Knitting patterns for animal softies and dolls knit flat in garter stitch. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/21/25
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Free Patterns
Little Red Teddy Bear
Bear stuffie knit flat in garter stitch. Size 20 cm (8 inches) high. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Esther Kate.
Raggedy Bunny
Easy rabbit stuffie knit flat in garter stitch. Size 9 inches tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Adira Brown.
Waldorf Cat
Just two squares of garter stitch creates this charming toy cat with head, arms, and legs created through stitching. Size 5.9 inches (15 cm) tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Simplytoys13.
Tooty Bear
Teddy bear with knit on sweater and paints knit flat in garter stitch. Size 28cm / 11inch. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Fleur van Eijk.
Midsummer Unicorn
Cuddly unicorn stuffie knit flat in garter stitch. Size 46cm/ 18in tall. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Claire Garland. Pictured project by paxwaldi
Teddy Bear
Classic teddy knit flat in garter stitch. Size 30 cm (12 inches) tall. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss. Pictured project by J-no. I would recommend reading the project notes by other knitters on Ravelry.
More Free Patterns
Kimba the Lion Toy
Lion softie knit flat in garter stitch on 2 needles and seamed. Size: Approximately Approx. 21 cm (8 in) long. DK weight yarn. Designed by DROPS design. Web pattern only. Available in English, Danish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and more
Koala Toy
Koala softie knit flat in garter stitch, seamed, with felt and embroidered features. Crochet edge on ears. Approximate sitting height of 18cm (7 in). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Prima Team.
Zebra Toy
Zebra softie knit flat in garter stitch on 2 needles and seamed. Size: Approx. 21 cm (8 in) long. DK weight yarn. Designed by DROPS design. Web pattern only. Available in English, Danish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and more
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.
Patterns for Purchase
Linnypins Square Bear
Patchwork teddy bear made from the clever use of knitted garter squares. Size bear sits at 25cm/10 inches tall. Great stash buster for leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Morris Tomlin. A kit is also available.
Ragdoll Fox
Fox stuffie knit in garter stitch. Instructions for working flat on straight needles or in the round with circular needles, depending on your preference. Size Approximately 16” / 40 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Arianna Frasca. A kit is also available.
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.
