I feel like a lot of the more recent converts to crochet were lured in by the cuteness of amigurumi. If you have been bitten by the amigurumi bug too, then you are just going to love all these crochet patterns for free amigurumi.
It feels a bit like magic when you are able to take a crochet hook and a bit of yarn to make something so cute. Even when your creations don’t turn out exactly as planned, they are almost always adorable. That’s what makes amigurumi crocheting patterns great for beginners (and it certainly doesn’t hurt that all these designs are also free!).
There are so many possibilities when it comes to crochet patterns for free amigurumi. Today’s round-up is a curated sampling of animals (like adorable dogs), fantasy creatures (dragons, anyone?) and plants (finally, something my black thumb can’t kill!). Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!
1. Daiyu the Dragon
Dragons may not exist in real life (darn it!) but they have long since ignited the imaginations of humans. Now you can make an adorable little dragon for yourself with this fantastic design.
Designer: Sweet Softies
Click here for the free pattern!
2. No-Sew Cat
Are you more of a cat person or a dog person? Don’t worry, this list of crochet patterns for free amigurumi has a little something for both crowds, including this playful little kitten. (Just keep an eye on him around your yarn!)
Designer: Stitch by Fay
Click here for the free pattern!
3. Baby Snake
Snakes can be a bit polarizing. Some folks think they are icky, but I think they’re cute! These soft yarn friends are certainly not scary. Snakes make great crocheting patterns for beginners because they’re free from limbs. That means less parts to make!
Designer: Planet June
Click here for the free pattern!
4. Dinosaur Brontosaurus Amigurumi
Would you categorize dinosaurs as animals or fantasy creatures? They did exist at one point, but, of course, they are long since extinct. Luckily, you can help them live on in yarn form with sweet crochet patterns for amigurumi like this one!
Designer: StringyDingDing
Click here for the free pattern!
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5. Mini Love Elephant Amigurumi
One of the coolest things about crochet patterns for free amigurumi is how easy it is to make your stuffed animals bigger or smaller just by changing up the yarn and hook size. Just look at these 3 sizes of adorable elephants!
Designer: DIY Fluffies
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6. Amigurumi Chubby Bunny
Easter is a hop, skip, and a jump away, so why not whip up one of these cute chubby bunnies for an Easter basket treat? I am especially partial to crochet patterns for free amigurumi when they are made in adorable pastel colors.
Designer: A Menagerie of Stitches
Click here for the free pattern!
7. Paisley the Pig
Movies like Babe and Charlotte’s Web opened people’s eyes to the cuteness potential of pigs. Now you can have your favorite barnyard friend forever by your side, immortalized in snuggly yarn.
Designer: Jess Huff
Click here for the free pattern!
8. Walter the Whale
The next one of our crochet patterns for free amigurumi is a water animal. Whales are magnificent creatures, and they are very large too. This is one amigurumi design that you really wouldn’t want to make life-size.
Designer: By Morgan
Click here for the free pattern!
9. Barrel Cactus
Real cactuses may be “hard to kill” but that doesn’t mean impossible to kill! Lucky for us black thumbs, this crochet cactus can brighten up our spaces forever more.
Designer: Nunu Crochets
Click here for the free pattern!
10. Cube Puppy Dog
You’ll find that most crochet patterns for amigurumi are made up of rounded shapes like spheres and cylinders. This unique design uses a cube for the body of the puppy for an unexpected dash of adorableness!
Designer: CraftyBunBun
Click here for the free pattern!
What a fun round-up of crochet patterns for free amigurumi! If you are relatively new to the crochet scene (welcome, by the way!) I hope you will give one of these designs a chance. Amigurumi can be a little intimidating, but it can absolutely be a good option for crocheting patterns for beginners (especially when they are free!).
If you like to see more amazing Amigurumi patterns, check them out HERE.
Happy Crocheting!
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