10 Cute Crochet Softies Everyone Will Love - All Free Patterns!
Are you ready for cuteness overload?!? I’ve rounded up the best selection of crochet softies (aka stuffed animal toys) that you can make and best of all, they’re free patterns!
Whether you're looking for an adorable gift or a whimsical way to use up yarn leftovers, this post will give you 10 fun softie crochet projects including a dinosaur, unicorn, teddy bear, bunny rabbit, squid, elephant, llama, kitty, octopus, and even a dumpster fire. That said, there’s something for everyone!
All of the projects in this post provide free patterns when using the links provided.
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10 Best Stuffed Toys Free Crochet Patterns
#1. Squish-a-Saurus Dino Free Crochet Pattern
Roar! Ready for some prehistoric fun? Look no further than this super-cute dinosaur softie to crochet for your favorite dino-loving friend. This squishy guy is crocheted in the round and features contrasting ridges on his back. Perfect for hours of playtime and hugging.
Designed by Sarah Zimmerman
Uses worsted weight #4 yarn
Get We Crochet Brava Worsted Yarn for this project
#2. Fleece Teddy & Bunny StufFIES Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet your own jumbo Fleece Teddy & Bunny using special fleece sherpa yarn! These cuddly stuffies are so soft and fluffy and will be cherished by loved ones!
Please note that this pattern is not recommended for complete beginners as some crochet, amigurumi and working in the round experience would be beneficial (you cannot see individual stitches when working with this yarn, so you will need to feel for the next stitch).
Designed by Stephanie Jessica Lau aka All About Ami
Uses jumbo weight #7 yarn
Get Lion Brand Go For Fleece Sherpa Yarn for this project
#3. Dumpster Fire Free Crochet Pattern
Modeled after the Dumpster Fire vinyl figure, now you can crochet your very own piece of super cute hot garbage. It’s squishy. It’s adorable. It’s where all your hopes and dreams burst into flames.
The crochet bits are easy to execute, but there is a good amount of sewing and fussy assembly. Need some more assistance? I made a YouTube tutorial for you as well.
If you’re feeling fancy, you can make the flames removable and stick other things in your crocheted dumpster, like goals you never achieved, or all the things that have ever disappointed you.
Designed by Twinkie Chan
Uses Aran/worsted weight #4 yarn
Get We Crochet Brava Worsted Yarn for this project
#4. Hubble the Squid Free Crochet Pattern
Hubble is an easy-peasy pattern with almost no sewing. He’s crocheted together in one piece and all you have to sew is the eyes! This pattern will guide you effortlessly through making your own snuggly cephalopod. If you want to be spoon-fed through your first amigurumi as a beginner, this pattern is for you!
Squid and octopus toys are becoming popular therapy for premature babies who love these tentacled companions in their incubators! Having something to grip and squeeze helps them to develop and even thrive by regulating everything from oxygen intake to heartbeat, and preventing them from pulling out their tubes.
This squiddie is also a very robust a durable toy that will stand up to the roughhousing of wild children.
Designed by Projectarian
Uses DK weight #3 yarn
Get Lion Brand Baby Soft Yarn for this project
#5. Esther the Elephant Free Crochet Pattern
Esther the Elephant is certainly adorable, but don’t flatter her too much – an elephant never forgets, and she’s already got a big head!
Create a cute softie with this crochet elephant pattern! With an oversized trunk and big floppy ears, this elephant is sure to bring a smile to any child's face! Plus, with just basic crochet stitches and simple shapes, it makes a great project for beginners.
This adorable stuffed animal measures 13.5” completed
Designed by Jess Huff
Uses aran weight #4 yarn
Get We Crochet Brava Worsted Yarn for this project
#6. No Drama Llama Free Crochet Pattern
Let’s face it, this llama toy is the cutest! He’s super huggable and is ready to brighten up everyone’s day. This highly textured stuffed animal is fun to crochet and features contrasting colors on harness and blanket.
Designed by Nancy Anderson
Uses aran weight #4 yarn
Get Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Yarn for this project
#7. Dumpling Kitty Free Crochet Pattern
Dumpling Kitty is a cute pudgy kitty whose pattern is available for free! Her body is crocheted with a flat base so she sits nicely wherever you place her, waiting patiently for treats.
Finished size: Approximately 4” tall when made with the indicated yarn and hook size, though your finished size may vary depending on your yarn brand and tension.
Difficulty level: Easy - Intermediate (Previous experience and familiarity with amigurumi recommended)
Time to finish: Approximately 3 hours
Designed by Sarah Sloyer
Uses worsted/aran weight #4 yarn
Get We Crochet Dishie Cotton Yarn for this project
#8. Reversible Mood Octopus Free Crochet Pattern
This pattern makes an adorable reversible mood octopus. It’s a great toy to help children share their emotions as well as for adults to make note of how often it’s placed on the happy or sad sides.
This quick to crochet project is fun and easy to make - choose your two favorite colors for your octopus!
Designed by Crocheting Dummy
Uses super bulky weight #6 yarn
Get Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Yarn for this project
#9. Classic Crochet Bunny Free Crochet Pattern
If you’re looking for a simple classic stuffed bunny rabbit, then try this one! It’s nothing fancy, just soft, squishy, super huggable, and easy to work up.
Designed by ChiWei Ranck aka One Dog Woof
Uses super bulky weight #6 yarn
Get Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick Yarn for this project
#10. Jazzy the Unicorn Free Crochet Pattern
Meet your new BFF, Jazzy the Unicorn stuffed animal. She’s as magical as she is cuddly, and her wild colorful mane gives her a ton of personality! If you’re making this for a favorite child, you could have them choose the colors of her mane.
Amigurumi softie is crocheted in the round, stuffed, and mane is added at the end of the project.
Designed by Jess Huff
Uses worsted weight #4 yarn
Get We Crochet Dishie Cotton Yarn for this project
