Dive into your fabric stash and pull out up to 6 different pieces for all of this little elephant’s parts. He’s such a cutie, isn’t he? You can find the free pattern at Cicada Daydream (sans instructions, but the savvy sewer can probably pull it together with few problems). (via CraftGossip)

Patterns

Little geisha girl from Le Fee Crochet (from the author of Crobots). Just replace her dress details and hair ties with metallic ribbon and you’ve got the little geisha bot from the book!

Sleepy Sarah from Owlishly

Chubby Fish from My Gurumi

Amigurumi Doll from Stitch

Pear pattern from Amigurumi Girl

Banana from Amigurumi Paradise

Bear and honey pot from Ana Paula

Hello Kitty from Armina’s Ami-Nals

Eggs from Bitter Sweet

Bruno Bear from Knitting Turnip

Snail pattern from Knotty

Bunny Boo from Roxycraft

* Please check the respective copywrite info for each of these patterns. Most are for personal use only and may not be sold or reproduced.

Learning Amigurumi:

See How to Start Amigrumi from My Gurumi.

Check out some great video tutorials from Roxycraft. She’s also got crochet tutorials for left-handers (look all the way to the right in her sidebar)!

Visit Planet June for many tutorials to help you along your way.

Once you’ve gotten the hang of it, go back over to My Gurumi to learn about adding hair!

Whosies shares a tutorial for making these fun friends to take along on upcoming summer trips! Click here for the free pattern and tutorial and get crackin’!

This big-eyed owl pillow comes from Flower Girl Designs who is generously offering the pattern for free (personal use only). Check out her many other patterns here and scroll to the bottom for the owl.!

It’s easier than you might think to add a fun crinkly sound to your softies…learn how from this tutorial at Craftystylish!

If you’re ever at a loss for how to stitch shut that hole used for stuffing your softie, then check out this picture tutorial from Stardust Shoes. I love the results and can easily see how it got it’s name.

If this little guy doesn’t make you smile, then I don’t know what will! Check out Myrtle & Eunice for the free pattern!

I remember hearing the term, “teachable moments” in some early childhood classes I took years ago. Yep…that’s what this is. Exactly. Click here to see how Mountain Pulse made learning about germs relevant, fun, and memorable for her 4 year old daughter. Wonderful idea to keep in your back pocket for when you have a sick one at home.

I’ve got this bunny collection. And it’s big. And I anticipate it continuing to grow through Easter. So…I’d like to know the best way for me to share it with you. Would you prefer spurts of small round-ups once or twice per week? A bunny each day? One big list right off the bat? What do you think?

I’ll give you a few just the get the ball rolling!

Wee Bunny from Wee Wonderfuls

From Allsorts (it’s a pin, but I could also see this being attached to a hair clip or headband for some little bunny sweetness!)

Free softie pattern from The Purl Bee. They also have patterns for the clothes (dress, pants and shirt, knitted sweater)!

Another knit to add to my list. Rachel at The Yarnigans Blog shares the pattern to make this cuddly bear. (via luvinthemommyhood)

What is it about small woodland creatures that is just so yummy? Head on over to Lolly Chops for a how-to and free pattern to make this little cutie-pie!

Having two small girls of my own, I’m always worried that the boys get neglected around here. Here’s a quick round-up of some things you can make for the young gents in your life.

Check out the Purl Bee’s tutorial on how to make a little boy’s tie. So cute!

Little Birdies Nest shares a very sweet “away/asleep” Matryoshka doll she made using fabric from a man’s shirt.

Here’s another way to use men’s shirts. Inchmark is using her husband’s old shirts to make a quilt for her little boy. I love this blend of stripes, checks, and solids. Can’t wait to see the finished project!

Miaou Crafts shares a free knitting pattern for this pocket-sized doll. She’s small and sweet and would probably like some friends, so be sure to make a few!

A round-up of some yummy felt treats from around the web. The majority of these patterns are for personal use only. Please do not make and sell without checking the copyright of the original creator. Click on the photo to go to the source!

From Flickr

From Escape Artist

From Como Faz?
Popsicles…different language but lots of photos

From Craft Tutorials
Graham Crackers

From That’s Just Freaking Lovely
Pop Tarts

From Craftsanity
Fortune cookies

From Orble
Felt lollipop

From Day to Day
Eggs and orange

Tomato slices, lemon slices, and ice cream

Ravioli

From Dabbled
Felt M&M Cookies

From One Inch World
Felt Lettuce

From Craftster
Pizza

Chocolate Cake

Vegetables, Salads, and MUCH more

From Cherry Mix
Bread

Cupcake

From Lit’l Brown Bird
Strawberries

Oreo Ice-Cream Cookie

From Hoogli Art
Sushi

Cupcake

And from Mr. Monkeysuit
Felt Peas in a Pod

Special thanks to my Tweet peep KTnestingspot (from Katie’s Nesting Spot) for helping me collect some of these!

