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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!
Alfa the amigurumi giraffe (free amigurumi 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 giraffe for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Tarturumies's great, easy-to-follow ( and free! ) amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi giraffe in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi giraffe makes a sweet little gift.
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Amigurumi ice cream bear (free crochet pattern)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi ice cream bear toy with following along Tatyana Kostochenkova 's nice free amigurumi pattern! This super adorable amigurumi ice cream bear 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 ice cream bear bigger ( for an absolutely giant ice cream bear ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi ice cream 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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DIY pumpkin fairy (flower fairy) doll - fun fall craft for kids
It's pumpkin season! Watch Emilie Lefler's step-by-step doll making tutorial and learn how to make a gorgeous pumpkin fairy doll out of simple craft materials. This lovely little yarn and faux flower pumpkin fairy doll is a fun decoration for all of autumn , Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Once you have mastered making a basic flower doll, there are a lot of fun options and variations, so let's get crafting! ( You can find the basic doll body tutorial here )
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Walter the amigurumi wolf (Free crochet pattern)
This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) wolf by Jess Huff can be a lovely handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids. On Jess Huff's wonderful craft blog you will find the free amigurumi wolf pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality and cuteness! You can use any color and style yarn to crochet your own adorable amigurumi dogs / wolves ,they will look super adorable in any form! Grab a few skein of yarn and create this huggable amigurumi wolf toy:
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Adorable DIY lop eared sock bunny
It's an another adorable sock bunny softie from Craft Passion! If you love upcycling, it's  a perfect craft idea for you! Sock dolls aren’t hard to sew as you might think of. With the knit property of the sock, it is easy to manipulate. The biggest motivation you will have at the very moment you’ve just finished a sock doll with your full effort, you will feel proud of yourself as you know someone will love it because it is handmade by you and they can’t find the second piece that looks the same as this!!! Don’t hesitate, pick some socks and start sewing!
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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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Cute crocheted (amigurumi) hedgehog
It's an another stunning (crochetamigurumi pattern in Craft Passion, please welcome Mimi-chan, the cute little hedgehog amigurumi. I really love the roll-up posture of Mimi-chan, the little hedgehog amigurumi, not to mention it’s fuzzy quills and it just got it’s own character. Crochet it with the help of this nice detailed amigurumi tutorial, great as a gift to anyone!
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Amigurumi gnome (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 gnome from a skein of yarn by following Tatyana Lysenko's free crochet pattern. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi gnome 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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Amigurumi bull - free crochet pattern
Every kid deserves gorgeous crochet toys , handmade with love! We love super cute amigurumi plushies like this friendly little crochet bull filled with hugs, love ( and polyfill ). Crochet your own adorable little bull with Amiguroom's easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern ! ( And many thanks for this lovely amigurumi bull pattern to the talented designer: Liudmila Pershina ! ) Grab some yarn, felt, your favorite hook and let's get crafting:
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Soft sleeping amigurumi bunny (free crochet pattern)
Are you looking for adorable free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love bunnies ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi bunny by Anastasiia Traino at Amigurumi Space ! Besides of 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 leave 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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Lilu the amigurumi unicorn ballerina (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 ballerina unicorn for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Irina Belousova's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi ballerina unicorn in no time! If you need a heartwarming gift for a special occasion or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy, this amigurumi ballerina unicorn makes a sweet little gift.
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Easy little amigurumi cat with heart (free crochet pattern)
Know a cat lover? We've got the perfect gift for them: a lovely crochet cat ! Whether you're gifting this amigurumi cat as a toy, or as a home decor, this free amigurumi pattern will thrill cat fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) cat can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids, because this super adorable amigurumi heart cat is a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! In Amiguroom's great amigurumi pattern collection you will find this wonderful amigurumi heart cat pattern for free which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with interesting details, personality and cuteness! You can use any color and size yarn to crochet your own adorable amigurumi heart cat , the finished toy will look lovely and cuddly in any way! ( With a little modification in the yarn and hook size you can easily alternate your heart cat' s size ) Pattern designers : Vera Izgrebina and Elena Lepekhina
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Casper the crochet snowman - free amigurumi pattern
Look at this super adorable amigurumi snowman ! This is Casper the miniature crochet snowman. This free amigurumi snowman pattern is fairly simple, and it’s definitely possible to whip out one or two of these in an evening. They make great Christmas decorations , or you could even attach a loop to the top of the hat and hang it in your Christmas tree. OR this year make a little snowman amigurumi as a lovely gift for the kids ! We really love this cute little fella, the pattern is easy to follow and you will have a bunch of adorable amigurumi snowmen ready in no time!
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Miniature Rudolph reindeer toy (free amigurumi pattern)
Let us present you this super adorable little amigurumi reindeer: Rudolph ! This free amigurumi reindeer pattern by Dendennis is really simple, and it’s definitely possible to whip out one or two of these in an evening. They make great Christmas decorations , or you could even attach a loop to the top of the hat and hang it in your Christmas tree OR this year make a little Rudolph amigurumi reindeer as a lovely gift for the kids ! We really love this cute little fella, the pattern is really easy and you will have a bunch of adorable amigurumi Rudolph' ready in no time!
