The pattern may be crocheted in any weight yarn or thread--perfect for using up small amounts of leftover yarns. Finish with buttons or beads from your stash, then pin to a hat, jacket, or tote, singly or in clusters.

This huggable toy, constructed in single crochet using simple shaping, is a perfect pattern for beginners. Denim colors in soft and washable Lion Brand Jeans yarn will make this a cute gift that a baby will literally drool over.

Just in time for my favorite holiday--or any time of the year!--here are some folk-art inspired Halloween dolls.

Feel like you’ve been living in Crazy Town? Probably because you have been. Want to get out of Crazy Town? Pick up a crochet hook and some random yarn, and these Party Animals will help you out. I know this, because they’ve helped me.

These charming, folk-art-inspired birds are easy to crochet. Make one or a whole flock; each one will be unique, depending on your color choices and whatever interesting embellishments you find in your button box. The dreamy blues give the birds a nostalgic character, thanks to Lion Brand “Jeans,” a scrumptiously soft yarn.

These cheeky monkeys are inspired by the iconic sock monkeys. The marled yarn gives them a similar look to the original socks used, but button-joined arms give the monkeys an upgrade. Patterns are included for scarves and hats for dressing them up.

Inspired by chocolate bunnies, these dolls may be crocheted in your choice of dark. white, or milk chocolate colors, so easy and quick you’ll want to make a herd of them.

As easy as it gets! Inspired by rubber duck bath toys, this simple pattern is perfect for amigurumi beginners to practice crocheting in the round; more experienced crocheters will be able to make a whole flock in a very short time. A small beak converts it into a baby chick.

Designed during the early days of the Covid-19 quarantine, first as a fun little project in case you need one, and second to set in a window as a way to spread a little cheer.

This pattern includes information about color, part of a planned series of color lessons. Button-joins allow for posing these cute pocket-sized cat and dog dolls.

Button joins on the limbs allow for sitting and posing. Small enough to fit into a pocket, you’ll want to take her along with you!