No-sew amigurumi patterns combine all the best parts of crocheting toys without any joining!
We’ve collected 20 completely adorable seamless amigurumi patterns with video and photo tutorials. Whip up these sweet stuffies as handmade gifts or craft fair offerings without being slowed down by the need to sew.
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What Are No-Sew Amigurumi Patterns?
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn figures. These little guys can include adorable animals, tiny food and drinks, and even pretty plants.
But I’m not alone in saying sewing is my least favorite part of even the easiest amigurumi projects. If you can relate, you’ll love these mini patterns. Most no-sew projects start with a magic ring and are worked in continuous rounds, eliminating the need for sewing. They’re fast, stress-free fun!
Amigurumi For Beginners
With their simple stitches and seamless construction, these easy ami patterns are perfect for new and experienced crafters alike.
Check out our tutorial on how to crochet amigurumi for beginners to get our best tips. (Even if you're an experienced crocheter, you'll find lots of ami-specific suggestions!)
And brush up on the following skills before beginning your next plushie pattern.
- Making a magic ring
- Single crochet (sc)
- Working in the round
- Increasing and decreasing (inc/dec)
- Changing colors without cutting the yarn
- Weaving in ends
Free Patterns for Seamless Amigurumi
Say goodbye to tedious sewing and hello to the joy of creating mini creatures and stuffed animals that will become your new yarn-y BFFs.
This collection of no-sew amigurumi projects will let you toss that tapestry needle, or at least set it aside for a while.
Kawaii Mini Cupcake
Create cute cupcakes for food play or as fun decorations. You’ll practice single crochet, back loop slip stitch, and increasing and decreasing. Follow the step-by-step instructions or watch the free video tutorial to make this bite-sized cake in a single piece. This pattern requires a 2 mm needle, worsted-weight cotton, and polyester stuffing.
Add customizable details like multicolored sprinkles, a cherry, and a smiley face. There are also matching patterns for ice cream cones, donuts, and macarons to make a mouth-watering collection of tasty treats!
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Related: How to Crochet a Birthday Cupcake
Seamless Scrap-tacular Cat Pattern
Gather your yarn scraps to make this cuddly crochet cat quickly and easily. You’ll work in one continuous piece, starting with the head. You’ll then form the body, ears, legs, and tail as you go. Add an embroidered nose, safety eyes, and whiskers to finish.
This is a fantastic stash-busting project, as you can use any color or weight yarn you like.
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Related: 35 Scrap Yarn Projects
Fast Pocket Frog
Work in continuous spirals to craft this funky frog fidget toy. This tiny project is fast to finish and suitable for beginners. Some of the skills you’ll practice include creating a chain (ch), using increase and decrease stitches for shaping, and working in the front loop only (flo). The pattern uses super bulky chenille yarn to produce a frog about 2.5 inches tall.
The photo and video tutorial show how to use stitch markers to keep track of each round (rnd). Make an adorable little army of these fast frogs for your animal-loving kiddo or to sell at your next market stall.
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Easy Easter Chick
This fluffy chick takes less than 30 minutes to complete, so it’s ideal for quick spring gifts or market makes. For this pattern, you should be familiar with sc, half double crochet (hdc), and slip stitch (sl st). Once you’ve made the round body and wings in one piece, you’ll stitch a beak and add safety eyes.
Use these little chickens for spring decor, Easter baskets, or egg hunts. Attaching a keychain turns them into a fun accessory for a kid’s backpack.
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Related: Fun Keychains to Crochet
Amigurumi Jellyfish
Learn to craft this beautiful jellyfish toy that requires no sewing at all. You’ll make a magic ring, work in the round, and practice color changes. The tentacles are worked separately and then tied to the bottom of the jellyfish. Choose whether to embroider eyes or add safety eyes.
If you like this project, Little Crochet Farm offers a whole sea creatures collection, including turtles, seahorses, and whales.
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Turtle Plush Toy
Finish this amigurumi turtle in less than an hour, thanks to its easy construction. You’ll start by making the fins and head. Then, as you work the shell, you’ll attach the limbs as you go. The plush yarn works up quickly and results in a cozy, squishy turtle that kids and adults will love.
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Related: 40 Dinosaur Crochet Patterns
No-Sew Flower Pot
Add some color to your home decor with this pretty plant pot. You should be familiar with working through front and back loops, as these are used to create detail and join new colors. Use a yarn like Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK to provide good structure and stitch definition.
The easy-to-follow instructions show how to use a piece of cardstock and floral wire for shaping. Add optional toy pellets, twine, and a charm for a polished look. This zero-maintenance flower is an excellent gift for Mother's Day, especially in your mom's favorite colors. Or pop it in your cubicle to enjoy yourself.
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Quick and Easy Ghost
Try this friendly ghost pattern for a quick and satisfying Halloween project. Designed to be seamless, the ghost and witch hat are worked from top to bottom in a continuous spiral. The ghost’s arms are also crocheted as part of his body.
As the witch hat is made separately, you can choose whether to attach it or leave it as a removable accessory for your ghost. There’s also a pattern to make a smaller ghost as super cute decorations for the spooky season.
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Bunny Amigurumi for Beginners
Create an adorable cuddly rabbit with this free pattern. You’ll work in continuous rounds and seamlessly integrate the bunny’s hands, feet, and ears into the head and body. Invisible increases and decreases help shape the bunny smoothly. Add personalized details like a bow, flower, or scarf to make your little bunny one-of-a-kind.
This plushie is perfect for Easter decor or as a gift for a spring baby. Toddlers and young kids will love cuddling this cutie.
