20 Best Toy Free Knitting Patterns
We have many free patterns for easy, fun and inexpensive toys that you can knit for your kids. You'll find dolls, teddy bears, plushies, balls, dinosaurs, play food and more - hours of fun guaranteed!
1. Easter bunny Lala
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: 2,5mm
Yarn Weight
- Sport
Materials
- A pair of 2.5 mm straight needles.
- Yarn: Scheepjes Yarn Stone Washed: Gray 802, light pink 820, pink 808, Purple 811
- Stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Sewing pins
- 2 Markers
Finished size
16 cm
2. Little mouse knitting pattern
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Double Point: 2.25mm
Yarn Weight
- Sport
Materials
Toy filling (less than 10g)
Tapestry needle
Sewing pins
2 beads - for the eyes (4 mm)
Finished size
The length of finished mouse is 12cm (included long tail 7 cm), the height is 3.5cm
3. Easter Bunny
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Yarn Weight
- Worsted
- DK
- Lace
Materials
- Toy filling or scraps fabric or yarn for stuffing, pair 15mm toy safety eyes or black
amigurami safety eyes - however if the toy is intended for a very young child then embroider eyes
instead.
- You will also need 10 stitch markers
- 15mm toy safety eyes or black amigurami safety eyes, toy filling/stuffing, 10 stitch markers
Finished size
8 inches (20cm) from tail to nose
4. Doctor Dolly
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Yarn Weight
- DK
Materials
Additional materials
- Black threads for eyes or toy eyes. We used 4mm eyes.
- Pink Sharpie marker to blush cheeks
Tools
- No.10 Needles (UK size)
- Wool needle.
- Sewing needle.
- Scissors.
Finished size
Size 10 needles and this toy measures 8.5 Inches tall
5. Little bear knitting pattern
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Double Point: 2.25mm
Yarn Weight
- Sport
Materials
Toy filling (less than 50g)
Tapestry needle
Sewing pins
2 beads - for the eyes (6 mm)
1 Holder needle
Tape measure + Scissors
A piece of wire ( 8cm)
Washable thin cardboard (we’ll cut 2 circle and put it into the stump)
6. Valentine Bear
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Yarn Weight
- DK
Materials
Additional materials.
- Black embroidery thread or toy eyes
- Pink sharpie marker if you wan to blush cheeks
- Toy Stuffing – medium bag.
- 3 x 8mm red heart buttons
- 2 x 4mm toy eyes in black
- No.10 needles.
- Wool needle.
- Sewing needle.
- Scissors.
- BBQ Skewers.
Finished size
7 Inches tall for the bear.
7. Beginner's Kitten
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Yarn Weight
- DK
- Lace
Materials
-Toy filling
- 3 pairs locking type stitch markers (see colour guide on page 3)
- Black and pink sewing thread or ne black/ pink yarn and sewing needle for nose and whiskers
- 15mm toy cat eyes with plastic or metal washer backs
Finished size
The finished kitten about 5ins
8. Chipmunk
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Yarn Weight
- Sport
Materials
optional - 8mm black toy safety eyes with metal or plastic backings; toy filling; locking-type coloured stitch markers (see colour guide on Page 2); yarn sewing needle
Finished size
Finished size 14cm tall
9. Tiny the Elephant
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Double Point: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Yarn Weight
- Worsted
Materials
- Yarns used:
Lion Brand Mandala Ombre in Cool - approximately 75-100 yards
Bernat Baby Sport in Rose - approximately 50 yard
Scrap black yarn for eyes
- Size 3 US needle
- Size 3 double pointed needles (optional)
- Tapestry needle for sewing body together
- Stitch counter
- Fiberfil stuffing
- Stitch Markers
Finished size
The finished elephant sits approximately 5 inches tall. If you are looking for a larger elephant check out my other pattern, Bodil the Elephant.
10. Snowbird
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Double Point: US 5 - 3.75 mm and US 3 - 3.25 mm
Yarn Weight
- Aran
Materials
YARN
Cascade Aereo
A: 04 Ecru (bottom of body); 10 yd./9 m
B: 02 Charcoal (top of body, head, tail feathers, wings); 30 yd./27 m
NOTIONS
Scrap of peach-colored worsted weight yarn (for beak)
Darning needle
5 mm round black safety eyes
Stuffing
Finished size
it's about 5” x 2.5” when completed.
