Here is a quick, easy, and super cute project:
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I imagine that you could make a whole bunch of these with different fabrics, yarns, coloured felts for a birthday party, a classroom, etc. Children will also be thrilled creating one these cuties with your guidance and supervision.
Find it here: Baby in a Pouch by Coloured Buttons
Make a Comment ( None so far )Okay, these fortune cookies are not ntechnically “softies” but we can get around it by suggesting that you could actually add a tuft of stuffing into each cookie to puff them up a bit and thereby create crocheted fortune cookie softies 
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Too cute not to make, don’t you think?
Find the instructions at the bottom of this post: Crocheted Fortune Cookies by Alicia Kachmar
Make a Comment ( None so far )We continue with the hedgehog love today and I direct you to this adorable little softie:
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Pattern is provided in a PDF and instructions are well written and illustrated. A Sizzix die cut machine was used to cut out all the little spikes on the back (roughly 65 pieces in total) and each spike is then handsewn on to the body.
Find it here: Handsome Hamie the Hedgehog by Lollychops
Make a Comment ( None so far )Loving the texture on this hedgie, created by the ruffles on the body:
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Pattern is in JPEG format and each step of the process is clearly written with excellent photos/diagrams. The ruffles are hand-stitched onto the body after the body has been stuffed and sewn up.
Find it here: Ruffled Hedgehog Softie by Matsutake
Make a Comment ( None so far )I love the story behind why Beeper Bebe decided to release this sweet little plushie as a free download - you must read it for yourself!
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This is such a great plushie for babies - lots of colourful ribbons to attract eyes and pull with little fingers, texture on the body to cuddle up to, and you could put a little rattle or squeaker in there too.
Pattern and instructions are waiting for you here: Rainbow Sunshine Plushie (with lots of Ribbons) by Beeper Bebe
Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Easter is nearly upon us once again and here is a cute twist on chick-and-egg softies:
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Can you just imagine how soft and sweet these would be?
Find pattern and instructions here: Fuzzy Easter Chicks and Mini Easter Eggs by the Purl Bee
Make a Comment ( None so far )Apologies for another unexpected break - life got crazy busy with an little softie exhibition I was working on. But I’m back and ready to post up lots of wonderful (and free) softie patterns for you, and just in time for the gift-giving season!
First post for today is this sweet Gulla’alla (Koala) and baby by Coloured Buttons:
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This would make for a great Beginner’s project. The shape is easy and simple to work with and the construction is straight-forward.
You’ll find the template and the instructions here: Gulla’alla (Koala) by Coloured Buttons
Make a Comment ( None so far )Queens of Softie-making, Melly & Me, have generously posted up the free pattern and instructions for making this gorgeous kokeshi stuffie - so sweet!
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A small collection in different colours would look so lovely, or perhaps you can make them as giveaways for your daughter’s party, or even as little ornaments for the Christmas tree (which is only a few months away - eeek!).
Download the pdf and instructions over here: Kokeshi Stuffie by Melly & Me
Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Thank you to Danielle for letting me know about her fantastic free softie whale pattern:
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Isn’t he wonderful?! You can make one too by following her super clear instructions and using her downloadable pdf pattern.
Find him here: Softie Whale by Small Dream Factory
Explore her lovely website for more softie goodness (and she has a few more free patterns on offer too!).
Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Jodie, one of my favourite Aussie softie-makers, has posted up the free pattern and instructions to make these sweet little rodents:
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I think I have mentioned before that I am not rodent-friendly but these guys . . . well, they are hard to resist! The project is available in Scribd, which will allow you to view it all on screen or download it or print it off. Instructions are clear and well written. Note that this is a button jointed softie so may not be suitable for young children.
Find it here: Jofus and Lally the Mice by Ric Rac
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