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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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DIY Snowman windsock - fun toilet paper roll winter craft for kids
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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DIY Super easy turtle glove puppet
Who loves turtles ? This time Pink Stripey Socks will show you how to turn an old glove into a cute turtle puppet ! Glove puppets are a great way to use lone gloves left over from winter. So don't pack away those winter gloves ! All it takes is some felt and a little glue to turn ordinary gloves into a world of imaginary play. Turtle glove puppets are a fun, wearable craft, sure to keep the kids entertained and their hands busy! Your kids will enjoy coming up with creating own turtles as well as using their imagination to create stories to tell!
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Paper ice cream toys for kids (with printables)
So why do you need paper ice creams? There are many cool reasons! They make great play food to start with. Open an ice cream parlour for pretend play, decorate your ice cream party with them, or just have a fun filled paper craft afternoon recalling the memory of beautiful summer days. Make one as a present for somebody who loves ice cream (most people you know) when you can’t wrap up the ones that melt.
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Pretty amigurumi penguin (ingyenes horgolásminta)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute penguin ! Who can resist this cute little penguin face? By following along Katerina Gushcina and AmiguroomToys's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute crochet penguin 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 penguin for your friends or family members, they will love it!
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Forest friends - adorable amigurumi animal dolls ( free crochet patterns )
The best things in life are free - like these lovely amigurumi animal doll patterns by The Friendly Red Fox ! 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 and dolls using yarns , just like these lovely little animal dolls. So grab a few skein of yarn , make these lovely amigurumi animal dolls today, and create darling new toys for your loved ones!
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Small amigurumi cat (free amigurumi pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi cat pattern by Julia Palanich 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 cat. ) So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi cat today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved ones.
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Crochet zombie ragdoll (free crochet pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute zombie ! Who can resist this cute little zombie face? By following along Spin A Yarn Crochet's free crochet ragdoll pattern you can create this super cute zombie toy in no time! But before you start learning the basics of this ragdoll technique we must warn you: crochet is a very addictive hobby ( once you start you won't be able to stop making these lovely toys ! ) Create a lovely little crochet zombie for your friends or family members as a Halloween gift, they will love it!
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Mom hacks - learning basics
With this great video she will show you a lot ways to teach your kids to basics easily in a playful form. In this video you can find: an alphabet learning game , a shape & color learning game , a clock learning toy, and a number learning puzzle. All toys and game s are super easy to make, cheap and a fun way to learn !
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Miniature crochet Christmas narwhals (free crochet pattern)
Do you love crocheting and adorable soft toysCrochet this little amigurumi Christmas narwhal which can be a wonderful handmade Christmas gift for your kids (or grandkids). In this nice crochet /amigurumi blog you will find the free amigurumi Christmas narwhal pattern. This amigurumi Christmas narwhal  is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create the Christmas narwhals easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This crocheted Christmas narwhal doesn't require too much yarn, and it will look great in any color!
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DIY Ragdoll spring bunny - free amigurumi Pattern
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi ragdoll spring bunny ! This cuddly crochet bunny by Spin A Yarn Crochet 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 bunny can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free spring bunny crochet pattern will guide you to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy . The difficulty of this free rabbit amigurumi pattern is easy, so you can crochet one easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi !
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Miniature angel plushie (or Christmas ornament) - free sewing pattern
Today Iryna shares with us this super adorable free miniature fabric angel plushie pattern! In this nice craft site you will find a pictorial & written sewing tutorial on how to sew this super cute Miniature angel plushie. With this adorable and easy sewing project you can use up your fabric scraps and lace trims easily and create gorgeous Christmas ornaments at the same time! Of course you can create large angel dolls for the kids with enlarging the original sewing pattern as well! Read this tutorial and sew a lovely Miniature angel ornament! (To use the pattern download link  please choose the "original language" button below! The pattern download link will be under the pictorial tutorial in blue. )
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Little crocheted sweetheart bears (free amigurumi pattern)
We are glad to present you Tarturumies ' newest amigurumi toy design the huggable sweetheart bears ! These super adorable crocheted little bears with a small heart patch is absolutely in the right size to be a perfect super adorable huggable doll for kids. This free written amigurumi bear pattern and the assembling tutorial will teach you how to crochet your own cute little ( MeToYou style ) teddy bear ! These super cute ( and easy to crochet ) amigurumi teddy bears can be great gifts for your friends and family members at Valentine's day or Christmas ( or you can crochet them just for fun ) !
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DIY easter egg scratch cards - scratch art
Have you seen those scratch art kits you can buy in craft stores? The ones where you scratch an image onto a black surface and it appears in rainbow colours? They are actually very easy to make yourself at home, so long as you have the time and patience to make them!  Their version has an Easter spin on it, with the scratch art base being made in the shape of an easter egg but of course you could make this in any shape you like at any time of year.
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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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Kawaii amigurumi pencils (free crochet pattern)
Do you love crocheting and adorable soft toys ? Crochet this crocheted / amigurumi pencil which can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) or it can be a great teacher appreciation gift as well! In this nice crochet /amigurumi blog you will find the free amigurumi pencil pattern and a nice detailed written crochet tutorial ! This amigurumi pencil is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create the pencil easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This crocheted pencil doesn't require too much yarn , and it will look great in any color!
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