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Cookie monster rug with chocholate chip cookie pillows
Bring everyone's favourite cookie eating monster home with your own cookie monster rug. This iconic blue abomination was just begging to be remade into a bear skin rug. Using blue faux-fur fabric and some other textile supplies, he was able to make this rug in under an hour. This furry and soft cookie monster rug is great for kids, and the cookie pillows really make it complete. Better hide your cookies, as this furry blue monster is ready to steal all your goodies (and then your heart) !
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DIY Sock sloth plushie (free sewing pattern)
We always wanted to own a sloth, well, not the real endangered species sloth but a sloth plushie that is huggable and less maintenance work. So, here it is! Craft Passion designed and sewed a sloth plushie pattern from a pair of chenille socks. Check out the free pattern and tutorial of the sock sloth named Smie! Adorable, isn't it? Smie, the sock sloth is a 16″ long animal plushie sewed from a pair of stripe brown / gray chenille socks. It has a 3 toes on each limb which is made out of beige felt. Smie has a smiling face and a pair of big groggy eyes surrounded by the brown marking. Magnets can be sewn to the limbs as an option, so that the sock sloth can do more poses and more fun to play with.
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Amigurumi schnauzer dog with faux yarn fur (free pattern)
Meet Winchesterton the cutest amigurumi Schnauzer dog  This crocheted doggy wasn’t always this dapper looking, though. He went through an awkward phase while his fur was growing and all the other puppies laughed at him – but more on that later. In this nice amigurumi blog you can learn how to make the amigurumi Schnauzer dog's body from start to finish, without any fur. And of course you will find a free tutorial here as well on how to make and attach your very own handmade doggy fur from simple yarn so keep an eye out for that!
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Furry crochet Angry Birds nestlings - free amigurumi pattern
Inspired by the colorful furry baby birds in The Angry Bird Movie, here is the crochet pattern of  Craft Passion's version the Fur Bird Amigurumi! Anyone who watched The Angry Movie will definitely agree with me that the little nestlings at the end of the movie are melting our hearts away. They are so adorably cute with their big round eye, yet the innocent expression will turn angry with furrowed eyebrows in the next second. Not to mention the yellow little feet, so tiny and making them so bouncy. I was so dying to hug a bunch of them when I saw them at the end of the movie. So, here they are! Craft Passion’s Fur Bird Amigurumi free crochet pattern is here to greet everyone Happy Crochet!
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DIY Hairy monster bookmarks - fun craft for kids
Here are some adorable monster bookmarks for your little monsters! With fall upon us what better way to start the school year off than to encourage kids to develop a love and thirst for reading that will last a lifetime? This cute and colorful monster bookmark craft  by Kids Craft Roomis the perfect way to bring fun and excitement to your children’s reading activities whatever their age. This monster bookmark craft is soft, fluffy and adorable. Kids will love making their own monster mate to snuggle up with on every reading adventure, and when they’re done reading, their monster bookmark will hold their place ready for next time.
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Miniature moose plushie (free sewing pattern & tutorial)
We love miniature DIY plushies! They are soo unbelievably cute! And of course they are not just fun to sew but also they can be a lovely (Christmas) gift for everyone! Click on the link below and watch the step-by-step sewing tutorial  on how to create your very own miniature moose plushie  with a tiny jacket and scarf. These miniature moose softies can be lovely Christmas or winter decors or you can gift them as keychains, either way: it will be a great hit!  Of course the sewing tutorial contains a free sewing pattern as well, so let's sewing!
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DIY lion costume for kids with a Circus crib (sewing tutorial)
An another super cute Halloween costume by Ashley is ready to share, and it’s totally adorable! Make this cute fluffy circus lion costume for your little lion . But what is a lion ,without his traveling circus cage! Ha! The DIY circus lion cage makes it easier to carry your little lion baby , and he can sit and hang out while you are at a Halloween party or out for Trick-or Treating !
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DIY Chewbacca costume (Star Wars costume)
Today we have a super furry and adorable DIY chewbacca costume to share with you! Chewie, a nickname given by Han Solo to Chewbacca ,occurs to be his best friend and indeed one of the characters known to appear in the entire Star Wars series. You can wear his costume too, only if your height is of 6’9 or something and love being hairy.. Haha! Don’t worry about how to make a Chewbacca costume ,this Chewbacca Costume DIY is what you must go for. The Chewbacca is one of the oldest characters of the Star Wars franchise. His costume is unique and fun to wear at movie premiers and parties. The outfit is washable and very easy to wear
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DIY Rustic bunny 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 beautiful rustic bunny softie ! This adorable vintage rabbit 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 rustic bunny plushies ,or sew / crochet cute accessories for them!
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DIY Easy puppy sock plush toy (dog plushie) - video tutorial
This is a simple but adorable plushie DIY that you can adapt for many other animals as well. ( It can be a lovely sock bunny or puppy as well! ) If you want to make it look more like a dog, then you can make the nose larger or create a separate muzzle. With this nice detailed video soft sock toy making tutorial you can make one for the kids easily even if you are a beginner in sewing ( or sock toy making ) ! This super cute sock puppy can be a lovely kids room decor , toy , or a perfect gift for your friends and it's also a nice way to repurpose a few unused socks !
