How To Crochet Stuffed Animals

By Thom W. Conroy, 26th Sep 2010 | Follow this author | RSS Feed | Short URL http://nut.bz/1b9sbyuh/
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Making crocheted stuffed animals is easier than you think

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One of the best things about being handy at a craft, any craft, but crochet in particular, is to have the ability to create things for those you love and hold dear that are useful as well as attractive. How to crochet stuffed animals fits into this area of expertise nicely, and the money saved in entertaining your children without purchasing store bought items can certainly be put to good use in other important household applications. The most prominent feature of making crocheted stuffed animals is that kids absolutely love them, and with little expense and effort you child can have a complete zoo collection of crochet stuffed animals.

Here are some really wonderful websites that offer free crochet stuffed animal patterns that are simple to make, pretty, and can be completed fairly quickly:

Twin Bunnies Pattern - This is a pattern for twin, 18 inch high really cute bunnies that little ones will cherish. The pattern is available at http://web.archive.org/web2000 0530030845/http://www.craftown .com/cropat13.htm

The Meerkats - These are 2 life-like looking furry little Meerkats that can be downloaded in a PDF pattern, available at http://littlegreen.typepad.com /romansock/2007/10/the-meerkat s-ha.html

Lazy Pandas - These are adorable lazy Pandas measuring 4 inches long and 2 inches high that can be completed very quickly and easily. The free pattern is available at http://www.crochetville.org/fo rum/showthread.php?t=60226

Frog Prince - This is an amazingly animated frog that your kids will want to hug and kiss, that is made from the inside out. The Prince Frog is available at http://home.inreach.com/martha c/frog.html

Fancy Duck - This is an incredible stuffed animal pattern, that is 12 inches high made of pink, green, red, yellow, brown, coral and black colors. This pattern is available at http://web.archive.org/web/200 00619151914/http://www.craftow n.com/cropat23.htm

Sammy The Snake - This is a very easy stuffed animal pattern to make, and kids should love Sammy because he is very creepy. This pattern is available at http://www.marloscrochetcorner .com/sammy%20the%20snake.html

M onkey Crochet Pattern - This is a sweet little monkey that is full of personality and measuring about 6 1/2 inches tall. This pattern is available at http://planetmfiles.com/2008/0 8/15/free-monkey-crochet-patte rn-for-backpack-or-locker/

Dame d Beaver - This is a pudgy and attractive Beaver, complete with buck teeth and flat tail, available at http://bittersweetblog.wordpre ss.com/2008/08/01/damed_beaver /

Crocheted Lucky Sheep - This is a great pattern for a beginners level of a funny looking sheep, available at http://www.black-purl-magazine .com/WIN08-PATsheep.htm

If you should decide to make any of these crochet stuffed animal patterns, always follow the website's rules as to distributing or profiting from their designs.