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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!
Little amigurumi hedgehogs (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
We love hedgehogs and crocheting amigurumis ! So, here’s a fun step-by-step crochet tutorial provided by Amigurumi Space and the talented designer Mirrabio ( Anna Skorohodova ) ! These super cute small amigurumi hedgehogs are pretty quick and easy to make and before long you will have a veritable army of hedgehogs ! This project is absolutely suitable for beginner crocheters because of the nice video tutorials and the size of this project. You can use the finished amigurumi hedgehogs to decorate your home at fall or give them as cute soft toys for the kids.
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Amigurumi pig in red stripey sweater (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 pig by Julia Kuzmova and Amiguroom Toys for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Julia's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi pig in no time! If you need a lovely Christmas gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi pig makes a sweet little gift. You can create various accessories for your little piggy by using up your scrap yarns as well.
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Snowbird - free amigurumi bird pattern
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi bird pattern by Elisa's Crochet ! 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 snowbird. ) So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi bird today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved ones.
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DIY Fill the snowman game - fun fine motor game for toddlers
Create a snowman fine motor game for toddlers ! This fun little fill the snowman game ( by I Can Teach My Child ) is something your toddler can use over and over again all winter long! This simple winter game is great for fine motor control ( fitting an object through a hole ) and you can also add one-to-one correspondence practice by counting every ball that your child puts in the snowman. Head to icanteachmychild.com and learn how to make this fun little snowman game for your little ones:
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Little fluffy blue amigurumi bear (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 bear from a skein of yarn by following Mariya Kostychenko's free crochet pattern at AmiguroomToys. 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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Laurence the amigurumi lion ( free crochet pattern )
Crochet your very own super adorable, cuddly amigurumi lion ( or lioness ) with Jess Huff's free crochet toy pattern! Laurence, the amigurumi lion , can be a wonderful cuddly toy for kids of all ages ! If you'd like to make this adorable crochet / amigurumi lion bigger, simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn and a larger hook. This super adorable amigurumi lion is such a cute friend for toddlers as well as a beautiful handmade gift for grownups. This crocheted lion is super easy to make : this amigurumi project is absolutely suitable for beginner amigurumi crocheters! So, grab your hooks and let's get crochet :
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Adorable little crochet bee girl (free amigurumi pattern)
We must confess this little honey bee by Papillon en Papier is really the most wonderful amigurumi bee we have ever seen! The world needs more cute little bees like this one!With Papillon en Papier's free crochet tutorial ,you can learn how to crochet this adorable bee girl in amigurumi. This sweet amigurumi bee is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful soft toy for kids or it can bee a great spring decor as well. In this nice crochet blog you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute bee girl amigurumi accompanied with gorgeous photos of the finished figure:
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Amigurumi surprise egg with 4 different animals (free amigurumi patterns)
Are your kids obsessed with blind bags, surprise eggs , or whatever else you call those little toys that you don't know what you are getting until you open it? Create a crocheted version of those surprise toys by following along 5 Little Monsters free crochet patterns ! This lovely amigurumi surprise egg can be a wonderful handmade Easter gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) This amigurumi surprise egg is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create a bunch easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This crochet project doesn't require too much yarn, and it will look great in any color so you can easily personalize it!
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DIY Plush otter with heart (free sewing pattern)
We are huge fans of Fluffmonger's adorable stuffed animals ! Plushies are every kid‘s favorite toys. Of course, you can always buy your child some toys from the store, but crafty moms know that the best things are homemade. Seeing your child‘s eyes light up after receiving a plush companion you made with love and care is a truly incredible feeling. This time give these adorable little fleece otters as gifts to your favorite kids ! Get the free sewing pattern and tutorial at fluffmonger.net:
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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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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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Amigurumi frog doll in skirt (free crochet pattern)
With this free crochet pattern by Amiguroom and Nadezhda Irbetkina, you can learn how to crochet this lovely frog in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi frog doll is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal decoration or soft toy for kids. This amigurumi frog is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create it's eyes with embroidery. At Amiguroom.com you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute frog. This amigurumi frog doll pattern is a beginner one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this wonderful doll is a perfect project to begin with!
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Boy and girl amigurumi frog doll (free crochet patterns)
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 frog for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow @toys_annaliyv's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys and create this lovely amigurumi frog in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi frog makes a sweet little gift.
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DIY easy wooden bead girls with fabric skirts
If you love easy craft ideas, super cute dolls and you have tons of small leftover fabric pieces you will love this adorable craft idea: the wooden bead dolls!  You can use these cute fabric dolls as fun kids' toys, keychains or just decorate your home with them at springtime! This  doll making project is super easy, quick and also inexpensive! You won't need sewing machine or expert sewing skills to make these little wooden bead dolls just a few hand stitch, a wooden bead and a little piece of fabric. This project is a perfect fabric scrap buster project for sewing enthusiasts and also a great way to create gifts for any special occasions!
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Little crocheted Christmas elf (free amigurumi pattern)
We know December is the busiest time for all crafters , so we brought to you this cute little crochet ( amigurumi ) elf doll that is small and simple - perfect as a last minute Christmas present or if you need to work up a whole bunch! These super cute amigurumi elves are not complicated to crochet , but do include some small details, which can be a bit fiddly to make. But if you have some patience and enjoy working on small details, it's right up your alley. Happy crocheting !
