One of the most interesting things about crocheting a teddy bear is that it’s a timeless, heartwarming project that never goes out of style. That’s one of the reasons why I’m so excited to share this crochet bear free pattern with you!
Inspired by my daughter’s love for her giant store-bought teddy, I wanted to create a crochet bear that’s just as lovable but easier to carry around. This little cub is the perfect size for cuddles, making it a wonderful companion for little ones (or even for yourself!).
This amigurumi bear is adorable and simple to make, with step-by-step instructions and photos to guide you through the process. Whether you’re looking for a heartfelt handmade gift or just love crocheting stuffed animals, this crochet teddy bear is sure to bring joy. Plus, with its soft, huggable shape and classic design, it’s bound to become a favorite in any collection!
Hello there! My name is Ana, and welcome to Little Crochet Farm!
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Useful Crochet tutorials
Before we start, I leave a link to all the stitches tutorials I used to complete this pattern. If you are a complete beginner or not familiar with some techniques, there is a blog post with step-by-step images with descriptions and video tutorials.
- How to do a magic ring.
- How to single crochet in the round.
- How to increase single crochet.
- How to invisible decrease in Amigurumi crochet toys.
- What is BLSL (back loop slip stitch).
- Guide to different color change techniques.
- What is front loop single crochet?
- The perfect way to fasten off Amigurumi.
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Crochet Teddy Bear free pattern
Materials:
- 6mm crochet hooks,
- Chenille yarn of your preference in two colors. For this bear, I used the brand Hobbii Baby Snuggle. