This is our biggest animal collection: teddy bears, fawns and deer, a loop-stitch hedgehog, a red panda, a bullfinch, penguins, a frog with feelings, a chenille bee, baby rats and a plush giraffe. Every free woodland animal amigurumi pattern on Madewithcrochet, plus a few wild friends from further afield, is gathered here.
The cards are grouped by animal family and ordered from easiest to most involved within each group. Each card shows the designer's hook, yarn and finished size. For farm animals, sea creatures, cats and bunnies, go back to the main crochet amigurumi patterns page.
Free woodland and wild animal amigurumi patterns
Bears and teddies
Adorable Amigurumi Teddy Bear in Red Sweater Pattern
Beginner–Intermediate · 2 mm hook · chenille / bulky yarn
Adorable Red Panda Amigurumi: Easy Crochet Pattern
Beginner–Intermediate · 4 mm hook · velvet / worsted yarn
Adorable Chenille Teddy Bear Amigurumi: Easy Crochet Pattern
3.5 mm hook · chenille / velvet yarn · about 10.5 inches
Adorable Crochet Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern – Easy DIY Tutorial
4.5 mm hook · chenille / velvet yarn
Deer, fawns and forest friends
Adorable Loop Stitch Hedgehog Amigurumi: Easy DIY Pattern
4 mm hook · velvet / worsted yarn · about 12–13 cm
Adorable Chick and Owl Amigurumi with Hats: Easy Pattern
4 mm hook · chenille / velvet yarn · about 4.5 inches
Adorable Woodland Fawn in Sweater Amigurumi: 5 Easy Steps
4 mm hook · chenille / velvet yarn · about 10 inches
Adorable Amigurumi Owlet Keychain Pattern – Easy DIY
3.5 mm hook · velvet / worsted yarn · about 3.5 inches
Penguins, frogs and wild animals
Adorable Little Chenille Penguin Amigurumi: Easy Beginner Pattern
Beginner · 3.5 mm hook · chenille / velvet yarn
Adorable Emotional Frog Amigurumi Crochet Pattern: Easy DIY Tutorial
Beginner · 4 mm hook · chenille / velvet yarn
Adorable Plush Husky Keychain: Easy Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
Beginner–Intermediate · 3.75 mm hook · velvet / worsted yarn
Adorable Plush Chenille Bee Amigurumi Pattern with Easy Step-by-Step Guide
4 mm hook · chenille / worsted yarn
Adorable Reversible Tiger & Bunny Amigurumi Pattern
4 mm hook · chenille / velvet yarn · about 10 cm
A first woodland animal
Three patterns here are rated beginner by their designers, and all use plush yarn on a 3.5 or 4 mm hook:
- The chenille penguin made for beginners: a round body with small flippers.
- The O.Lenya deer in velvet yarn: a gentle introduction to legs and ears.
- The emotional frog: a simple shape whose face does all the work.
After one of these, the red panda, the bee and the sleepy baby penguin are good next steps.
Teddy bears: plush or jointed
Bears are the classic toy, and the four here show two very different approaches:
| Style | Pattern | What makes it different |
|---|---|---|
| Plush and quick | Chenille teddy, crochet teddy bear | Bulky chenille or velvet on a 3.5–4.5 mm hook |
| Heirloom and jointed | Teddy bear in a red sweater | 2 mm hook, plastic joints, a knitted sweater |
| Bear cousin | Red panda | Velvet yarn with a striped tail |
The jointed teddy in a red sweater is the most advanced bear here. It uses joints so the arms and legs move, and the sweater is knitted on 3 mm needles. If you have never used toy joints, read the whole pattern before you start, because the joints go in before the limbs are closed.
Deer, fawns and forest friends
Deer and fawns are popular for autumn and winter. The fawn in a sweater, about 10 inches tall and Leah the fawn both use chenille-style yarn. Their spots are embroidered or worked as color changes, so plan your colors before you start.
The hedgehog uses loop stitch for its spines. Loop stitch is worked on wrong-side rows or rounds, so the loops pop out on the right side. Keep the loops the same length by wrapping them around one finger each time.
The reindeer also appears in our Christmas collection, and the owl comes in a pair with a chick.
Tips for wild animal details
- Long necks and legs: stuff giraffe necks and deer legs firmly, a little at a time, so they do not bend under the head's weight.
- Ears: small round ears say "bear", tall pointed ears say "deer" or "fox". Pin them first and adjust before you sew.
- Stripes and spots: embroider them after stuffing for the cleanest lines, or use color changes for bold stripes, as on the red panda's tail.
- Plush yarn: most patterns here use chenille or velvet. Mark the first stitch of every round, because these yarns hide your stitches.
Our single crochet guide is a good refresher on the stitch every animal here starts with.
Woodland nurseries and gifts
Woodland animals are a popular nursery theme. Bears, deer, owls and hedgehogs look lovely together on a shelf. For a matching set, use the same yarn family for every animal. Pair them with ducklings and lambs from our farm animal amigurumi for a mixed set.
For babies and toddlers, embroider eyes and noses instead of using safety eyes or safety noses, and skip toy joints, which have small parts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest woodland animal amigurumi?
The chenille penguin, the O.Lenya deer and the emotional frog are all rated beginner by their designers.
How do I crochet a teddy bear with movable arms and legs?
Use plastic toy joints, as the jointed teddy in a red sweater does. Insert each joint before closing the limb and the body, then lock it firmly.
What is loop stitch, and is it hard?
Loop stitch is a single crochet worked with a loop of yarn pulled long around your finger. It is not hard, but it is slow, and it gives the hedgehog its spiky coat.
Which yarn is best for plush woodland animals?
Chenille or velvet yarn makes the softest animals and works up fast. Use the hook the pattern lists, so the fabric stays tight enough to hide the stuffing.
More collections to explore
- Farm Animal Amigurumi Patterns (14 patterns)
- Sea Animal Amigurumi Patterns (8 patterns)
- Christmas Crochet Patterns (25 patterns)