Free knitting patterns for animal softies and other toys rated easy by knitters and designers. Most patterns are free. Updated 6/5/23
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There’s a bear
Tiny Teddy knit flat in garter stitch in one piece from feet to feet. Gathering a circle on his face raises the nose. Size 15cm/ 6 inches tall I think this could be suitable for beginners. DK weight yarn. Designed by Tracy Henwood
Little Bunny
Easy rabbit 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. Pictured project by TinyNuit who added an embroidered bowtie.
Little Lamb
Easy sheep toy stuffie knit flat with garter stitch and stockinette. Size About 9 in. (23 cm) tall. Rated easy by designer. Suitable for beginners. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Buddy the Bear
Easy teddy bear knit flat on two needles. I think this could be suitable for beginners. DK weight yarn. Designed by L. T. Marshall with Rachel Clarke
Stuffed Toy Dog
Super simple dog stuffie toy knit flat in 2 body pieces and 2 ears. Size: 14 inches. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. I think this could be suitable for beginners. Two strands of DK weight yarn knitted together. Stuffed Toy Dog designed by Una O'Malley
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- See the Ravelry page and download free pdf
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Sugar Bunny
Easy bunny rabbit stuffie toy knit flat. Size: approx 6" tall. Rated easy by Ravelrers. DK weight yarn. Designed by Raynor Gellatly. Pictured project by cbt61702
Jerry the Berry Bee
Toy bee stuffie knit flat. The pattern seems easy to me with detailed instructions and photos. The only slightly fiddly bit is knitting the eyes but the instructions are clear. Knitting skills used: Knit, Purl, Kfb, K2tog, Ssk. Size: 30 cm / 12 inches (length). DK weight yarn. Designed by Nicola Riley. May only be free for a limited time.
Puffer Fish
Fish stuffie toy knit flat in mostly stockinette using some intarsia for the color. The eyes and spots are crocheted but the designer suggest using felt shapes instead if you don't want to crochet. I think you could also make with looped i-cord. Size: 14cm / 6 inches (length). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Annie Ahn. May only be free for a limited time.
Sleepy Puppy
Easy dog stuffie toy knit flat. Size: approx 8" tall. Rated easy by Ravelrers. DK weight yarn. Designed by Raynor Gellatly
Claire Panda
Panda plushie knit flat in garter stitch, with the nose in stocking stitch. This panda is designed to be soft and floppy. Size: Approx. 67cm (26in) tall when standing, 44cm (17in) tall in a sitting position. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Claire Gelder, excerpted from Robyn Octopus and Friends
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Hans my Hedgehog
Cute hedgehog toy knit flat. Finished size: Large version approx. 9 in (23 cm) long. Small versions 2 in. (6 cm) & 3 in. (8 cm) long. Designed by Margaret Bloom who says they are suitable for beginners. Rated easy by Ravelrers.
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Confetti Bear
Easy Teddy Bear toy knit flat and seamed. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Michele Wilcox for Premier Yarns.
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Auria The Sheep
Easy sheep or lamb toy knit flat. It looks easy to me. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Neuzi Valim.
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- Or get the pattern on the Ravelry page
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Wilfred Teddy Bear
Easy teddy bear toy knit flat with knit on shirt and pants. Rated easy by Ravelrers. DK weight yarn. Designed by Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days.
Flat Knit Plush Elephant
Easy elephant toy knit flat in garter stitch and suitable for beginners. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Gina Michele.
Easy Bear, Cat, and Bunny
Easy bear, cat, and bunny rabbit toys knit flat and suitable for beginners. Teddy Bear is knit flat in garter stitch and is approximately 10 1/2 inches tall. Cat is knit in stockinette. Bunny comes in 2 sizes, 7 1/2 inches tall, 10 inches tall Designed by Gina Michele.
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- Get the free BUNNY knitting pattern
Easy Octopus
Easy octopus toy knit flat. Finished size: 15cm across and 7cm high. Great use for leftover yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Knitting by Post.
Polar Bear
Easy Polar Bear toy knit flat, seamed and felted. It looks easy to me. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Michele Wilcox for Universal Yarn.
Tiny the Elephant
Easy elephant toy knit flat (with some options for knitting in the round for some pieces). Finished size: The finished elephant sits approximately 5 inches tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Tricia Wood. Larger version available for purchase.
Tiny Bear
Easy teddy bear toy knit flat. Finished size: about 9 cm tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Knitting by Post.
Beginner's Kitten
Adorable cat softie with a few cute outfits. Knitted flat on a pair of straight knitting needles. Designer Claire Garland says "Yes, it’s suitable for beginners." Techniques used include increases and decreases and seaming. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Sport weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Easy Puppy
Easy toy puppy dog stuffie knit flat. Size 8 inches tall. Worsted Weight yarn. All you need to know is basic stitches like knit and purl, basic increase and decreases. Designed by Amy Gaines
Amigurumi Animal Friends
Easy animal stuffies knit flat. Includes patterns for bear, pig, frog and bird. Size 5 to 5.5 inches tall. All you need to know is basic stitches like knit and purl, basic increase and decreases. Designed by Amy Gaines
Patch the Puppy
Colourful dog softie with a pompom nose. All pieces are knitted flat on a pair of straight knitting needles. Techniques used include increases and decreases and seaming. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Amanda Berry. DK weight yarn.
Rainbow Dinosaur
Easy dinosaur stuffie knit flat in garter stitch. Size 32cm / 12.5 inches tall. This pattern is suitable for those with basic knitting abilities and contains step-by-step instructions. Designed by Addy Whitfield
Amigurumi Baby Animals
Easy animal stuffies knit flat. Includes patterns for 7 cute animals: Rabbit, Monkey, Bear, Lion, Cat, Pig, and Panda. The Animals, without ears, measure 7.5 inches tall. All you need to know is basic stitches like knit and purl, basic increase and decreases. Designed by Amy Gaines
Orca Whale Toy
Adorable whale softie is just under 2 feet. In order to make the orca, you should be able to knit in the round, as well as do simple increases and decreases. Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll. Super Bulky weight yarn. May be only free for a limited time.
Ginger and Smudge
Patterns included for two adorable cats, one sitting up and one lying down. All pieces are knitted flat (back and forth) on a pair of straight knitting needles. FINISHED SIZE: Ginger (the cat lying down) is approximately 13cm tall and 20cm long. Smudge (the sitting cat) is approximately 17cm tall and 13cm wide. Designed by Amanda Berry
Moss the Sheep
Pattern contains instructions for large and small sheep knit flat. The big sheep is 12cm tall.
