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This craft category is a huge collection of yarn crafts! Crafts with yarn ( DIY yarn decorations - yarn wall arts ), simple crafts for kids with yarn, yarn using craft techniques: crochet (free crochet pattern, free amigurumi patterns, crocheted toys and decorations), knitting (free knitting patterns, knitted decorations), macrame decorations and jewelries, paracord jewelries, crafts with hand embroidery, ribbon embroidery and may more yarn crafts (craft ideas with yarn)!If you are looking for a specific craft technique ( crochet, knitting, macrame or paracord ) please choose a sub-category from the "yarn crafts" main menu ( at the top of the page).
Soft amigurumi raccoon (free pattern + video tutorial)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love raccoons ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi raccoon ! Zi handmade designed this lovely amigurumi raccoon. 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 raccoon now!
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Lyon the amigurumi lion-king (free amigurumi pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi lion pattern by Tarturumies ! 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 lion. So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi lion today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved one.
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DIY Easy snowman pompon ornaments - winter craft for kids
We will continue this craft week with a fun snowman pompon ornament. Looking for an easy and quick winter craft for the kids? Or a super cute winter decoration? These little DIY Easy snowman pompon ornaments  will look sweet adorning your mantel throughout the winter! These cute pompom snowman are really easy to make: you just need a little white yarn and some orange pipe cleaners. Even the smallest crafty hands can create some! Of course you can use these adorable little yarn snowman to decorate other things in your home as well! ( Imagine it on a nice fluffy winter wreath in your door, or a few pompon snowman in a cute basket! )
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Amigurumi alpaca / amigurumi llama (free crochet 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 alpaca by Paint It Colorful 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 alpaca. 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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Miss Piggy - amigurumi pig (free crochet pattern)
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at Miss Piggy! Who can resist her? By following along Papillon En Papier's translation on Yana Dym Sky's free amigurumi pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet pig 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 pig for your kids, they will adore it!
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Amigurumi witch cat pattern (free crochet pattern)
Crochet your very own gorgeous, lovely amigurumi witch cat with  this nice free crochet toy pattern! This witch cat amigurumi toy is absolutely perfect for kids as a Halloween toy or you can use them decorate at Halloween! If you'd like to make this adorable crochet / amigurumi witch cat bigger for an absolutely giant cat use a thicker, heavier weight yarn and a 4 mm hook. This beautiful adorable amigurumi witch cat is such a unique way to decorate at Halloween!
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Free mini love elephant amigurumi crochet pattern
Learn to crochet an adorable Amigurumi elephant with this wonderful free pattern and video from DIY Fluffies. The pattern is easy and quick, requiring minimal sewing, with only the legs to be sewn on. It's a perfect project for beginners who want to crochet plush animals. Follow the step-by-step video tutorial included in this free pattern to create your cute elephant plush toy.
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Heart teddy toy - free amigurumi pattern & video tutorial
This super adorable crocheted little bear with small heart patches is absolutely in the right size to be a perfect huggable doll for kids. This free written & step-by-step video amigurumi bear pattern and the assembling tutorial will teach you how to crochet your own cute little amigurumi teddy bear! This super cute (and easy to crochet) amigurumi teddy bear can be great gift for your friends and family members at Valentine's day or Christmas (or you can crochet it just for fun)! This pattern is rated an intermediate level not because it uses complex stitches but because we will be crocheting small pieces in a spiral fashion which can sometimes be difficult for beginners.
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Crochet hair scrunchie tutorial
This gorgeous crocheted hair scruchie is not just only a nice addition to your outfit but it also can be a perfect gift to anyone who you love. This crochet project doesn't require too much yarn, and it can be done in minutes easily ( even if you are a beginner in crocheting ) because she give us a very detailed step-by-step crocheting tutorial on this nice crochet blog page.
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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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Hen and chick amigurumi ( free crochet pattern )
Mei Li from AmiguruMEI has made her return to Craft Passion with this free kawaii hen & chicks amigurumi pattern. The hen amigurumi, mama Tori, is made by using 2 strands of yarn and bigger hook so that she comes out in a bigger size. Whilst the chicks amigurumi is done by using a single strand of yarn with the same pattern. The comb is done by surface crochet of red/yellow yarn on the head after stuffing. All the details of the hen & chicks amigurumi features have turned them into such a cuteness overload chicken breed. Get the details on the pattern and tutorial at Craft Passion:
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Colorful and easy amigurumi bear (free amigurumi pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute bear ! Who can resist this cute little bear face? By following along @marinka.toys's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute crochet bear 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 bear for your friends or family members, they will love it!
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Crochet chocolate Easter egg cover (bunny & chick) - free amigurumi pattern
Just in time for Easter, here are some fun bunny and chick egg cozies ( by Double Treble Trinkets) to dress up your holiday baskets! With these cuties you can easily spice up your boring chocolate Easter eggs! This lovely chick and bunny crochet egg cozy accompanied with delicious creme or surprise filled eggs can be a perfect Easter gift for kids and adults as well. Get the free chick and bunny crochet egg cozy pattern at doubletrebletrinkets.co.uk and  check out Double Treble Trinkets other lovely and free crochet patterns as well:
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Crochet gingerbread boy and girl (free crochet pattern)
This time Maria shares with us a super cute free rag doll amigurumi pattern - again! This time she's even includes a video crochet tutorial with the free written pattern to help you along! These gingerbread boy and girl are cuddly-soft and perfect just in time for the holidays!  With a little modification in the yarn size you can create a whole super adorable amigurumi gingerbread family!
