Free knitting pattern sets of animal stuffies and other toys. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 8/16/24
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Free Patterns
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.
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
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.
Song Birds
Instructions for robin, blackbird, blue tit, coal tit, and bullfinch knit flat. Size 15cm /6 inches. Great use for leftover or stash yarn! Designed by Amanda Berry. DK weight yarn.
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.
More Free Patterns
Doris the Sheep
Instructions for making a 2 legged (upright) and 4 legged version of Doris, as well as cute hats and scarves. Designed by Charlie Darning
- Get the free knitting pattern
- There's a dog in the picture on the Ravelry page. I think this is the link to that pattern (not free)
- See more Sheep Knitting Patterns
Mouse Family
Mouse parents with dungarees and dress/tunic and a mouse baby with instructions for baby carriage, blanket, and diaper. Adult mice are app. 21 cm. tall (8 in). Designed by Go Handmade for Hobbii. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the PARENT MICE free knitting pattern - Hobbii requires registration to get pattern
- Get the BABY MOUSE free knitting pattern
Little Animal Toys
This pattern includes instructions for knitting a variety of animals including bunny, fox, dog, cat, mouse, and bear from a basic pattern with modifications, and their clothes (shoes, dress, pants and cardigan). Designed by Irene Kiss. Available in English and Spanish
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
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.
Best Buddies Baby Comforters
Three baby lovey blankie toys including teddy bear, frog, and fox. Perfect for stashbusting and leftover yarn. Designed by Petra Herrmann. Sport weight yarn.
Candy Cousins
Animal toys with their own cute outfits approximately 15cm (6in) high and knit flat. Two sets sold separately: Set 1 Fruit Drop the elephant, Jelly Bean the frog, Peanut the puppy and Butterscotch the cow. Set 2 Marshmallow the rabbit, Marmalade the cat, Popcorn the pig and Peppermint the panda. Perfect for scrap leftover yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Phillips for Toyshelf
Mini Lovey Blankie Menagerie
Baby animal toy loveys to cuddle. Includes lion, puppy, zebra, hippo, mouse, and cow. Great stashbuster and perfect baby shower gift! Designed by Rainebo
Rabbit Rascals
Pattern contains instructions for 10 cute little bunnies that are easy to make and only require small amounts of yarn. SIZE: Rabbit Rascals – 18 cm (7.5 in) to tips of ears.
