6 Adorable Crochet Projects for Kids and Beginners
For those of you haven’t “notice yet”, Red Ted Art has very much grown up with my kids… many a fun Preschooler craft (we loved a good story book & craft session), followed by lots of tween crafting fun (who doesn’t remember our copious amounts corner bookmarks) and now of course it is all about CROCHET FUN! As we have SO many free crochet patterns now on Red Ted Art, I appreciate that some people do not now where to start! So… we have a handy How to Crochet: A Beginner’s Guide to Crochet as well as today’s TOP most popular Crochet Patterns to get hooked into. A great place to get you started.
6 Super cute Crochet Patterns to Try for Free!
Amigurumi Dinosaur Crochet Pattern – I find that crochet is as much about the crochet stitches themselves, as it is about learning to read patterns! This Amigurumi Dinosaur by the Woobles, is a fantastic crochet project to start off with – at it steps you through – literally, step by step – with lots of helpful photos to help you along the way (similarly, you may like this “Crochet Along Seagull” video).
Snuggler Crochet Pattern – Fox – next up is this wonderful Snuggler Pattern. It is so cute, and I love that it is a relatively quick make, which is wonderful to gift. As it is designed to be loved and snuggled, be sure to sew on the eyes (rather than use “safety” eyes, that don’t work so well in plush yarn) and to use yarns from a reputable source only (don’t get Shein or Temu, as they contain a lot of unknown chemicals).
Free Cat Crochet Pattern – a beginner set of crochet patterns would not be a complete set with out one or two loaf patterns. Here we have the oh so popular OG Cat Loaf Crochet Pattern. We shared this many moons ago, and it there have been many variations since.
Including our….
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… very own set of three free Loaf Animals / Christmas Ornament Crochet Patterns:
These are quicker makes than the OG cat – as the patterns are much smaller. Though you can “plush them up” or keep them small. The small ones make WONDERFUL keychains, backpack charms, affirmation crochets or Christmas Ornaments (especially once they have their Christmas Sweaters on). If you plush the yarn up, you get adorable Market Ready plush loaf bears, pigs and reindeers! So versatile. There is a version of the reindeer in our Amigurumi Book if you prefer a print copy!
Amigurumi Mermaid – I have to include this wonderful free mermaid amigurumi pattern. As not only is it super popular, but I feel that dolls of any kind are an integral part of crochet. Or at least for my teenager, making dolls has been a part of the process she has really loved and enjoyed (watch out for crochet book 2???). In the meantime, you can give this lovely free Crochet Mermaid Doll a go too. It would make a lovely gift at Christmas, don’t you think?
Bear Crochet Pattern – finally, as this post is about keeping to the point and not digressing (after all I have probably a 100 crochet patterns to share with you these days), I have to pick this little Crochet Bear – or should I say Paddington Bear. Not only is this a free pattern for you to try, but I feel that this little bear is exactly what Amigurumi is about!
If you LOVE the free patterns on Red Ted Art and would like to BOTH Treat YOURSELF and Support the us, why not grab yourself a copy of this wonderful Amigurumi Book! Win win – you get something wonderful, and we make a little happy dance with every sale?
Of course there are plenty more ideas for you on the blog here – Free Crochet Patterns for Toys
