Free knitting patterns for animal softies with their own outfits including teddy bears, bunnies, kittens, mice, dogs, sheep, and more with clothes. Most patterns are free. Updated 10/3/23
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Free Patterns
Bear in Vest and Bow Tie
This handsome bear is all dressed up in a waistcoat and tie. Size Approximately 9" tall. F203 Stuffed Bear designed by Linda Jones and JoAnne Turcotte. Aran weight yarn.
Bruno Teddy Bear
Teddy bear toy knit flat with his own outfit of dungarees, scarf, and backpack. Size 36 cm / 14.17”. Designed by Au Bout du Pré for Hobbii. DK weight yarn.
Doris the Sheep
instructions for making a 2 legged (upright) and 4 legged version of Doris, as well as cute hats and scarves. Designed by Charlie Darning
- Get the free knitting pattern
- There's a dog in the picture on the Ravelry page. I think this is the link to that pattern (not free)
- See more Sheep Knitting Patterns
Beginner's Kitten with Outfits
Free knitting pattern for cat stuffie with outfits including winter suit, cardigan, and hooded sweater. Extensive photo tutorial included. Height about 5ins. Designed by Claire Garland who says it truly is suitable for beginners
Barrison Bear
Teddy bear knit flat with a variety of outfits including the pictured cable sweater, hoodie, and dress, and several not pictured. Size Approximately 12” high. Bear uses 1 Ball 50gr of the recommended Aran weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Tiger Lily
Tiger stuffie toy knit flat on straight needles with dress. Size Approx 9" tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Barbara Prime for Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting.
- Get the free knitting pattern - web version
- See the Ravelry page
- Get Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting at Amazon
- Buy an updated version of this pattern with fancier dress from designer
Sancho
Teddy bear toy with a cable sweater jumper. Size 26 cm / 10 inches height. Knit seamlessly from the top down. DK weight yarn. Designed by Filipa Carneiro. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese
Mouse Family
Mouse parents with dungarees and dress/tunic and a mouse baby with instructions for baby carriage, blanket, and diaper. Adult mice are app. 21 cm. tall (8 in). Designed by Go Handmade for Hobbii. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the PARENT MICE free knitting pattern - Hobbii requires registration to get pattern
- Get the BABY MOUSE free knitting pattern
Teddy Bear With Overalls
Teddy bear toy knit flat with separate overalls. Booties are knit into legs. Though this is listed as a teddy bear, it looks like it could also be a cute mouse. Overalls are knit in 6 colors so it's great for leftovers. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Circulo Studio.
Little Animal Toys
This pattern includes instructions for knitting a variety of animals including bunny, fox, dog, cat, mouse, and bear from a basic pattern with modifications, and their clothes (shoes, dress, pants and cardigan). Designed by Irene Kiss. Available in English and Spanish
Teddy Bear With Outfit
Teddy bear toy with outfit of dungarees, a hat, and a little scarf. Knit a plain teddy bear or one that’s striped. When worked in DK weight yarn the bear is 30cm tall but the size could be altered by using thinner or thicker yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown.
Elefred the Elephant
Elephant toy dressed in a hooded tracksuit including pants and shoes. Designed by Cilla Webb. DK weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Zoe Bunny
Bunny toy softie. Approx 10” [25.5 cm] tall, excluding ears. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Patons
Christopher and Rosie Teddy Bear
Teddy bear with overalls. Knit flat. Height Approximately 9 inches (23cm). Excerpt from The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley. Fingering weight yarn.
Rabbit and Bear with outfits
Bunny and teddy bear softies knit flat with 5 clothing items including a jacket with either a collar or hood, hat, overalls, and eyelet dress. Designed by April Cromwell. Aran weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern. Ravelry says it is discontinued but link on page still works
- Direct link to free pdf
Babar
The beloved elephant comes to life in Sara Elizabeth Kellner’s 11 inch toy. Instructions for Babar, his green suit, a bowler hat, king’s cape, and crown are all included.
