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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 crochet (amigurumi) apple - free crochet pattern
Today we're sharing a free amigurumi pattern with you for a super cute crochet apple toy ! Adorable, isn't it? 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 apple should be easy peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops. Create a set of super cute apple amigurumis for your kids or grandkids they will love it! You can crochet the apple in any size and color they will be lovely in any form!
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Bookworm bookmark - free crochet bookmark pattern
What is more precious than an adorable little bookworm ? This bookworm bookmark by Heart Hook Home! He’s green, he’s nerdy and he loves to hold your place for you until you’re ready to pick up that book again! Isn't it super fun? Bookmarks also make great gifts for friends and thoughtful gifts for teachers. Crocheting a little bookmark bookworm will make a book token feel a little more personal or just be a cute gift on its own. Get the free pattern and crochet tutorial at hearthookhome.com:
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Ms. Dudu the amigurumi deer - free crochet pattern
Crochet a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: a lovely amigurumi deer with Craft Passion's latest free amigurumi pattern and step-by-step crochet tutorial ! This cuddly crochet deer is a great amigurumi pattern to work on, because the outcome is so wonderful! This super adorable amigurumi deer can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free deer crochet pattern by Craft Passion will guide you to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy. So grab a few skein of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi deer today, and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved one.
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DIY Road trip lego box - summer toy idea for kids
Road trips with kids can be exhausting, but these little Lego boxes by Housewife Eclectic are easy to whip up and provide hours of entertainment, without worrying about losing the pieces. When the kids are done playing, all of the Lego pieces can be stored safely inside the box. You could add a printed miniature brochure of different building instructions to keep them busy. Get the tutorial at housewifeeclectic.com and create a fun traveling lego kit for your kids:
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DIY Silly pumpkin face flip book ( fun fall craft for kids )
Oh, those sweet childhood memories! We just loved those flip books where you could mix different faces with different bodies and costumes to make silly characters. Did you have one of those? I Heart Crafty Things created this awesome silly pumpkin faces flip book for Halloween. This fun, silly pumpkin face flip book will grant hours of giggly good time between you and your children. Your kids will have a blast deciding which is their favorite silly pumpkin face combinations! Of course, this technique is just perfect for creating other flip books with different themes: create a silly face flip book, or a monster flip book with different creature parts.. the combinations are really endless!
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DIY yo-yo made from plastic bottle caps
In this upcycling video craft tutorial she will show you how to make a DIY Yo-yo , a really relaxable antistress toy ! This way to make a yoyo is really easy - you'll need just 2 plastic bottle caps , a screw, a screwdriver and 1 metre ( 40 inches ) cotton yarn. You can decorate your yo-yo with plastic cap from Pringles tube and pictures from magazine. So make yoyos with different color caps , stick any images you like to yo-yo 's sides and have fun! You can learn tons of yo-yo tricks online ( for example in this nice >>>yo-yo trick youtube channel<<< )
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Adorable winged amigurumi unicorn (free amigurumi pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute unicorn! Who can resist this cute little unicorn face? By following along Craft Passion's free amigurumi pattern you will be able to create this super cute winged 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 kids, they will love it!
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DIY Ocean in a jar - summer craft idea for kids
Make mini aquarium sensory bottles so kids can tap on the aquarium wall without getting in trouble as they shake up some ocean animals, make some waves, and learn about the creatures of the sea. As kids shake up their miniature mason jar aquariums they can find and name ocean animals. Her kid’s picked out a variety of ocean animals like sea horses, fish, crabs, stingrays, sharks, and jellyfish to add to their mini aquariums. They love flipping the jar aquariums over and watching the waves crash and the animals swim. They helped make their own aquarium sensory bottle but you could always make one on your own so your kid could discover the sea animals inside.