11. Songbird
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Double Point: US 2 - 2.75 mm
Yarn Weight
- DK
Materials
- DK or light worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:
• Color A (back, tail, top of head, wings) 20 yards
• Color B (breast, bottom of head) 10 yards
- Size 2 double pointed needles
- Size 2 straight needles (optional)
- Darning needle
- Stuffing
12. Nellaphant
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Yarn Weight
- DK
Materials
Additional materials.
- Black embroidery thread
- Pink sharpie marker
- Toy Stuffing – medium bag. Tools.
- No.10 needles.
- Wool needle.
- Sewing needle.
Scissors.
13. Sebastian the Puppy
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Double Point: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Yarn Weight
- Chunky/Bulky
Materials
- Yarns used:
Big Twist Yarn in beige - approximately 150 yards
Small amount of scrap black or brown yarn for eyes and nose
- Size 6 US needle
- Tapestry needle for sewing body together
- Stitch counter
- Fiberfil stuffing
- Stitch Markers
Finished size
The finished Puppy sits approximately 5 inches tall.
14. Goodnight Moon
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Double Point: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Yarn Weight
- Worsted
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn: 120 yards in pale yellow, plus small amounts in contrasting colors for the night cap
- Size 4 double pointed needles
- Darning needle
- Stuffing
Finished size
Measurements after stuffing are 12 X 6 inches
15. Beginner's Rainbow Rabbit
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Yarn Weight
- Sport
Materials
Toy filling; 2 pairs locking type stitch markers; black sewing thread or thin
black yarn and sewing needle for nose; 12-15mm toy eyes with plastic or
metal washer backs
16. Bunny Rabbit Knitting Pattern
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Double Point: 2.25mm
Yarn Weight
- Sport
Materials
Toy filling (less than 10g)
Tapestry needle
Sewing pins
2 pencils (I used them to make pom-pom. You can use anything which has the same size)
Finished size
The height is 8cm (included ears), the length is 3.5cm
17. Betsy's Goose
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Double Point: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Yarn Weight
- Aran
Materials
- Yarn – app. 150 yards total of worsted weight in brown, black, and white for Canada Goose, or white and orange for white goose (Red Heart Super Saver recommended)
- Size 4 double pointed needles
- Darning needle
- Stuffing
- 2 wooden match-sticks or other straight sticks to stabilize the legs
- Scrap yarn to embroider eyes (if desired)
Finished size
About 15 inches from tip of tail to bill, and 5 inches wide.
18. Lucky Duckling
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: Pair of 3.50 mm/ US 4
Yarn Weight
- Sport
- Lace
Materials
YARN
Unless otherwise stated, double strands of yarn are used together throughout this pattern. The exact combinations of yarn to be used are indicated by multiple letters so if the pattern states yarn AB use both A & B yarn held together as one. My yarn choices for the Grey Duckling (the brand and shades I used are in italic) are:
For the Beak and Feet, small amounts of:
Yarn A - 4-ply Alpaca in pink, Drops Baby Alpaca Silk 3125
Yarn B - fine crochet cotton in beige, DMC Petra, 3-ply shade 5712
For the Head and Body, small amounts of:
Yarn C - 4-ply Alpaca in beige, Drops Alpaca shade 2020
Yarn D - silk mohair in yellow, Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk shade
017
KNITTING NEEDLES
Pair of 3.50 mm/ US 4 straight knitting needles
TOY EYES & NOSE
Pair 7 mm, black, toy eyes (and Pritt Stick type glue) or black fine yarn or
embroidery thread for the eyes (toy eyes are not suitable for children under 3 years)
NOTE (you can use push on backs too just remember to add your eyes before
completing the stuffing)
TOY FILLING
I use uncarded toy filling out of preference
EXTRAS
Scissors and yarn sewing needle
Finished size
About 4 inches from beak to tail