Animal patterns: shy animals

Dear users, dear authors,
There are cheeky animals, curious animals, big and small ones, but also shy animals.
That’s wonderful, because it helps shy children find a companion who may help them become a little braver and dare to try more things.
Download children’s companions now and make them yourself.

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Little shy mole Fridolin is actually a gardener, but he would much rather be a real sheriff and uphold law and order
but he just doesn't dare.



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Material:

• Approx. 45 grams of yarn (depending on yardage).
• Crochet hook size 2.5
• 2 googly eyes/safety eyes/buttons or similar
• Fiberfill

Knitting pattern Baby Shoes Bobo 12.5 to 13 cm

Bobo is shy and looking for a loving home :-)
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Quick and easy to knit.
Always an original gift!

Material:
Leftover yarn (blue), acrylic yarn, yardage approx. 150 m
50 g teddy beige Bellalana, yardage approx. 70 m
Leftover dark eyelash yarn, Schachenmayr select Furiosa
One set of double-pointed needles, size 3.5 to 4
2 googly eyes
2 wooden beads

Difficulty.
easy to medium (suitable for beginners); basic knitting skills are required.

Pattern:
PDF format
The pattern is explained in detail step by step with pictures and written instructions.

This sweet little guy is totally shy and lovable <3 

The bear will be about 32 cm tall!

The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for the teddy bear, pointed hat, and cuddle blanket.

Difficulty level: Intermediate 

This pattern is suitable for you if you can read crochet charts and have mastered the basics of crochet.

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Amy the Unicorn Crochet Pattern
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Amy is waiting for you to crochet her!! This sweet unicorn girl is about 17 cm tall and makes a great cuddle buddy! What you’ll need:

• A 3 mm, 2 mm, and 6 mm crochet hook; approx. 70 g of yarn (cotton) in white for the unicorn’s body, head, and legs; approx. 8 g of yarn in pink for the nose and hooves; and leftover yellow yarn (suitable for a 2 mm crochet hook) for the horn. For the mane and tail, choose 3 colors of your choice; leftover yarn works fine here. Each yarn should be suitable for a 3 mm crochet hook.
• A darning needle, and possibly some pins, to help you sew the individual limbs in place more precisely at the end.
• Stuffing
• Scissors
• Safety eyes

Difficulty level: Easy, suitable for beginners!
Length: 15 pages (including pictures!) This pattern is perfect for crochet beginners! I explain everything step by step with plenty of pictures. If you still have questions, feel free to contact me ;-)—I’ll reply as soon as possible!

Little Lamb Lilly
Little Lamb Lilly is a very shy little lamb who is looking for a cuddly companion to give her courage 

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The adorable lamb is approx. 16 cm tall and is a reliable cuddly companion. The small heart is 5 cm high and 5 cm wide at its widest point (at the widest point). The large heart is approx. 6 cm high and approx. 7 cm wide (at the widest point). Across a total of 27 pages with over 50 pictures, I explain everything to you in detail. I also explain how to crochet the bobbles at the beginning of the pattern in detail with pictures. This makes everything easy to understand! Although the lamb is crocheted only with single crochet stitches and bobbles, Lilly should not be your first crochet project. You should be confident with decreasing and increasing stitches, as well as making a magic ring.What you need:

• approx. 45 g yarn in a thickness suitable for a 3 mm crochet hook. Approx. 10 g wool/yarn in brown for the nose and the underside of the arms/legs. Leftover yarn to embroider the face. Black/beige leftover yarn to embroider the face
• 3 mm crochet hook
• Scissors, darning needle
• Stuffing (Why not try using real sheep’s wool to stuff the little sheep? That will make it look even more realistic ;-) )
• Safety eyes, 8 mm
• For the hearts, red/pink yarn also suitable for a 3 mm crochet hook

And then you’re ready to get started!

Queenie the Jellyfish

Queenie is also a shy sea creature who rarely dares to go out alone. Queenie simply feels safest in a group :-)

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Queenie the jellyfish is approx. 9 cm tall and is a fun companion. Whether as a cuddle buddy, an “aquarium” resident, or simply as decoration, Queenie draws everyone’s attention.What you should know how to do

• single crochet, slip stitch
• make a magic ring
• half double crochet and double crochet
• increase and decrease single crochet stitches

What you need:

• Yarn/wool in the color of your choice for the jellyfish’s body (I used a dark blue), suitable for a 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Leftover yarn in another shade for the eyes and tentacles (I used a light turquoise), also suitable for a 3.5 mm crochet hook. Plus a thread to embroider the mouth later
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• safety eyes approx. 8 mm
• stuffing
• darning needle and scissors

Length: 15 illustrated pages of crochet pattern
Difficulty level: Easy

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Trudi is an adorable duck who’s just looking for a nice home. Doing everything alone isn’t really that much fun. And since Trudi is actually pretty shy, she’s looking this way for a loyal friend for life :-)

Trudi is about 25–30 cm tall, depending on the yarn weight used. Single crochet, increases, and decreases—a project that even ambitious beginners will enjoy. You’ll need about 130 g of cotton yarn; here I used organic cotton from Lana Grossa, a size 3 crochet hook, stuffing, a blunt needle, and—if you like—two safety eyes, or you can simply embroider the eyes on. Of course, Trudi can be crocheted with any yarn or wool you like. This will only change the size and the amount of yarn used.

For kids and adults alike... Trudi is just fun :-)

Have fun crocheting...

