12 Free Crochet Small Plushie Patterns (Animals and Kawaii)
Small plushies are quick to crochet, super cute, and perfect for gifting and selling. This post shares 12 free crochet small plushie patterns for animals to TV and art characters, and much more, all perfect for beginners.
With the softness and bright look of chenille and velvet yarns, every receiver will fall in love with these designs. Let’s dive into our favorite plush amigurumi ideas!
What is a plushie in crochet?
In crochet, a plushie is usually an amigurumi, mostly frequently made of velvet yarn, with the choice of cute subjects. In this collection of mini plushie patterns, we have collected these types of amigurumi from mini animal keychains to bag characterful charms and more. Just wrap them in a small drawstring bag and send them as a gift. You can use them as:
Cute desk or shelf decoration
Sell like hot cakes in craft fairs
Keychain or bag charm
Pet toy (with safe materials)
- Squishes
Crochet Small Plushie Ideas
Here is a list of the cutest plushie ideas for all skill levels. Give them a try for sure as most of them can be completed within half an hour:
02 of 12 How to Crochet Kawaii Axolotl Amigurumi With Step by step Guide
With the cuteness of kawaii eyes, crochet these axolotl plushie desk buddies in any color from pink to blue. These axolotl amigurumi are low-sew, quick, and need a basic pattern for everything. Crochet one for gifting!
03 of 12 Mitty Amigurumi keychain
Here is a tutorial to crochet adorable low-sew little bunny plushies inspired by Mitty. Tutor encourages you to crochet a whole set of these Mitty plushies, as you can’t stop once started, thanks to their cuteness and quick completion. You will find inspiration for pastel colors: green, blue, pink, and matcha. Sell them at craft fairs.
01 of 12 Crochet NO-SEW Baby Mushy Amigurumi Pattern
Baby mushy is an adorable kawaii version of mushroom amigurumi, complete with no-sew techniques. This mushy amigurumi is perfect for placing on your desktop in spring.
04 of 12 Rabbit and Cat Plushies
Crochet these cute rabbit and cat plushies inspired by popular animal figurines and dollhouse brands. These cat and rabbit amigurumi are small, easy to make, and quick to complete. You will love their miniature dresses that you will learn to crochet separately. Try any color from pink to dark green.
05 of 12 Crochet Cute Fruity Cats
Add a kawaii touch to your keys and bags with these beginner-friendly fruity cat keychains. You can crochet one in just 20 minutes or so and make cherished gifts too! From orange to strawberry, berry to apple, there is inspiration for your favorite fruits.
06 of 12 Crochet bear strawberry costume
Make one’s spring special with this plush bear in a strawberry costume gift plushie using the X stitch. It includes color changes, a leaf cap with optional glue-on or sew-on leaves, and a bear face with embroidered eyes and seeds. It is perfect for intermediate crocheters and can be used as a keychain.
07 of 12 Crochet Fruity Frogs
Cute, bright, and creative, crochet adorable fruity frogs in citrus and berry themes using bulky yarn with this tutorial. Each frog is worked in continuous rounds with feet crocheted using bobble stitches. With blush, smiles, fruit-inspired leaves, and low-sewing, you will love this project. Complete a set of three.
08 of 12 Crochet Capybara with Turtle Backpack
This mini plush capybara doll features a small detachable turtle backpack and can be crocheted with thin chenille yarn. Therefore, it is easy to work with even for beginners. The capybara amigurumi is no-sew, while the backpack needs many small parts. You can crochet this doll as a car hanger or place it on a desktop thanks to its sitting design.
09 of 12 Gingerbread Bunny Plushie
Give this plush gingerbread bunny doll as a Christmas gift – a lovely blend of gingerbread colors and bunny shape. The tutorial is divided into two parts, making it perfect for beginners. The instructions will be available in both US and UK terms.
Part 1: Watch the Tutorial
Part 2: Watch the Tutorial
10 of 12 Mandarin Tangerines
Exchange these ever-bright Mandarin Tangerines plushies in the Chinese New Year – super easy and fun to crochet. These plushies also feature little faces and can be crocheted using both plush and regular twisted yarn. In both cases, you will get the same size.
11 of 12 Super easy crochet bee/bumblebee
This step-by-step tutorial teaches how to crochet a cute plush bee, with options for a rainbow or classic striped version. Wings are made separately and sewn on, and optional cheeks or a smile can be embroidered. It’s a fun, beginner-friendly project perfect for quick gifts, keychains, or desk buddies.
12 of 12 How to Crochet Perry the Platypus
Perry the platypus plush is a cute, super velvety, and chibi version of the Platypus. It needs a small amount of plush yarn and is super quick. The main body is completely no-sew – only small details like beak, tail, and mouth will be sewn.
