34 Free Patterns
Mini Crochet Animals
A collection of the tiniest and the cutest mini crochet animal amigurumi patterns.
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Tiny Bunny from Anastasia Kirs
These tiny bunnies measure approximately 1¼” (3.5 cm) tall and are just adorable!
YARN REQUIRED: #0 / Thread / Lace weight cotton, e.g., Iris from Gamma. You will need 8-11 yds (7-10 m) of thread to make this amigurumi.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 0.75 mm crochet hook
NOTIONS: pink and black embroidery thread for eyes and nose, scissors, and a needle.
Crochet Baby Hedgehog Pattern from Crochet Objet
Learn to crochet a miniature hedgehog with the free crochet amigurumi pattern. The pattern comes with detailed step-by-step instructions and pictures, plus instructions for the leaves. The completed amigurumi measures approximately 1½” (4 cm) long and 1″ (2½ cm) wide.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 4 mm safety eyes, stuffing, scissors, stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Crochet Baby Sloth Pattern by Annamaria Majlath
You can vary the size of this sweet baby sloth amigurumi by changing the yarn used – when made in Scheepjes Organicon, he measures 2¼” (6 cm) tall; with Scheepjes Catona, he is 2½” ( 6.5 cm); and with Scheepjes Cahlista he is almost 4″ (10 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: 22-33 yards (20-30 m) of #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton, e.g., Organicon or Catona from Scheepjes. Or if you would like your sloth to be a little bigger, use #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., Scheepjes Cahlista.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 5 mm safety eyes, toy filling, scissors, an embroidery needle, and black or dark brown embroidery thread.
Small Turtle Crochet Pattern from Pink Mouse Boutique
This is a great pattern with lots of helpful photos.
YARN REQUIRED: Size 10 Crochet Thread, e.g., Aunt Lydia’s Size 10.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 2 mm safety eyes (optional), scissors, stuffing material, glue, and a sewing needle.
Tiny Octopus Crochet Pattern by Anastasia Kirs
This little crochet Octopus is so tiny he can sit on the tip of a finger. The exact gauge isn’t important, if you want to make a bigger toy, you can use a heavier-weight yarn and the corresponding hook.
YARN REQUIRED: Embroidery thread.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 0.5 mm steel crochet hook.
NOTIONS: White sewing thread, 1 mm glass toy eyes (or seed beads), a thin beading needle, scissors, polyester fiberfill, and a toothpick or similar for stuffing.
Amigurumi Fox Crochet Pattern from Supergurumi
A mini crochet fox with a finished height of 2″ (5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Catania Solids from Schachenmayr in Black, Red-Brown, and Beige.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, polyfill stuffing, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a stitch marker.
Ladybug from Anna Komarova
This adorable amigurumi ladybug is so sweet! The pattern is available as a free Ravelry download and includes 15 pages of detailed step-by-step instructions. The height of the finished toy is 2¼” (5.5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #0 / Thread / Lace / Light Fingering weight cotton in White, Black, and Red.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 0.9 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a sewing needle, sewing pins, a tapestry needle, and stuffing material.
Rocking Rays Crochet Pattern from Dreivordrei
Dreivordrei is a German language site – the Google Translate feature in Chrome does a great job of translating the pattern to English.
No Sew Crochet Fish Pattern from Chai Coffee Crochet
This small rainbow fish pattern is a great way to use your scrap yarn.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn in five colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, a stitch marker, stuffing, 6 mm safety eyes, and a keychain ring (optional).
Free Tiny Lion Crochet Pattern by Scandistyle Dolls
This sweet little crochet lion measures approximately 3″ (8 cm) tall when crocheted in the listed materials.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.50-1.75 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a sewing needle, and fiberfill stuffing. You will also need 3-4 mm safety eyes or black and white cotton thread for embroidering the eyes.
No Sew Crochet Cat Pattern from Supergurumi
The Noso Cat is a free pattern from Supergurumi who has a whole series of amigurumi that are crocheted in one piece. This mini cat stands approximately 2¼” (6 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Catania from Schachenmayr in Black, White, Old Rose, and Cherry colourways.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, polyfill stuffing, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a stitch marker.
Bumble Bee & Queen Bee Amigurumi Bees Pattern from All About Ami
This is a free pattern and step-by-step photo tutorial for tiny little bees. They only take around 30 minutes to make. Instructions are included for the mini worker bees and a larger queen bee.
YARN REQUIRED: 4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., 24/7 Cotton from Lion Brand. You’ll need yellow, black, and white if you crochet the wings.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 4 mm and 6 mm safety eyes, white felt, glue gun, stitch markers, fiberfill stuffing, and a yarn needle.
Small Bat Pattern from Rusty Crochet
The body of the finished bat toy, not including the wings, measures about 2¾” x 2¼” (7 cm x 6 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Jeans Plus from YarnArt.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stuffing material scissors, a darning needle, stitch markers, and 6 mm safety eyes.
Baby Squirrel in Acorn from Sweet Softies
This tiny baby squirrel has his own little acorn to hide in. He is quick to make and stands at about 2½” tall (6 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in Light Brown and Dark Brown.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, stuffing material, a yarn needle, and scissors.
Baby Shark from Nadia @scandistyle_dolls
This cute mini crochet shark pattern is free via Instagram; it measures approximately 3″ (8 cm) when completed.
YARN REQUIRED: about 25 g (90 m) of #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton in light blue and white.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: black cotton thread, 4 mm safety eyes, glue, a sewing needle, scissors, and fiberfill stuffing.
