Cute Amigurumi Ideas

Sometimes all of us need a little cheerfulness in our life, to beat the blues. It’s good to have something that instantly lifts our mood, something which brings happy memories and good energy. I am sure that by making handmade gifts, we encapsulate our love in them, passing it on to the receiver.
Think about someone in your life who would need an amulet of sorts, which will keep him or her on the bright side! The cutest way to make it is with amigurumi. Choose an animal or a character that looks adorable and symbolizes qualities you want to evoke – for example, wise and long-living turtle. Take a look at examples below and search for links to free patterns under the pictures.
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Gilbert The Otter
Otters are known to float on their backs, and that’s what Gilbert is doing right now! He’s found a fish and is ready to play with it. Crochet this easy amigurumi toy, but don’t forget about the details. Embroidery and shading here is very important, because that’s what makes this lovely animal so cute!
- DESIGNED by Elisa Sartori
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
photo by Elisa Sartori / elisascrochet.com
Find this free pattern on elisascrochet.com.
Amigurumi Meerkat
Aren’t meerkats the sweetest? Their long bodies and the ability to stand on the hind legs is known to anyone slightly interested in the animal world! Now with this pattern from Amigurumi Today you can make one for a kid in your life, or a beloved adult. This adorable animal holds squishy heart, so is there a better way to say “I love you”?
- DESIGNED by Amigurumi Today
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
photo by Amigurumi Today / instagram.com
Find this free pattern on amigurumi.today, or read more about it on instagram.com.
Cow Squish
Take a look at this amazing creative project by Tamara Kelly. Her crochet cow pillow is fun to make and has an amazing texture and details. If you’re looking for a perfect baby shower gift, this might be the project you will gladly choose. You can always customize the size and colors!
- DESIGNED by Tamara Kelly
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
photo by Tamara Kelly / ravelry.com
Find this free pattern on mooglyblog.com, or read more about it on ravelry.com.
Giant Harvest Moon Cow
Another super cute cow toy pattern, this time with full body. If you’re looking for more detailed project, check out the pictures below posted by Summer Brunton-Elliott. This Harvest Moon cow crochet pattern is not for beginners. The creator suggests being at an intermediate level before making this design.
- DESIGNED by Summer Brunton-Elliott
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
photo by Summer Brunton-Elliott / ravelry.com
Find this free pattern on summerbug.ca, or read more about it on ravelry.com.
Milly the Mouse
Absolutely adorable little mice that you can make with no time. It’s a great way of spending your free time in a creative manner. Keep yourself busy and entertained with half double crochet, single crochet, plus sewing/assembly techniques. Choose your favorite colors and create detailed little mouse with a personality you like!
- DESIGNED by Red Heart Design Team
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
photo by Quirky Red Heart Design Team / ravelry.com
Find this free pattern on www.yarnspirations.com, or read more about it on ravelry.com.
Rainbow Sheep
Adorable rainbow sheep is waiting to bring joy and fun to your family life! This stuffed crochet toy will delight you with its soft fur created with many different types of yarn and as you can see on the pictures below by Durable Yarn, you can create an iconic project with this pattern!
- DESIGNED by Durable Yarn
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
photo by Durable Yarn / ravelry.com
Find this free pattern on durableyarn.com, or read more about it on ravelry.com.
Polly Peacock
Polly is an adorable peacock, that loves summer and tea parties! Doesn’t that sound like the best description for a crochet friend for your kiddo? You can crochet Polly easily and be sure to crochet her a bunch of different clothes as well!
- DESIGNED by Esther Vogelaar
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Esther Vogelaar / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on essiebirdies.wordpress.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
Kid’s Snake Seat Cushion, Chair Pad
I love universal toys for kids. This cushion is a great example of a fun and useful toy. Not only does it teach your kiddo about wild nature and animals, but it cal also be a comfy cushion, as well as a very safe and squishy lovey! Perfect!
- DESIGNED by GoldenLucyCrafts
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by GoldenLucyCrafts / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on goldenlucycrafts.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
Sweet Bird Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern
This cutie will be your kiddo new feathered friend, that’s always happy and glad to play all the time! The pattern works up very fast and the little pink dress isn’t removable, but you can always crochet a few new ones to change whenever your kiddo will like to dress this sweet bird differently.
- DESIGNED by Tiny Curl
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Tiny Curl / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on tinycurl.co or read more about it on Ravelry.
