Knit cute barnyard toys with these Farm Animal Free Knitting Patterns. Which animal will you cast on first today?
Soft, cuddly farm animals will be good friends when handmade with love. These Farm Animal Free Knitting Patterns will be perfect companions for you and your kids when they are going out for a picnic or to the farmhouse. You can even use them to teach your little ones about animals. Bring joy to your home with these free patterns.
Farm Animal Free Knitting Patterns
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1. Auria the sheep
Neuzi Valim has designed this cute sheep in pink with worsted-weight yarn and US 6 knitting needles. The bow around its neck and the beaded eyes make it more adorable. Know more about needles with this article.
2. Billy and Bertie Highland Cows
Are you going for a day out? Don’t forget this adorable duo to take with you. The proud father bull Billy wants to take calf Bertie on a walk around, so give him a hand. Amanda Berry is the creator behind this pattern.
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3. Little spring hen
This hen family is made available at De Rerum Natura, which will look cute in the little hands. It is knitted flat in garter stitch with a small final seam. The ultimate guide to knitting stitches for beginners will help you in knowing the basics.
4. Peter Pig
Pigs are the cutest creatures when handmade, and this one is smartly dressed, too. Amanda Berry has created this huggable piggy, dressed in a bow tie, with a backpack for storing Easter treats.
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5. Mini Duck family
Sachiyo Ishii has created this duck family to add to your toy collection. This pattern has step-by-step instructions for the dad, mom and kid, which makes it easier.
6. PRANCING HORSE
This horse is available at Trove, which is attractive and is worked in double wool in simple stocking stitch. You can even make a zebra with this pattern; use 3 rows in black and 3 rows in white alternately.
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7. Justjen’s Fester The Whole Goat
A tiny goat by Just Jen, about 12.5 cm tall without horns, is a lovely, simple pattern. The head is made using 3.25 mm needles and white cast-on 11 stitches. It is stuffed firmly with fiber fill using a chopstick.
8. Henry’s Bunny
A bunny that will fit into your hands is created by Sara Elizabeth Kellner using US 4 knitting needles and worsted-weight yarn. It is knit in the round, made entirely in one piece, and the legs are seamed to the bottom.
Make it extra soft with Jecqbor Soft Polyfill Stuffing.
9. Pearl the Canadian Goose
A quick and simple-to-knit pattern by Nicky Stewart is built from the bottom up. It looks cute in hand, or you can hang it with ribbon and make a wonderful Christmas ornament.
10. Hannibal the Donkey
A sweet and romantic little donkey by Knit-a-Zoo who loves strolling in nature, picking flowers, daydreaming, and looking at butterflies. Knit this for your friend and place a bouquet of flowers in their hand; give them their next companion.
Can’t get enough of these farm animals? Explore Knitted Farm Friends by Sarah Keen for more such creations!