Whale from Anastasiya Mangot
This sweet crochet whale pattern is available as a free Ravelry download.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Cotton Gold from Alize.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stuffing material, black beads or safety eyes, a yarn needle, pins, and scissors.
Bonbon Bears from All About Ami
This is a detailed pattern with step-by-step photos to guide you through. Each bear can be made with only 6-7 grams of yarn.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn or #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Bonbons from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: snake chain keyrings, a yarn needle, scissors, fiberfill, 6 mm safety eyes, brown embroidery floss, white felt (black for the panda), stitch markers, and a glue gun.
Tiny Zebra from Scandistyle Dolls
This adorable crochet pattern for a tiny zebra amigurumi is free on Scandistyle Dolls Instagram. The finished zebra is about 3″ (8 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Brilliant from Vita.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE:1.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 3 mm plastic eyes, a sewing needle, pins, scissors, and fiberfill.
Amigurumi Cow from Supergurumi
The pictured crochet cow measures about 2″ high (5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Catania from Schachenmayr.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, polyfill, scissors, tapestry needle, stitch marker, and scissors.
Amigurumi Beaver Pattern from Supergurumi
This cute little amigurumi beaver has a sitting height of only 2½” (5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Catania from Schachenmayr, in Black, White, Chestnut, and Coffee.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, polyfill stuffing, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a stitch marker.
Hen and Chicks Amigurumi by Amigurumei
This cute crochet chicken pattern is from the talented Amigurumei and is available for free on the Craft Passion website. The completed hen measures about 2″ and the chicks 1½”.
Mini Crochet Pug Pattern from Móhu
These cute little Pugs are a great beginner project that only takes about an hour to crochet.
YARN REQUIRED: Approximately 16 yards (15 m) of #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm round black beads, dark brown felt, toy stuffing, a sewing needle, a yarn needle, and sewing thread in brown, black, & pink.
Mini Noso Monkey from Supergurumi
This tiny little monkey from Supergurumi’s noso (no-sew) collection is only 2″ (5.5 cm) tall
YARN REQUIRED: you will need #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Catania Solids from Schachenmayr. The colours needed are brown, beige, and yellow.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, polyfill, scissors, tapestry needle, and a stitch marker.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Little Amigurumi Deer Pattern from Stella’s Yarn Universe
This free pattern is suitable for intermediate-level crocheters and includes a video tutorial. The little crochet deer measures approximately 1½” tall at the back and 2¾” at the front (4 cm x 7 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Soft Fudge and Champagne White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Black embroidery thread, a large-eyed sewing needle, a bent-tip yarn needle, 5 mm safety eyes, stuffing material, pins, a stitch marker, and small flat pliers (optional).
Little Koala Tutorial from Fancy Lama
Learn how to crochet a Koala with this beginner-friendly tutorial. This cute crochet koala is key-chain-sized and has a no-sew body.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Cotton Gold from Alize. You’ll need small amounts of grey and black yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: poly-fibre toy stuffing, scissors, and a needle.
How to Crochet a Cute Pig by DIY Fluffies
This free little pig crochet pattern includes written instructions plus a video tutorial suitable for beginners. The littlest pig is crocheted in sport-weight yarn and measures 2″(6 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Catania from Schachenmayr, in pink, dark pink, and black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyester fiberfill, scissors, a tapestry needle, and pins.
Amigurumi Caterpillar Tutorial by Chundra Chun
This four-part tutorial will teach you how to make these realistic little crochet caterpillars. They are made with very fine thread and a small crochet hook and are not suited to beginners. If you wanted to make a less fiddly version, you could follow along with a heavier-weight yarn and a larger hook to make a bigger caterpillar.
YARN REQUIRED: Embroidery thread and black Jeans sewing thread.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 0.85 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: A stitch marker, a needle, a thread clipper, and stuffing material.
Strawberry Snail Amigurumi Crochet Tutorial from Happygurumi
Follow along with this free, step-by-step video tutorial to learn how to make these cute crochet snails.
Tiny Reindeer Amigurumi Tutorial by Happygurumi
Easy Crochet Axolotl Tutorial from Fancy Lama
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to crochet this adorable crochet axolotl.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Cotton Gold from Alize.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, needle, black thread for eyes, fiberfill stuffing, and tweezers.
Easy Amigurumi Seal from Fancy Lama
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this cute amigurumi seal.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Cotton Gold from Alize.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, needle, black yarn for eyes and nose, polyester fiberfill stuffing, and tweezers.
Amigurumi Butterfly from Canal Crochet
This free amigurumi butterfly pattern includes Spanish, English, and French abbreviations. There is also a video tutorial for the pattern; the tutorial is in Spanish with English captions.
Dolphin Amigurumi from Canal Crochet
This cute amigurumi dolphin is small enough to use as a keychain. The written pattern is basic and includes crochet abbreviations in Spanish, English, and French. There is also a video tutorial to accompany the pattern; the video is in Spanish with English captions.
Free Amigurumi Wolf Pattern from Canal Crochet
This is a basic pattern for experienced crocheters who have some understanding of amigurumi. There are translations in English, Spanish, and French for the written pattern, and there is also a video tutorial in Spanish only.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn or #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes, scissors, a yarn needle, black embroidery thread, and stuffing material.
You can find lots more free crochet animal patterns in this collection of crochet toys & amgirumi.
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