Remember the days when toys were mainly things that were homemade by loved ones? Me either, but I have heard of them. There is something about a homemade toy that tugs at your heart and will make you keep it around for years and years before passing it on to your children or grandchildren. Here are some free knitting patterns for toys that are sure to bring joy to your little one’s playtimes.
Free Knitting Pattern for Toys #1- Airplane
What little boy doesn’t like to play with airplanes? This knitting pattern is on an easy skill level so you don’t have to be an expert knitter to be able to whip this one out. The directions are very thorough and there is a lovely picture for you to see what the finished product should look like. The directions also come in a printer friendly format so you can print them and have them at hand when you are busy knitting this adorable airplane. This is a great knitting project if a little one’s room is decorated in airplanes.
Free Knitting Pattern for Toys #2- Alphabet Ball
You can teach your little one the letters of the alphabet with this fun knitting project. The skill level is easy so anyone can complete this project. You can choose your colors for this ball according to the nursery décor or if it is for a boy or girl. You will have to follow the directions pretty closely to get the letters correct. This knitting pattern for toys also come with printable instructions which will be really handy. You will have to stuff the ball with filling and sew the opening closed when you have finished knitting it.
Free Knitting Pattern for Toys #3- Amy Doll
Any little girl would be lucky to have a homemade baby doll to play with at her tea parties. This is a cute little doll with a jacket, diapers, and boots. You could even knit a quick little blanket for the baby to keep warm with. The directions are very detailed and should be pretty easy to follow.
Free Knitting Pattern for Toys #4- Ralph Hand Puppet
You could put on a puppet show for your children on a rainy day with this cute little hand puppet. This pattern is for an intermediate skill level so it might be a little difficult for beginning knitters. There are also other puppet patterns you can do to make your puppet show complete. There are printable directions for this toy pattern as well.
Free Knitting Pattern for Toys #5- Hacky Sacks
Hacky sacks are a toy that can keep children entertained for hours. This is also a great knitting project for all of your random scraps of yarn that you have stuffed in a bag somewhere. The pattern seems to be pretty easy to follow.
These are five great free knitting patterns for toys that any child is sure to love. Remember to be sure the toy is age appropriate.
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