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DIY Adorable piggy pillow (free sewing pattern)
Sew a super adorable soft piggy pillow for your loved ones! Besides as a pillow, you can use this sewing pattern to make into other things, for example, pin cushion, smaller softy as gift, or a piggy back pack for little children. Just change the size by reducing or enlarging and modify it to fit into your design. You can even put a magnet on the nose to make the piggy pillows kissing each other! This piggy pillow is suitable for kids of all ages because it doesn't contains small plastic parts! (This makes it perfect toy for your newborn baby or even for your dog or cat! )
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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 baby rattles (cat,mouse,bunny) - free sewing pattern
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal has a super adorable and quick baby rattle project to sew for babies, and today we share it with you! She will show you how to sew a plush rattle for baby that is perfect for boys or girls and makes a great baby shower gift! These cute little fabric baby rattles are the perfect size for little hands to reach and grab, the ears on them are great for chewing on, and they make fun sounds when you shake them! One great thing about sewing projects for baby is you don’t need much fabric.  All of these adorable and soft fabric baby rattles (the bunny, the mouse and the cat) were made from some fabrics she pulled out of her fabric scrap bin!  They are a really easy sew too, and a great project for beginners!
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Easy little amigurumi bunny Easter egg - free crochet pattern
Hop hop! Make this adorable little bunny egg rattle for this coming Easter. They are super cute and very easy to make . They can be made as a decorative piece or add them to an Easter basket full of chocolate eggs! This is a very simple crochet pattern . It technically uses simple basic stiches, that makes it a perfect Easter crochet project for beginners in amigurumi ! At OneDogWoof you will fin the free pattern of the Easter egg bunny rattle. Get the details at let's get crochet:
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Adorable little butterfly pillows - baby toys (free crochet pattern)
It’s time for adorable free crochet patterns again! Visit Spin A Yarn Crochet and learn how to crochet these super adorable soft butterfly baby toys in minutes! At spinayarncrochet.com you can find the free crochet pattern of these super cute butterfly pillow toys accompanied with an easy to follow step-by-step assembling tutorial. This butterfly softie is really easy to crochet so you will have a bunch of these ready in no time! Hand embroider their eyes or use safety eyes - this way the hedgehog pillow will be suitable for babies & newborns as well.
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Amigurumi Rudolph the red nose reindeer ornament (free crochet pattern)
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 reindeer 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 ! This cute Rudolph the red nose reindeer ornament ( or keychain ) can be a great ( Christmas ) gift for your friends. So head to amigurum.com and create this lovely little crochet ornament: by Ekaterina Ustinova:
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Amigurumi Santa Claus Christmas ornament (free crochet pattern)
Get in the Christmas spirit with this adorable Santa Claus ornament ! This lovely free pattern for this crochet Santa ornament by Sewrella is a cute way to include crochet into your Christmas decor. Decorating Christmas tree is probably one of the most exciting things to do with your family during the holiday season and handmade ornaments are such perfect for doing so. So head to sewrella.com and make one or two cute little Santa ornaments to hang on your tree! ( These festive little crochet Santa ornaments are also really great gifts to give for the holidays. )
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Amigurumi snowman Christmas ornaments (free crochet patterns)
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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Amigurumi penguin Christmas ornament (free crochet pattern)
If you don’t want to think about putting another big crochet project on your hooks this lovely little penguin ornament by Ekaterina Ustinova and Amiguroom Toys is just a perfect project for you! You can hook up this super adorable penguin ornament in and afternoon! You can add little bells, ribbons or embroidered snowflakes to your finished crochet penguin ornaments as festive little additions. Get the free crochet penguin ornament pattern at amigurum.com and create your own little penguin ornaments now:
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Amigurumi reindeer Christmas ornament (free crochet pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi reindeer Christmas ornament pattern by Ekaterina Ustinova and Amiguroom Toys ! 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 reindeer Christmas ornament. So grab a few skeins of yarn and make this lovely amigurumi reindeer Christmas ornament today, and add a festive new d ecoration to your Christmas tree !
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Molang bunny - amigurumi bunny ornament (free crochet pattern)
Do you love crochet and super adorable handmade decorations ? Crochet this lovely amigurumi Molang rabbit by Paint It Colorful! This adorable amigurumi rabbit ornament can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) or a festive little Christmas tree ornament. At Paint It Colorful you will find the pattern of this little Molang bunny ornament for free! Isn't it wonderful? This amigurumi rabbit is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create it easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This crocheted rabbit doesn't require too much yarn, and it will look great in any color!
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Amigurumi ice cream bear (free crochet pattern)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi ice cream bear toy with following along Tatyana Kostochenkova 's nice free amigurumi pattern! This super adorable amigurumi ice cream 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 ice cream bear bigger ( for an absolutely giant ice cream bear ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi ice cream 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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Amigurumi ice cream (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial by Hello Yellow Yarn, you can learn how to crochet this adorable ice cream in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi ice cream is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi ice cream is a wonderful Summer decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi ice cream is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn ( you could even create a little baby rattle from it ). At Hello Yellow Yarn you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute ice cream 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 ice cream is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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DIY Rainbow paper plate tambourine -  homemade musical instrument
Make a paper plate tambourine! Your kids will love to get singing and dancing with this colorful paper plate tambourine craft by Kids Craft Room ! These homemade musical instruments are painted with happy rainbow colors that just make you want to smile! This paper plate tambourine craft allows children to explore music and rhythm , without breaking your bank. Get the step-by-step tutorial at kidscraftroom.com and jingle away with this easy paper plate tambourine craft:
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Amigurumi  Melman hippo baby kit (blanket, rattle & plush) free patterns
Are you looking for free amigurumi baby toy patterns ? Do you love hippos ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi hippo baby toy set ! Tarturumies designed this lovely amigurumi hippo set for your littlest ones. 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 , hooks and colors to give you a different-sized result. So grab your hooks and create this adorable amigurumi hippo kit now!
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Amigurumi donut mouse (free amigurumi pattern)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi donut mouse toy with following along Paint It Colorful's nice free amigurumi pattern ! This super adorable amigurumi donut mouse is such a cute friend for toddlers as well as a beautiful handmade gift for grownups. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi donut mouse 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 bunny baby rattle (free amigurumi pattern)
It's time for adorable free crochet patterns again! Who wants free pattern for this amigurumi bunny baby rattle ? This super adorable crochet bunny rattle is a great sensory toy for babies and oh so pretty to look at! Create it with all your love and care for your little one with the help of Eva's step-by-step rattle crochet pattern.
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Amigurumi bear baby rattle (free amigurumi pattern)
Nothing's cuter than an adorable baby toy, and this little crochet amigurumi bear baby rattle is no exception. This lovely bear baby rattle pattern by Julia Deinega at Amiguroom Toys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely bear rattle for your little ones. ( Babies really love handmade toys , especially when they are cute and entertaining, which makes this amigurumi bear rattle a great present ) Use 100% cotton yarn, and embroider the eyes!
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Amigurumi Christmas ornaments (Santa,reindeer&snowman) - free patterns
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 decorations: amigurumi ! With amigurumi , you will be able to crochet lovely, huggable crochet decorations such as these super cute amigurumi Christmas ornaments by AmourFou ! These lovely amigurumi Christmas ornaments is such a great amigurumi project, perfect as a lovely homemade decor piece or as a heartwarming gift for Christmas. So get the free amigurumi pattern at AmourFou now, and start crocheting :
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