Flat Toys in Patons Fab DK - PBN0000-05365 - Downloadable PDF

Patons Flat Toys Crochet Pattern (PBN0000-05365) – Five Adorable Amigurumi-Style Flat Toy Designs in Patons Fab DK

This free downloadable PDF crochet pattern from Patons (pattern reference PBN0000-05365) contains five flat toy designs worked in Patons Fab DK yarn. Each finished toy measures approximately 37 cm (14½ inches) in length, making them a generous, huggable size ideal as handmade gifts for babies and young children. The pattern is rated beginner level, making it an excellent choice for those who are new to crochet toy-making but want to create something impressive and charming.

The Five Flat Toy Designs

The pattern includes five individual character designs, each worked in a specific colour combination using Patons Fab DK. All five share the same fundamental flat body construction but are distinguished by their unique colour schemes, facial features, and character-specific details such as ears, tails, and embellishments.

Teddy

The Teddy is available in two colourway options. The Natural Colourway uses Camel (02308) as the main colour (MC) and Beige (02331) as the contrast colour (C1). The Bright Print Colourway uses Fruity (02324) as the MC and Candy (02316) as C1. The classic teddy bear silhouette is one of the most universally loved toy shapes, and this flat interpretation gives it a modern, graphic quality.

Elephant

The Elephant is worked in a single main colour in the Natural Colourway: Grey (02310). Its distinctive trunk and rounded ears give it an immediately recognisable silhouette. The flat construction keeps the shape simple while still capturing the character of this beloved animal.

Rabbit

The Rabbit is crocheted in Cream (02307) as the main colour in the Natural Colourway. Long ears are a defining feature of this design, making it a sweet and classic toy choice. The soft, neutral cream tone gives it a timeless appeal.

Cat

The Cat uses Natural Tweed (02357) as the MC and Camel (02308) as C1 in the Natural Colourway. The textured quality of the Natural Tweed shade adds a subtle visual interest to the flat body, giving this feline character a little extra personality.

Monkey

The Monkey is the most colour-rich design, using three shades: Chocolate (02357) as the MC, Beige (02331) as C1, and White (02306) as C2 in the Natural Colourway. The combination of these three tones creates the characteristic face and body markings of a monkey, adding depth to the flat toy format.

Construction Technique

All five toys are built around a shared Basic Body construction that is worked in the round from the bottom up. The body begins with a foundation chain of 60 chain stitches joined into a ring with a slip stitch, then worked in continuous rounds of treble crochet (UK terminology). Shaping is achieved through systematic decreases worked across each round, reducing the stitch count progressively — from 60 stitches down to 22 trebles — to create the tapered, flat body shape. This straightforward decrease method is easy to follow and helps beginners practise consistent tension and round-by-round shaping.

The flat toy format is a popular approach in crochet toy-making because it simplifies construction compared to fully three-dimensional amigurumi. Rather than stuffing and shaping a three-dimensional form, the flat toy is worked as a shaped panel, making it quicker to complete and easier for beginners to manage. Character details such as ears, facial features, and limbs are added separately and sewn or crocheted on, allowing each of the five designs to take on its own distinct personality from the same basic body template.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – used for the foundation ring and turning chains throughout