The shy little lamb snuggles bashfully into its pillow and would love nothing more than to be petted all the time. It’ll even play you a little lullaby (if you remembered to add a musical movement).
You can crochet it using teddy yarn, which will make it just as plush as in the picture, but you can also use another type of soft yarn. Otherwise, it’s quite easy to crochet, since it consists only of single crochet stitches.
Here is the pattern.

A shy little kitten who roams through the meadow and garden with her siblings would love to find her new home with you.


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This little velvet-pawed kitten is crocheted from leftover yarn using a size 2.5 crochet hook.
Inside the belly is a surprise egg capsule, and when filled, the little rattle can make babies laugh or serve as a playmate for your own feline friend at home.
Of course, you can also stuff this cuddly cat with yarn to make it soft and cozy.

The pattern uses slip stitches, chain stitches, and single crochet stitches, and with the detailed instructions, it’s definitely suitable for beginners.

Crochet pattern Hippie the Doorstop



This fellow is so shy, he doesn’t move from the spot and guards the children’s room door. Without heavy filling, he’s suitable as an ally for every adventure.

Hippie gives your child a sense of security and helps strengthen their self-confidence. It’s even better when made in the child’s favorite colors. This colorful buddy is quick to make from thick leftover yarn even for beginners.

The following skills should be present:

• magic ring
• chain, slip, single crochet stitches, half double crochet
• increasing and decreasing stitches

Details & pattern

Lucky BeetleThe cute beetles are very shy, but as soon as they warm up a little, they become really cheerful.The yarn used here was cotton yarn, such as Schachenmayr Catania or Gründl Cotton Quick Uni.The difficulty level is easy and also well suited for beginners.The figure measures 13 cm up to the antennae and is approx. 17 cm long. You can use any cotton yarn with a yardage of 125 m per 50 g, or of course your favorite yarn. The size may then vary depending on the type and weight of yarn.Also used: crochet hook size 2, 10 mm half pearls, stuffing, hot glue gun, sewing thread, and sewing supplies.The pattern is 14 pages long and includes many pictures that guide you step by step to successfully making the lucky beetle.

 
The Little Rascals – Whisky, Fluffy & Lucky 

The little puppies are still very well-behaved and shy, and they are looking for a friend to play with. The yarn used here was cotton yarn, such as Schachenmayr Catania, Gründl Cotton Quick Uni, Katja Capri, or Limone by Schöller & Stahl. You can use any cotton yarn with a yardage of 125 m per 50 g, or of course your favorite yarn. The size may then vary depending on the type and weight of the yarn. The Little Rascals are 24 cm tall. You will also need the following basic materials:

• Crochet hooks in size 2.0
• Stuffing
• Scissors
• Stitch marker and row counter
• Sewing thread in white
• Hot glue gun
• 2 black half beads, 10 mm

The pattern is 27 pages long and includes lots of pictures. I guide you through the pattern step by step, so even beginners can work through the pattern well with a little time and patience.

Hello,
shy little animals are especially often mice, and they always disappear
very quickly.
But these funny little mice won’t run away; they’re cuddly soft
and a great friend for little children!
 You can find the sweet little mice here!

The little mice are crocheted with “Elfin” yarn by Schöller+Stahl, and the pattern is
very detailed and includes many helpful photos.

Have fun and enjoy relaxing crochet time,
your Sani!

This donkey, who usually looks a bit sad, desperately needs some cheering up. Would you like to cuddle and love him? He’d be so happy. So grab your crochet hook—and soon you’ll have a new little cuddly friend :-)

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Quietly, silently, and secretly, he wanders through the area. Schnuffel the little hedgehog loves hiding under his leaves most of all. Maybe you can lure him out?

You’ll receive a detailed 8-page pattern with lots of photos for quick crafting.

You should know how to crochet single crochet stitches, half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet, puff stitches, as well as chain stitches and slip stitches.
Schnuffel will be about 15 cm long and 8 cm tall.

Materials needed: 

• Crochet hook size 3.5
  
• Sewing needle
  
• 50 g dark brown yarn—needle size 3–4
  
• Yarn in sand, light and dark green (a small leftover is enough), 
  
• it’s a good opportunity to use up leftover yarn :)
  
• 2 safety eyes and stuffing
  

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Frederick may be shy, but he’s very helpful ♥
He really loves making sure that kindergarten, playgroup, and 1st grade don’t feel quite soooo unfamiliar :-)

Crochet a loving cuddle buddy for your favorite shy loved one ♥
The crochet pattern includes plenty of pictures and is suitable even for beginners.

Frederick Ferkel - Crochet Pattern



You’ll need:

• Cotton yarn (125m/50g - e.g. Catania) in the specified colors
• Crochet hooks in sizes 2 and 2 1/2
• Scissors, sewing needle, pins, stuffing
  

Knitting Pattern Hungry Caterpillar

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"The Hungry Caterpillar"
feeds mainly on leftover yarn :-)
Easy and quick to knit from leftover yarn.

Size: with hat approx. 30 cm

Materials:
Leftover yarn in various colors
25 g white
20 g gray
20 g light blue
Set of double-pointed needles size 3–3.5
W buttons - googly eyes
Stuffing

Difficulty:
easy

Pattern:
PDF format
Detailed step-by-step explanations in words and pictures!

These dogs were originally bred as guard dogs, but unfortunately their character is quite different from what was intended. They are relatively shy and clumsy. That makes their owners love them all the more.


Here’s the pattern.

You only need a little material; the dogs are ideal for using up scraps!

• Cotton yarn in brown and gray, some thinner yarn in black
• Sew-on googly eyes or safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Matching crochet hook, yarn needle, scissors

Difficulty level:
easy
The pattern also includes a basic course in amigurumi crochet.

Have fun!