Gnomes, fantastical animals, hybrid creatures, and more fun toy knitting patterns. Updated 3/1/25
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Free Patterns
Sweet Little Bug or Butterfly
Cute six legged bug toy with wings and antennae. Includes option for creating butterfly wings. DK weight yarn. Designed by Minttusuklaa.
Stego Stegosaurus
Adorable dinosaur inspired by a character in the Happy Little Dinosaurs game. DK weight yarn. Designed by Matt Elliot-Ripley for Matter Matter UK.
Gnorman
Gnome holding a heart is a cute way to show your love. Knit flat. Size 25cm/10" tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Kaz kew.
Flying Spaghetti Monster
What if a bowl of noodles and meatballs came alive? You would have this fun toy. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sherry W.
Short Dog, Long Dog
These dogs come straight from the pages of a new picture book about opposites. Size short dog is 2” (5cm) long; long dog can be as long as you like! Worsted weight yarn. Designed by the book's author, Anna Hrachovec.
FroggyBug Snail
Whimsical snail with a spiral shell that can be stretched, rolled on any side, and even entwined with other obects like flowers or another snail. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Chevalier.
Fairy Bird
Whimsical toy with arms that move, legs that rotate, head that is movable. The finished toy from ears to the toes is approximately 10 inches (26 cm) tall. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Simplytoys13.
A Little Kindness Monster
Knit a Little Kindness with hat and heart and Give a Little Kindness to someone to let them know you're thinking of them. No size is given but it looks about 7 inches tall in Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll.
Catfish Whimsie
MerCat toy is a whimsical character that's a fun way to use up scraps of leftover yarn. Size 8 inches tall in Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KittyKnits.
More Free Patterns
FroggyBug Frog
Fanciful frog creature with eyes on stalks, flexible arms and legs, and a big smile. Great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Chevalier.
Tooth and Toothbrush Set
Fun toys to teach kids about brushing teeth, gifts for dentists you know, or decorations for pediatric dentist offices. Sizes Tooth 11 x 8cm / 4" x 3". Toothbrush 47 x 10cm / 19" x 4", DK weight yarn. Designed by Cher Marcus.
Pom Pom Gnomes
Cute toy gnomes created with pom pom, knitted hats, and i-cord legs in a variety of options for holidays and other occasions. Pictured are Just Write Gnome, Lots of Love Gnome, Lucky Gnome, Witchy Gnome, Holly Jolly Gnome, and Star Spangled Gnome. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Billy and Baa.
Loch Ness Monster
Legendary sea creature toy softie knit flat with optional wire for head. There's no size listed but it looks like it's about 30cm/12 inches from description. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Winsper.
Prickles and Pear Cactus
Cuddly cactus pals knit with double moss stitch with shorts and skirt. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Rebecca Olson.
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Octopuss
Fanciful creature that's half cat, half cephalopod, that will fit in the palm of your hand. Want a regular octopus? Just leave the ears off. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bethany Hendrickson.
Knitty Gritty
The beloved Flyers mascot is a fun monster toy even for those who aren't Philadelphia sports fans. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by L. E. Weiss.
Strawberry Mouse
Whimsical toy of a hybrid mouse and strawberry. Would also make a great cat toy. Uses scraps of leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by The Knit Guru.
My Little Purrmaid
Mer-kitten cat mermaid stuffie doll knit flat. Size 30cm / 12 inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Myka Watson.
Fruity Friends Toys
These cute knitted fruit amigurumi come from the talented Amanda Berry! Includes Apple, Cherries, Orange, Banana, Blueberry Single Cherry, Grapes, Lemon, Pear, Pineapple, Watermelon Slice. Variety of sizes from about 1 inch to 8 inches. Make them for your children, grandchildren, local preschool or primary school - or just to fill a fruitbowl for your kitchen! Great stash buster for DK weight yarn. May only be free for a limited time.
Patterns for Purchase
Knitilus Nautilus
Tiny ocean animal amigurumi toy about 3 inches across. No circular knitting is required. Designed by cheezombie.
Wind in the Willows Sets
Two sets of Wind in the Willows inspired animal character pairs: Badger and Mole, and Rat and Frog, each with their own tailored outfits. All parts are knitted flat and sewn up at the end. No circular knitting is required. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii.
Dandy Lion
Adorable lion toy with flower petal mane. Designed by Midaami292.
Squirrel Rider
Tiny forest elf with mushroom cap riding a squirrel. All parts are knitted flat and sewn up at the end. No circular knitting is required. Finished size: Squirrel, 12cm tall, child, 5cm Designed by Sachiyo Ishii.
Monster Amigurumi
Cuddly monster with striped arms and legs. Great stash buster for scrap yarn! Finished Monster measures 15 inches tall. Designed by AmyGaines.
Woodland Musicians
Bear with string bass, Fox with violin, Badger with accordion, Duck with recorder instrument, and Owl conductor. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii.
Birthday Gnome Cake
Whimsical gnome wearing a birthday cake hat. In a sitting position to the tip of the candle – 10 inches (25 cm) tall. Designed by CreativeHousePattern.
Mouse and Bluebells
Cute flower loving mouse in overalls and hat sniffing blossoms in a vase. All knitted flat and sewn up at the end. No need for circular knitting. Finished size: mouse 10cm, flower in vase 15cm. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii.
Gnome Reader
Adorable Book-Loving Gnome with a cozy hat, fluffy beard, and a tiny book. Perfect for bookworms, librarians, teachers, and gnome enthusiasts. Designed by CreativeHousePattern.