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Soft spotted amigurui dog (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 dog by Nasty Schastlivaya at Amiguroom Toys ! But be aware: amigurumi is very addictive ( once you start crocheting these lovely toys you won't be able to stop ) ! This lovely amigurumi dog 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 Amiguroom Toys now, and start crocheting :
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St. Valentine’s amigurumi koalas – Gina & Dante – Tarturumies
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 Tarturumies'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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How to make a pompom panda - yarn animals
Let’s make a cute panda pompom ! If you’re not so familiar with making pompoms in a design, we recommend that you check out Pom Maker's eye pompom tutoria l first so you can learn the basic principals with an easier design. In this step-by-step video tutorial she’ll be making the panda with the Pom Maker, so check out her basic pompom post if you’re using your pompom maker for the first time. ( Of course you can make these super adorable panda pompoms without a store bought pompom maker : just create one pompom maker fro yourself from a simple sheet of sturdy cardboard! )
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Super adorable mermaid baby booties ( free crochet pattern )
Aren't DIY baby shoes the cutest projects you ever take in your hands? Tiny baby shoes are quick, easy to make, and hardly take any yarn ! Make your very own pair of DIY mermaid baby booties with a free pattern from Hopeful Honey! Baby feet are so adorable that it's almost a shame to cover them up – though we have to admit that baby shoes are almost as precious. Follow Hopeful Honey's crochet tutorial and create a lovely pair of super adorable mermaid baby booties:
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Cute Rudolph reindeer amigurumi toy - free crochet pattern
Let us present you this super adorable little amigurumi reindeer: Rudolph ! This free amigurumi reindeer pattern is really 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 Rudolph amigurumi reindeer as a lovely gift for the kids ! We really love this cute little fella, the pattern is really easy and you will have a bunch of adorable amigurumi Rudolph' ready in no time!
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Diy Angry birds pompom toys from yarn
Watch this super video kids craft tutorial , and make some super cute ( and low budget ) toys out of pompoms – a legendary Angry Birds character set! These pompom figures are quick to make and look sooo adorable! You can use them as toys , air fresheners, charms – it's up to you! If you would like to create a whole Angy Birds playset : build a tower from wooden blocks and paper boxes, put the pigs on it, create a nice "slingshot" froma chair and rubber band, and let the game begin! You can use any scrap yarn to create the pompom Angry birds characters , and add extra facial features with a little piece of felt.
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Amigurumi cow brooch pattern (free amigurumi pattern)
Nothing's cuter than a crocheted accessory, and this little crochet amigurumi cow brooch is no exception. This lovely cow brooch pattern by Olga Lukoshkina at Amigurumi Space works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely cow brooch for all of the cow -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade accessories , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi cow brooch a great gift for any special occasion! )
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Little amigurumi snowman (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for a lovely handmade Christmas gift for your best friends or kids? Do you love to crochet ? Don't look any further! This lovely amigurumi snowman by @fayni_toys 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 , so quickly grab this wonderful free pattern and learn the how-tos. Amigurumi toys are great gifts for any special occasion such as baby shower parties , Christmas or birthdays.
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Crochet face mask pattern (free crochet pattern)
Crochet face masks aren't protecting you from viruses , but crocheting one is undoubtedly great for your mental health : crocheting help fighting against stress and anxiety. From easing chronic pain to taking the edge off anxiety, the health benefits of crochet are endless. All you need is your trusty hook and some colorful yarn to lose yourself in craft therapy and let the good vibes in. Even if this crochet face mask won’t protect you from getting the dreaded corona virus they will surely start a great conversation, and you can add filters for extra protection in times of need. All face masks should be crocheted from washable ( 100% cotton ) yarn , washed and sterilized before use and cleaned again after becoming damp or moist.
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Amigurumi bear in sweater (free amigurumi pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this crochet bear pattern by Elena Alexandrova at Amiguroom Toys is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi bear is ready for cuddles from your favorite kiddo. If you're stitching the bear as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi bear design to be any color you'd like. Crochet a little bear 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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Soft sleeping amigurumi bunny (free crochet pattern)
Are you looking for adorable free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love bunnies ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi bunny by Anastasiia Traino at Amigurumi Space ! 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 bunny now!
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Wine cork mouse with yarn
With this nice photo documented craft tutorial you can create this adorable wine cork mouse! If you make more than one it can be a whole family! You can create a small house for them with upcycling milk cartons or match boxes and some leftover fabrics.
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Crocheted baby dog blankey (free amigurumi pattern and video)
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 dog 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. Isn't this little baby dog blankey is so adorable? And she is so easy to make too! 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! ( For the written amigumi dog baby blanket tutorial click
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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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