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Stuffed Animal Patterns

Browse through these free patterns that teach you how to make a variety of stuffed animals and related projects.
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Ami Ami Dogs: Seriously Cute Croche

This book will help you create your own collection of crocheted dogs.

Amigurumi Pattern Books

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small animals or toys. If you would like to learn about amigurumi and explore fun amigurimi pattern, check out these book.

Amigurumi Patterns

If you crochet or knit, or just want to learn how, you might want to find out more about amigurumi patterns.

Cute Dogs: Craft Your Own Pooches

Chie Hayano will have you sewing up several little pooches in no time at all.

Fringed Plush Ghost Doll

Make this simple ghost doll using fleece and felt! An easy sewing project submitted by Kimberly Cook.

Make Your Own Toys

Author Sue Haven teaches you how, with a bit of creativity and some unwanted clothes or scrap fabric, you can create unique, hand-stitched toys.

Closet Monsters Book

John Murphy, author of Closet Monsters, will inspire you to clean out your closets and get sewing.

Crochet Baby Bee

This is an adorable little black and yellow bumble bee you can make.

Crocheted Monkey

I love monkeys and I love crocheting, so I love this project!

Frog Beanie Pattern

Make this frog stuffed animal using simple sewing techniques.

Grey Babies

Make these little greyhound dog dolls using floral wire, polymer clay, and simple sewing supplies.

Jacques the Sea Turtle

Jacques is a fun and easy crochet pattern that is loved by children and cats alike. Also great way to use leftover yarn!

Lavender Bunny

While this bunny looks like it might be hard to make, the pattern looks easy enough!

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