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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!
Adorable soft amigurumi cat (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 cat for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Julia Deinega's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi cat in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi cat makes a sweet little gift.
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Little amigurumi pig with flowers - free crochet pattern
Besides being totally adorable, this little pig pattern by Paint It Colorful is completely free, so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This little amigurumi pig is designed to sit perfectly in the palm of your hand. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. According to the Chinese calendar, 2019 is considered as the year of the pig. Pig symbolizes good fortune, wealth and prosperity. So, don't hesitate: get the free amigurumi pig keychain pattern at paintitcolorful.blogspot.com and let's get stitching!
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Table soccer / football game from a shoe box
With this nice upcycling/recycling video craft tutorial you can learn how to make a table top soccer or football foosball game by recycling a cardboard box ( shoe box ). Trash to toy ! Up-cycle an old Christmas box and some wrapping paper scraps, use some wooden sticks and cloth pegs , and make your own soccer toy. Brilliant idea, and it's also cost nothing! You kids will surely enjoj it!
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Colorful fluttering paper butterflies
Today we wanted to share this really neat fluttering butterfly spring kids craft idea with you. These adorable painted, and folded paper butterflies flutter when you move them! This is a very easy and fun spring kids craft project,or it can be used as a fun spring outdoor activity. You can decorate the fluttering paper butterflies as much as you want but one thing is important: you need to use a thinner paper  (printer paper,tissue paper, drawing paper) to create them because thicker papers doesn't really works  well with this craft project.
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Kawaii bee amigurumi pattern - free crochet pattern
The little amigurumi bee is quite simple to make, so here is a free pattern for you by Móhu! These amigurumi bees are so incredibly adorable! They are such a quick and fun crochet project, perfect for beginners!  In addition to being pencil toppers, they would also be adorable keychains! We hope you’ll try making some amigurumi bees for yourself - it will be a fun crochet project, particularly for the spring!  If you’ve always wanted to try crocheting amigurumi, this is a fun project!  There are no limbs you need to attach, and the increases and decreases are very basic with no complex shaping!  Follow this nice detailed free amigurumi pattern and tutorial and create a few super cute kawaii amigurumi bumblebees!
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Soft white amigurumi cat (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 cat for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Victoria Matveeva's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys and create this lovely amigurumi cat in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi cat makes a sweet little gift.
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Adorable amigurumi bear in dress (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
Do you know crochet and want to expand your knowledge a little bit? Try this super fun crochet technique : the amigurumi ! With amigurumi , you will be able to crochet lovely, huggable crochet toys such as this super cute amigurumi bear by Katerina Arkhipova ! But be aware: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start making these lovely toys you won't be able to stop ) ! This cuddly amigurumi bear can be a great amigurumi project to begin with, because the outcome is so lovely. So get the free amigurumi pattern at Amigurumi Space and let's get crocheting :
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Amigurumi birds - crochet spring birds (free amigurumi pattern)
Crochet your very own adorable amigurumi bird toy by following along Yulia Zublenko's nice free amigurumi pattern ! This super adorable amigurumi bird 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 spring bird bigger ( as a mommy bird ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi bird 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 snowman in winter clothes (free crochet pattern & 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 snowman for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Olga Askarova's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern or s tep-by-step video tutorial and create this lovely amigurumi snowman in no time! If you need a lovely Christmas gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi snowman makes a sweet little gift.
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Adorable teddy bear (with sewing pattern)
If you looking for a perfect baby shower gift or you just want to suprise your little one with a great soft toy sew this super cute teddy bear plushie for him/her! ( Note: This project is not really for beginners, if you have never made stuffed animals and are not familiar with patterns /sewing , I would recommend you to start with a more simple sewing project and attempt this teddy bear once you have the skills and patience to put together pattern pieces and are familiar with your sewing machine. ) If you plan to give this teddy bear plushie as a baby gift do not use glass or plastic eyes !
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Little soft amigurumi bear and dog (free crochet pattern)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi bear or dog toy with following along Kamiliia Petakova's nice free amigurumi pattern at Amigurumi Space! This super adorable amigurumi 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 bear bigger ( for an absolutely giant bear ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn. You can also 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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Soft brown amigurumi bear (free amigurumi pattern)
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi bear ! This cuddly crochet bear 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 by Julia Deinega at Amiguroom Toys 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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Soft amigurumi bear in pajamas (free amigurumi pattern)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi bear toy with following along Mariia Osipova's nice free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys ! This super adorable amigurumi 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 bear bigger ( for an absolutely giant bear ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn. You can also 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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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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Crochet (ragdoll) llama - free crochet pattern
Look at these super adorable ragdoll llamas by Spin A Yarn Crochet! Aside from their super fuzzy and cuddly fur, the decorative blanket, tassels and baubles are our absolute favorite parts of this lovely llama design. This llama pattern is made in the same style as Spin A Yarn Crochet's ragdoll patterns : separate pieces worked in flat rows and then joined together to give them that unique 2-D look.
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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 felt sleeping donkey (free sewing pattern)
We are huge fans of stuffed animals,and felt! We adore  felt as a craft material because it does't fray so it's very easy to work with, and it's so versatile! This cute felt donkey can be made under an afternoon with simple hand sewing. Cute, isn't it? In this nice craft blog you will find the felt donkey's sewing pattern for free! With the free pattern creating one super cute felt donkey ( as an adorable baby mobile piece, soft toy or cat toy) will be a piece of cake!  This felt donkey may be your favorite felt craft you have made in a while!
