Adorable Animal Crochet Patterns

By
Amy Solovay
Amy Solovay
Amy Solovay is a needlecraft expert and professional textile designer who designs knitted, printed, and woven fabric for mass production. She shares her lifelong love of needlecrafts by writing tutorials and patterns. Amy has over 20 years of professional textile design and writing experience.
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Updated on 08/07/24
Two small, different colored crochet birds side by side.

Hello Yellow Yarn

Crochet animals are so cute, and they’re always a fun choice when you’re looking for your next DIY project. You can make them flat and two-dimensional or in amigurumi style (three-dimensional). A crochet animal is a perfect gift for all ages, especially small children who can carry the toys everywhere and cuddle them to their hearts’ content.

Adults love these DIYs just as much. Not only do they find crochet animals adorable, but they often consider them the perfect desk accessory or windowsill decoration. Crochet animals are especially great for stress relief. Add a few drops of essential oil to them and you have a sweet, squeezable and peaceful pal to help you calm down or fall asleep.

Whether you’re a crochet expert or a newbie, you can make crochet animals with minimal time and effort. So, dive into these adorable patterns and create a couple to give away and for yourself.

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    DIY Crochet Cat

    Three small crochet cats with no limbs propped up in front of a plant.

    Thoresby Cottage

    A great project for beginners, this simple crochet kitty is sure to put a smile on your face. They’re so sweet, you won’t be able to resist making more than one. 

    Itty Bitty Crochet Kitty from Thoresby Cottage

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    Small Crochet Hippo

    Small grey crochet hippo on white wood.

    Kristi Tullus

    Hippos are awesome animals not often seen outside zoos or nature documentaries on television. You can change that by making your very own crochet hippo pal. When you’re done, give it a unique name.

    FREE PATTERN: Small Hippo from Kristi Tullus

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    Furry Schnauzer DIY

    A crochet schnauzer dog with furry eyebrows and beard.

    Projectarian

    A dog might be your best friend. But what if you’re allergic, or not ready to be a pet owner? This DIY is the perfect solution.

    Project #027: Amigurumi Schnauzer Dog With Fur from Projectarian

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    Crochet Lamb

    Crochet lamb with black face in front of mini bales of hay.

    Storyland Amis

    Farm animals are often the first animal types we learn about as kids, so they hold a special place in our hearts. This DIY lamb makes a great gift for the child in your life who is learning all about farm animals, or just for anyone who appreciates cute crochet farm animals. And to be honest, who doesn’t?

    Free Pattern: Baby Lamb Farm Animal from Storyland Amis

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    DIY Halloween Bat

    Black crochet bat with large eyes on textured background.

    DIY 100 Ideas

    If you need a quick and easy Halloween party DIY decor, look no further. This crochet bat is both spooky and adorable, and your party guests will absolutely want one for themselves. Share this free crochet pattern so they can create their own.

    Crochet Tutorial Halloween Bat from DIY 100 Ideas

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    Owl Crochet Pattern

    Two colorful crochet owls standing side by side.

    StringyDingDing

    This tutorial will walk you through how to make a charming crochet owl, and it even tells you how to transform this pattern to make a penguin, too. Now you can make a whole flock of DIY crochet birds.

    Owl Amigurumi — Free Crochet Pattern from StringyDingDing

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    DIY Crochet Unicorn Wrist Rest

    Hand on computer mouse with wrist resting on a crochet unicorn cushion.

    One Zero Crochet

    Spending hours on the computer each day can result in muscle strain and joint pain, and carpal tunnel is always a concern. You can alleviate this stress and worry by using a cushioned wrist rest at your computer. This unicorn cushion will do the job while making an adorable addition to your desk decor.

    Unicorn Crochet Wrist Rest Cushion (Free Crochet Pattern) from One Zero Crochet

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    Crochet Easter Bunny

    Large beige crochet stuffed bunny next to a small plant.

    One Dog Woof

    Everyone needs a big, soft stuffed animal to cuddle on bad days and frolic with on good ones. The best-stuffed animal friends are the ones that are handmade with love. DIY to the rescue! Make your favorite kid (or yourself) this cute and classic bunny rabbit. Make sure to lightly stuff it, so this bunny is nice and squishy, making for the comfiest snuggles.

    Classic Stuffed Bunny Crochet Pattern For Easter from One Dog Woof

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    DIY Crochet Bird

    Colorful crochet bird perched on a hand.

    Lime Green Lady

    Follow this tutorial to make your own flock of impressive crochet birds. The pattern is easy to follow. Just pick out your favorite colors and get to stitching.

    Crochet Bird Pattern from Lime Green Lady

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    Cute Crochet Jellyfish

    Happy-looking jellyfish DIYs.

    One Dog Woof

    Ocean-lovers will absolutely adore these crochet jellyfish. Just look at those smiling faces. If you’re new to crochet, this blog even has a video tutorial to get you started before you dive into this jellyfish DIY.

    Crochet Jellyfish from One Dog Woof

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    Lovebirds Crochet Pattern

    Two small crochet birds looking at each other.

    Hello Yellow Yarn

    When it comes to cuteness, this crochet project takes the cake. The plump little birds look adorable on their own, but when you make two of these lovebirds, you take the craft to a whole new level.

    Lovebirds Free Crochet Amigurumi Pattern from Hello Yellow Yarn

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    Crochet Shark

    Grey crochet shark with big teeth.

    One Dog Woof

    Shark week or not, this craft is impressive. And this tutorial makes it easy, with step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs to guide you through the process.

    Crochet Shark Amigurumi from One Dog Woof

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    Free Tiny Crochet Animal Patterns

    A crochet bunny and bear laying near balls of yarn.

    Amigurumi Today

    This blog shares a few free crochet patterns that can be adjusted to create any animal you want. You’ll just need to change how you crochet their ears and muzzle.

    Free Tiny Crochet Animal Patterns from Amigurumi Today

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    DIY Crochet Pocket Fox

    Small crochet foxes of different colors lying on wood floor.

    Spin A Yarn Crochet

    Foxes are arguably one of the best-looking animals in the world. Unfortunately, they don’t always make the safest pets. Fortunately, you can crochet your own pocket fox that does make the best pet!

    Pocket Fox Free Crochet Pattern from Spin A Yarn Crochet

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    Crochet Pig Pattern

    Pink crochet pig with a white background.

    Crafty Bunny Bun

    Utilizing a cube crochet pattern as a starting point can help you learn to make an endless amount of animals (for proof, just explore this blog). Learn how to make this cube crochet pig with pink yarn with this easy-to-follow tutorial.

    Cube Piggy Pig Amigurumi Pattern from Crafty Bunny Bun

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    Crochet Lamb Baby Toy

    Small white crochet lamb next to baby monitors.

    Sewrella

    Babies absolutely love soft, plush toys, especially when they resemble animals. That’s why this little crochet lamb is the perfect gift for the baby in your life. It’s the best size for long snuggles, even on the go.

    Little Crochet Lamb from Sewrella

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    Pug Crochet Pattern

    Crochet pug dog.

    StringyDingDing

    If you aren’t already obsessed with pug dogs, you will be soon. There soft, squishy faces and goofy personalities are oh so endearing.

    Pug Dog Amigurumi from StringyDingDing