Another free softie pattern found via Craftzine - check out this delightful Squirrel that you can sew up yourself!
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That fluffy yarn tail is a perfect touch!
You can download the one-page pattern and instructions sheet from the We Wilsons website here: Squirrel Softie Pattern by We Wilsons
Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Craftzine pointed me in the direction of this excellent step-by-step tutorial on how to make a bear softie by Instructables member HowJoyful:
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The tutorial has been specifically written for Beginner softie-makers and is very well presented - easy to understand and follow.
Find it here: Teddy Bear Tutorial by HowJoyful @Intsructables
Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Thank you to Ali of Snipsnaphappy for pointing me to her Matryoshka doll tutorial:
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Ali provides very clear and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with photos. How cute do they look all lined up? 
Other ideas I had about these dolls:
1) You could insert a bell or squeaker inside if you were making these for a baby/toddler
2) Use scraps of wool from felted blankets or fleece with different textures
3) Embroider the face if you aren’t comfortable with using fabric paint
Find it here: Matryoshka Dolls by Snipsnaphappy
Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Lia kindly emailed me a few months ago (sorry for the delay Lia!) to let me know that she has posted a up a tutorial for this seahorse softie:
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She has provided two versions of the pattern - one with the curly tail that you can see in the picture above (which would require a loop turner) and another version with a stubbier tail (and therefore would not require a loop turner).
Find it here: The Making of Mr Seahorse by Lia’s Crafty Journey
Make a Comment ( 1 so far )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 ( 1 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
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