7 Free Loaf Crochet Patterns

Do you love love love the loaf cat crochet patterns knocking around out there? There is something incredibly cute about loaf crochet patterns – they are just so adorably chunky and squishy and you just want to take it and give it a cuddle! Well.. there is of course the cat loaf crochet pattern.. but also have some more cute crochet loaf designs for you to check out!! Read on!

No-sew crochet patterns vs sew crochet patterns

To no sew or to sew… that is the question!

Generally speaking no-sew loaf crochet patterns are super popular.. like who “likes” to sew in all those loose ends at the end of a project. Or maybe you worry, that you won’t sew on an ear or a foot properly. I hear you! No sew crochet patterns are great. HOWEVER.. the “no sew” pattern comes at a “cost”. Generally, speaking no-sew patterns are little more complicated, as you need to feel more comfortable with a variety of stitches – e.g. the BOB (Bobble stitch) is popular, as is using FLO and BLO stitches (How to do blo in crochet / flo stitches? – These are front loop only and back loop only stitches – where the hook goes through part of the stitch and doesn’t pick up both loops). They aren’t really too hard, once you know what you are doing.. BUT if you are beginner crocheter, you may find them confusing or tricky.

So.. if you are doing no-sew, it is worth checking if there are some video tutorials to help you along the way.. else..

What is the easiest pattern to crochet? Definitely sewing projects!

Crochet Patterns with SOME sewing is often easier for the beginner. Very often, you only need to be able to chain (not even do a magic circle), single crochet, increase/ decrease and know how to do a slip stitch.. and that is it.. for SO many wonderful free crochet patterns out there… so.. don’t knock “having to sew” something. It is not always that bad! 🙂

Loaf Crochet Patterns you simply must try!

So.. the bit you have really been waiting for.. cute loaf crochet patterns you simply have to try!

Let’s start of with the original design of the loaf cat – this fantastic Large Cat Loaf Crochet For Beginners! As mentioned, beginner crochet patterns often only require you to know what a chain (Ch), slipt stitch (slst), single crochet (SC) are.. and how to increase and decrease! If you feel comfortable doing these basic crochet stitches, you can make this loaf cat!

If you are after a no-sew cat loaf.. try out Mini Cat Loaf Crochet Pattern – this is a fantastic no-sew loaf crochet pattern. Great for those of you that feel comfortable with new stitches such as the bobble stitch. We love the bobble stitch as the perfect little no-sew arms and legs of any crochet pattern design.

To fair there are MANY MANY MANT Cat loaf crochet patterns out there now.. in all shapes and sizes! So do have a little search to find the one just right for you. But hopefully the two shared today will get you started.

Now onto some more animal loaf patterns (all free!! Love!):

If you are looking for pink yarn patterns, why not try this cute loaf crochet pig by DIY Fluffies. Yes it is free! DIY Fluffies is a great website to follow, she has some wonderful patterns. And I love that, like here (and some of the crochet patterns below), you can see how the pattern looks using different yarn – chunky super fluffy chenille yarn vs a cotton yarn which is perfect for loaf crochet keychain patterns!

DIY Fluffies also has an adorable loaf bear crochet pattern tutorial for you to try out. Also a free crochet loaf pattern to gvie a try. This is the perfect crochet pattern for brown yarn and maybe a little beige yarn thrown in too!

Next up.. another great loaf crochet pattern for pinks, blues and greys. Here we have some wonderful free elephant loaf patterns, once again by our crochet expert DIY Fluffies She really is an expert at the loaf crochet shape and also makes some wonderful free elephant loaves. I think it is great to see how the elephant looks great in different colored yarns! What a great craft. This includes a fabulous YouTube video instructions for you to follow too:

Or finally.. try this super cute loaf dog crochet pattern. Also by DIY fluffies. I mean, who says that the cats need to get all the attention, right? This particularly doggy is made in great pug colors. But I think it would look great in different colored yarn too.

Have some orange yarn to use or rusty brown yarn? Feeling like some autumn crochet inspiration? Well, why not try these super cute squirrels. Yes, it is the fab DIY Fluffies again. She has more for us – this is a a bit more advanced (but still relatively quick and easy) as you need to add the tail which takes a bit longer than just making a “loaf with feet”, but super cute none the less. Check out the free squirrel crochet loaf pattern!

Last but not least.. let’s take a look at DIY Fluffies Cow Loaf Pattern! Again, a great pattern that works in both chenille yarn and cotton yarn, depending on the size you want to get. Also.. as we know.. cow crochet patterns are super popular converted in strawberry cows in pinks and reds.. so why not give this as go too? Comes with Video Tutorial on Youtube too!

So.. this brings me to an end of the loaf patterns! Let me know if there is an animal loaf you want to see, that hasn’t been shared before and maybe we can help!

In the meantime.. have you seen crochet potato pets? They are soooo cute! Another “crochet shape” to fall in love with (especially that axolotl!):