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Free knitting patterns for izzy dolls, pocket buddies, and other small toys for charity knitting or gifts. Updated 6/1/24.
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Kate and Kobe Koala
Izzy comfort doll style koala plushies. Size 18 cm / 7 inches tall in DK weight yarn. Use different weights to knit smaller or larger. Great stashbusters! Designed by Cher Marcus. Available in English and Dutch
Paramedic Doll
This little izzy comfort medical professional doll is dressed in blue scrubs and a protective face mask. Just omit the hair bun to make a doll with short hair. Size 14cm / 5.5 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Little Pig And Bunny
Rabbit and piglet izzy style comfort dolls each worked flat, then seamed. Size Each toy is about 5 in. (12.5 cm) tall. Worsted weight yarn. Great stashbusters! Designed by Amy Gaines.
Monkey
Seamless animal izzy style comfort doll knit in the round. Size 8 inches 20cm in DK weight yarn. Use different weights to knit smaller or larger. Great stashbusters! Designed by Sue Ambrose.
Comfort Doll Sets
Inspired by the comfort dolls for charity knitting, these easy dolls are knit in one piece from the bottom up. Options for knitting flat or in the round are included. Pictured patterns are Pretty Izzy Dolls, Fairisle Friends, and Flower Girls. Sizes depends on yarn weight: Fingering 4 3/4"; DK/Sport 5 1/4"; Worsted 6". Great stashbusters! Designed by Esther Braithwaite.
- Get the free Pretty Izzy Dolls knitting pattern
- Get the free Fairisle Friends knitting pattern
- Get the free Flower Girls knitting pattern
- See more of Esther's Doll knitting patterns
Ferdinand Pig
Cute softie pig toy knit in the round. The designer doesn't mention the size but one of the projects looks about 6 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Dana Drauschke. Available in English and German
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Izzy Teddy Bear Dolls
Teddy bear toy with four sweater options. Great use for leftover or stash yarn! Designed by Esther Braithwaite. Sport weight yarn.
Foxy Toy
Larger stuffie in the izzy style. Adorable fox toy ina cable sweater created using minimal shaping. Approx 18" [45.5 cm] tall in Aran weight yarn. Using a lighter weight yarn would create a smaller toy. Designed by Red Heart
Piggywig
Small toy pig knit flat. Super quick to knit, he only takes a few hours and oddments of yarn. Size 12cm / 5 inches. Great stash buster for leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by Aine Marriott.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Stash Buster Toy Knitting Patterns
Nurse Mates Dolls
Medical professional doll in scrubs with separate mask knit in one piece from the bottom-up either flat or in the round. Size Fingering 4 3/4"; DK/Sport 5 1/4"; Worsted 6". Designed by Esther Braithwaite who says these were created with great respect and gratitude for all of the medical professionals who are working so tirelessly to keep us safe during this difficult time.
Mini Gingerbread Friends
Gingerbread girl and boy dolls knit in one piece from the bottom-up. The doll’s body can be knit flat or in the round. Simple sewing techniques define the arms and legs after knitting. Very fast and fun to knit, these dolls are designed to be sturdy and safe. Size: 4" (10 cm) in DK weight. Designed by Esther Braithwaite.
Patterns for Purchase
Animal Friends
6 adorable animal designs including a cat, dog, pig, bear, rabbit and elephant. Finished size: 8 1/2" W x 12" H. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Michele Wilcox
Pocket Dolls
The instructions include a chart for a basic doll, step by step instructions, add ons and ideas for accessories. If you use 4 ply yarn the dolls will be about 10 cm or 4 inches tall.
Candy Cousins
Animal toys with their own cute outfits approximately 15cm (6in) high and knit flat. Two sets sold separately: Set 1 Fruit Drop the elephant, Jelly Bean the frog, Peanut the puppy and Butterscotch the cow. Set 2 Marshmallow the rabbit, Marmalade the cat, Popcorn the pig and Peppermint the panda. Perfect for scrap leftover yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Phillips for Toyshelf
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