Animal Crafts

Dear users, dear authors,
This thread is dedicated to all animal patterns and amigurumi patterns on Crazypatterns. There’s sure to be something here that even beginners can make, perhaps using leftover yarn.

@Authors,
2–3 patterns per author are enough. Don’t forget to include a link and image, as well as information on materials, techniques, difficulty level, and any special features of the pattern.

Knitting Pattern: Very Hungry Caterpillar
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
mainly feeds on leftover yarn :-)

Easy and quick to knit from leftover yarn.
Size: approx. 30 cm with hat

Materials:
leftover yarn in different colors
25 g white
20 g gray
20 g light blue
Set of double-pointed needles size 3–3.5
W buttons/wiggly eyes
stuffing

Difficulty:
easy

Pattern:
PDF format
Detailed step-by-step instructions explained with words and pictures!

Hello,
Crocheted animals are always a lovely gift idea and perfect for cuddling
.

You can find Marienchen here! 

Marienchen was crocheted using Schachenmayr Bravo yarn, and the pattern
is very detailed and includes many helpful photos.

Wishing you
lots of fun and relaxing crochet time, Sani! :o)

Did you know that August 8 is International Cat Day? You’ve just got to crochet a cat! How about this cute little kitten? It’s crocheted entirely with single crochet stitches, preferably using fluffy yarn. But you can also use acrylic yarn—it’ll still turn out very cute:

The illustrated pattern is very detailed and suitable even for beginners. It also includes tips on working with fluffy yarn.
Get it here!

This cute cell phone pouch with an embroidered flamingo is crocheted in no time and also makes a great gift or little present.

Perfect for using up leftover yarn!

With this special stitch, you can crochet in rounds without any offset, creating the ideal base for embroidery motifs.

Click here for the pattern



Prerequisites: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet - so it’s also perfectly suited for beginners.

Detailed instructions are available as a PDF file with a crochet chart and an embroidery template.

Paolo Polar is an arctic fox and is normally native to the northern polar region. But only normally.
Paolo Polar simply loves to be cuddled and snuggled. Who could resist that look?
The pattern includes many step-by-step photos to make it easier to follow. However, basic crochet skills (single crochet, spiral rounds, etc.) are required.
The following materials are needed:

• 250 g of white cotton yarn
• leftover black cotton yarn
• a pair of 15 mm brown-black safety eyes
• a black animal nose
• stuffing
• size 3 crochet hook

You can find the pattern here:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/29977/haekelanleitung-paolo-polar

Crochet patterns for various animals

Lurchi the Lizard,
Lizards are wondrous and extremely graceful creatures.

If you’d love to call an iguana or a lizard your pet,
you can make that wish come true.

Click here for the pattern and Lurchi’s profile

You should have the basic crochet skills.
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Mama and Baby Mecki,
the two are on a strenuous fall outing, because the sweetest fruits hang high up.
Bring these buddies into your home as fall decor.

Pattern & details for the Meckis

crocheted using:

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

If you’re familiar with working these stitches, the pattern should be no problem for you.

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Vassilli the Floppy Mouse,
Vassilli is sometimes mistaken for a dog, but he doesn’t care, because he loves himself just the way he is. He loves dangling from bags or keys more than anything, but sometimes he also just likes to sit around.

Details & pattern

The step-by-step pattern is easy to follow even for crochet “newbies.”
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All patterns are illustrated and written without abbreviations.
Finished products may be sold.

The hippos Paul and Paula and their little friend Pipsi the Mouse invite you to the hippodrome for the ballet of the pachyderms.... Two giants and one tiny little one provide play, fun, and excitement. You just have to love them. For playing, cuddling, or giving as a gift,



You can find more details and the free download here

Yorkie.... The little terrier will be 20 cm tall, depending on the yarn and hook size. He is house-trained and a true friend. Ideal for playing with, loving, or giving as a gift. For now, he is still in the animal shelter (your yarn basket) and is waiting for you to crochet him and to be a loyal friend to you.

Basic crochet skills are required, but this pattern is also very well suited for beginners.

Click here for more details

Crochet Pattern Lion Rattle (24 cm)

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Are you looking for a pattern for a new baby toy? Then this sweet lion rattle would be perfect for you, because it’s not only super easy for anyone to make, but also incredibly cute. 

Also perfect as a birth gift for anyone born under the zodiac sign Leo, or simply for someone who is lionhearted. 

A detailed pattern with lots of pictures lets you make the little lion very easily!

Difficulty level: Easy

What you need:

Gründl Happy yarn (100 g = 250 m yardage):

• Yellow approx. 50 g
• Leftover (off-)white approx. 5 g
• Beige and brown for the mane (approx. 30–40 g)
• Safety eyes approx. 12–14 mm
• Rattle inserts and squeakers (available to order online/Amazon – alternatively, you can fill an old Kinder Surprise egg with rice)
• Crochet hook 3.5, yarn needle and scissors, and stuffing material

What you need to know:

Magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases

PS: This model is also available as a unicorn rattle

Crochet pattern Eddie the baby elephant 

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Isn't Eddie enchantingly cute? The little elephant is perfect for cuddling and brings joy to every heart.

In my crochet pattern, the creation of this sweet little elephant is described step by step with lots of pictures. The pattern is also very good for beginners, since there are so many pictures and detailed descriptions. Measurements of the elephant when working with Happy Anti Pilling: 33x30 cm

Difficulty level: Easy 

What you need

 Gründl Happy yarn (light gray – approx. 350 g - , a little dark gray, black, pink, blue, yellow), stuffing, hook size 3.5, yarn needle, and scissors