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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!
Rollie the reindeer - 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 reindeer for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Olga Shkarlatyuk's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi reindeer as a lovely Christmas present for your "deer" friends! This amigurumi reindeer makes such a sweet little gift!
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Soft amigurumi fox (free crochet pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi fox pattern by Julia Deinega 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 fox. So grab a few skeins of yarn, make this lovely amigurumi fox today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved one.
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Small amigurumi cat (free amigurumi pattern)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi cat toy with following along Alla Miasoiedova's nice free amigurumi pattern ! This super adorable amigurumi cat 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 cat bigger ( for an absolutely giant cat ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi cat 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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Little amigurumi Easter bunny (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love bunnies ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi bunny ! @lazy.toy designed this lovely amigurumi bunny. 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 Easter bunny now!
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Little amigurumi unicorn (free crochet pattern)
Look at this pretty little miniature crochet unicorn ! Isn't it adorable? We love handmade amigurumi toys so much, because they have lots of personality and of course because they are all made with love! This adorable amigurumi unicorn toy by Amiguroom and Olga Askarova should be easy-peasy to crochet and it can be a perfect little gift for both kids and grownups! This super cute miniature crochet unicorn can be used as a lovely keychain or bag charm. Pattern designer: Olga Askarova
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Amigurumi lion cub (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial by Darya Neustroeva at Amigurumi Space, you can learn how to crochet this adorable lion cub in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi lion is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi lion is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi lion is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create its eyes with embroidery. At Amigurumi Space you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute lion. This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little lion is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Soft amigurumi bunny (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 for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow @ulaplushka's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi bunny in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi bunny makes a sweet little gift.
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Mini crocheted (amigurumi) R2D2 - Star Wars
She is  sharing a cute amigurumi R2D2 pattern with us! This Mini R2D2 measures about 17cm. You can make it as a cute addition to your kids room decor, or  as a gift for a birthday of a friend, who really likes Star Wars.The difficult part of this pattern it isn’t the crochet, but the collage, because there are to many details to cut and glue! We recommend you to pay attention on the photos and to search on the web for R2D2 photos, so, you can have a good idea of what you will need to do.
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Handmade cardboard box dollhouse
Today's tutorial is a beautiful recycling craft , one of those good ideas for gifts at Christmas. This brilliant handmade dollhouse is easy to do and inexpensive , a perfect gift for your kids ! Sometimes handmade toys and presents are brings much more fun and happiness than the store bought versions especially dollhouses, because you can personalise it to your little girls taste as much you want! You can create an ice castle for Elsa, a pink Barbie house or a cute little forest house or fairy house , the possibilities are endless! With this nice step-by-step cardboard box doll house video tutorial you can make one easily for your daughter ( or a superhero version for your son )
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Ocean in a bottle - fun & quick summer craft for kids
Make an ocean in a bottle with 3 easy ingredients! This fun kids craft by Happy Hooligans is one of the fastest and easiest science activities for preschoolers! We L-O-V-E homemade toys and this fun ocean in a bottle toy is no exception. Discovery bottles are always fun, and the best: you can customize them as much as you want! They look so beautiful, and no matter what you fill them with. This ocean in a bottle is beautiful and SO easy to make. Get the tutorial and create one now:
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Amigurumi ball garland (free amigurumi pattern)
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade baby room decoration: an amigurumi ball garland ! This crochet ball garland 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 ball garland can be an excellent kid's room decor or ( with max 2-3 balls ) a great chewing toy . This free ball garland crochet pattern by AmourFou will guide you through the crocheting process of your own wonderful soft amigurumi ball galand.
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Amigurumi dalmatian dog (free crochet pattern)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi dalmatian dog with Liudmila Pershina and Amiguroom's lovely free crochet pattern in no time! This dalmatian dog amigurumi toy is absolutely perfect for kids of all ages , and of course for adults as well! If you'd like to make this adorable crochet / amigurumi dalmatian dog bigger, simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn and a larger hook. This super adorable amigurumi dalmatian dog is such a cute friend for toddlers as well as a beautiful handmade gift for grownups. This crocheted dalmatian dog is so easy to make : this amigurumi project is absolutely suitable for beginner amigurumi crocheters!
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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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Free printable - Halloween bingo game for kids
Bingo somehow never gets old ( for kids ,at least ) . As long as they have plenty of treats to use as markers, kids can play this game forever! Want a set of Halloween bingo of your own? With Pretty Providence's free Halloween printable you can make one easily: all you need is a color printer and some card stock! ( Laminating is optional, but it's highly recommended ) Bingo is a super fun and easy party game ,perfect for adults and small kids as well. It can be a perfect Halloween game in your upcoming party , we are sure everyone will enjoy it!
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Soft amigurumi bunny (Free crochet pattern)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns for Easter ? Do you love bunnies ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi bunny ! Olga Lukyanova designed this lovely amigurumi bunny. 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 bunny now!
