We are really excited to introduce you to Ayla, the mini crochet mermaid in this free pattern! Using DK yarn, she works up to 4.5 inches and is just adorable! Her pretty flower and unique fin make her the perfect gift for a little girl. You can even attach a keychain ring to her - she makes for an adorable bag accessory! We made her with DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook but any yarn with the relevant hook will do!

Meet Zayd! With his baseball cap and cute little ears, he is just too sweet! We noticed that there's a dearth of boy doll patterns out there. Doll play is so important for children as a way to learn empathy, foster their imaginations, practice self-expression, and nurture emotional intelligence. Yet, boys are often left out of this equation. Zayd would make a wonderful crochet gift for the little boy (or girl) in your life. He is approximately 12 inches in height. He was made using DK yarn and a 2.75mm hook but any yarn with the relevant hook will do.

This Pumpkin Patch Bear is large enough to be used a little accent pillow or a huggable plush. The pattern works up pretty quickly. You can make your own bear in an afternoon! It makes for an easy fall weekend project. I'm going to use my pumpkin patch bear as a bright pop of color amongst my collection of white pumpkins! The project requires a few small felt scraps that can easily be swapped out for fabric or small crochet circles.

OC the Puppy which is a quick and easy amigurumi pattern that even beginners can handle. I used worsted weight (4) yarn and a 4.5 (G+) hook. You will also need Poly-fil stuffing as well as contrasting yarn to stitch the face. Notes All directions are written in US Crochet Terms. Gauge is not essential to this project, but tight stitches will ensure a project that has no holes / gaps for stuffing to show through. Height = 4 3/4, Measurement at base = 2 1/2 X 1 1/2

The Angel Pixie is an adorable, little doll that is quick and easy to crochet. This sweet and heavenly girl wears a white dress and has two feathery wings. She makes a perfect guardian angel toy or play companion for kids. She can also be a wonderful Christmas holiday gift or for someone you recognize as an angel in your life. The Angel Pixie's PDF pattern file includes complete written instructions for the doll-making process with helpful visual references.

Walter the Whale is a cute little amigurumi project. You can crochet him im an evening with only some left over yarn and two black eyes. (Stitching on the eyes instead of plastic one is also perfectly fine.) Walter will do great as a key chain. Or you could make multiple whales to put them on a mobile above a crib. They look great in every color. Before you know it you will have a whole rainbow of whale lying around ;)

Introducing Wanda the Whale and her best friend Ned the Narwhal. Aren't they whaley cute? The patterns for these adorable friends are available for free on my blog. They are accessible for adventurous beginners or those that have experience doing amigurumi. They are easily customized by adding bows, eyelashes etc. and they would make a cute baby shower gift or child's gift. (If you are giving as a gift to a child, I would recommend embroidering eyes as safety eyes can be dangerous for young children).

The goal of the non-profit organization ProyectoSub is to promote scientific knowledge about marine organisms and ecosystems. Activities include scientific research, outreach programs, citizen science and education. In @crochetpatagonia, we contribute to these goals by designing realistic crochet patterns of species from the Patagonian rocky reefs as a tool for science outreach. In book 1 of the series, you will find patterns for three species of sea anemones and one species of jellyfish. Learn more about them while crocheting these amazing organisms!

Zeena, the mini crochet witch, is the newest member of our Kozu Palm Pals series of mini crochet dolls! At 4.5 inches tall, she works up really fast, is easy to make, and is oh so cute! Her hat and dress are removable, so she can be changed into any of the clothes from our other dolls, once Halloween is over. Or you could even sew the hat onto her head, attach at keychain ring, and you have a lovely backpack charm. We used DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook but any yarn and relevant hook combo will do.