Toy Designs: August Highlights 2020

Dear users, dear authors,
here you’ll find new and tried-and-true toy highlights.
Have fun making them.

@Authors,
2–3 patterns per author are enough. Don’t forget links, images, information, etc.

Tri-tra-tra-la-la, Punch is here!

Hand puppets are always a wonderful idea! Children are fascinated again and again by how the puppets come to life. The little ones follow the puppet show with excitement, and the older ones start making up their own little plays. This encourages creativity and imagination in a unique way.

And hand-crocheted hand puppets are, of course, something very special. They are lighter than the usual wooden figures, making them easier for children to handle. Plus, everyone can add their own personal ideas while crocheting, creating completely individual figures that no one else has.

In my shop you’ll find numerous patterns for crocheted hand puppets:

Basic Set Bundle
Here you get the patterns for 6 puppets that already let you perform lots of Punch and Judy plays: Punch, Judy and Seppel, the Grandmother, the Robber, and the Crocodile.

Royal Family Bundle
The “Royal Family” bundle is a great addition. Here you get 3 hand puppets for the price of two: King, Princess, and Prince.

Of course, this ensemble can be expanded as much as you like. Take a look in my shop:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/users/view_collection/1760/handpuppen

Here you’ll also find patterns for many different characters such as Wizard, Witch, Devil, Police Officer...

Crochet Pattern for a Balloon Cover

Individual granny squares are crocheted and then sewn together at the end. A hidden opening is worked in so the balloon can be replaced. 

For little (and big) doll moms, doll clothes are simply the best. Especially when their little darling looks just as cute in them as a real baby. The clothing shown here fits all dolls measuring approx. 45–50 cm, including Baby Born. Even tiny newborns or preemies can fit into them, so these are “real baby clothes.”

It’s best to knit several designs right away and give them as Christmas gifts—maybe even together with a matching baby doll. Everything is easy to knit, provided you have basic knitting skills.

Schlüttli with matching hat - Go to the knitting pattern




Sweater with side button placket - go to the knitting pattern




Sleeping bag - go to the knitting pattern

Tools for boys and girls
For kids to experiment with while playing without risk of injury



The suitcase is packed in no time. The next vacation is sure to come.


Both models are crocheted in single crochet. Have fun recreating them!

Crochet Pattern for Dino Pauli

Depending on the yarn weight and hook size, Pauli will be 31 cm tall and about 40 cm long.
You’ll crochet two pieces, which are then joined together at the end with a round of single crochet stitches. 



The little bunny is also crocheted with a front and back piece that are joined together at the end. Only the little tail needs to be sewn on.

Click here for the pattern 

Would you like to make a toy yourself? Why not try this jumping jack owl !

Everyone probably knows the basic steps—cutting, gluing, and tying knots—needed to make this owl. What’s required here, in addition, is the ability to work precisely, some crafting experience, and a basic understanding of the process.



The owl is made from photo cardstock and measures approximately 22.5 x 27.5 cm. The layers of photo cardstock glued on top of each other—as dictated by the pattern—give it the necessary stability.

Crochet pattern "Unicorn Hand Puppet"

Unicorns are still very much on trend.  This hand puppet is great for use in therapy settings or for creative play in kindergarten or at home; it is an enrichment for all the senses.

You can find many more hand puppet models in my shop



Click here and you’ll go directly to the pattern:

Materials needed without mane:

• approx. 85 g yarn for recommended hook size 4 (here with a yardage of 238 m/100 g)
• crochet hook size 3 (so the hand puppet turns out nice and firm)
• 2 safety eyes, 12 mm, or googly eyes/beads
• a little stuffing (only for the eyes and the horn)

Triceratops Crochet Pattern

This lifelike Triceratops is a must-have for all dino fans, big and small. Using the specified hook size and yarn weight, it is approx. 43 cm long and 17 cm tall.

You can also find more dinosaurs in my shop.



Click here to go directly to the pattern:

Materials you need Catania 125m/50 g

• approx. 130 g yarn
• crochet hook size 2.5
• stuffing
• possibly 2 safety eyes (here 10 mm)

This delicious classic of French baking is a highlight for the play kitchen, the play shop, and the children's coffee table:



Difficulty level: very easy

You can get the crochet pattern for the little lemon tartlet tarte au citron here

Even baby dolls like to have warm feet

Knitted with a set of double-pointed needles, these little shoes have a sole length of 6–7.5 cm, depending on the needle size and yarn length.

Click here for the pattern 

The cuddly vehicles are wonderfully suited as toys for little crawling babies.
These sweet little vehicles are irresistible to any child. Tatü Tata—even for the very youngest.

Karli Ambulance and Timmy Taxi



Flitzi Fire Truck and Poldi Police Car



Bernd the Submarine and Hubi the Helicopter

Are there any other models available?