Crochet your very own zootopia with our wild and wonderful collection of crochet animal patterns. From sea creatures and jungle animals to adorable creature comforts perfect for playtime and nursery!
Stitch, detail, and stuff each character to bring these huggable friends to life. Keep them as desk or bookshelf buddies, or gift them to an animal-loving kid! Crochet stuffed animals with delicious soft colors and gorgeous yarns for unforgettable crochet projects that you and your kids will go wild for!
And, of course, these crocheted animals are much easier to look after than the real thing—they don’t eat, won’t make a mess, and are legal to keep in your home!
45 Crochet Animal Patterns
1. Crochet Octopus Pattern by Lil Crochet Love
Crochet Octopus Patterns are some of the most popular crochet animal patterns on the web — and for a good reason! They’re easy to follow, make a cute and cuddly toy, and can be worked in a variety of colors and textures.
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2. Crochet Axolotl Pattern by Minigurumi
Time for a rare crochet animal pattern for those of you who like something a little different. This amigurumi Axoltyl pattern is a stunning example of how even the strangest of creatures can be transformed into super-cute amigurumi crochet animals.
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3. No-Sew Whale Crochet Stuffed Animal Pattern by Stitch By Fay
This quick whale patterns is a cute stuffed animal to use as a backpack or keychain charm. The best part is that it requires no sewing at all, making it a good first animal pattern to crochet.
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4. Crochet Horse Pattern by Mel’s Crochet Hook
When it comes to cute, crochet animals, horses might not be the first to come to mind, but there is absolutely no reason why they shouldn’t! Whether it’s a gift for yourself, crocheted horses are a brilliant and somewhat unique choice that is certainly worth looking into.
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5. Crochet Giraffes Pattern by Red Heart
These adorable crochet giraffes are certainly tall on personality! Crochet in rounds and do embroidery on this project that’s easy to customize for your own wacky color creations! Add them to your collection or give a playful gift to a friend.
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6. Cat Crochet Animal Pattern by Niggy Arts Patterns
Making crochet cats has proven to be really popular, as people who like cats and like crochet just love to combine this and create cute little kitties to share with friends and families!
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7. Crochet Platypus Pattern by Dan Art Estonia
There’s something about duck-billed platypus’ — they just put a smile on our faces! These cuties originally hail from Australia, but they’re looking to snuggle in your home!
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8. Elephant Animal Amigurumi Pattern by Crochet By EM Designs
The elephant has not only the best memory in the animal kingdom but also the largest ears, with whom they cannot fly, despite popular belief.
This thick-skinned and peaceful giant with a very string sense for family can now be a member of your family as a plush toy! Change the color, if your imagination prefers different personalities for these magical characters.
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9. Crochet Jellyfish Pattern by One Dog Woof
Jellyfish make a wonderful crochet project. They are colorful, versatile, and best of all—adorable! Good thing about jellyfish plushies is that any colors suit, so this Crochet Jellyfish Pattern would make the perfect opportunity to work through your scrap yarn.
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10. Cow With Calf Crochet Pattern by Lau Loves Crochet
Looking to make a popular farm animal? With this design, the adult cow’s body has an internal pocket which opens to reveal the baby calf inside! So clever, isn’t it?
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11. Crochet Amigurumi Sloth Pattern by Hello Yellow Yarn
A slow but sweet creature to make the perfect amigurumi project! Sloths have become one of the top crochet animal patterns. These adorable critters do not take much time to make, it definitely goes faster than a sloth itself!
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12. Feathered Friends Amigurumi Crochet Pattern by Moji Moji Design
Crochet birds are fun to make, and you can get creative with them. Their larger-than-life personalities will fly off your hook as you crochet them for all your friends and family!
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13. Crochet Mini Pigs Pattern by Furls Crochet
What could be cuter than a crocheted pig? Keep it simple with one color, or add some spots to practice color changes. These miniature piggies are close to life-sized, which means great piggy hugs!