Outdoors Dog
Dog softie toy with with cabled dog coat and wellies boots. Size 14cm (5½ in) tall to the top of the head. Great use for leftover or stash yarn! Designed by Sue Stratford. Aran weight yarn. Excerpted from Knitted Cats & Dogs: Over 30 patterns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Knitted Cats & Dogs: Over 30 patterns book at Amazon (print or Kindle) (ad)
Mice Sisters
Mouse stuffie and baby mouse with coat and overall. Height approx 10 cm tall (4 in). Designed by Go Handmade for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn.
Rosina the Anteater Toy Softie
Adorable anteater toy with her own wardrobe. Worked flat and seamed. Designed by Cilla Webb. DK weight yarn. Pictured project by veraredondo.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more of Cilla's knitting patterns
- See more South American Animal Knitting Patterns
Cat in Jumper
Cat amigurumi softie in pullover sweater. 2 different clothing options. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii. DK weight yarn. Pictured projects by the designer, EllyKnots, and sylv61
Country Mouse Doll
Mouse toy softie with separate dress. Size Approx 15” [38 cm] tall (excluding Ears). DK weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
Frontline Teddy Bear
Teddy bear in medical scrubs with mask. Designed by Sam Pratt to display support for nurses, doctors, and other medical personnel on the front lines helping those with COVID-19. Size 21cm /8.5” tall. DK weight yarn.
Stand with Ukraine Bunny
Bunny toy, with dress in shoes in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, holding her tiny little peace dove. Knit flat on straight needles. The designer asks you consider donating to a cause to help the people of Ukraine. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cilla Webb.
Patterns for Purchase
Cat in Overalls
Adorable kitten softie in basketweave jumpsuit knit flat. Sizes: 11 ¾ inches (30 cm). Designed by FunnyRabbitToys. Aran weight yarn.
Teddy Bear Family
Available again! Set of bear toys knit flat with two adult sized parent bears and two kid sized bears, all sporting knitted Fairisle sweaters. Sizes: Daddy: 26cm/10in Mummy: 22cm/8.7in Boy: 15.5cm/6in Girl: 11.5cm/4.5in. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii. DK weight yarn.
Autumn Mice
Mouse toy softie knit in the round, with removable jackets and pumpkin and acorn. Approx. 8” tall (without ears). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lorraine Pistorio.
Mice Amigurumi
Patterns for various mouse toys with outfits, including baby mouse, mouses with dresses, sweaters, and pants. Sizes from 5 inches (baby mouse) to 8 inches tall depending on pattern. Detailed patterns with photos. Designed by Elves World. DK weight yarn.
Bear Toy With Plaid Dress
Full instructions for knitting a bear softie with separate dress. All items knit flat and seamed. Finished size: approx 21 cm (8 inches) from the tip of the toes to the top of the ears
Darwin Duck Toy
Duckling amigurumit with flat newsboy cap and dungarees. Size 20 cm (8 in) tall. Worked flat and seamed. Designed by Cilla Webb.
Candy Bear and Romeo Bear
Toy bears with wardrobes. Worked flat on 2 straight knitting needles and seamed. Length Approx 15 inches
Elephant Toy
Full instructions for knitting and finishing off a little elephant with a textured sweater and shorts. Approx 22cm (9 inches) from the tip of the toes to the top of the ears.
Bunny Rabbit by Amanda Berry
Adorable bunny rabbit toy softie with bib overalls and carrots (striped sweater is part of body). Size: 32 cm / 12.5 in tall (including ears). DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Bedtime Bunny with toy bunny and sleeping bag
Toy bunny in nightdress and slippers has a cozy bed with an attached pillow and a tiny toy bunny to cuddle while she sleeps. Sizes: Bedtime Bunny - 18 cm (7.5 in) to tips of ears. Tiny toy bunny measures 7cm (3in). DK weight yarn. Designed by Dollytime