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Big purple crochet bunny (amigurumi bunny) - free crochet pattern
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi bunny ! Layla the big purple crochet bunny is made up of 8 crocheted components that are worked in a spiral fashion ( not joined after each round ) . The pattern recommends using the magic ring to begin each component. If you are unfamiliar with this technique, check out BHookedCrochet's free magic ring tutorial as well! This cuddly crochet bunny is a great amigurumi pattern to work on, because it's so easy to crochet and the outcome is so wonderful!
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Little crochet snowman (free amigurumi pattern)
Let us present you this super adorable little amigurumi snowman a lovely creation of Dendennis! 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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Crocheted ( amigurumi ) owl - Mr.Murasaki
"Today, Mei Li is sharing with us her another crocheted creation, Mr. Murasaki – a sleepy purple amigurumi owl! ( Murasaki means purple in Japanese). Mr. Murasaki the owl amigurumi has a unique character and we just love his sleepy look!" This cute crocheted owl can pe a perfect gift for owl enthusiasts or it also can be a perfect toy for babies (just put a bell in his belly and leave out the glued decorations). This cute crochet project doesn't require too much yarn, therefore it's a perfect yarn scrap buster!
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Little crochet blue bird - free amigurumi patterb
Do you love crocheting and adorable soft toys ? Crochet this lovely little amigurumi blue bird which can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . In this nice crochet /amigurumi blog you will find the amigurumi blue bird pattern for free ! This amigurumi blue bird is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create the blue bird easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi . This crocheted blue bird doesn't require too much yarn , and it will look great in any color!
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Amigurumi Tatty Teddy (free crochet pattern)
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi Tatty Teddy bear ! This cuddly crochet Tatty Teddy bear by Olga Filippova 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 bear can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free bear crochet pattern at AmiguroomToys will guide you through the crocheting process of your own wonderful soft amigurumi bear. The difficulty of this free bear amigurumi pattern is easy/intermediate so if you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you.
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Adorable gingerbread man ragdoll (free crochet pattern)
Who doesn’t love gingerbread man cookies ? We all do right?! Check out this super adorable, awesome ( and free ) gingerbread man pattern by Passionate Crafter and make these lovely gingerbread man ragdolls for this years Christmas festivities! These awesome ones will be loved by all and especially by your kids. Passionate Crafter's will give you this wonderful free amigurumi gingerbread man pattern which will guide you through the process of creating this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality, and cuteness! So head to passionatecrafter.com and get the free pattern now:
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Amigurumi baby octopus ( free crochet pattern )
This wonderful Hungarian blog encourages crocheters to make little octopuses for premature babies. Someone may be surprised to hear it, but research shows that the arms of the crocheted octopuses remind the little babies of the umbilical cord in their mommies’ bellies and make them feel safer. Here you can find a free Hungarian version of crocheted preemie octopus pattern by Éva which actually is an easy, one day project. Give something back to the society and make a few octopuses for these little babies , who have been born prematurely and encourage other crocheters to do the same!
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Soft purple amigurumi 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 bear from a skein of yarn by following SlingoByseni4ka'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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Anfisa the amigurumi mouse doll  (free amigurumi pattern)
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi mouse doll is no exception. This lovely mouse doll pattern by Natalie Zakharova at AmiguroomToys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely mouse doll for all of the mouse -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi mouse doll a great gift for any special occasion! )
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Soft amigurumi unicorn (free amigurumi pattern)
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi unicorn is no exception. This lovely unicorn pattern by @deynega_yuly at Amigurumi Space works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely unicorn for all of the unicorn -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi unicorn a great gift for any special occasion! )
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Amigurumi easter chick (free amigurumi pattern)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi chick toy with following along Yana Yemets's nice free amigurumi pattern ! This super adorable amigurumi chick is such a cute friend for toddlers as well as a beautiful handmade Easter gift for grownups. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi chick 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. Designed by : Yana Yemets
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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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Adorable little crochet sheep ( free amigurumi pattern )
Meet Lambert, Stephanie's sweet little lamb that she designed to celebrate Chinese New Year!  Make one or a whole flock of fluffy sheep for yourself or your loved  ones! In Stephanie's free crochet tutorial, you can learn how to crochet this adorable sheep in amigurumi! This sweet amigurumi sheep is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal decoration or soft toy for kids. This amigurumi sheep  is also perfect as a gift for your kids or friends!