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14. Clark, The Fox Free Crochet Animal Pattern by Hooked By Kati
Clark, is a detailed fox amigurumi pattern ready to teach you new techniques in crochet. With glitter eyes and unique, realistic shaping, this plushy is as bold as his tail is fluffy.
Foxes may have a reputation for being sly and cunning, but Clark just wants to be your friend!
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15. Edward, The Snail Amigurumi Pattern by Critter Stitch Designs
You may not want snails on your vegetable garden, but don’t you think snails are charming and adorable as toys? It’s incredible how Edward, the Snail Amigurumi can be adorable as a house decoration or complement to a fairy garden, He’s so cute!
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16. Llama Crochet Animal Pattern by Cloud 9 Knots
Who doesn’t love a good llama? They’re totally having a moment in popularity right now and I’m here for it! Are you (or one of your loved ones) obsessed with llamas, as well? Then, this pattern is for you!
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17. Free Crochet Frog Pattern by Gathered
Quick and simple to make in the amigurumi style, this Free Crochet Frog Pattern is the perfect little gift to make for Valentine’s Day, or for if you just fancy a royal frog prince of your very own!
A shiny gold crown perched on his head and a crimson heart brimming with love ensure we can’t resist his froggy charms!
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18. Baby Mouse In Moses Basket Free Crochet Pattern by Sweet Softies
For those of you who have an affinity for little, woodland creatures, here’s a toy set of a sleepy little mouse with his own bedding!
As you can see, this newborn mouse has his own Moses basket bed and a leaf blanket, allowing for some fun pretend play for young children to practice bedtime routines.
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19. Carl, The Chameleon Crochet Pattern by Yarn Wave Shop
Add this Carl, the Chameleon to your crochet animal collection. He has a very realistic design and is a must-make for any reptile or lizard lovers out there!
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20. Crochet Shark Pattern by Little Green Bear Shop
Do you love the ocean? Then this Crochet Shark Pattern is perfect for you! This cute shark makes a perfect gift or accent for an ocean-themed room.
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21. Crochet Dog Pattern by Chiqui Pork
Especially easy to carry around is this little crochet dog. In addition, he is housebroken and does not need to be fed. It is unknown which breed he belongs to, but you will certainly enjoy him anyway.
Are you a dog lover or do you know someone who is dog obsessed? If so, maybe it’s time to make this Crochet Dog Pattern for a gift for them.
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22. Free Baby Zebra Amigurumi Pattern by Amigurumi Today
This Baby Zebra Amigurumi is a perfect safari playtime pal. not only is this baby zebra highly detailed, super cute, and extra cuddly but it also happens to be just the right size for constant companionship, as well.
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23. Fiona And Fred Crochet Flamingo Pattern by Red Heart
If you’ve been looking for a new pair of tiny toys, look to these colorful birds that are full of personality. Craft them for your office, the kids’ room, or place them on a shelf to add a touch of whimsy. It’s a wonderful project that engages from beginning to end, and beyond.
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24. Crochet Otter Amigurumi Pattern by Nelly HM
Without a doubt, otters are some of the cutest, most adorable creatures in nature. Therefore it’s time that we should translate their appearance, behavior and utter sweetness into crochet.
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25. Amigurumi Lamb Crochet Pattern by Anat Tzach
This wooly little Amigurumi Lamb is the perfect project to get on your hook this Spring and Easter season! Measuring 13 inches tall, it is the perfect size to snuggle with.
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26. Crochet Bee Pattern by Crochet 365 Knit Too
Crochet bees are one of the most popular and fun crochet animal projects to make, thanks to their component parts. Fun black and yellow stripes, sweet antennae, and little wings! This fun bumblebee design is very quick and easy to make. You’ll have one done in an evening.
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27. Amigurumi Lion Crochet Pattern by Craft Passion
Get started crocheting a lion so you, too, can make this adorable amigurumi lion with a bushy mane. He is versatile enough to stand and sit. Standing, he is about 13.5” tall and sitting at 10.5”. It is crocheted from DK lightweight acrylic yarn using a 2.5mm hook.