CAL Summer Amigurumi Bundle
This sweet amigurumi bundle features all fun summer toys that you can dream of! These cuties are all beginner friendly and perfectly safe, as long as you replace plastic elements for embroidery. Let’s the summer party begin!
- DESIGNED by StringyDingDing
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by StringyDingDing / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on stringydingding.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Small Animal Collection: Frog
This cute little frog loves to hang out with their friend in a puddle and look for some bugs in the grass. It’s a cute little fellow, perfect to gift to the kiddos, they will absolutely love it!
- DESIGNED by Jen Hayes
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
Go to the pattern:
Small Animal Collection: Frog see more here
Pink Robin Free Crochet Pattern
Robins are so adorable! They are those little, smart and colorful birds, that sing beautifully. This lovely project doesn’t take that much time and it’s a great way to use any leftover yarn!
- DESIGNED by Alexa Templeton
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
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Hedgehog Family Free Crochet Pattern
Those cute little hedgehogs are just the sweetest toy for little kiddos! They will also make a lovely gift for your family and friends – make them in any color you want and crochet a whole colorful family.
- DESIGNED by StringyDingDing
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
Go to the pattern:
Hedgehog Family see more here
Box of Chocolates Free Crochet Pattern
Valentines Day is very often associated with chocolates. They are beautifully wrapped, they are decorated with a lovely bow and it’s really sad, that they have to be eaten or else they just break down. This won’t happen with these cute crochet ones! You can gift them to your love and they will last forever!
- DESIGNED by Amigurumi food
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
Go to the pattern:
Box Of Chocolates see more here
20 Minute Duck Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern
If you’re looking for a new idea for toys, those cute amigurumi ducks will be just perfect! They come in all colors imaginable and are just lovely! Remember to replace plastic eyes for embroidery if you want to make this a baby toy.
- DESIGNED by StringyDingDing
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
Go to the pattern:
20 Minute Duck Amigurumi see more here
Amy The Donkey
Donkeys are so cute! And stubborn, so they say. This lovely donkey amigurumi will make the perfect toy for your kid. It is the ideal size to travel with it and fit easily in a backpack. That’s a toy, that your kiddo will cherish and remember, even as an adult.
- DESIGNED by Hannah Cooper
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
Go to the pattern:
Amy The Donkey see more here
Penelope The Penguin Free Crochet Pattern
This penguin is easy enough for beginners, so don’t hesitate and try it!
- DESIGNED by The Blue Elephants
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
Go to the pattern:
Shelby the Turtle Free Crochet Pattern
Happy amigurumi turtle can be carried in a bag or pocket for instant mood lift!
- DESIGNED by The Blue Elephants
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
Go to the pattern:
Ziggy the Zebra
These little cutires in the pictures below have the most spiky and eye catching manes out there! As you can see, you can use this pattern to create fun cuties with amazing color schemes. And each zebra has a little bow, how cute is that? Each fellow is about 8 inches tall.
- DESIGNED by Kiran Khandwala
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL upper beginner
photo by Kiran Khandwala / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on chaicoffeecrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Amigurumi Otter Family
This adorable little otter family loves to spend time together! I mean, just take a look at the pictures below, how sweet are these litttle creatures, right? As you can see, they are quite easy to crochet, so it’s a lovely last – minute gift for your friends and family.
- DESIGNED by spinayarncrochet
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL upper beginner
photo by spinayarncrochet / spinayarncrochet.com
Find original free pattern on spinayarncrochet.com
Louie the Toucan
Meet Louie, the Toucan! He’s a very friendly and a little loud fellow, who loves to fly around the tropical trees and enjoy amazing views! He’s going to be a fantastic friend for your kiddo, as well as a great educational toy! And this quirky, flattened shape is absolutely adorable and versatile.
- DESIGNED by elisascrochet
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by elisascrochet / elisascrochet.com
Find original free pattern on elisacrochet.com
Periwinkle the Puppy
If you’re kiddo doesn’t have a dog in the house and would love to have one, this crochet puppy might be a really sweet gift! Periwinkle is a very sweet and friendly Puppy, that doesn’t require any work or duties, but he’s still a fantastic company! The finished size is 20cm / 7.8inches tall and approx. 18cm / 7 inches wide.
