Do you love to cast on brilliant toy knitting patterns for your nearest and dearest? Whether you’re looking for a teddy bear for a toddler or a dinosaur for imaginative play, there’s loads of free toy knitting patterns available for your latest toy knit.
And with so much choice of free toy knitting patterns, you’ll soon find there are knits for both beginners and experts, and everyone in between. So no matter where you are in your knitting journey, there’s bound to be a free toy knitting pattern for you!
Luckily for you, after scouring the internet we’ve curated our favourites right here!
10 of the best free toy knitting patterns
1. Cuter than cute kitten trio
Along with many other fabulous knitting patterns on Gathered, you’ll find this cuter than cute trio of wonderful kittens. Knitted flat, rather than in the round or overly shaped, this great pattern by designer Sophie Jordan makes for the perfect knit for those new to toy knitting.
If you’ve fallen in love with these kittens and are ready to knit one now, you could even alter the colours to suit the shades of your own cat, or those of the recipient’s cat, just for that personal touch. And with small amounts of yarn required for each cat you could turn this top knit into a super stashbuster knitting pattern too!
Don’t delay, whip out your knitting needles and cast on this gorgeous free kitten knitting pattern today from Gathered.
2. Add a rabbit knit to your needles
Turn a wonderfully dramatic yarn into an equally exquisite knitted toy when you cast on this rainbow bright rabbit pattern from Noro.
Noro are well-known for their highly texturised yarns using luxurious-looking fibres in stunning colours. Steering away from traditional rabbit and bear shades creates a truly unique knitted toy that’ll make a visually stunning gift for a young child.
Be bold and creative with this gorgeous free rabbit toy pattern from Wool Warehouse.
3. Free T-rex toy knitting pattern
This fierce but friendly buddy could be your saviour from bad dreams! He’s especially good for cuddling up to after a scary film.
But that’s not all! Bold and bright, he’s from trusted yarn brand Patons, and even comes with a free stegosaurus knitting pattern here!
Discover your inner palaeontologist with this free T-rex knitting pattern from Yarnspirations.
4. Catch up with the llama trend
This adorable, loopy llama knit would make both a great toy for a small loved one or a decorative piece for the eclectic, fun knitter.
Little llama comes with a colourful blanket and sweet pom-poms. You can even switch up your llama’s colours to suit any room you choose!
Not necessarily suited for beginner knitters with its effective shaping and luscious loops, this must-knit llama will be a fun challenge for those with a little more experience.
Swerve all the drama with this gorgeous free llama knitting pattern from All Free Knitting.
5. Go wild for spotty giraffes
Sirdar have created the sweetest giraffe knitting pattern for you to knit for free! Worked in Sirdar Cotton DK, it’ll be a durable, washable make to gift to your littles.
Available as a downloadable PDF, the pattern includes well-written instructions that’ll ease you through your knitting experience.
Start your own knitted Noah’s Ark with this free giraffe knitting pattern from LoveCrafts.
6. Free corgi toy knitting pattern
Do you know someone who’d love to add a pup to their toy collection? Then try this free knitting corgi toy pattern from top book ‘Best in Show: Knit Your Own Dog’ by Jo Osbourne and Sally Muir (Collins and Brown)!
Thankfully for those with only days to spare, this sweet corgi is a little chap, so will be off your needles in no time! So if you have a last-minute birthday or celebration to knit for, he makes a great option. He also fits neatly into gift bags and Christmas stockings – perfect!
Find this lovely little free corgi toy knitting pattern on Gathered.
7. Stay chirpy with this top bird treat
Are you looking for a cute toy knitting pattern that will simply brighten your day? Then Happy Bird Lily knitting pattern could be for you.
This pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike, as it uses simple stitches and techniques. It’s a pocket-friendly knit too as it’s small enough to whip up using some of your sportweight stash yarn!
Cast on a speedy knit you’ll love smiling at with this free happy bird toy knitting pattern from Ravelry.
8. Free mermaid toy knitting pattern
There’s not much squishier than this sweet mermaid knitting pattern by designer Ann Franklin, complete with golden flowing hair and a special crafted amulet. And she’s not too tricky to knit either!
With the majority being worked in garter stitch and stocking stitch, this mermaid pattern makes a great project for those new to toy knitting. With just a few simple increases and decreases you’ll have created the arms, head and tail perfectly.
Make a little girl’s dreams come true with this free mermaid toy knitting pattern from Gathered.
9. Classic teddy knits are all the rage
There’s something particularly special about the very first teddy bear you ever own – it’ll feature in all your childhood photos and be one you cherish forever!
This charming pattern by Jen Weaton comes with a characterful face and is the perfect pattern to knit for grandkids, nieces and nephews.
Make their birthday extra special with this free teddy knitting pattern from LoveCrafts.
10. Pick up a perky penguin
Chilly Charlie is the present for penguin fans. With his bright red scarf and squishable belly, he’s just who you want to squeeze on a cold winter’s night.
This easy-to-knit pattern is worked flat and uses simple increases and decreases, stocking stitch and garter stitch. Finish him off with a little intarsia and applique.
Pick up a free penguin knitting pattern from Gathered.
Choosing the perfect toy knitting pattern
With so many great toy patterns to choose from online and in great magazines like Simply Knitting, there’s certainly lots to inspire your toy knitting mojo. And, let’s be honest, can you ever have too many knitted toys? We think not!
Find your next knitting project with Gathered
If there’s something else you’re looking to cast on we have a wide range of free patterns here at Gathered for you to choose from. Check out our free knitting patterns to be inspired!