The lion’s mane is made from fastening on yarn strips. He’s an absolutely perfect gift for anyone who loves lions or wildlife.
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28. Crochet Owl Pattern by Bunnies And Yarn
While there’s much to be said for the deeply mysterious and spiritual connotations of owls, the only thing most kids care about is how darn cute they are! Stitch up this owl in a color or two, or even create a whole flock!
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29. Free Crochet Snake Pattern by Cuddly Stitches Craft
This Free Crochet Snake Pattern its an ideal project to start with for any Amigurumi beginner out there! Although snakes are known as cold blooded creatures, this snake is warm at heart and would make a great gift to play with.
If you wish to adjust the length of your snake, just add or remove a few rounds to make it your own.
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30. Free Crochet Penguin Pattern by Gathered
These terrific trio of penguins love having fun in the snow together, and you’ll have loads of fun hooking up these cute characters.
They’re the perfect project for crocheters that are new to amigurumi, as they only use simple UK double crochet stitches and the largest penguin measures only 10cm tall.
Why not hook them up as little Christmas gifts for your work colleagues? You could even turn the small penguin into a cute amigurumi keyring.
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31. Crochet Panda Amigurumi Pattern by Toy Story Patterns AU
The panda is an unmistakably beloved animal around the world. While they live in mountain forests and adhere to a strict diet of bamboo, you can welcome one into your home with a crochet hook and some black and white yarn. Here’s a Crochet Panda Amigurumi you can create yourself.
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32. Crochet Turtle Pattern by Chiqui Pork
Turtles are free-spirited animals that swim in the ocean following their hearts. They are amazing creatures, and they can be cute companions for you! What better way to show off your love than by crocheting one yourself?
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33. Crochet Chicken Pattern by Repeat Crafter Me
Cluck Cluck! A cute little crochet chicken is ready for your spring crochet to-do list! As always, feel free to get creative with the color combos! You can make a really colorful and fun flock of chickens!
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34. Crochet Bat Pattern by All From Jade
Crochet bats make a great gift or decoration, especially around the spooky season of Halloween. They also make a great project for beginners to get into amigurumi as they are small, have few parts to sew together and mainly consist of one color.
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35. Kiwi, The Koala Crochet Animal Amigurumi Pattern by The Handmade Place Shop
Did you know that Koalas sleep for 18-20 hours per day? They eat mostly eucalyptus leaves which lack nutrients and therefore produces little energy. Although Kiwi the Koala’s eyes are open, she is fully prepared for a snuggly nap at any moment!
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36. Thandi, The African Flower Rhino Crochet Pattern by Heidi Bears
While we wouldn’t want to come across a Rhinoceros in the wild, we’re more that happy to hang out with this cute crochet animal! I love this African Flower pattern and the creative possibilities of using it to make 3D items.
She’s also an excellent stash buster project, as you only need to use very small amounts of leftover sock yarn to make a motif.
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37. Crochet Monkey Pattern by All About Ami
If you fancy making a little monkey (perhaps as a gift for your own little monkeys), then you’ll definitely want to check out this free amigurumi monkey pattern. This clever pattern also includes instruction on how to add wire into this sweet little monkey so that his arms, legs and tail are posable!
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38. Happy Hedgehog Free Crochet Animal Pattern by Spin A Yarn Crochet
Cute, cuddly, and quick to crochet! One of my most favorite woodland creatures, the hedgehog can be crocheted in no time at all! Add a snuggly, cozy, happy little hedgehog to your woodland themed tree this year or keep him all year long as a pocket pal!
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39. Baby Spider Crochet Pattern by Winter Berries BC
Real-life spiders can certainly be very scary for some people. However, this crochet version of this eight-legged creature is so cute! I myself am not a huge fan of spiders, but, I wouldn’t;t mind having several of these guys hanging around my house!