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Related: How to Crochet a Low-Sew Bunny from a Rectangle
Ragdoll Softie with Removable Clothes
Design a delightful doll with vintage vibes using this no-sew pattern. You’ll make a unisex body and a collection of clothes, including a cardigan, dress, boots, and bonnet. This pattern from Sweet Softies is entirely customizable, with endless color combos. I recommend using a soft and easy-care, medium-weight yarn like Lion Brand Heartland.
Your kid will love dressing their new dolly in various outfits during pretend play. These dolls make great Christmas stocking stuffers and donations for charity.
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Good Luck Duck Plushie
Crafted in one piece, this dainty duck is easy for beginners and works up fast.
There are endless ways to customize your little quacker. Use super bulky or chenille velvet yarn to make an extra squishie duck. Or try thinner yarn for a smaller version that would work well as a keychain.
Combining a few yarn colors will let you transform this basic pattern into a mallard duck, penguin, or canary. Opt for a single bright yellow for a traditional rubber duck look. These little ducklings also look great in ombre, self-striping, and variegated yarn.
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Christmas Lights Ornament
Uplevel your holiday decor with these handmade lights. Each light is worked in a spiral from a magic ring. Then you’ll change colors to create the light bulb cap and form a loop with the tail end. Use the loop to hang the lights as individual tree ornaments or string them together to make a gorgeous garland.
I think it would be extra fun and festive to embroider faces on the bulbs.
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Beginner-Friendly Boba Tea Drink
If you’re a sucker for bubble tea, this is the pattern for you. Practice single crochet, increases, and slip stitches to create this sweet summer treat. You’ll begin by making the cup’s body and stitching on a Kawaii-style face and pearls. Next, you’ll work up the lid and straw. Fill the cup with polyester fiber fill and join the lid using sc.
Serve your iced dessert drink to a fellow boba tea lover for their birthday. You could even make one of these coaster patterns for a complete set.
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Seamless Sunflower Pillow
Watch this tutorial to make a stunning sunflower cushion. The petals are joined using single crochet instead of sewing. The jumbo yarn produces an undeniably squishy texture that can add cozy comfort to your dorm room, sunroom, or any other room! You can use this basic pillow pattern to make a variety of flowers by choosing different colors.
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Snowman Stuffie Video Tutorial
Build this snowman plushie in a single piece using four Bernat Blanket yarn colors. This pattern is rated as intermediate and uses double crochet (dc), sc, and hdc. The snowman is worked in rounds from top to bottom. You’ll then work the scarf separately and tie it around the stuffed snowman’s neck. Add 25 mm safety eyes with a tapestry needle to complete the project.
This snuggly snowman is perfect for Christmas cuddles or as handmade holiday decor.
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Tiny Bedtime Baby Toy Set
Create a play-based softie set that’s quick, easy, and suitable for crafters of all levels. The baby doll, removable bonnet, and bed are made in three pieces, each with a no-sew design. Customize the doll with your chosen colors and use up leftover yarn scraps.
Make a family of pocket-sized babies for toddlers and preschoolers playing make-believe. They can also act as “worry dolls” to comfort little ones with anxiety or sensory needs. Work up some tiny toys as unique stocking stuffers or party favors.
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Mini Crochet Heart
Learn how to make these easy-peasy, teeny-tiny hearts in just 12 minutes. The pattern consists of two magic circles, working in the round, and some decreases to form the heart shape. You’ll need light worsted yarn and polyester hypoallergenic stuffing.
I love the idea of handing this out to your “Gal-entines” for Valentine’s day or leaving them in inconspicuous places for strangers to find.
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Hamburger with No Joining
Make a burger with a bun and all the fillings – and none of the calories! You’ll work from the top down, crocheting the lettuce, tomato, and cheese as you go to avoid any seaming. The pattern teaches you how to change the colors and work into the front or back loops to create the distinct design. Add a piece of cardboard for a sturdy bun base.
Kids will love playing chef or cafe owner with this PETA-approved hamburger. There’s also a version of the pattern where the fillings are made separately to produce a stackable burger.
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Easy Carrot Amigurumi Plush
Create a charming root vegetable using a seamless method and basic techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pro, this guide will walk you through each step of the process. You'll produce a hassle-free cuddly carrot using super bulky weight yarn and single crochet.
This pattern is part of a “farmers market” collection with various fruits and veg, including tomatoes, turnips, pumpkins, pineapples, and so much more! Make a bunch of these no-sew food amigurumi for your kiddo’s play kitchen.
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Santa Stuffie
Get into the Christmas spirit with this jolly seamless Santa pattern. Can you believe there’s no sewing?! All of the pieces for this pattern are made in continuous rounds. The limbs are worked separately and then attached as you go. Follow the detailed photo and video tutorials for guidance.
For this festive project, you’ll use five colors of worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. I love the use of powder blush makeup to resemble rosy cheeks and a chilly nose! Place your Santa stuffie on the mantelpiece to decorate for the holidays or use him as a handmade Elf-On-The-Shelf alternative.
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Supplies for Mini Amigurumi
Making stuffed animals and toys can require some additional crochet supplies beyond the basic yarn, hooks, and scissors. Here are some materials I keep around for making mini crochet projects.
- Polyfil (stuffing)
- Keychains
- Plastic pellets - to add weight to feet or paws of an animal
- Embroidery thread and needle
- Buttons and Beads - to add additional detail
- Safety eyes
- Stitch markers
More Cute Ami Projects
If the patterns in this collection have you hooked, take a look at some of our favorite amigurumi projects.
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