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Added:

From Snazzle Craft

Chips and sandwhich

From Dusty Bottom Acres
Felt Peeps

From American Felt and Craft:

Cherry Pie
(Thanks to OCP reader, Alicia for the tip!)

Crackers

From Ikat Bag

Felt cake and decorations

She also shows how to make individual slices so your little one can serve up cake at her next tea party!

Ellen at The Long Thread has done something that I’ve been meaning to do since I started this blog…put together a list of all the wonderful free sewing tutorials and patterns available on these internets…including categories for baby and kids, and softies! She’s got a great list, so go on over and start planning out your weekend!

Sweet Tidings shares an absolutely darling little doll that she made using a free pattern from Smooch Designs. Doesn’t she look irresistibly squeezable? I want everybody to go make one of these to be loved by the special kiddo in your life. Off you go!

Fuldesign, a design group from Stockholm, takes you step-by-step through the process of making your own monster softie. Click here to see how they do it!

The Japanese have mastered the art of cuteness.

1. Patchwork Ball, 2. Japanese Handmade Zakka Book 6/8, 3. Japanese Embroidery Applique Book 3/8, 4. mobile: ISBN4-7762-0113-5, 5. small articles made of wool felt for baby, 6. isbn 4-579-11066-8, 7. bebe: ISBN4-579-11017-X, 8. Japanese Beads Book 8/8, 9. ISBN 452904209 EmbCaterpillar

And a few more…

1. Japanese Felt Accessories Book 6/9, 2. Japanese Felt Craft Book 3/14, 3. Japanese Felt Craft Book 9/14

Woohoo! Remember this little guy? I’ve loved him from the beginning and mentioned him in one of my very first posts. Well….Early Bird Special is gifting the embroidery pattern to her readers! So awesome, and so very kind. Go on over to her place for the download!

I heart ingenuity, which is why I love it when someone can turn an everyday item into something fun! Here is the charming sock doll from Ms. D. Lightful. Check out her blog for a full tutorial on making the doll as well as clothes for her!

Using a bit of nature and a free bird pattern from Spool, Sew Liberated created this beautiful piece to hang in her baby’s nursery. I can just imagine the little birdies singing sweet lullabies while the baby sleeps. Link

I instantly fell in love with this felt version of a matryoshka doll found at Skip the Chips. These are great for sorting by size and really…don’t all kids love putting things into pockets? Make your own using the free pattern at Maize Hutton.

My Paper Crane made these gorgeous spiral cookies and shares a link to the recipe.

The Hook and I shares how she crocheted this awesome hat (via Craft).

I love this idea found at No Time For Flash Cards. Using photos of family members would make it a great way to remind our little ones about all of the people who love them.

For last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts, check out  MmmCrafts. She’s providing a free downloadable template for these heart bookmarks!

Skip the Chips shares a wonderful idea for making valentines for her child’s friends.

Check out  the tutorial and free pattern for these festive felt hair clips at The Long Thread.

You can package your goodies beautifully with simple paper bags using Twig and Thistle’s downloadable graphic!

1. Feathered Friend Toothie Pillow, 2. Tooth Fairy pillow, 3. tooth fairy pillow, 4. tooth officer, 5. tooth beary backside, 6. tooth pillow, 7. Tooth Fairy Pillow- open pocket, 8. tooth fairy pillow for diego - front, 9. tooth fairy pillow, 10. Blue Tooth Fairy Pillow, 11. Tooth Buddy Tooth Pillows, 12. Custom Ordered ToothFairy Pillow, 13. toothpillow2, 14. Tooth Fairy Pillow, 15. tooth fairy pillow

This mosaic may be a bit overwhelming, so I want to bring your attention to a few things:

• I’m a sucker for embroidery so the pillow in the center is my absolute favorite. Be sure to click #8 to see the details.
• For you knitters out there, there’s a lone knitted tooth with pocket on the back on the bottom center. He’s a cutie-pie and you can find a pattern for him at Knit and Crochet Patterns.
• Take notice of the police fairy tooth (#9)…another one of my favorites from the group. His mouth is the pocket! MmmmCrafts has a pattern available for download for your personal use. Link

This little snow bunny is all bundled up for the last few weeks of winter! Love those ears! Q.D. Patooties is generously sharing the pattern for your personal use. Just click on over! (Link)