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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!
Small amigurumi Santa & Rudolph the red nose reindeer (free crochet patterns)
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! And of course this Santa and his little helper : Rudolph the red nose reindeer ( designed by Éva from Éva's Doll Shop ) , can not be missed. This cheerful crocheted Santa and the little amigurumi Rudolph is just perfect as a festive little decoration , but kids may want to have him in their room watching while they sleep. This time Éva, in this detailed, step-by-step crochet tutorial will teach you how to make them in no time. Be sure to make one or two for the special little ones in your life today:
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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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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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Amigurumi bunny macaron keychain (free amigurumi pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this crochet bunny macaron pattern by Paint It Colorful is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi bunny macaron is ready to be gifted for your loved ones. If you're stitching the bunny macaron as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi bunny macaron design to be any color you'd like. Crochet a little bunny macaron 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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Crochet (amigurumi) sheep toy - free amigurumi pattern
Amiguroom and Maria Kostyuchenko share a super cute free amigurumi toy pattern with you today – the most adorable little lamb ! This baby or kids toy is just the right size for carrying everywhere, playing with on the go, or snuggling during quiet time. This cute amigurumi sheep baby toy works up pretty quickly and is so much fun to give to any little one – we know this won't be the last sheep in your life! Head to Amiguroom , get the free pattern and create your very own sheep toy:
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Adorable little sleeping crochet sheep toy - free amigurumi pattern
Haruki has a cute free amigurumi toy pattern for you today – the most adorable little sleeping lamb ! This baby or kids toy is just the right size for carrying everywhere, playing with on the go, or snuggling during quiet time. This cute amigurumi sheep baby toy works up pretty quickly and is so much fun to give to any little one – we know this won't be the last sheep in your life! Visit this nice craft blog and create your very own sheep amigurumi toy.
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Amigurumi cheeseburger keychain (free crochet pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this fun amigurumi cheeseburger keychain pattern by Hello Yellow Yarn ! 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 toys and accessories using yarns , just like this lovely little cheeseburger keychain. So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this fun amigurumi cheeseburger keychain today and create a darling new keychain for your loved one.
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Cute amigurumi doll - Greta ( free crochet patterns )
This free crochet doll pattern ( translated by Papillon en Papier and designed by Petus Ochoa ) is an absolute joy to make! Perfect for the little ones. If you follow Papillon en Papier's free crochet doll patterns ( and Petus Ochoa's video tutorials ) you will be able to create and personalize Greta the amigurumi doll in no time. This link guides you to the free pattern of Greta's dress and boots but at the bottom of Papillon en Papier's pattern you will find the links of all the body parts as well. ( Body, arms, legs, and assembling ) . Maybe this amigurumi pattern is not suitable for beginners, but absolutely worth a try! Get the free patterns at papillonenpapier.blogspot.com:
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DIY Adorable jeans mouse (sewing tutorial)
We love small, quick, easy, and super adorable sewing projects , and this jeans mice craft by Creative Mamy no doubt is one of our all-time favorites! In this step-by-step video tutorial, you can learn how to sew ( or hand sew ) these super adorable jeans mice. They are quick and really easy to sew ( you can easily make some with hand sewing ) and the outcome is so adorable! They are the perfect size to make cute toys for your cats or the kids ( you can make a whole felt mouse family ) !
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Rita the amigurumi groundhog (free amigurumi pattern)
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi groundhog is no exception. This lovely groundhog pattern by AmourFou works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely groundhog 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 groundhog a great gift for any special occasion! )
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6 different easy paper toys for kids (fun paper crafts for kids)
Jump-start your child's creativity with these simple crafts made from all varieties of colorful paper. These DIY paper toys by 123 Easy Paper Crafts will keep kids amused for hours and it's super easy to make! DIY toys are one of our favorite things to make with and for our kids, not only are they wonderful to play with but they are packed with design and engineering challenges for the whole family! So instead of heading to the store the next time your child asks for a new toy to play with, consider making one of your own. Plus: these paper toys are engaging activities that will put an end to excessive screen time for kids. So let’s begin with crafty fun!
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Cute amigurumi bunny in dress (free amigurumi pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi bunny pattern by Julia Deinega 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 bunny. ) So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi bunny today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved ones.
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Sleepy Miko - cute sleeping amigurumi doll (free pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi sleeping doll pattern by Amour Fou ! 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 toys using yarns , just like this lovely little sleepy doll. ) So grab your yarn basket, make this lovely amigurumi sleeping doll today and create a darling new toy for your little ones.
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Amigurumi chick - crochet Easter decor (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love cute birdies ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi chick ! Alexandra Egorova designed this lovely amigurumi chick. 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 chick now!
