Free knitting patterns for izzy dolls, pocket buddies, and other small toys for charity knitting or gifts. Izzy dolls are named after Canadian Master Corporal Mark Isfeld who while serving in Croatia found a small doll and thought of the comfort that toys can bring. His mother Carol Isfield created crochet dolls modeled after that doll for Mark to distribute to children. Soon others started knitting and crocheting izzy dolls. After Carol passed away, Shirley O'Connell coordinated the sharing of the patterns and distribution. Unfortunately, it appears that the original group may no longer be active since I can't find current information on it. However they are still great dolls to knit and give. Updated 6/24/24.
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Free Patterns
Kate and Kobe Koala
Izzy comfort doll style koala plushies. Size 18 cm / 7 inches tall in DK weight yarn. Use different weights to knit smaller or larger. Great stashbusters! Designed by Cher Marcus. Available in English and Dutch
Original Izzy Doll
The original Izzy doll pattern by Carol Isfeld to be given away by her son Master Cpl. Mark Isfeld, and later coordinated by Shirley O'Connell. Size 5" to 6". Sport weight yarn. Pictured project by 1skeinwonderwoman. Sadly, it appears to be only available on the Internet archive as the original sites are not availble.
Bunnies
Rabbit comfort doll in izzy style with knit on sweaters. Knit in the round. Size 23 cm / 9 inches in Fingering weight yarn. Nieces' Bunnies 2018 designed by Alexandra Hans.
Flower Girls
Izzy comfort dolls with skirts embellished with embroidered flowers. Knit in one piece from the bottom up with arms and legs defined with simple sewing. Options for knitting flat or in the round are included. Sizes depends on yarn weight: Fingering 4 3/4"; DK/Sport 5 1/4"; Worsted 6". Great stashbusters! Designed by Esther Braithwaite. Pictured project by mcs32757
Square Stuffies
Easy animal comfort dolls in the izzy style that can be styled to look like a fox, cat, and more. Knit flat. Size Approx 6" tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart Design Team. A kit is also available.
Fairisle Friends
Izzy comfort dolls with with 5 different stranded designs for the sweater. Knit in one piece from the bottom up. Options for knitting flat or in the round are included. Sizes depends on yarn weight: Fingering 4 3/4"; DK/Sport 5 1/4"; Worsted 6". Great stashbusters! Designed by Esther Braithwaite. Pictured project by KnitterMugs
Bluey
Puppy dog comfort doll plushies inspired by the cartoon character. Size 10 inches 25cm in DK weight yarn. Designed by Sue Ambrose. May only be free for a limited time.
Monkey
Seamless animal izzy style comfort doll knit in the round. Size 8 inches 20cm in DK weight yarn. Use different weights to knit smaller or larger. Great stashbusters! Designed by Sue Ambrose.
Pretty Izzy Dolls
Girl and boy comfort dolls with two types of skirt and two options for sweater. Knit in one piece from the bottom up. Options for knitting flat or in the round are included. Sizes depends on yarn weight: Fingering 4 3/4"; DK/Sport 5 1/4"; Worsted 6". Great stashbusters! Designed by Esther Braithwaite. Pictured project by Jootjebreit
More Free Patterns
Little Pig And Bunny
Rabbit and piglet izzy style comfort dolls each worked flat, then seamed. Size Each toy is about 5 in. (12.5 cm) tall. Worsted weight yarn. Great stashbusters! Designed by Amy Gaines.
Paramedic Doll
This little izzy comfort medical professional doll is dressed in blue scrubs and a protective face mask. Just omit the hair bun to make a doll with short hair. Size 14cm / 5.5 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Ferdinand Pig
Cute softie pig toy knit in the round. The designer doesn't mention the size but one of the projects looks about 6 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Dana Drauschke. Available in English and German
Izzy Teddy Bear Dolls
Teddy bear toy with four sweater options. Great use for leftover or stash yarn! Designed by Esther Braithwaite. Sport weight yarn. Pictured project by muumi
Foxy Toy
Larger stuffie in the izzy style. Adorable fox toy ina cable sweater created using minimal shaping. Approx 18" [45.5 cm] tall in Aran weight yarn. Using a lighter weight yarn would create a smaller toy. Designed by Red Heart
Piggywig
Small toy pig knit flat. Super quick to knit, he only takes a few hours and oddments of yarn. Size 12cm / 5 inches. Great stash buster for leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by Aine Marriott.
Nurse Mates Dolls
Medical professional doll in scrubs with separate mask knit in one piece from the bottom-up either flat or in the round. Size Fingering 4 3/4"; DK/Sport 5 1/4"; Worsted 6". Designed by Esther Braithwaite. Pictured project by nanacomeau
Pocket Bunny
Bunny rabbit comfort doll plushies about 12 cm (4.7 inch) tall. The pattern is written in two versions: on DPNs and on stright needles. Great stashbusters for DK weight yarn! Designed by Ala and Ela for Twins Knitting. Pictured project by buffoo
Tilda Doll Jane
Izzy comfort doll with coat and hat knitted flat with basic shaping. Size 24cm /9.5” tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Claire Fairall Designs. Pictured project by mcs32757
Mini Gingerbread Friends
Gingerbread girl and boy dolls knit in one piece from the bottom-up. The doll’s body can be knit flat or in the round. Simple sewing techniques define the arms and legs after knitting. Very fast and fun to knit, these dolls are designed to be sturdy and safe. Size: 4" (10 cm) in DK weight. Designed by Esther Braithwaite. Pictured project by mcs32757
Patterns for Purchase
Pocket Pals
20 izzy style comfort dolls plus a four-pal pocket, a pouch and an alphabet chart to add a monogram or the name of a special young friend to the pouch. Can be knit by hand or machine. Includes tennis duo, swimmers, flower girl, ballerina, cowboy and cowgirl, baseball player, school girl and boy, basketball player and more. Size 3.5 inch (9cm). Designed by Val Love
10 Busy Little Bears
Teddy bear comfort dolls with outfits. Size 10cm (4 in). DK weight yarn. Designed by dollytime
Forest Friends
Izzy animal dolls including hedgehog, badger, mole, and owl knit in one piece from the bottom-up, either flat or in the round. Sizes Fingering 4 3/4"; DK/Sport 5 1/4"; Worsted 6". Designed by Esther Braithwaite
Bunny Pocket Buddies
Izzy style bunny rabbit comfort dolls with options for sweaters, hoodies, and hats. Size about 6 inches in Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Debra Gorman
Animal Friends
6 adorable animal designs including a cat, dog, pig, bear, rabbit and elephant. Finished size: 8 1/2" W x 12" H. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Michele Wilcox
Scandi Owl
Pocket buddies in the shape of friendly owls knit with felt faces. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Debra Gorman
Pocket Dolls
The instructions include a chart for a basic doll, step by step instructions, add ons and ideas for accessories. If you use 4 ply yarn the dolls will be about 10 cm or 4 inches tall. Designed by heaventoseven
