An amigurumi plushie is a small crochet toy worked in the round, usually in single crochet. Most of the patterns below are for beginners, and some have no sewing at all. Here are 5 free patterns, each with a video tutorial.
Before you start: Learn the magic ring first. Many amigurumi patterns start with it. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, and use safety eyes or embroidery thread for the face.
5 Free Amigurumi Plushie Patterns
1. Crochetasaurus Rex (Baby T-Rex)
Designer: Ashley Parker, The Loopy Lamb · Easy · Free pattern, made as a free crochet-along · Each part has its own video
Why it works: The designer made this T-rex to teach beginners amigurumi techniques. The arms, legs and tail are worked separately, then the head and body are added. Arms and legs use bobble toes, so this is a good first project to learn a new stitch.
Watch the arms tutorial on YouTube ↗ · Tail tutorial ↗
2. Mini Amigurumi Octopus
Designer: Mohu Mohu · Free pattern on the blog · Right-handed and left-handed video tutorials
Why it works: A small, quick octopus with 8 legs worked from the body. The designer says it has been the most popular pattern on the blog since 2015. The pattern was updated in 2026 with a new video.
Watch the right-handed tutorial ↗ · Left-handed tutorial ↗
3. One-Hour No-Sew Plush Turtle
Designer: The Friendly Red Fox · Beginner amigurumi · No sewing · Free pattern on the blog, ad-free PDF on Ravelry
Why it works: The designer’s goal was to make it in about an hour, with no sewing. The shell starts with 8 stitches in a magic circle, not the usual 6, to keep the shell from forming a cone. The video shows the no-sew rounds step by step.
4. Amigurumi Squid
Designer: Pocket Sushi · Easy for beginners · Free full step-by-step tutorial
Why it works: A small squid with curly tentacles, for beginners. The designer’s tutorial covers the full squid from start to finish.
5. Mama and Mini No-Sew Squid
Designer: Passionate Crafter · Beginner to experienced · No-sew · Free pattern for the mama and mini squid
Why it works: Two squids in one pattern: a big mama squid and a mini one. It is worked without sewing on the parts. The video shows the mini squid step by step.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the easiest amigurumi for a beginner?
Start with the no-sew turtle or the mini octopus. They are small and quick, and the videos show each round. Learn the magic ring first.
What yarn should I use for amigurumi?
Use the yarn and hook size listed in each pattern. Check the materials list before you buy, because the same pattern can look different in another yarn.
Are these patterns free?
Yes. The 5 patterns in this article are free on their designers’ blogs or YouTube. Some designers also sell an ad-free PDF. You do not need to buy it to make the plushie.
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