Free knitting pattern sets of dolls, animal stuffies, and other toys. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 5/26/25
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Free Patterns
Pride and Prejudice Dolls
Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy dolls knit flat. Size 14 inches tall. Designed by Angela Chin. Worsted weight yarn.
Tic Tac Toe
A toy version of the game with little pillows for play pieces and the playing board is a drawstring bag to carry the pieces. Knit flat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Luciana Etche for Max and Herb.
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Uszka Teddy
Adorable teddy bear with outfit of sweater and pants knit separately. Fingering weight yarn. Sizes 22cm / 8.75” tall. Web version is free. Designed by Teresa Runnett.
Magical Besties
Green witch and pink witch dolls inspired by Wicked and Wizard of Oz characters. DK weight yarn. Size 7 inches including crown/hat. Web version is free. Designed by Louise Bollanos for Handy Little Me.
Rabbits in Outfits
Adorable bunnies with floppy ears and dungarees and pinafore. Size 7.5in (19cm) tall. Knit flat. Designed by Sarah Keen. DK weight yarn.
Knitted/Felted Teacup and Saucer
Perfect for a child's tea party or home decoration. Size teacup 2 inches tall by 5 1/4 inches wide. Saucer is 5 inches in diameter. Designed by Anita M. Wheeless. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. A teapot pattern is also availale for purchase.
Tea Party Treats
Perfect accompaniment for your knit tea set or other play or decoration! Two sets of tea time food including sandwiches and appetizers in one pattern and Biscuits and Cakes in the other pattern. All knit flat. Designed by Anita M. Wheeless. DK weight yarn.
Tigeropolis Set
Tiger family stuffies and friends including two tiger cubs (one in two sizes), three adult tigers, peacock, sloth bear, porcupine, monkey, and pygmy hog. These are the official patterns for the characters in the book, Tigeropolis published by Belle Media. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii. DK weight yarn. May only be free for a limited time.
More Free Patterns
Build Your Name Blocks
Alphabet blocks knit flat and seamed around foam cubes. DK weight yarn. Size 10x10cm (4x4in) Designed by Michelle Oonincx.
Batman and Robin
Toy versions of the crime-fighting duo. Size 10" (26cm) tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Stana D. Sortor.
Mini Loaves and Fishes
Small toys that are an illustration of the meal shared by Jesus with the crowd. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Tricarico.
Goodnight Daisy Doll
Doll all ready for bedtime with miniature teddy bear, hotwater bottle, and bunny slippers. Knit flat. Designed by Daisy and Storm. DK weight yarn.
Tessa the Dog Walker Bear
Garter stitch bear stuffie with outfit of skirt, sweater, and shoes, plus pet dog and leash. Size of bear 20cm (8in). Designed by Val Pierce, excerpted 20 to Knit: Dressed-Up Bears. DK weight yarn.
- Get the free BEAR knitting pattern
- Get the free OUTFIT and DOG knitting pattern
- Get 20 to Knit: Dressed-Up Bears at Amazon
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.
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Summer Garden Butterfly and Cutie Crawlies
This set from Knitables features a butterfly, caterpillar, ladybug, bee, and snail. Finished Height Approximately 12cm. The butterfly’s wings are created ingeniously by rolling knitted fabric. Great use for scrap yarn. Designed by Sarah Gasson of Knitables.
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Hippo, Giraffe, and Turtle by Amanda Berry
Animal amigurumi softies knitted flat on a pair of straight knitting needles. Techniques used include increases, decreases, knitting stripes and seaming. Designed by Amanda Berry
Patterns for Purchase
Farm Baby Animals and Play Mat
Set of animal plushies with options on some to knit more than one animal including Chick or Duck, Horse, and Cow or Pig. Also includes a small blanket designed to look like a farmyward with fields, lake, and what looks like a barn. Animal sizes about 13cm/6.5 inches high. All pieces are knitted flat. Designed by Women's Weekly. Aran weight yarn.
Penguin, Polar Bear and Seal Toys
Set of cold loving animal stuffies. Penguin 20cm/8" tall. Polar Bear 30cm/12" tall (seated). Seal 25cm/10" long. All pieces are knitted flat on two needles. Designed by King Cole. DK and Chunky weight yarn.
Little Dazzler Doll in Bed
8 inch (21 cms) doll with removable pinafore and her comfy little sleeping bag bed. All pieces are knitted flat on two needles. Designed by Carol Turner. DK weight yarn.
Car Playset
Adorable toy set includes set of cars, a play mat and a basket to keep them in. Designed by Angela Turner. DK weight yarn.
Woodland Friends
Animal toy set includes a fox, rabbit, squirrel, mouse, owl, and hedgehog, and accessories including a waistcoat, scarf, and a satchel bag. The toys are knitted mostly on single pointed needles. Designed by Amanda Berry. DK 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.