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Fluffy crochet ( amigurumi ) dog - free crochet pattern
Crochet these exquisite and adorable Chinese New Year Dogs ! The yarn is fuzzed up using a dog slicker brush to give an almost felted look, and color is added with Sharpie markers! Besides being totally adorable, this crochet dog pattern is completely free ,so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. Grab some yarn and start stitching! If you're stitching this cute little fuzzy puppy as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes and nose for crocheted or embroidered parts instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi dog design to be any color you'd like. If you're a crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you.
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Fluffy amigurumi sheep pillow - free russian crochet pattern
Are you looking for a cute, adorable animal pillow to crochet ? Here you are: a free sheep amigurumi pillow pattern and tutorial! This baby or kids toy is just the right size for carrying everywhere, playing with on the go, or snuggling during quiet time. This cute amigurumi sheep baby toy works up pretty quickly and is so much fun to give to any little one – we know this won't be the last sheep in your life! Visit this nice russian craft blog and create your very own sheep pillow toy. (If you don't want to use the russian pattern you can use any other amigurumi animal patterns to create the pillow's body parts! )
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Lifelike fluffy bunny toy - Easter decor (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 beautiful life-like bunny softie ! This adorable rabbit plush toy is a perfect Easter 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 ! ( If the translation doesn't work automatically please select the "russian" from the source language box at the top of the masterclass page! )
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Cute little sheep toy (free sewing pattern & tutorial)
Spring came in, and it means you can start your Easter crafts now officially! If you love sewing this craft idea - the adorable little sheep plush toy - can be a great choice, even if you're just a beginner in sewing, because with this detailed video sewing tutorial sewing one will be a piece of cake! The kids will love these adorable sheep plushies! And the best of this Easter craft idea : you can use scrap fabric or felt to create the sheep. And of course with enlarging this >>> free sewing pattern <<< , you can make the fabric sheep toys in any size!
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Boco Bear - cuddly amigurumi bear (free crochet pattern)
Boco Bear by Craft Passion is a perfect cuddly soft plush toy in huggable size. It is crochet from fuzzy yarn to give a soft and warm touch that you wouldn’t want to leave them off. The free crochet pattern is in written instruction ( USA crochet terms ) and it has photo details to give a clearer view that explained by itself. Additionally, it comes in one simple pattern that enable you to make 3 different poses on the bear. Pick up the yarns and hook, start making 3 of them as a full collection of the “Boco Bears”:
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DIY Faux fur wreath - vintage winter decor
Nothing announces holiday season more than wreaths. This DIY Faux fur wreath by Made In A Day is such a great to upcycle for a new or old scarf. And it's also a super fun way to perk up your winter or fall decor. This DIY Faux fur wreath is a pretty holiday decoration that will transition nicely into winter. Faux fur is such a wonderful craft material, and the warm rich color of the brown ribbon just makes this gorgeous DIY Faux fur wreath pop! It’s really hard to believe this was a scarf, isn't it?
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Rudolph reindeer cupcake - Christmas cupcake recipe
Christmas is such a great time to get baking with kids, and this reindeer cupcake recipe by Kids Craft Room is sure to capture their interest! Cute little r eindeer cupcakes are the perfect treat for little Christmas helpers ! These reindeer cupcakes are surprisingly easy and quick to make, taste oh-so-delicious and the result looks super adorable and stunning! Just a few simple supplies and yummy ( homemade ) cupcakes are all you need. Head to Kids Craft Room and learn how to make your own super cute and delicious Rudolph reindeer cupcakes now:
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Fuzzy love monster ragdoll - free crochet pattern
Are you looking for a lovely handmade Valentine's gift for your loved ones? Do you love to crochet? Don't look any further! This lovely, fuzzy ragdoll love monster by Spin A Yarn Crochet is just perfect for the love of your life! And since Valentine’s day is just around the corner, this cuddly love monster is also a fun way to show some love to a little one, a friend, or family member! This fuzzy monster has just the right amount of quirkiness, fuzziness, and cuddliness!
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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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Fluffy amigurumi bunny (free amigurumi pattern)
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 Victoria Matveeva at AmiguroomToys ! 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 AmiguroomToys and let's get crocheting :
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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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Little amigurumi hedgehog (free amigurumi pattern)
Here comes an another super adorable free crochet / amigurumi pattern by Éva Doll Shop! Who can resist such cuteness?We adore the size of this tiny amigurumi hedgie , not to mention it’s fuzzy quills and lovely character. This amigurumi project is super quick, super easy to crochet ( even for beginners ) and the outcome is soo adorable! This amigurumi hedgehog can be a great autumn decor in your home or you can crochet some as lovely handmade gifts. Get some scrap yarn and create your very own tiny amigurumi hedgehog :
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Fluffy amigurumi bears (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love fluffy bears ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi bear ! All About Ami designed this lovely amigurumi bear , just 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 bear now!
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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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Lucky the amigurumi hedgehog in striped dress (free crochet 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 hedgehog from a skein of yarn by following Irina Belousova's free crochet pattern at Amiguroom Toys. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi hedgehog 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 cactus hedgehog (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for super adorable free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love hedgehogs & cacti ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi potted cactus hedgehog ! Aleksandra Egorova designed this lovely amigurumi hedgehog. 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 hedgehog now!
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