How to Crochet the Smallest and Cutest Plushies

Author: Talha

I am a crochet designer, macramé maker and a crafter who also loves doing MATH.

Learn how to crochet  oh-so cute no-sew animal plushie that you can remake as last-minute, irresistible presents. Included are the kawaiiest designs for frog, snake, butterfly, chick, and tiger plushies.

All of them are crocheted using bulky chenille yarn, not thin plush yarn bait. You can crochet all of them within 30 minutes. Each design is linked to the relevant tutorial where you can learn how to crochet it.

Note for YOU: We are weekly curating NEW plushie ideas so you can make gifts for your loved ones. This is a part of “Easy Plushie Series.” You can also check No-Sew Plushie Tutorials and Big Plushie Tutorials.

Suggestion #1: Crochet A Frog Plushie

This 6.5 cm frog girl plushie is designed as a googly-eyed no-sew doll in a baby girl outfit. The only part you will want to crochet separately and sew on later is the bow headband.

The construction is fast and clever, using color changes, bobble stitch, and surface-stitching.

Get inspired by pink, purple, orange, and red dress colors. My favorite is deep red. It makes an irresistible study desk buddy for a little girl. Requires a 4mm crochet hook with super bulky yarn.

English Pattern: Available

Crochet Your Frog

Suggestion #2: Crochet A Snake Plushie

Let’s crochet the cutest baby snake plushie in 15 minutes. It can also be crocheted as a rainbow snake by changing colors along the body. Because its body is no-sew and needs no stuffing, it is one of the quickest plushies.

I am in love with its googly eyes, cool-guy cap pose, and thin thread tongue. You can crochet it as long as you wish and stuff it if desired. Finished length is about 22 cm.

• 4mm crochet hook
• Super bulky yarn

Crochet Your Snake

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Suggestion #3: Crochet A Butterfly Plushie

This is a unique and slightly funny butterfly plushie measuring just 9 cm. Most butterfly plushies online are bigger and not no-sew, but this one is compact and beginner-friendly.

Surprisingly, it is crocheted as a single piece from start to finish, including the wings. We start from the wings.

You can use one-color or two-color wings. You can also attach pearls of different sizes for decoration. The sitting-body design gives it a quirky and cute look.

Crochet Your Butterfly

Suggestion #4: Crochet A Chicken Plushie

With one pattern, you can crochet 3 mini chubby chick plush keychains for Thanksgiving and baby showers: a chick, a duck, and an owl plushie. The main difference is color, while the owl does not need a comb.

These 20-minute plushies can become best-sellers for craft fairs. The owl uses slightly bigger eyes, making it extra cute. The pattern is no-sew and easy.

Crochet Your Chick

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Suggestion #5: Crochet A Tiger Plushie

Ending this collection with an ultimate baby tiger plushie—no-sew and quick. The pattern is similar to a kawaii sitting kitty plushie, with added embroidered stripes.

You can use a tiny safety nose and add muzzle stripes, eyebrows, and eyelashes to enhance cuteness. Safety eyes or bobble stitch eyes both work well.

Crochet Your Tiger

Last Words

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