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How to make a paper boat – origami for kids
We love doing simple origami and this time we’re going to learn how to make a paper boat – a summer favorite! Andreja has done quite a few awesome origami tutorials for kids and each of them is a must make! We loved to make these  easy origami boats as a kid (the exact same ones) and we loved to play with them even more – we would sail them in the bathtub, puddles and lakes and when possible even have boat races with other neighborhood kids. So grab some colorful (origami) paper and fold a few origami boats with the kids and do a fun summer boat race!
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Soft sleeping amigurumi fox (free crochet pattern)
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi fox is no exception. This lovely fox pattern by Morcekirdek at AmiguroomToys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely fox for all of the fox -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi fox a great gift for any special occasion! )
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Swimming amigurumi frog  (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 frog for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow @bumbee_crochet 's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi frog 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 frog makes a sweet little gift.
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Agatha & Argus - cat couple - Valentine’s cats (free amigurumi pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this Valentine's cats ( or black & white cats ) pattern by Tarturumies is completely free, so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi cat couple is ready for cuddles from your loved ones. You can easily customize this amigurumi cat design to be any color you'd like. Crochet this little black and white cat couple 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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Little amigurumi hen (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
Do you love super adorable handmade Easter decorations ? Crochet this lovely little amigurumi hen ! This adorable amigurumi hen can be a wonderful Easter decor or a handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . At Amigurumi Space ( as usual ) you will find the free pattern and video tutorial of this cuddly hen ( designed by Olga Askarova ) ! This amigurumi hen is an absolutely easy crochet project: you can stitch one easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This crocheted hen doesn't require too much yarn , and it will look great in any size!
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Quick and easy felt tulips - free sewing pattern  & tutorial
Tulips are among our favorite flowers , and we think it will be very nice to have a few wonderful tulip bouquets around the house at spring . However, we don't really like cut flowers because watching them die in a vase makes us really sad.The solution? None other than some super-soft ( and everlasting ) felt tulips , of course! This felt craft is easy, quick and the outcome is soo gorgeous! This sweet felt tulip flower can be a great home decor or classroom decor at spring ! ( You can even use these beautiful tulips as a wedding party decoration /centerpiece ! ) You can make the felt tulip flowers in vibrant fun spring colors or in stylish sophisticated pastel colors, it will look gorgeous in any form!
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DIY Adorable reversible plush toy (owl & penguin)
This adorable reversible owl & penguin plush is a relatively easy to make sock plushie but all sock plushies take a bit of practice to make. If this is your first time sewing sock plush , then you can simply create a non- reversible owl or penguin. That's super easy to make and you can watch Maqaroon's other videos on how to seal the base. If you have a bit more experience with plushies then feel free to get creative. You can even add small ears to create different animals! The plushie will drop some bits of fluff at the beginning because there are lots of "raw" fabric edges. However after you play with it for a while these will go away.
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Adorable crochet (amigurumi) bee - free amigurumi pattern
These amigurumi bees are so incredibly adorable! They are such a quick and fun crochet project, perfect for beginners!  In addition to being pencil toppers, they would also be adorable keychains! We hope you’ll try making some amigurumi bees for yourself - it will be a fun crochet project, particularly for the spring!  If you’ve always wanted to try crocheting amigurumi, this is a fun project!  There are no limbs you need to attach, and the increases and decreases are very basic with no complex shaping! Each amigurumi bee took only 20-30 mins to make. Follow this nice detailed free amigurumi pattern and tutorial and create a few super cute kawaii amigurumi bee!
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Amigurumi chicken keychain - free crochet pattern
Crochet this amigurumi chicken keychain with DIY Fluffies' easy to follow crochet pattern. This is a quick and easy crochet project including a full video tutorial. The small chicken ( 6cm / 2, 5inch ) was made with sport weight cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook, but you can use any yarn to create this lovely small chicken. Grab th e free amigurumi pattern and create your very own chickens now:
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Miniature winter zen garden (sand box) with snowman
We need to confess that we love zen gardens and playing with sand ! This winter zen garden is the Christmas version of the traditional japanese zen gardens and it also grants a very fun and reaxing activity. This easy christmas zen garden craft is a must, because what can be more relaxing than drawing in and playing with "snow" ? You can decorate your miniature winter wonderland zen garden with any christmas figurines and trees, and simple use it as nice winter decor if you doesn't need to relax at moment. OR it can be a fun playset for the kids ( at least for a few hours ).
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DIY Tilda spring cow plush toy (free sewing pattern)
Do you love sewing ? Are you looking for a super cute soft plush toy for your kids or an adorable spring / Easter decor ? Try this cow softie ! This adorable cow girl plush toy is a perfect Easter gift, Mother's day gift or you can give them for any special occasion! At Masterclass.ru you will find the free sewing pattern and a nice step-by-step assembling and sewing tutorial ! You can add extra elements to your spring cow plushies ,or sew / crochet cute accessories for them! Who can resist this sweet cow face ?
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Sitting amigurumi cow with bell (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial, you can learn how to crochet this adorable cow in amigurumi! This sweet amigurumi cow is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful soft toy for kids. This amigurumi cow is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create it's eyes with  embroidery.  At this nice crochet blog you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute cow accompanied with a nice detailed assembling tutorial. Let's get crocheting! 
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Easy little amigurumi bear (free crochet pattern and tutorial)
Are you looking for quick, free beginner amigurumi patterns ? Do you love bears ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi bear by Victoria ( Y-ammi Art ) ! 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 bear now!
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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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