DIY Toys & DIY Games for kids
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!
Between the hustle and bustle take time to enjoy a cup of coffee ( or hot cocoa ) and do a little crocheting : let's crochet cute snowman ornaments to pair with your Christmas decoration ! This crochet project is super easy and quick , it can be a perfect choice if you haven't got too much time or skill in crochet ! These cute snowman ornaments ( or keychains ) can be great ( Christmas ) gifts for your friends or kids. So head to amigurum.com and create this lovely little crochet ornament ( designed by the talented crocheter Ekaterina Ustinova )
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Besides being totally adorable, this crochet giraffe pattern by Marvel Toys at Amigurumi Space is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi giraffe is ready for cuddles from your favorite kiddo. If you're stitching the giraffe as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi giraffe design to be any color you'd like. Crochet a little giraffe 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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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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The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi tiger pattern by Jess Huff! Like most of the people you are likely to ask what exactly amigurumi is, until you see these 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 tiger. So grab a few skein of orange and black yarn , make this lovely amigurumi tiger today, and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved one:
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In this free crochet tutorial by Dariya Baysh at AmiguroomToys, you can learn how to crochet this adorable bear in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi bear is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi bear is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi bear is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create its eyes with embroidery. At AmiguroomToys you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute bear. This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely yellow bear is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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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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Do you know crochet and want to expand your knowledge a little bit? Try this super-easy crochet technique : the amigurumi ! With amigurumi , you will be able to crochet lovely, huggable crochet toys such as this super cute amigurumi bunny by @toys_by_ketti at Amigurumi Space ! But be aware: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start making these lovely toys you won't be able to stop ) ! This lovely amigurumi bunny 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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Look at this super cute tsum-tsum style Olaf plushie! In this video tutorial BudgetHobby will show you how to make an Olaf tsum tsum plush from a sock! This soft toy making project is a perfect way to re-purpose pairless socks , with a help of a little piece of felt , and hand sewing! Sock knit is a very easy beginner sewing material because it doesn't fray at the edges and it's so stretchy which make these Disney plushies really squishy. ( And socks are also inexpensive and easy to get! ) Create some tsum-tsum soft toys for your kids with this nice step-by-step video hand sewing and plushie making tutorial!
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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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Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi bull ! This cuddly crochet bull 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 bull can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free bull crochet pattern by Yulia Matyushina at Amiguroom Toys will guide you through the crocheting process of your own wonderful soft amigurumi bull. The difficulty of this free bull 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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In this free crochet tutorial by Anita Arslanova at AmiguroomToys, you can learn how to crochet this adorable rabbit in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi rabbit is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi rabbit is a wonderful Easter decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi rabbit is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create its eyes with embroidery. At AmiguroomToys you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute rabbit accompanied with a nice, detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little rabbit is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little soft amigurumi unicorn is no exception. This lovely unicorn pattern by Albina Latyshova at AmiguroomToys 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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These super cute pompom (yarn) dolls are not just super cute (spring) kids room decorations or toys but they are very easy to make,even for the smallest crafty hands! (And also very inexpensive, because you just need a little yarn and a few nice beads). You can create the flower pompom fairies in any color and style! If you haven't got enough yarn you can use fabric scraps or faux flowers to create the fairies' clothes and acessories.
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Are you looking for a lovely handmade Halloween gift for your best friends or kids? Do you love to crochet ? Don't look any further! This lovely amigurumi zombie by Galina Konysheva 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 zombie. So don't hesitate: quickly grab this wonderful free amigurumi pattern and learn the how-tos!
