Free knitting patterns for animal softies knit in one skein or less of yarn. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/13/24
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Free Patterns
Sweet Bunny
One skein of Fingering weight yarn makes up two of these adorable bunny rabbit toys knit in the round. Finished Height: Approximately 11 inches. Designed by Purl Soho.
Emergency Teddy Bear
Perfect for quick gifts, this teddy is knit in the round with 90 - 100 yards (82 - 91 m) less than one skein of Bulky weight yarn. Size 7 inches (17.5 cm) from seat to head. Designed by Patricia McMahon.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Homespun yarn at Joann
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Jellyfish
Tentacled baby toy sea creature stuffie knitted up flat with straight needles. Size 3 x 8 inches. Uses less than one skein 60 - 80 yards (55 - 73 m) in Aran weight weight yarn. Designed by Peach.Unicorn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Bernat Baby Velvet yarn at Joann
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Floppy Cat
Long-legged kitten stuffie with big squeezable feet. Knit in the round with minimal seaming. Uses one skein 170-180 yards of main color in DK weight weight yarn. Co-purr-nicus designed by Nancy Anderson.
Hap Elephant
Floppy, huggable elephant stuffy with long posable legs and big squeezable feet. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Nancy Anderson.
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- Get the recommended Cascade 220 yarn
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Oh Whale!
Whale stuffies in two sizes 11” long and 7.5” long. Each one uses less than one skein 85 - 160 yards (78 - 146 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Lenoff.
Little Cat
This cute kitty stuffie is worked flat and seamed. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Myka Watson.
Henry's Bunny
Rabbit stuffie that uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sara Elizabeth Kellner.
Teddy Bear
Easy teddy bear toy stuffie knit flat in garter stitch using less than one ball of yarn. Size About 9 in. (23 cm) tall. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart. A kit is also available.
Rabbit Toy
Bunny toy knit flat. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Size 21cm/8in high. Designed by Debbie Bliss for Noro. Pictured project by Evelynny
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the free matching BEAR knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Noro Kureyon yarn
Tabitha the Destash Kitty
Cat plushie designed to use up leftover yarn. You'll need around 50m for a DK or Fingering weight yarn and a bit more for chunkier wools. Sizes Fingering weight 10cm/4in high, DK 14cm/5.5in high, Aran/Worsted 20cm/8in high. Designed by Penny Connor.
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Ted the Bear
Toy teddy bear knit flat with one skein of DK weight yarn. Separate patterns for a sweater with front pocket and cardigan jacket are available. Designed by Jem Weston.
Sebastian the Puppy
Puppy dog softie amigurumi toy pattern with body and ears are knitted flat and sewn together. The legs and tail can be done flat or in the round. Approximately 5 inches tall. Designed by Tricia Wood. Uses 100 - 200 yards (91 - 183 m) of Bulky weight yarn.
Bunny Buddies
Bunny rabbit toy softie knit flat on 2 needles and seamed. Size: Height: 4.5 inches/11 cm. Uses just 20 - 30 yards (18 - 27 m) of DK weight yarn. Designed by Cilla Webb. May only be free for limited time.
Little Teddy Bear
Easy teddy bear toy stuffie knit flat mostly in stockinette using one skein of yarn, with embroidered face. Size About 9 in. (23 cm) tall. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Ribbit
Frog toy is knit with a tennis ball inside so it bounces when you play with it! Size 3" wide by 5" tall. Uses just one skein 160 yards (146 m) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Susan B. Anderson for Spud & Chloë.
Chubbeez
Darling animal softie knit with a basic shape that can be modified to make a teddy bear, bunny, puppy or mouse. Approx. 6” (without ears). Designed by Lorraine Pistorio. Each toy uses less than one skein 100 yds of DK weight yarn for the main color.
Squeeeeal! Pig Softie
This toy pig measures about 13 inches long from tail to snout, and 8 inches tall from floor to top of his head. Designed by the Sara Elizabeth Kellner who was inspired by Margaret Wise Brown’s The Big Red Barn, “By the big red barn… there was a pink pig who was learning to squeal…” Uses less than one skein 150 - 175 yards (137 - 160 m) of the recommended Aran weight yarn.
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Get the book The Big Red Barn that inspired Sara to create this toy- See more Pig Knitting Patterns
Bunny Rabbit Toy
This toy bunny softie is about 7 inches tall and has optional tennis ball stuffing to give him shape. Uses 1 skein 160yds (146m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Susan B. Anderson
- Get the free knitting pattern at Annie’s
- Get the video class for this pattern and another pattern for $3.99 (purchase not necessary to get the free pattern)
Knit One, Squirrel Two
Sara Elizabeth Kellner’s 7 inch tall squirrel is knit in the round. The tail is made of the same yarn as the body. Uses less than one skein 150 yards of Worsted weight yarn.
Loyal Puppy
Dog softie toy designed by Amanda Berry. All pieces are knitted flat (back and forth) on a pair of straight knitting needles. Uses less than 30g of DK weight yarn for the main body and oddments of other yarn.
Liam’s Beaver
Beaver stuffie is knit in the round. The tail is knit in linen stitch to make it more sturdy. Finished size is 16 inches long and 6 inches tall. Uses less than one skein 150 yards of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sara Elizabeth Kellner
Patterns for Purchase
Toe-Up Teddy
A small teddy bear, only 6.5” tall with no sewn seams. It only uses half a ball of Dk yarn, so good for stash busting. Designed by Clare Doornbos.
Whale Amigurumi
Each of these whale stuffie toys takes only 60 yards of worsted weight yarn and a few hours of knitting. Size 16cm/6.5 inches long x 10cm /4 inches tall. Designed by cheezombie.
Dewey the Labrador Puppy
Dog stuffie toy knit flat on single pointed needles with one skein 100g/295m skein of DK weight yarn with scraps of other colors. Size 14cm/5.5 inches long x 16cm/6.5 inches tall. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Teddy Bear
Cuddly teddy bear knit in the round with one skein (approximately 130-140 m) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by MimiKnitPatterns.
Dexter the Labrador
Toy puppy dog softie. Size: 22cm approx. Part of the The Dera-Dogs collection. Designed by Amanda Berry. Uses one skein 273 yards (250 meters) of the recommended DK weight yarn with scraps of other yarn.
Baby Elephant Toy
Baby elephant softie with body, head and trunk is knitted as a single piece of garter stitch (knit every row) and assembled with very few seams and some interesting, but not complicated folding. Photos included to help you make up your elephant baby. Size-approx.12cm /5” tall x 17cm /6.75” from trunk to tail in DK weight yarn though other weights of yarn can be used to change the size. Designed by ClaireFairallDesigns.
Dove Knit From a Square
Stella the Dove is constructed from a stockinette square with picot details that is folded and seamed into a bird toy shape. The lace tail is knit separately and sewn on. Stella can be knit to different sizes by using different yarn weights and gauges. One of the 25 animal patterns in Nicky Epstein’s Knit a Square, Create a Cuddly Creature: From Flat to Fabulous – A Step-by-Step Guide.
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Bernie the Dog Knitting Pattern
Toy puppy dog knit flat on a pair of straight single-pointed knitting needles. Height: 16 cm 6 in tall. Designed by Amanda Berry.
