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From beginners to experienced knitters looking for a new project

If you're searching for a toy knitting kit to create something cute and cuddly for a friend or loved one, or to keep for yourself - we've compiled some of our favourite toy kits that you can make with your family or on your own, from a traditional teddy bear to an adorable cuddly fox.

Knitting has been classed as a "Mindfulness Craft" proven to have a positive effect on mental health. According to research by The Crafts Council, it can alleviate the symptoms of anxiety, depression and loneliness. It can also be a therapeutic and productive hobby which can connect you to crafting communities and get you involved in projects with fellow crafters - whether it's for a good cause or for fun.

The London's Women's Institute (WI) recently announced their knitted corgi project to celebrate the upcoming Queen's Platinum Jubilee. WI members will be hiding cute knitted corgis named Winnie in their local communities with a special tag to allow members of the public to map where they have been found.

The corgi pattern was designed by Woolwich and Plumstead Roses WI member Hannah Joyce , who created the pup with sustainability in mind. WI members are encourage to knit the corgi pattern, which feature in the March issue of WI Life, and use up their fabric stash and other recycled materials to make the corgi.

Learning a new skill like knitting can also boost self-esteem, improve cognitive function; all the while giving you something positive and creative to focus on. While a knitting kit is great to provide all you need for a project we also have free toy knitting patterns for you to discover here.

Here are a favourite knitted toy kits - from beginner to experienced crafter - to get you creating the perfect cuddly gift below...

If you didn't get a puppy during lockdown, surely Harry the knitted puppy is the next best thing.

Etsy's best-selling kit is perfect for beginners, and the pattern has been designed by the seller with designer Sue Jobson.

The kit comes with 2 balls sirdar alpine yarn, 1 ball ricorumi Teal, 1 ball ricorumi blue fleck, 60g super chunky yarn, red cotton DK, black cotton DK, 4 round buttons, one bone button and washable polyester stuffing. You'll need your own knitting needles.

Make a pair of teddy bears complete with matching scarves with this simple knitting teddies kit, suitable for all crafty people over the age of 7. To make them you'll need to know how to cast on and off, knit plain and purl stitches, and make increases and decreases.

The kit comes with 3.25mm bamboo knitting needles, 100% acrylic yarn, wool needle, sewing needle, polyester toy stuffing and 100% cotton fabric.

Have an adorable puffin of your own with this knitted toy kit. Barry the puffin is 6 inches tall and the kit comes with all the yarn and notions that you need to knit him, but you'll need your own pair of 4mm knitting needles and a yarn darning needle. As long as you know basic knitting stitches, you should be fine making this. You also get a puffin badge!

What child doesn't love a dinosaur? This kit contains 3.25mm bamboo knitting needles, 100% acrylic yarn, wool, needle, and polyester toy stuffing.

It's best those with a tiny amount of prior knitting knowledge.

Introducing Basil the Fox, and we think you'll agree he's most handsome.

Made with Dunelm's Beau Baby DK yarn, the retailers recommends this project for someone who has learnt the basics of knitting and is looking for their next challenge.

The kit includes: 3 x balls of wool, black yarn, 1 x knitting kit pattern, 1 x darning needle, toy stuffing, and 4mm 23cm knitting needles.

The stitches used in the pattern include; knit, purl, increasing, decreasing and colour work.

Mabel the giant bunny is perfect for cuddles and looking for a loving home. Mabel bunny is also an easy knitting pattern and is perfect for someone that has mastered the basics of knitting and is looking for their next challenge.

The kit comes with: 6 x 100g balls of cheeky chunky yarn (100% merino) in main colour, 1x 100g balls of cheeky chunky yarn (100% merino) in secondary colour, Baby Pink and Black cheeky chunky yarn (100% merino) for facial features, sewing needle and Mabel bunny knitting pattern.

It also comes with an eco friendly, recyclable ‘Bag of Happy’ tote bag.

The Robyn the Octopus knitting kit is the tactile toy kids will love, with his tentacles enabling him to give a real good cuddle. Though appealing to children and adults alike, his tiny tentacles are perfect for little hands to hold.

The kit includes 2x 50g of Beau Baby DK Yarn in blue, 2x 50g of Beau Baby DK Yarn in cream, black yarn for facial features, Octopus knitting kit pattern, needle for sewing, 40g toy stuffing, 3.25mm knitting needles.

Who wouldn't want a baby pink cat toy when it looks as cute as this? Great for intermediate knitters, the kit includes all you'll need including the knitting pattern, needles, baby pink and cream wool and stuffing.