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You love your old TV cabinet, but it's been sadly obsolete since you bought a flat-screen TV? Luckily, a whole new life awaits it as an adorable play kitchen for kids! This darling furniture transformation gives you a second chance to use a beloved item, because sometimes once just isn't enough. This furniture upcycling project is not a super way to save money but its also a brilliant way to create a unique long lasting toy for your kids. You can add to this toy kitchen any decorations and utensils that you want , and you can also create other play sets with this brilliant idea (imagine a play garden shed, a work station with tools, or a car repair station )
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Besides being totally adorable, this small crochet panda pattern by Paint It Colorful is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. Crochet a little panda as a toy, a keychain 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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Do you love cats ? Are you looking for an adorable gift /toy or a cute addition to your halloween cotume/decoration ? If yes, this black plushie sock cat is a perfect sewing project for you! ( Even if you never tried hand sewing before, because this sock plushie tutorial video is so detailed! ) The final sock black cat plushie looks extremely professional and adorable because it uses the natural shape of the sock to create 3D volume. You can use any type of socks ( imagine a furry-fluffy type as a nice "long hair" cat ! ) , and any size! ( baby socks =baby cats ! )
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Do you love handmade toys and sewing ? Try this brilliant ( fabric scrap buster ) project: the fabric dolls ! To make these adorable dolls you will need: some leftover fabrics , yarn and a few hand stiches ! With this nice step-by-step video doll making tutorial creating one cute toy for your little girl will be a piece of cake! These adorable dolls will look gorgeous in any color and pattern, and you can use them as nice kids' room decors or even as Christmas angel ornaments ! This is a beginner sewing project so you can whip up some easily even if you haven't got a sewing machine at hand!
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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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Today we're sharing a free amigurumi pattern with you for a super cute crochet nutcracker Christmas tree ornament ! Adorable, isn't it? We love handmade amigurumi ornaments so much, because they have lots of personality and the kids will love them more than any expensive store bought decorations! This adorable amigurumi nutcracker ornament should be easy peasy to crochet, since it uses only basic crochet loops. Create a set of super cute nutcracker amigurumi ornaments for your kids or grandkids they will love it! You can crochet the nutcracker in any size and color they will be lovely in any form!
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Do you want to build a snowman? Then you're in luck with this free Frozen-inspired crochet pattern. Now you can build a snowman out of yarn with this Olaf the snowman crochet pattern. Inspired by the Disney movie Frozen, this cute crocheted version of Olaf is a perfect pattern to work up for your kids or grandkids. Each piece is crocheted separately and joined together at the end. Visit 1DogWood.com and create your very own amigurumi Olaf :
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Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi Boo toy by following along Tarturumies's nice free amigurumi pattern ! This super adorable amigurumi ghost 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 Boo bigger ( for an absolutely giant ghost ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn , the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it.
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Have you ever seen a cuter sleeping amigurumi bear ? Visit Tarturumies and crochet one! On Tarturumies you will find the free crochet patterns of Poly ( the sleeping teddy bear ) , his pajamas and a gratis tiny teddy bear blankey ! Lovely, isn't it? This super adorable sleeping amigurumi bear can be a cuddly companion of your kids. This amigurumi pattern maybe a little bit time-consuming, but it's not complicated at all! So grab a few skein of ( cotton ) yarn and let's start:
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Do you love mobile racing games ? You will love this brilliant frugal recycling craft idea ! Watch this step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make a racing steering wheel form simple cardboard boxes ! This homemade gaming steering wheel work perfectly with every types of mobile phones and ( car ) racing games ! You can make a stand for the cardboard box steering wheel or just use the wheel itself, it will grant you hours of fun! ( You can watch >> here << a few brilliant upgrades to this cardboard gaming steering wheel , which will make your gameplay more flawless )
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Are you looking for free Easter patterns ? Do you love bunnies ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi Easter egg bunny ! Designer: @katty_toys_msk designed this lovely amigurumi easter egg 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 egg bunny now!
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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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We LOVE making sock puppets and we bet that many children feel the same, so you can’t go wrong with a build a sock puppet kit as a fun Christmas gift idea ! This DIY sock puppet making kit by The Country Chic Cottage will grant hours of fun! This gift in a jar is perfect for the kids on your gift giving list. The kids will love opening this gift then getting creative and building their own sock puppets. You can find hundreds of sock puppet / sock softie ideas around the internet ( even you can find some of them here! ) so choose one, collect the ingredients, stuff them in a big mason jar and voilá' you have the perfect gift for those little creative hands!
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