- DESIGNED by Heather C Gibbs (KCACO.UK)
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Heather C Gibbs (KCACO.UK) / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on anchorcrafts.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
Squirrel
Squirrels are such adorable animals and one of my most precious memories from childhood are connected to these incredible creatures, when I saw them among the trees! So if you want to crochet your own squirrel, you just have to follow this free pattern in the pictures below! Have fun!
- DESIGNED by Jen Hayes
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Jen Hayes / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on jenhayescreations.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
Sea Otters
Otters are such lovely and cute animals! I mean, just take a look at the pictures below, they’re just cuteness overload! Making these is not only great to educate your kiddos about these animals, but they will also make a fantastic little friends!
- DESIGNED by curiouspapaya
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by curiouspapaya / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on curiouspapaya.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
Tally The Giraffe
Have you met Tally the giraffe already? If no, you have to catch up! Take a look at the pictures below and see for yourself how absolutely adorable this little giraffe is! It’s approximately 13 cm high and the colors are si vivid and fun! You kiddo would love playing with Tally!
- DESIGNED by aquariwool
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by aquariwool / aquariwool.com and Instagram.com
Find original free pattern on aquariwool.com.The bottom photo is here.
Baby Panda Amigurumi
These little pandas in the pictures below are such cuties, don’t you think? They will make such adorable friends for your kiddos or grandkiddos! And I’m sure your friends would also love to have such a lovely lucky charm with them at all times! Which colors will you use to make these? Let me know!
- DESIGNED by StringyDingDing
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by StringyDingDing / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on stringtdingding.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
Plush Strawberry Cow
This sweet crochet cow in the pictures below was made by Abigail Sui and isn’t she the cutest? It’s made using a very soft, velvet yarn, that’s super nice in touch and makes this little cow even more huggable! Feel free to play with the colors as well!
- DESIGNED by Abigail Sui
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Abigail Sui / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on abigurumii.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
Max the Monkey
This incredible, sweet monkey in the pictures below was made by Cuddly Stitches Craft and the pattern includes detailed step by step instructions with many photos. Making this adorable monkey will help you make your own crochet toy with confidence so don’t hesitate and get started asap!
- DESIGNED by Cuddly Stitches Craft
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Cuddly Stitches Craft / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on cuddlystitchescraft.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
Calliope the Caterpillar
Take a look at this adorable crochet caterpillar in the pictures below by Projectarian, isn’t it the sweetest? Don’t be fooled by those big shining eyes, Calliope the Caterpillar is a yarn bandit! However her favorite yarn is the Scheepjes yarn. Have fun with this pattern!
- DESIGNED by Projectarian
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Projectarian / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on projectarian.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
Crochet elephant
This sweet elephant in the pictures below will make such a sweet and safe toy for the little ones! However remember that if you want to gift it to a baby or a toddler, it shouldn’t have any plastic elements. The finished size is approximately 32 cm in height (12,5 in).
- DESIGNED by Halime Özel
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Halime Özel / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on Ravelry.
Axolotl
Have you ever seen such a cutie like this one in the pictures below? It’s made by Joy PhamSontakke and it’s an incredibly sweet little guy, that’s perfect for beginners to make and you can finish it within couple of hours! It’s going to be a lovely addition to a nursery!
- DESIGNED by Joy PhamSontakke
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Joy PhamSontakke / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on anvisgranny.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
Chinese New Year Tiger
How adorable is this cute little tiger in the pictures below? Take a look at his shiny eyes and furry ears! I’m simply in love! It will be the best little toy for toddlers (just remember to replace plastic elements for embroidery). You can also use it as a keychain, mobile decor or crib hanging, or even a car hanging charm!
- DESIGNED by Stephanie Jessica Lau
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Stephanie Jessica Lau / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on allaboutami.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
Frederick the Frog
Try this simple crochet frog pattern, which includes detailed step-by-step instructions and numerous photos. This Amigurumi frog pattern will help you confidently make your own crochet toy, so don’t delay and get started NOW. Have fun crocheting!
- DESIGNED by Cuddly Stitches Craft
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Cuddly Stitches Craft / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on cuddlystitchescraft.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
Hamster
These adorable crochet hamsters in the pictures below were made by Carolyne Brodie and they are absolutely the sweetest gift for kiddos or your friends! Such a little, squishy and soft hamster is the perfect companion. Make sure to make at least one!
- DESIGNED by Carolyne Brodie
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Carolyne Brodie / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on Ravelry.