Sharing a few of Crochet Stuffed Animal Patterns that my 13-year-old teen enjoyed making over winter break this year. These are all patterns that can easily be completed within a day or two and the stuffies turn out SO cute!
On my blog, I share a lot of easy crochet free patterns, and I love that my daughter enjoys playing with yarn as much as I do. Recently, I shared this fun How To Make a Plushie At Home Tutorial, and that inspired my daughter to try and make something similar using yarn. She searched online for crochet stuffed animal patterns free pdfs/ videos and made all of these cute animals! Each one of them turned out to be cuter than the previous one!
5 cute crochet stuffed animal patterns
You will need to know to these crochet basic stitches to make these crochet stuffed animal patterns. None of these patterns are complex, but you will need to know how to shape your fabric and join pieces.
1. Crochet Owl
FREE PATTERN: BERNAT OLLIE O’GO OWL TOY TRIO PATTERN
This Crochet Owl was made using O’Go Blanket yarn left over from my Center Start Crochet Blanket. This yarn is is so soft and cuddly and makes for the best crochet stuffed animals. I had to order a variety set of Safety Eyes to make this Owl and we used Polyfil left over from my DIY Axolotl Plushie and Puff Quilt. This Crochet Owl pattern is easy to follow along and turns out super cute!
2. Crochet Mushroom
Pattern Video: Crochet Mushroom by Crafter Frog
For this Crochet Mushroom, she used the Bernat Blanket Yarn again, and this yarn really adds to that cuddle factor.
3. Crochet Elephant
Pattern: Crochet Elephant by All About Ami
The Crochet Elephant Pattern used here is well written, easy to follow and the trunk of the elephant is just adorable! I ordered a thinner yarn from Walmart- Mainstays 5 Oz Sparkle Acrylic Yarn in Rose Fume Colorway for this elephant, and it has a soft shimmer that is subtle and beautiful.
4. Crochet Octopus
Pattern Video: Crochet Baby Octopus by All From Jade
The Crochet Octopus is tiny, uses very little yarn and can be made so quickly! I love how large the eyes look and give the crochet stuffed animal an adorable look.
5. Crochet Bee
Pattern Video: Amigurumi Crochet Bee Tutorial Video from Hooked by Robin
This Crochet Bee has to be hands down the cutest crocheted animal ever! I love how many details are incorporated into the design and how cute the finished bee looks. Definitely a 5 star pattern.
6. Crochet Turtle:
More info: Unboxing Yummy Friends Crochet Turtle Kit!
She made this cute crochet turtle from a kit and we both loved how it turned out!
7. Crochet Bear
This adorable crochet bear was made using a kit again, and while it is terribly cute, it does involve some fancy crochet techniques!
crochet stuffed animal patterns Conclusion:
I was totally impressed with all of these crochet stuffed animal patterns, some of these are great to make use of left over scrap yarn! Crocheting the cutest stuffed animals is super satisfying as you have a handmade gift ready quickly.