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DIY Sock shark - free sewing pattern and tutorial
Craft Passion's latest free sewing pattern for stuffed animal plush toy ,the super handsome sock shark ( as usual ) comes with a free downloadable & printable template . This cute sock shark is sewed from a single piece of adult ankle sock ( a pair can make 2 sharks ),a scrap of white felt, a pair of button eyes and yellow embroidery floss, it is then stuffed by the polyester filling material to hold its shape. For your ease of sewing, along with the details of the instruction, Craft Passion has also included the pattern templat e on the tutorial page, so let's get sewing:
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Mix and mach snowman game from stones
Do you have a huge collection of stones ? Let the kids make snowmen with them for this simple mix'n match stone snowmen activity by In The Playroom! You can create different games if you don' t like snowmen: this Mix and mach game will work great with other motifs as well! ( imagine a fin Mix and mach train or caterpillar game! ) Rock painting is just so relaxing and fun for a wide range of ages. So let's paint some snowman rocks :
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Pompom Christmas gnome with crochet hat (free crochet pattern)
If you love easy & quick crochet projects and super cute Scandinavian gnomes you will love these adorable pompom - amigurumi Christmas gnomes by Alex! The pompom - amigurumi Christmas gnomes are perfect to use up yarn scraps , and they can be used as ornaments on your Christmas tree ( or they can be used as cute little winter decorations ). At Alex's crochet blog you will find the pompom-amigurumi Christmas gnome ornament pattern for free accompanied with a nice, detailed assembling tutorial. Happy crocheting!
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Amigurumi bunny doll in ruffled dress (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 in dress for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Julia Deinega's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern at AmiguroomToys and create this lovely amigurumi bunny in dress in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi bunny in dress makes a sweet little gift.
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Soft amigurumi koala bear (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 koala from a skein of yarn by following Liudmila Pershina's free crochet pattern. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi koala 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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Fall pumpkin yarn sewing craft for kids from plastic lids
Start saving up those plastic lids from containers like sour cream, yogurt or cottage cheese and turn them into a beautiful yarn craft for the fall season. This plastic lid pumpkin sewing craft is a perfect way for kids to practice beginning sewing skills this fall and it makes a festive decoration to display all season long. This fall pumpkin yarn sewing craft  is crazy simple to throw together for an afternoon craft.  Whip up a few fun fall pumpkin yarn art piece to spice up your autumn home decor or the classroom's decor with the kids, they will surely enjoy creating these fun little pumpkins!
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Tiny amigurumi cat keychain ( 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 cat by Dasha Korotkova at AmiguroomToys 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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Venya the amigurumi mouse (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for adorable free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love mice ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi mouse ! Julia Matyushina designed this lovely amigurumi mouse. 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 mouse now!
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Amigurumi baby seal (free amigurumi pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial by Julia Musatova at Amiguroom Toys, you can learn how to crochet this adorable baby seal in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi seal is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi seal is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi seal is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create its eyes with embroidery. At Amiguroom Toys you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute seal 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 seal is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Adorable dolls from socks and pantihose - toys with upcycling
Do you have a large drawer full with half pair socks and pantyhoses with holes? Upcycle them into one of these super adorable sock and pantyhose dolls ! These super cute softies/dolls are unbelievably easy to make! Watch this nice step-by-step sock doll making video tutorial and create one for your kids ! These sock and pantyhose dolls/plushies doesn't require special craft skills or materials, you can make them even without sewing machine! ( with just a few hand stitch ) Socks and pantyhoses ere really easy to handle craft materials because they don't fray so you can cut them any shape that you would like to!
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Traveling tic-tac-toe with buttons (free sewing pattern)
Are you planning any fun trips this year? Today Katie from Made to be a Momma is here with a fun sewing tutorial that will be fun for any trips you’re taking this year. It’s a little traveling tic-tac-toe game! How cute is this? Fun family games can make any trip much more enjoyable!  This on the go tic-tac-toe game is perfect for summer vacation travel, waiting in the doctors office or at restaurants, and just a fun game for your kids to play!  It’s not only the “game board” but it also stores the tic-tac-toe pieces in the pouch. This sewing project is absolutely suitable for beginners in sewing and this traveling board game will be a great DIY gift for any occasion!
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Soft amigurumi cat and mouse (free amigurumi pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi cat and mouse pattern by Ekaterina Nikolaeva 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 cat and mouse. So grab a few skeins of baby yarn , make this lovely amigurumi cat and/or mouse today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved ones.
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DIY Felt owl hand warmers (free sewing pattern)
Keep your hands and your hearts warm this fall/winter with these super adorable, felt owl hand warmers by Repeat Crafter Me! These felt owl hand warmers would make a great last-minute holiday gift! These awesome homemade reusable hand warmers will save you money and help your hands from freezing when out in the cold weather. Store-bought hand warmers often involve unknown ingredients and chemicals, but these have only a few materials: felt, thread, and rice ! DIY rice hand warmers are simple to heat and use. Include your color of choice, and you have a must-have accessory for yourself and your family! Get the free sewing pattern at repeatcrafterme.com and keep your hands warm!
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Amigurumi giraffe girl (free crochet pattern)
Do you love crocheting and super adorable handmade soft toys ? Crochet this amigurumi giraffe ! This lovely amigurumi giraffe can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . In Amiguroom's crochet / amigurumi pattern collection you will find this cuddly little giraffe girl pattern for free ( many thanks to the talented pattern designer : Olga Lukoshkina ) ! This amigurumi giraffe is a relatively easy crochet toy project, but ( because of the thinness of some parts ) it may be little challenging .
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