Toy stuffies with cuddly round shapes. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 4/7/25
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Free Patterns
Beasts
Roly-poly ball shaped animals including bunny, robin, elephant, frog, cat, and dog. Ball knit flat and seamed, then ears, tails, wings, and so forth are knit and added on. Designed by c v e t u l k a knits. The pattern is on several pages.
- Get the free Round Body knitting pattern
- Get the adaptations for all but the frog
- Get the frog adaptations
Chickens and Eggs
Egg-shaped chickens and their eggs knit in one piece are great stash busters using 60 - 80 yards (55 - 73 m) of the yarn weights of your choice. Which Came First? designed by Dee Frey.
Ostrich Mother and Chick
Two small ostrich stuffies of a mother ostrich and chick. Size Mummy 12cm / 5 inches, baby 8cm / 3 inches tall sitting height. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Clover pattern page
Get more toy knitting patterns by Sachiyo Ishii on Amazon
Birds in Nests
Adorable birds with either springtime or holiday theme. These rolypoly birds cuddle in little basket nests covered either with knit flowers or holly and held aloft by hearts. Great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. L is for Love Nest designed by MurisKnits.
Tiny Easter Chick by Amanda Berry
This little yellow Easter chick sitting in a shell is a quick knit and great for using up scrap yarn. Great for Easter baskets or putting in plastic eggs. Approximately 3.5cm tall. Knit flat. Designed by Amanda Berry
Big Pink Pig
This pig pillow or toy softie is designed for maximum huggability by Purl Soho and is 15 inches high and 38 inches in circumference.
Mama Hen and Chick Toy
Small mother chicken softie with pocket for her chick. Finished measurements: approx 3” tall and 2.5” wide Designed by Raynor Gellatly
More Free Patterns
English Robin
Learn how to knit this adorable English robin bird toy, complete with a cherubic little body, wings, tail, and pointy beak. Megan Kreiner not only shows you how to knit the bird, but also demonstrates how to assemble all of the bits and pieces and attach it to a twig. Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug OR purchase pattern and class individually.
Beans the Cat
Linda Dawkins’ original Beans the Cat pattern can be knit in the round or knit flat and then seamed.
Big Cuddly Bunny
This bunny’s designed for maximum huggability by Purl Soho and is 15 inches high and 38 inches in circumference.
Teeny Penguin
Designed by Amanda Berry, this tiny toy is approximately 4cm tall.
Buzzy Bee Toy
This little knitted bee is quick and easy. Made with scraps of DK weight yarn. Designed by Knitting by Post.
Big Snowy Owl Softie
This huggable stuffed owl is a foot and a half tall and a yard around, perfect for cuddling!
Perry the Penguin
Adorable round baby penguin toy knit flat and seamed. Size 10 cm/4 inches. Designed by Ngoc Ngoc Nguyen. Aran weight yarn.
Round Robin Toy
Designed by Amanda Berry, this tiny Robin is designed with seaming instead of color changes. Approximately 8cm diameter (excluding the legs).
Grumpasaurus
Okay, he’s not a real dinosaur (maybe, that’s why he’s grumpy) but this cute knitted toy by Kat Lewinski is irresistible.
Stuffy Owl by Amanda Berry
This simple owl is knitted in one piece, with eyes and beak are added after knitting using duplicate stitch (though I imagine you could adapt for stranded colorwork). Approximately 10cm tall and 9cm wide. Designed by Amanda Berry
Nesting Birds
Mama bird, baby bird, large nest, small nest, and eggs are included in these amigurumi toy knitting instructions. Great stashbuster - use up sock yarn leftovers for birds and novelty yarn for nests. Designed by Kala Hotakainen.
Chick in an Egg
Designed by Purl Soho.
Patterns for Purchase
Hen and Chicks
May only be free for a limited time. Chicken plushie toy set with mother hen and chicks, all knit flat on two needles. Sizes Mother hen: 17cm/6½in high. Chick: 7cm/2¾in high. Designed by Woman's Weekly. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select PDF option. Make sure the price is 0. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern
Bunny Bundles
Roly-poly ball-shaped bunny toys that are quick and easy to knit and perfect for cuddling. I think they'd make great baby toys with safety eyes. Three sizes – 7, 8 and 9 ins (18, 23 and 23 cms) tall from ear tip to base. Knitted in garter stitch throughout (apart from the inner ears which are Stocking stitch), on single point needles, using the short rows to form the rounded shape. Designed by LCMknits. DK weight yarn.
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 Penguin Toy
Designed by the amazing Amanda Berry, this cuddly baby penguin is knitted in a fluffy boucle yarn. The penguin is approximately 8cm tall.
Hedgehog Family
The Hedgehogs pattern is a quick knit with only two short sewn seams. Large 5.5” (Medium 4.5”, Small 3.25”) tall
