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Moxie – The Cheese Nibbler | Free Crochet Pattern

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Meet Moxie, a sweet little pink mouse with rounded cream ears, tiny limbs, a stitched smile, and an optional poseable tail. This beginner-friendly amigurumi makes a charming little companion or handmade gift. Skill level: Beginner Terms: US crochet terms Finished size: 4 inches (10 cm) from ears to feet, using #3 DK yarn and a 3–3.25 mm hook. Prefer a printable copy? Download the Free Moxie PDF Looking for your next cuddly project? Discover more lovable amigurumi patterns in the Lily & Willow Co. Etsy shop. Browse My Crochet Patterns on Etsy → Materials Yarn Requirements (#3 DK) Pink – Body White or cream – Ears, arms, legs, and tail Red – Mouth embroidery (small amount) Tools & Notions 3–3.25 mm crochet hook 8 mm safety eyes Polyfill fiberfill stuffing Tapestry needle, pins, and stitch markers Optional pipe cleaner for a poseable tail Upscaled size: Approximately 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) using bulky or chenille yarn and a 6–6.5 mm hook (estimate). Gauge: Gauge is not cr...

Dex – The Dinky Dino | Free Crochet Pattern

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Meet Dex, a dinky little dinosaur with a round head, cream belly patch, cheerful embroidered smile, and a row of bright back spikes. This seated amigurumi uses beginner-friendly stitches with several small pieces to assemble, making it a fun advanced-beginner project. Skill level: Advanced Beginner Terms: US crochet terms Finished size: Approx. 5 in. (12.5 cm) tall, sitting, using #3 DK yarn and a 3.75 mm hook This complete pattern is free. Read the full instructions below and crochet Dex whenever you’re ready. Looking for your next cuddly project? Discover more lovable amigurumi patterns in the Lily & Willow Co. Etsy shop. Browse My Crochet Patterns on Etsy → Materials Yarn Requirements (#3 DK) Main Color (MC) – Bright Blue (head, body, arms, legs and tail) Contrast 1 (CC1) – Cream / Off-White (belly patch) Contrast 2 (CC2) – Orange, small amount (back spikes) Contrast 3 (CC3) – Black, small amount (mouth) Tools & Notions 3.75 mm crochet hook 2 safety eyes, 8–10 mm su...

Ice-P – The Lil Penguin | Free Crochet Pattern

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Meet Ice-P, a tiny rounded penguin with a colorwork face and tummy, rosy cheeks, little wings, and sweet little feet. This compact amigurumi is worked mostly as one continuous piece, making it a quick and satisfying project for an advanced beginner. Skill level: Advanced Beginner Terms: US crochet terms Finished size: Approx. 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) tall using #3 DK yarn and a 3.5 mm hook This complete pattern is free. Read the full instructions below and crochet Ice-P whenever you’re ready. Looking for your next cuddly project? Discover more lovable amigurumi patterns in the Lily & Willow Co. Etsy shop. Browse My Crochet Patterns on Etsy → Materials Yarn Requirements (#3 DK) Main Color (MC) – Black (head, body and wings) Contrast 1 (CC1) – White (face, tummy and feet) Contrast 2 (CC2) – Pink, small amount (blush) Contrast 3 (CC3) – Brown, small amount (mouth) Tools & Notions 3.5 mm crochet hook 8 mm safety eyes Polyfill fiberfill stuffing Tapestry needle, positioning pins a...

