick and rewarding! Tic-tac-toe is one our favorite board games in the world. It's incredibly simple to play, which means you can play it even with the youngest members of. Visit suzyssitcom.com and learn how to make this easy and inexpensive bug party DIY Tic-tac-toe game for your next summer gathering!
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Amigurumi dog in striped sweater (free crochet pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi dog pattern by World-Hmade ! Like most of the people you are likely to ask what exactly amigurumi is, until you see these beautiful patterns and you instantly fall in love with it. Amigurumi is a Japanese crocheting technique of creating lovely, unique stuffed animals using yarns .. just like this little dog. So grab a few skein of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi dog today, and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved one.
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Tiny amigurumi bunny keychain (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 Dasha Korotkova's free amigurumi pattern at AmiguroomToys 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, they will love it!
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