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Soft round amigurumi bunny - Mimi ( free crochet pattern)
Are you looking for a lovely handmade Easter gift for your grandkids or kids? Do you love to crochet ? Don't look any further! Crochet a very cute bunny for Easter with this quick and easy amigurumi pattern by DIY Fluffies. You can use any yarn you like for this plush toy pattern. You have the freedom to experiment with different yarns and hooks to give you a different-sized result. This pattern has a full video included. It is a perfect pattern for beginners that want to learn how to crochet.
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YooHoo Pammee amigurumi fennec fox - free pattern and video tutorial
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi fennec fox is no exception. This lovely fennec fox pattern works up really quickly, and doesn’t take much yarn to make. Crochet a couple for all of the Y ooHoo lovers in your life.This lovely amigurumi fennec fox can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . At Amigurumi Space you will find the free written pattern and video tutorial of this cuddly fennec fox. This amigurumi fennec fox is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create it easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This crocheted fennec fox Pammee will look great in any color! pattern designer: Anna Kolesnik
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Sleeping fluffy amigurumi deer (free amigurumi pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet and amigurumi so much! Just look at this cute reindeer ! Who can resist this cute little reindeer face? By following along Evgenia Korobinskaya's free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys you can create this super cute crochet reindeer 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 creating lovely amigurumi toys , you won't be able to stop making them! ) So, don't hesitate: create a lovely fluffy amigurumi reindeer for your friends or family members now!
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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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Small amigurumi bear (free amigurumi pattern)
Do you know how to crochet and want to expand your knowledge a little bit? Learn the Japanese art of crocheting lovely stuffed animals and creatures: amigurumi ! With amigurumi , you will be able to crochet lovely, huggable crochet toys such as this super cute amigurumi bear by Olga Lukoshkina ! But be aware: amigurumi is very addictive ( once you start crocheting these lovely toys you won't be able to stop ) ! This lovely amigurumi bear is such a great amigurumi project, perfect as a lovely homemade decor piece or as a heartwarming gift for a special occasion. So get the free amigurumi pattern at Amigurumi Space now, and start crocheting :
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Amigurumi Christmas ornaments (Santa,reindeer&snowman) - free patterns
Do you know how to crochet and want to expand your knowledge a little bit? Learn the Japanese art of crocheting lovely stuffed animals and decorations: amigurumi ! With amigurumi , you will be able to crochet lovely, huggable crochet decorations such as these super cute amigurumi Christmas ornaments by AmourFou ! These lovely amigurumi Christmas ornaments is such a great amigurumi project, perfect as a lovely homemade decor piece or as a heartwarming gift for Christmas. So get the free amigurumi pattern at AmourFou now, and start crocheting :
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Amigurumi spring bunny girl (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 bunny from scrap yarns by following Tatyana Pershina's free crochet pattern. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi bunny with 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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Crochet sloth scarft - free crochet pattern
Today we're sharing a free amigurumi pattern with you for a super cute crochet sloth scarf ! Adorable, isn't it? We love handmade scarfs so much, because they are super cozy and the kids will love them more than any expensive store bought clothes! This adorable amigurumi sloth scarf should be easy peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops. You can crochet the sloth scarf in any size and color it will be super adorable in any form!
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DIY Yarn dog  - Yorkshire terrier ( yorkie ) from yarn
Who loves adorable little yarn creations ? We do! In this video tutorial, Moth Art will show you how to make this super adorable little yarn dog in no time. This dog craft ( with a little help ) is suitable for kids of all ages , and the outcome is so unbelievably cute! The kids will enjoy creating this super fluffy, easy and fun yarn dog craft , and the finished puppies are just perfect as keychains. ( You could use them as cute decorations or dollhouse accessories as well ).
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Doodles the deer plush toy (free sewing pattern)
Despite being a little tubby, Doodles the deer requires cozy accessories to stay warm during the winter. Doodles will make the perfect gift for a child , or anyone who appreciates plump, cuddly plush animals ! This reindeer plush toy can be made from new fabric or, for an eco-friendly plush toy , upcycled clothing or eco-friendly felt or fleece. Fluffmonger has made a video tutorial as well as a step-by-step photo tutorial for us on how to make Doodles the super cute soft toy reindeer. To get the video and the free pattern click the button below. Happy sewing !
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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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Free printable christmas Playdough mats for kids
Playdough mats are fun for kids of all ages and encourage creativity, imagination, and help strengthen hand muscles. Kids will love these Christmas themed ones as they get ready for the Holiday season! At totschooling.net you will find a complete set of free printable Christmas playdough mats, which includes 10 fun activities: Making Santa's beard, making Rudolph's antlers, decorating a Christmas tree, a wreath, making a snowman, a gingerbread man, candy canes, decorating ornaments, presents and more!
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Amigurumi Santa Claus Christmas ornament (free crochet pattern)
Get in the Christmas spirit with this adorable Santa Claus ornament ! This lovely free pattern for this crochet Santa ornament by Sewrella is a cute way to include crochet into your Christmas decor. Decorating Christmas tree is probably one of the most exciting things to do with your family during the holiday season and handmade ornaments are such perfect for doing so. So head to sewrella.com and make one or two cute little Santa ornaments to hang on your tree! ( These festive little crochet Santa ornaments are also really great gifts to give for the holidays. )
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Amigurumi pig bookmark (free crochet pattern)
With this free crochet tutorial and pattern by Heart Hook Home, you can learn how to crochet this adorable pig bookmark in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi pig bookmark is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful gift for any occasion. At Heart Hook Home's blog you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute pig bookmark accompanied with a nice detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a quick, beginner pattern, so if you are a beginner in amigurumi this lovely pig bookmark is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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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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