38 free patterns · updated 2026-10-24
Free crochet animal patterns: small amigurumi animals
Craftuary has 38 free crochet animal patterns, all small amigurumi: most are one or two main pieces in worsted yarn with safety eyes, written round by round with every stitch count and checked before publishing. 38 of them also have a free 3D preview of the build.
Free crochet animal patterns: little amigurumi cats, bears, bunnies, owls, penguins, foxes and more, each a small toy or ornament written round by round with its stitch count.
Little Christmas Otter
Little Christmas Squirrel
Little Christmas Hamster
Little Christmas Tiger
Little Ghost Cat
Little Christmas Cow
Little Christmas Raccoon
Little Christmas Hippo
Little Christmas Koala
Little Christmas Chick
Little Christmas Mouse
Little Christmas Frog
Little Christmas Panda
Little Black Cat
Little Christmas Owl
Little Christmas Penguin
Little Christmas Puppy
Little Christmas Fawn
Mini Christmas Bear
Little Christmas Kitten
Christmas Hedgehog
Little Polar Bear Ornament
Mini Duckling
Little Christmas Bunny
Little Crow
Little Penguin
Owl in a Hat
Mouse in a Hat
Robin Ornament
Black Cat Ornament
Cardinal Ornament
Little Fox
Little Polar Bear
Mini Bat
Owl Ornament
Spider Ornament
Mini Reindeer
Little Turkey
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Questions
What is the easiest crochet animal for a beginner?
A one-piece animal such as a little penguin or a duckling: a ball-shaped body in single crochet, with the face embroidered and only small parts sewn on.
Are these free crochet animal patterns really free?
Yes. Every pattern here can be read in full on its page. The printable PDF (US Letter and A4) is free with a Craftuary account.
What do I need to make them?
A crochet hook, yarn (most use worsted weight), a little stuffing, a stitch marker and a yarn needle. Each pattern lists its exact yarn and hook.
How do I know the pattern is right?
Every round ends with its stitch count, and every pattern is run through our stitch counter before it's published.
Can I sell what I make?
Yes, small-scale making and selling the finished items is fine. Please don't share or resell the pattern files themselves.
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