How to do it…

How to insert glass eyes into a collectible toy

This short video shows you how to insert traditional glass eyes on collectible bears, dolls and other soft toys (not safe for toys for children).

How to insert cotter pin joints into a toy

This short video shows you how to insert cotter pin joints into a teddy bear, doll and other toys to make the arms, legs and head move.

How to insert safety eyes into a toy

This short video shows you how to insert safety eyes into a stitched, knitted or crocheted teddy bear, doll or other soft toy.

How to insert safety joints into a soft toy

This short video shows you how to insert plastic safety joints into a teddy bear, doll or other soft toys to make the arms, legs and head moveable.

Toy Making Masterclasses from Miadolla

Some fabulous videos showing you how to master toy making techniques.  You might find these are particularly useful if you are making a toy from the Miadolla range.

(Miadolla Charlotte the Bunny & bag)

Stop Motion video showing doll being made

The following stop motion video shows the steps we took to make the doll from ‘My Rag Doll’ book by Corinne Crasbercu.  It gives an idea of the steps involved (but is, by no means, a ‘how to do it’ video!).

Free Crochet Pattern for Bear Baby Rattle

Ready for your first crocheting adventure? Click here for a Free Cute Bear Rattle Crochet Pattern so you can create your own rattle! Find all the materials and tools needed on our website. Or if you would like to create even more cute toys, visit our Patterns page to explore even more crocheting possibilities.