Cutest toy knitting patterns and crochet patterns (four free!)
I know how many of you love to knit toys for loved ones or charity and so I thought you might like to see my pick of the cutest toy knitting patterns around. It wasn’t easy whittling the choice down, but I only added those patterns that literally melted my heart. I would love to know how you get on making these – you can send me an email or connect on social media. I always love to hear from you and about your creative stories. The first 12 patterns are all free – hope you enjoy!
Free Puppy pattern 1 by Claire Garland
This adorable puppy pattern by Claire Garland is available to download for free for my readers here. It’s knitted flat on 2 needles the body made with minimal seaming joining as you go. Claire gives yarn recommendations as well as lots of helpful ‘how to’ images if you want to make one just like hers.
Free Toy knitting pattern 2 Wabbit rabbit
I just love this free Wabbit the Rabbit pattern from Winnie the Pooh (also by Claire Garland). Wabbit is knitted and shaped with short rows and pick up stitches – as are all of Claire’s patterns.
Claire has listed the yarn she knitted Wabbit in within the pattern but you can adapt yarn choices to suit yourself – there is also a KIT available HERE
Free Toy knitting pattern 3 Roo from Winnie the Pooh
I defy anyone not to fall a little bit in love with this adorable Roo the baby kangaroo pattern also by Claire. It’s available to download for free from Ravelry.
Free Toy knitting pattern 4 Baby fallow deer
How heart-melting is this miniature fallow deer also by Claire? It’s another free beauty available to download for free from Ravelry.
Free toy knitting pattern 5 Sloth
I have a good friend who loves anything to do with sloths, so I’m tempted to knit this for her. It’s another free pattern by Claire available from Ravelry.
Free toy knitting pattern 6 baby rhino
Two words: you’re welcome. Another adorable free toy pattern by Claire, these baby rhinos in their stripy sweaters are cute and something a little different.
Free toy knitting pattern 7 kitten
This cute beginner’s kitten pattern is available to my readers here. The pattern includes cute pieces of clothing: a nurse’s apron, cardigan, winter romper suit and a tiny Christmas sweater, with optional furry hood – hope you enjoy!
Free toy knitting pattern 8 beginner rabbit
This cute little rabbit is easy to make and perfect for beginners. It’s also available to download for free on Claire’s Ravelry too…
Free toy knitting pattern 9 Hedgehog
It’s the way Claire captures his little face and scruffy spikes…! Another gentle beauty available to download for free from Claire’s Ravelry.
Free Knitting pattern 10 Miffy
Both of my children ADORED Miffy, so I wish I’d known about this knitting pattern when they were little. It’s by Knitterbees and you can get the free pattern here as well as on Ravelry here. I think this one would do really well at charity sales – or as gifts for babies and children. You don’t need me to remind you (but I will anyway) that you should replace the bead eyes if you’re planning to give this to a baby or small child due to the potential choking hazard. I made a soft elephant for my youngest when he was a baby and used black felt for the eyes – which are still going strong 20 years later…
Free knitting patter 11 Polar bear
Another lovely pattern by Sachiyo is this polar bear family (taken from her book Mini Knitted Safari ) and available for free on Ravelry here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/polar-bear-37 If you’re lucky, you can sometimes buy this adorable polar bear family knitted by Sashiyo herself on Etsy too: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1318838088/mini-knitted-polar-bears-a-polar-bear
Free knitting pattern 12 Teddy Bear
This lovable Ted the bear knitting pattern is by Jem Watson and is available to download for free.
Patterns to buy
Cuddly Rabbit
This pattern by Forest Toys is almost unbearably cute.
Tiny kitten
Or try resisting this little one…?
Mouse doll
How adorable is this little mouse doll pattern by Claire Garland? It’s available to buy as a PDF download on Etsy.
Little Teddy Bear
There are a lot of teddy bear patterns out there, but this one stands out for me. The shape is just right, the face kind and gentle and there’s something about the baggy trousers that really makes your heart melt. It’s by Mary Jane’s Tearoom on Etsy and available to buy for knitting In the Round and Back and Forth.