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DIY Sock unicorn whale (narwhal) plushie - free sewing pattern
Another stuffed animal plush toy free sewing pattern and tutorial has just arrived to Craft Passion, please welcome Narwhal the sock unicorn whale ! The Sock unicorn whale ( or sock narwhal ) is sewed from a piece of adult ankle sock ( a pair can make 2 whales ) ,a scrap sock fabric ( or scrap knit fabric ) with rainbow stripes, a pair of button eyes and yellow embroidery floss, it is then stuffed by the polyester filling material to hold its shape. The length of this sock unicorn whale is roughly 9″ long from head to tail, excluding the horn. For your ease of sewing, along with the details of the instruction, Craft Passion has also included the free template in the tutorial page:
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DIY Pompom bear ( yarn bear)
These pom-pom bears by NataliDoma DIY are one of the cutest yarn crafts we've ever seen! They are so adorable and really easy to make! You don’t need any special tools: just yarn, beads, and a ribbon. This lovely little teddy bear is a great winter/ Christmas kids' craft project for using up any spare balls of yarn in your knitting kit. Try making a whole bunch of these little pom-pom bears in assorted sizes. They'd make perfect Christmas ornaments as well, as you can use them again and again! You could also tie them to a winter wreath , or you could hang your pom-pom bears off a length of yarn , and make an adorable winter garland. They're also great as cute little gifts!
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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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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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DIY Easter - spring look and find sensory bottle (I spy bottle)
Just when it seems like spring will never come, we realize that it’s right around the corner. To help celebrate this beautiful and amazing season, create a fun craft that Kim (730 Sage Street ) calls a "look and find spring sensory bottle" ( I spy bottle ). You can turn this I spy bottle easily into a game: use 15 completely different items in the bottle then create a list of the things and make it a game to find all of them. So fun! Visit 730 Sage Street and create one fun spring I spy bottle with the kids:
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DIY Giant plush cactus (free sewing pattern)
Cuddles and cacti are not really a perfect match.. but not this time! This time Studio DIY will teach you how to make a giant plush cactus ! This is a great option for serious plant-killers out there, and it looks so cute in a nursery or any room really. It’s a very forgiving sewing project , so you can make it to whatever size you so choose! Studio DIY made this cactus super giant ( it’s about five feet tall ) but we think a shorter version would be awesome too! Head to studiodiy.com and create your very own cuddly plush cactus! ( Photos by Jeff Mindell )
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Little amigurumi elk (free crochet pattern)
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute elk ! Who can resist him? By following along petit Cutie's free amigurumi pattern at AmiguroomToys.com, you will be able to create this super cute crochet elk 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 elk for your friends or family members, they will love it!
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DIY silly bird marionette -  fun kids toy
Make this  super fun and simple silly bird marionette toy out of some pompoms ,thread and popsicle sticks! This is fun toy will grant hours of fun to the kids! It walks and pecks with simple controls, small enough for little hands, and also very great for dexterity practice! If you haven't got fancy craft materials at hand you can create the marionette toy from household items:just create pompoms from scrap yarns (of fabric stripes) and use plastic bottle caps as feets! (If you make a horse marionette instead of a bird it's more fun with cap legs because it gives the perfect galloping sound!)
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Little amigurumi witch (free amigurumi pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute, little witch ! Who can resist this cute witch face? By following along Amylie Freeman's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute crochet witch 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 witch for your friends or family members, they will love it!
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Latta the amigurumi bunny in purple dress (free crochet pattern)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love rabbits ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi rabbit ! Alyona Gaberling designed this lovely amigurumi rabbit and AmiguroomToys translated it for you. 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 rabbit now!
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