Knitted Toy Patterns

Toys to knit for every age

The collection spans small quick knits, jointed dolls and animals, comfort blankets with toy heads, and characters knitted flat then seamed. Many use small amounts of DK, which makes them a good way to use up oddments.

Safety and finishing

• For babies and toddlers, embroider eyes and features rather than using safety eyes or buttons.
• Knit at a firmer tension than usual so stuffing does not show through the fabric.
• Use washable toy stuffing and a machine-washable yarn if the toy will be well loved.

Questions makers ask

Are there free toy knitting patterns to download as PDFs? Yes, filter for free patterns and save them to your library.

What is the easiest knitted toy for a beginner? A simple flat-knitted rectangle animal or a small mouse with minimal shaping is the gentlest starting point.