Free Toy Crochet Patterns

Crocheted toys are built to be loved hard: plushies, rattles and play pieces that survive being dragged, chewed and slept on. This collection of free toy crochet patterns comes with translated US-standard instructions, stitch counts and assembly photos.

Toy crochet has two golden rules. First, safety: for anything given to children under three, embroider the eyes instead of using plastic safety eyes, and stitch limbs on firmly. Second, durability: work tightly with a smaller hook than the yarn band suggests, stuff firmly, and choose machine-washable yarn because the toy will end up somewhere unspeakable. Beyond that, relax — small irregularities disappear entirely once a child adopts the thing.