Making toys and games for kids by crocheting is a great pastime. Many people enjoy using their crochet skills to make these items.
This page has so many wonderful toys and games to crochet for kids. Popular right now is making crochet Amigurumi. There are many cute Amigurumi patterns on this page to choose from.
For example, Baby Rattles, brought to us by Amour Fou, has patterns for the characters in the children’s classic The Three Little Pigs—the wolf and the piggies!
A fun indoor game of ball toss can be made by crocheting colorful baskets and balls to throw in them. This is a classic game for kids and is brought to us by Winding Road Crochet.
Not all of the patterns here are Amigurumi. Below are free animal crochet patterns, including sea animals like the enchanting narwhal! There are unicorns, bunny rabbits, duckies, and even a cat.
Kids love superheroes and there is a great pattern for superhero dolls from Yarnspirations.
Who crochets these fun and educational items?
Some people who often crochet toys and games for kids are:
- Parents and Grandparents: They often crochet toys and games as a lovely gift for their children and grandchildren. Grandparents and parents put so much love into these special projects.
- Crafters and Hobbyists: People who enjoy crafting and have a passion for crochet find that making toys and games is a fun and rewarding project.
- Small Business Owners: Many small business owners and Etsy sellers create and sell their handmade crocheted toys. These crafters usually enjoy the creative process of crochet and want the opportunity to earn money with their talents.
- Charity and Volunteer Groups: Those who are involved in charity work often crochet toys and games to donate to hospitals, shelters, and other organizations that help needy kids.
- Teachers and Educators: Some educators crochet educational toys and games to use as learning tools in their classrooms, combining creativity and teaching.
You definitely fall into one of these categories! Scroll down the page to find a free pattern to get started crocheting toys and games for kids!
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Learn how to crochet a small round ball with this step-by-step crochet tutorial and free pattern! It can be used as an indoor safe toy, a hacky sack, baby toy and for other things.
Marching North
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Amigurumi projects make fun toys for little ones. Here you will find free patterns for amigurumi dolls, cute animals and many more toy items.
Needlepointers.com
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A child would love these crochet animal pillows, bear, pig and cat.
Jennifer Down Under
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This post has free instructions on how to crochet a cut doll along with a dress and boots.
Elisa's Crochet
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Just the right side for little hands! Your child will enjoy playing with this toy dinosaur.
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The Three Little Pigs is a classic child's book. Now you can make some rattles, three little pigs plus a wolf, to use while reading the story. Free Crochet Patterns.
Amour Fou
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This free crochet pattern contains a set of small baskets and some crocheted balls.
Winding Road Crochet
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Make this ball as baby's first! It's a soft, crocheted ball that is easy for baby to hold and it's soft enough for safe play.
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Making this fun bee stacking toy is a great way for infants to develop fine motor skills and start using their hands. This bee stacking toy pattern is free and provides an excellent introduction to learning.
Elisa's Crochet
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Crochet up some fun for the kids with this bowling set.
Petals to Picots
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These superhero characters are perfect for fantasy play. Get the free pattern here.
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In this clear crochet tutorial, Easy Breezy Crochet will walk you through creating your own cuddly companion using basic shapes such as cylinders, hearts, and spheres.
Easy Breezy Crochet
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This crochet bunny and ring toss is sure to delight the kids. Get the free crochet pattern.
Donna's Crochet Designs
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Love playing checkers? This portable checkerboard uses basic crochet stitches making it great for a beginner crocheters project.
Winding Road Crochet
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Crochet up some cute finger puppet figures with these free patterns.
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Here is how to make the crochet pillow for a doll bed.
Crochet 'N' More
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Game of Thrones fan? Use the Dragon Stitch to crochet a Dragon Scale Necklace or your very own Dragon Egg!
Julie Measures
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The crochet skills involved are basic, with most of the pieces using only single crochet stitches. It's not hard to make but time-consuming.
by Susan Lowman at Ravelry
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With this free pattern crochet a small duck toy for baby.
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Learn about this cute crocheted cat called Dumpling Kitty. The pattern is by Sarah Sloyer of Critterbeans and is free.
Needlepointers Staff
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Three-dimensional flowers add the perfect pop of color and texture to this crochet ball for the baby.
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This ball is suitable as a toy for small children.
Craft Designs for You
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Make a classic kids toy! Create a hacky sack with a basic single crochet stitch and yarn.
Whistle And Ivy
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Learn how to crochet a hacky sack with this tutorial.
Shiny Happy World
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Enjoy creative playtime with our Bat, Ghost and Pumpkin puppets. A free crochet pattern.
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With this free pattern, crochet Good Witch, Mean Witch and Flying Monkey puppets for some creative playtime.
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These soft and cuddly crochet toys will stimulate kids with imaginative play.
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This cute pattern serves as both a teething ring and a rattle, offering an easy grip for the baby.
A Purpose and A Stitch
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Use this pattern to make a trio of balls with stripes and polka dots.
Yarnspirations
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This is a classic kids' game where you use your crocheting skills to create it.
The Handmade Handmaiden
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Not only is this little octopus super cute, but this toy provide great comfort to babies!
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Size 4" long by 2" high.
Crochetville
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This toy crochet panda stands 13.5 inches tall when crocheted with a 3.5mm hook and worsted-weight yarn.
Jess Huff
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Individualize this basic crochet pattern to create all types of finger puppets.
Craft Yarn Council
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Puppets are great for creative learning and story telling with little ones! Here is a free pig hand puppet pattern.
ekayg
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This soft and cozy pig toy pattern is stitched almost entirely in the round using single crochet.
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Follow this free crochet pattern to create animal puppets.
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This scarf will keep them warm and offer an opportunity for some creative play.
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Baby's first puzzle.
Hobbii
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This colorful ragdoll llama was recently crocheted by Chris with a free pattern by Spin a Yarn Crochet.
The Bernat Pipsqueak yarn gives the llama a fuzzy and cuddly fur. The charming decorative accents include a cute bobble necklace, bright multi-colored blanket and tassels on ears.
To learn more about this project and get the free pattern click the above link.
Needlepointers Staff
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This fishing game is sure to provide endless fun for kids. Only need to know the single crochet stitch to make the fish.
I'll Hook You Up
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This Rubik’s Cube pattern is unique because kids can rearrange the tiles. They can learn colors and patterns with this fun and functional toy.
Nicki's Homemade Crafts
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Make bath time a fun time with this friendly puppet-style scrubby!
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This soft version of a soccer ball allows kids to play soccer indoors.
by Sarita Kumar at Ravelry
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The stacking ring toy is a classic toy. You can crochet your own stacking toy with this free crochet pattern.
Too Much Love
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Also known as an Amish Star Ball, this is a brilliant developmental toy. The chunky design makes it perfect for little hands.
Look At What I Made
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To make a crocheted t-shirt yarn frisbee that can fly, you only need to know some basic crochet stitches.
Allison Dey
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Here is a game you can crochet and then take while traveling in a car with your kids.
Nicki's Homemade Crafts
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Tuna and Bones are free amigurumi patterns of a dog and cat that are perfect for crocheters. Get the free patterns, grab your hooks and get ready to create some of the cutest amigurumi toys.
Needlepointers.com Associate
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