Very Beginner Friendly Crochet Toys
Making your first crochet toy can be daunting! There’s so much to think about. Limbs to make and attach, ears and eyes. Heads that wobble too much. It’s all a bit of a worry!
But worry no more! We have the solution. Ten super-simple and very beginner-friendly toys, right here to get you started.
What makes these plushies so simple?
The answer is their simple design and good size. And the detailed, tutorial style instructions that accompany them.
Most of these toys have no limbs. They are constructed out of a single pouch that you can close with a drawstring when you have stuffed it.
Despite the simplicity, the toys still look stunning. They are also a decent size. Big enough to hug and cuddle, and not too fiddly for you when working them up.
The pattern for each toy is not just a pattern. It’s a step-by-step tutorial that holds your hand every step of the way.
We’ve included a couple of toys with limbs below, for you to attempt as your confidence grows. But again, they are beginner friendly, big enough to handle easily, and accompanied by super clear instructions.
Make each one in turn and watch your skills grow! Just tap on the photos to go through to the patterns
Let’s get you started with the first toy!
#1 Crochet Cat
We’ll begin with this gorgeous and oh so simple black cat. Designer Sarah Holloway has made this a really achievable project for a complete beginner.
Sarah used bulky fluffy yarn with a size J (6mm) hook and her cat is seven inches tall. The cat’s flat butt means you can sit him on a shelf and he won’t wobble around!
The crochet black cat is a great starter project because there are no limbs, and no color changes!
#2 Crochet Chick
Next up is this cute chick. It’s the same basic design but instead of ears, the only addition is some simple wings.
Again, no color changes in the body keep things nice and simple. And Sarah’s clear instructions ensure that you’ll have fun making the small beak and comb.
#3 Crochet Duck
The crochet Mallard duck rings the changes with a nice easy straight line color changes in the body. You can go with the natural Mallard colors in the pattern or experiment with a brighter theme!
Quick tip: For amigurumi toys its often helpful to use a slightly smaller hook than the yarn wrapper recommends. Just to make sure your crochet is fairly tight.
#4 Crochet Puppy
For the cute crochet puppy toy, we mix up the colors a little. You’ll learn to make simple color changes that look natural and are surprisingly easy to achieve
Again, no limbs are required, but the puppy does have two cute little ears and an adorable little tail!
#5 Calico Cat
The calico cat is very slightly more adventurous! Now there are three colors. But it’s still fall-off-a-log simple just like the black cat above.
The black, tangerine, and white yarn captures that calico charm to perfection. And this is a toy that really stands out from the crowd
#6 Crochet Cow
Still following the same basic pattern, our delightful crochet cow has a few extra touches including some rather fetching horns!
Use a super bulky yarn to get a plush cow like this one that’s around seven inches tall. She’s super huggable and very cute.
#7 Crochet Bunny
This cuddly crochet rabbit is a great one to try next. Perfect as an easter gift or for anyone that adores rabbits, you can give her a floral crown if you want to. Or leave her as nature intended.
She looks picture perfect in pastel. But vibrant brights work well too!
#8 Crochet Frog
Who couldn’t fail to fall in love with this adorable frog. For this toy you get to have a go at some cute little arms. But don’t worry they are super simple to make.
The eyes are made in the same way as ears for the cat, and attached to the top of the head to give that unmistakable froggy look.
#9 Crochet Hippo
Ready to have a go at a toy with limbs? Of course you are! This big cuddly hippo is a great place to start. But if you’d rather tackle something smaller, skip down to the baby pig below!
This cuddly hippo is a little bit more time consuming than the patterns without limbs above, but if you’ve made a couple of those, you can definitely make this one. And the results are well worth the effort.
#10 Crochet Piglet
Last but not least, everyone loves a crochet pig. And this piglet is just too sweet to ignore.
It’s small, but not too small to handle easily, and is the perfect new amigurumi project for a novice, or speedy gift idea for a regular crocheter to put together in just a few hours.
If you’d like to see more of Lucy and Sarah’s easy to make toy designs click on the links below. There are hundreds more free patterns for you to explore.
- More gorgeous squishy, cuddly toys (no limbs, no fuss) from Sarah Holloway
- More adorable plush toy designs inspired by animals from around the world from Lucy Easton