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Amigurumi Easter chick with bunny ears (free amigurumi pattern)
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi chick is no exception. This lovely chick pattern by Lyudmila Kuropatova at Amiguroom Toys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely chick as a super adorable Easter gift. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi chick a great gift for any special occasion! )
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DIY no fuss amigurumi aquarium - free crochet fish pattern
This no fuss amigurumi aquarium by Eden Reborn is so unique,fun adorable and also super  quick to crochet!  This no fuss amigurumi aquarium with this super adorable crochet goldfish and seaweed can be a great gift for kids and adults both! It can be  also a great kids room decor, or you can gift his cute miniature amigurumi goldfish for a friend as a pet! Who can resist a super cute (kawaii) and fun gift? Especially if its crocheted? Alongside the free written crochet pattern you will find and extra pictorial tutorial on how to assemble your very own adorable amigurumi aquarium (goldfish and seaweed). This super cute crochet fish is easy-to-create and perfect to start with:
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Snuggles the amigurumi penguin - free crochet pattern
Who can resist Snuggles the penguin with his sweet face all bundled up in his removable scarf? Crochet your very own and he’ll make a great friend every season of the year! Snuggles the amigurumi penguin is all ready for his snowball fight! If you are making this cute crochet penguin as a gift, try making a matching knotted headband with the left-over yarn from the scarf! (In this nice craft blog you will find the free crochet pattern of both the amigurumi penguin and the headband! )
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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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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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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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Ladybug rocks - painted rocks craft for kids
Are you looking for a fun and easy kids craft idea which involves natural ingredients ? The kids collected a few nice rocks and you would like to turn them something fun? Try this quick and super easy kids craft idea , and turn the stones into adorable ladybugs ! These stone ladybugs are perfect garden or patio decors or you can use hem as fun parts of a game ( you can make a tic tac toe or a domino from them ). You can paint the rock ladybugs to any color that you wish, they will be perfect!
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Easy amigurumi bear family - free crochet pattern
What could be more fitting than three bears made with Three Bears Yarn? Meet baby bear, little bear & mama bear! This lovely little amigurumi bear family share the exact same pattern (believe it or not!) and are a perfect example of how experimenting with various yarn weights and hook sizes can produce very different amigurumi! This super cute (and easy to crochet) amigurumi bear can be great gift for your friends or kids at Christmas (or you can crochet it just for fun)!
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DIY Paper plate frisbee - fun summer craft for kids
We love all things simple, which might be why love paper plate crafts so much! No need for anything too fancy, expensive or complicated. This paper plate frisbee by Crafts By Amanda is a fun summer project for kids that can be made easily and with little supervision. When the frisbees are done, have fun tossing your new paper plate frisbee around with your friends. This paper plate frisbee craft is great for spring, summer, or as a group project.
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Cuddly koala baby lovely (free crochet pattern)
Make this lovely crochet koala lovey by Make And Do Crew for your favorite little one! This adorable koala lovely works up quickly using only one skein and some scrap yarn, which makes it a perfect baby shower gift. As long as they’re soft and safe , handcrafted baby gifts are a perfect way to welcome new ones to the world! Making this crochet amigurumi koala baby blankey is a fun little crocheting project. This is a quick and easy amigurumi baby toy project which is suitable for beginners with some experience in making amigurumi. When crafting for babies , please be sure to avoid the use of buttons or small parts that could cause choking if the baby puts it in her mouth! To get the free written amigurumi koala baby lovely click here:
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Plue (FairyTail) amigurumi snowman - free crochet pattern
Know an anime lover? We've got the perfect gift idea for him/her: Plue the snowman in crochet version! Whether you're gifting it as a toy or as home decor, this free amigurumi pattern will thrill FairyTail & anime fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) snowman can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids because, this super adorable amigurumi Plue is a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! In this great amigurumi blog you will find this wonderful free amigurumi snowman pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality and cuteness!
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Primitive snowman doll - sewing tutorial
Do you love sewing? Are you looking for a super cute, unique soft toy or Christmas decor? Try this huggable snowman softie! This adorable snowman plush toy is a perfect Christmas gift or you can use him to decorate your mantel at Christmas! At Livemaster.ru you will find the free sewing pattern and a nice step-by-step assembling and sewing tutorial of this adorable primitive snowman! You can add extra elements to your snowman plushies, or sew / crochet a few accessories for them! Who can resist this sweet smiling snowman face?
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Amigurumi ballerina bear (free crochet pattern)
This lovely little ballerina bear by Amiguroom and Yuliya Chebanovais a perfect cuddly soft plush toy in huggable size. It is crochet from velour yarn to give a soft and warm touch. This cuddly crochet ballerina 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 ballerina bear can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free balerina bear crochet pattern will guide you to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy:
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Amigurumi tiger with a heart (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 tiger by Svetlana Proskuryakova at Amiguroom Toys 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, just as this lovely little tiger with a big heart. So don't hesitate: quickly grab this wonderful free amigurumi pattern and learn the how-tos! Amigurumi toys are such great gifts for any special occasion!
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DIY Rainbow amigurumi unicorn or horse (free amigurumi pattern)
Today we're sharing a super adorable free amigurumi pattern with you: a crochet unicorn toy ! Adorable, isn't it? We love handmade amigurumi unicorns and horses so much, because they have lots of personality and the kids will love them more than any expensive store bought toy! This adorable amigurumi unicorn toy should be easy peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops. Create a set of super cute rainbow unicorn amigurumis for your kids or grandkids they will love it! You can crochet the unicorns and horses in any size and color they will be lovely in any form!
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Felt easter chick with ribbon (with template)
Are you looking for an adorable easter gift / soft toy or a fun easter decor? Dou you like felt and sewing? If your answers are yes, this adorable felt easter chick is a perfect easter craft project for you! In this super craft website you can find a complete picture assembling tutorial and (of course) a free template! This adorable felt chick (or duck) is a perfect easter gift or a super cute soft toy for the kids. You can even decorate the nursery room with them, just replace the bead eyes with embroidered ones.
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