30 FREE Plush Crochet Patterns (Cute Stuffed Animals!)
Looking for the perfect handmade gift or a fun crochet project? Plush crochet animals are not only adorable but also soft, cuddly, and perfect for kids and collectors alike! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this collection of 30 free plush crochet patterns will help you create lovable stuffed animals with ease.
From cute bunnies and bears to whimsical dragons and dinosaurs, there’s crochet plushies patterns for everyone. Grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to stitch up some irresistibly huggable friends!
In this list, you’ll find a variety of plush crochet stuffed animal patterns, ranging from classic teddy bears and bunnies to unique creatures like llamas, unicorns, and even sea animals. Some patterns feature simple designs perfect for beginners, while others include intricate details for those looking for a challenge.
Many of the patterns do include a video tutorial. You’ll also discover patterns for different yarn weights, including fluffy chenille yarn for an ultra-soft feel and traditional worsted-weight yarn for a more structured look. Whether you’re making a cozy companion for a child or a decorative plush for your collection, these free patterns offer endless creativity and fun!
You’ll notice that most of these patterns are titled “amigurumi patterns” by the bloggers that wrote them.
What is amigurumi crochet and what is the difference between amigurumi crochet and regular crochet? >> Amigurumi crochet, originating from Japan, refers to the art of crocheting small, stuffed, and often character-like toys, typically made in continuous or spiral rounds without visible seams. Regular crochet usually has joined rounds versus continuous rounds. It’s not harder, necessarily, but you should be familiar with using a stitch marker to mark your rounds, be able to make a magic circle or magic ring (here’s a video showing how easy that is), and follow and easy pattern if you’re ready to try making an amigurumi animal.
With a little practice, I have no doubt that you’ll want to add these adorable patterns to your crochet projects list, whether it means learning new techniques or just trying crochet toys versus blankets and other things!
In this list below, I’ve compiled a bunch of different patterns from different bloggers that are amazing at what they do with plush yarn! Each pattern has detailed instructions, recommended yarn, and step-by-step photos to help you succeed on your amigurumi projects. I went ahead and did all the searching for posts that actually did include a free pattern (some on Pinterest say free crochet pattern but the link goes somewhere else) – so you’ll want to pin this blog post for later since it’s got the clickbait ones already weeded out.
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What you’ll need:
1. a great pattern (choose one that’s your skill level)
2. yarn (worsted weight yarn or cotton yarn or whatever your pattern calls for)
3. a set of crochet hooks (hook sizes will vary depending on how tight or loose your crochet, so you may not be using the one your pattern calls for!)
4. stuffing, like Fiber Fill
5. yarn needle
6. knowledge of basic stitches used in crocheting
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What will your next project be??! These make sweet handmade gifts and they are portable projects so you can work on them anywhere, anytime!
On to the list of amigurumi crochet patterns! ⬇️
30 Free Plush Crochet Patterns (stuffed animals!)
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this collection of 30 free plush crochet patterns has so many adorable options to choose from. Happy crocheting!
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