Axel – The Little Axolotl | Free Crochet Pattern

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Meet Axel, a sweet little axolotl with feathery gills, a cheerful smile, and a contrast-trimmed tail. This cuddly amigurumi friend is made with beginner-friendly stitches, but the sewing-intensive assembly makes the overall project best suited to an intermediate crocheter. Skill level: Intermediate (beginner-friendly stitches; sewing-intensive assembly) Terms: US crochet terms Finished size: Approx. 4.5 in. (11.5 cm) long without the tail; 6 in. (15 cm) long with the tail, lying down Prefer a printable copy? Download the Free Axel PDF Looking for your next cuddly project? Discover more lovable amigurumi patterns in the Lily & Willow Co. Etsy shop. Browse My Crochet Patterns on Etsy → Materials Yarn Requirements (#3 DK) Main Color (MC) – Soft pink, approx. 140–160 yd Contrast Color (CC) – Bright coral or dark pink, approx. 20–25 yd Tools & Notions 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook 8–9 mm safety eyes Polyfill fiberfill stuffing Tapestry needle and stitch marker Black embro...

Nori – The Narwhal | Free Crochet Pattern

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Meet Nori, a sweet little ocean friend who can be made as either a narwhal or a whale. Add the optional spiral-ridge tusk for Nori’s signature narwhal look, or leave it off for an adorable baby whale. Skill level: Beginner Terms: US crochet terms Finished size: Approx. 5–5.5 in. (13–14 cm) body length; 6.5–7 in. (17–18 cm) including the tusk Prefer a printable copy? Download the Free Nori PDF Looking for your next cuddly project? Discover more lovable amigurumi patterns in the Lily & Willow Co. Etsy shop. Browse My Crochet Patterns on Etsy → Materials Yarn Requirements (#3 DK & Sport Weight) Body, Tail & Flippers (MC) – Light Blue #3 DK-weight yarn, approx. 60–75 yd Tusk (optional, CC) – White sport-weight yarn, approx. 8–10 yd Eyelash & Mouth – Black yarn, approx. 1 yd, for embroidery Tools & Notions 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook for Body, Tail & Flippers 2 mm (US B/1) crochet hook for the Tusk 10–12 mm safety eyes Polyfill fiberfill stuffing Tapestr...

Mini Cosmo – The Little Hatchling | Free Crochet Pattern

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Meet Mini Cosmo, a tiny hatchling with a scalloped eggshell cap, big sleepy eyes, and sweet blushed cheeks. This advanced-beginner amigurumi pattern makes an adorable spring project, Easter-basket friend, nursery decoration, or handmade gift. Skill level: Advanced Beginner Terms: US crochet terms Finished size: Approx. 4–4.5 in. (10–11.5 cm) tall Prefer a printable copy? Download the Free Mini Cosmo PDF Looking for your next cuddly project? Discover more lovable amigurumi patterns in the Lily & Willow Co. Etsy shop. Browse My Crochet Patterns on Etsy → Materials Yarn Requirements (#3 Light/DK) Light Yellow – approx. 20–25 g / 50–65 yd (46–59 m) Cream – approx. 10–15 g / 25–40 yd (23–37 m) Orange – approx. 3–5 g / 8–15 yd (7–14 m) Light Pink – approx. 1–2 g / 3–6 yd (3–5 m) Tools & Notions 3.25 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook Two 9 or 10 mm safety eyes Polyfill fiberfill stuffing Tapestry needle and stitch marker(s) Upscaled size: Approx. 6–7 in. using CYC #5 bulky yarn ...

Welcome to Stitches & Snuggles! 🧶💕

Hello, Snugglers! Welcome to Stitches & Snuggles | Lily & Willow Co. — my cozy little corner of the internet for crochet, amigurumi, and all things handmade. I’m Mia, the Snuggle Stitcher behind Lily & Willow Co., and I’m so happy you’re here. What began as my love of creating sweet little crocheted characters has grown into a collection of patterns, personalities, and plenty of yarn-covered adventures. I wanted a place where I could share a little more of that world with you — and Stitches & Snuggles was born. What You’ll Find Here Around here, you can expect: Free crochet and amigurumi patterns New Lily & Willow Co. character introductions Crochet tips and helpful techniques Behind-the-scenes peeks at new designs Pattern releases and shop news Plenty of cute, cozy inspiration And, of course, lots and lots of snuggly little creatures. 🥰 A Little About Lily & Willow Co. I design crochet patterns with one goal in mind: creating characters that...