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40. Crochet Bear Pattern by Toy Story Patterns AU
There is no toy more classic than a teddy bear. They have been a staple toy for children for centuries, and they are loved by all. The only way to make this toy better is to make it yourself! Made in plush yarn, I love how perfectly cuddly he is!
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41. Free Tiny Bunnies Crochet Pattern by Kristi Tullus
I love making these tiny bunny rabbits, they make such cute keychains or little gifts, equally appreciated by kids and adults alike. They are so quick and easy to crochet, although the small details can be a bit fiddly to make. So, if you don’t enjoy working on small details, you may want to skip this one.
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42. Hippo Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern by Loops & Love Crochet
This Hippo Amigurumi is so soft and huggable! Perfect for gifting to a special little one in your life, or it can sit on a shelf as a decoration too!
For an extra cuddly hippo amigurumi, you can use a worsted-weight velvet/chenille type yarn for this project, but it also works up wonderfully in a regular worsted-weight yarn, too.
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43. Romeo, The Tiger Amigurumi Pattern by Amigurumi Today
We all love wild cats, but they just don’t make great roommates. This super cute amigurumi tiger, on the other hand, certainly does!
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44. Crochet Dinosaur Pattern by Toys By Elif
We love to learn about them in school, watch them in movies, and now we can even crochet them! This extra big, cuddly dinosaur is going to be your kid’s new best friend!
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45. Stargazer Narwhal Crochet Pattern by Irene Strange
Ahhh narwhals, you magical mystical unicorns of the sea! Narwhals are a guaranteed way to make any ocean lover’s day! Now you can crochet your very own little Narwhal with this fun, fast, easy crochet pattern! It uses very little yarn, so it makes a great stash buster.
Gift it as a toy, use it as a decorative plushie, or even make a whole bunch as stocking stuffers – the possibilities are endless!
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Crochet Animal Patterns Frequently Asked Questions
Can beginners crochet amigurumi animals?
Yes! Amigurumi is beginner-friendly. It uses simple stitches—most patterns are crochet using single crochet. For amigurumi, you will need to learn the magic circle, single crochet, increases, and the invisible decrease.
What other supplies do you need to crochet an amigurumi animal?
As with all crochet projects, amigurumi requires yarn and a crochet hook. You’ll also want to a yarn needle and scissors. Other tools that are often needed for amigurumi projects include stitch markers, embroidery thread (for details), polyester filling (stuffing), and safety eyes.
How long does it take for beginners to learn crocheting animals?
It will take a few months to crochet animals for novices. Nonetheless, the basic stitches can be learned in a day or week, including the magic ring, single crochet, increase, and invisible decrease.
What yarn do you need to crochet these animals?
Cotton or acrylic sport weight yarn is generally the best yarn for amigurumi. Cotton yarn has distinct stitch definition, making it ideal for beginners, whereas acrylic yarn is softer and less expensive.
What’s the easiest crochet animal to make?
I’d suggest something simple to start with. To tell if it is simple: in general, the closer it is to being a plain ball or oval shape, the easier it will be. For instance, a jellyfish or a tiny chunky round whale.
ONCE YOU GET THE HANG OF THESE CROCHET ANIMAL PATTERNS, YOU MIGHT NOT FIND YOURSELF EYEING STUFFED TOYS AT THE STORES, ANYMORE.
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Did you find your favorite animal on this list? If not, here’s more crochet animal round-ups:
- Crochet Bear Hat Patterns
- Crochet Dog Hat Patterns
- Amigurumi Polar Bear Patterns
- Crochet Reindeer Patterns
- Crochet Opossum Patterns
- Crochet Dolphin Patterns
- Crochet Squid Patterns
- Crochet Beaver Patterns
- Crochet Donkey Patterns
- Crochet Goat Patterns
- Crochet Swan Patterns
- Crochet Wolf Patterns
- Crochet Cat Hats
- Crochet Dinosaurs
- Large Crochet Animal Patterns
We hope you’ve enjoyed our roundup of the best crochet animal patterns. Select your favorite animal and start crocheting now!