Vintage Kangaroo and baby Joey
Rabbit doll soft toy knitting pattern
How adorable is this little rabbit doll pattern by Dot Pebbles? It’s available to buy on Etsy (at a special introductory price at the time of writing!) and includes pdfs to make the rabbits, the trousers and the dress plus a simple sewing pattern to make the felt coat.
Lucky Duckling Knitting pattern
I know I’ve already shared Claire Garland’s Little Duckling pattern, but I couldn’t leave out this Lucky Duckling pattern as it’s every bit as adorable. It’s available to buy on Etsy as a PDF download. Claire has included lots of how to make images and the ducklings are knitted flat on 2 needles. I couldn’t decide which duckling pattern to leave out, and this way you can decide!
Chicken / hen
The perfect toy to knit for any child that loves hens or chickens. Such a cute pattern!
Hand-knitted toy ducklings
In case you’re not actually a knitter, how about these adorable ready-made hand knitted ducklings? They’re made by The Pink Elephant Knits on Etsy using the pattern above.
Adorable bunny knitting pattern
This adorable pattern includes instructions to make a very sweet headband and dress too.
Mouse doll
How heart-melting is this little Mouse doll pattern, another beauty by Claire Garland? It’s knitted flat on two needles.
Friendship Dolls Knitting Pattern
How sweet is this friendship dolls knitting pattern available as a paper or PDF download? Each of the dolls comes with their own outfit – click through to buy the pattern and get all the Sirdar Snuggly wool you need…
Little White Mouse
So I was going to leave this little one out because I’ve already shared Claire’s mouse doll pattern above. Then I caught sight of his cheeky little face and decided I just couldn’t. They’re totally different mice so you can decide which one you prefer…
Flower bunny pattern
How gorgeous is this Flower Bunny rabbit knitting pattern by Sachiyo Ishii on Etsy? It’s worked in flat pieces and seamed and the stitches used simple. Sachiyo recommends taking your time with sewing up for a neat finish.
Cute bunny pattern
How adorable is this little bunny by Irina Ferrer of Elves World on Etsy?
The pattern to make dungarees and beret for the same bunny is here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1539372222/knitting-pattern-for-baby-bunny-toy-and
Tiny teddy knitting pattern
If it’s cute you’re looking for….
Bunny and bear pattern
Doubly cute, this pattern by Joanna of Gray Bear Akswokrat on Etsy includes an adorable bunny and bear.
Floppy eared bunny
This cute Lily Bunny pattern is by Anastasia of Cute Knit Toy on Etsy and is available to buy as an instant download on Etsy.
Newt knitting pattern
How cute is this Newt knitting pattern by Claire Garland?
Winnie the pooh
I love Claire Garland’s Winnie the Pooh collection available to buy on Etsy. This has to be one of the cutest Pooh bear patterns – based on the original drawings for the AA Milne books. Find more of Claire’s Winnie the Pooh patterns here:
Chameleon in sweater pattern
I’ve just discovered this beauty by Claire Garland, so I’m just going to add it and say no more about it…
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Thanks for the free knitting pattern!
thank you x
I love your knitted babies! they are better shapes that are more realistic and cuter. They aren’t flat but have a 3rd demention! Thank you for sharing then!
You missed what I think are the BEST knitted toy patterns on the internet! Little Cotton Rabbits has patterns for several different animals is different sizes. Her patterns are very detailed and easy to follow and there are support groups on Facebook and Ravelry for LCR enthusiasts. No affiliation, just a huge fan. You can find her patterns on Ravelry here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/little-cotton-rabbits or on Etsy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Littlecottonrabbits
Hi Anna – thanks for your lovely post. You might like to read the post I wrote with Little Cotton Rabbits – and a free tiny bunny pattern… X https://www.frombritainwithlove.com/small-rabbit-to-love-free-knitting-pattern/
Thank you for my free bunny pattern.
The ducklings are so cute too.
Oh and Happy New Year too 🌞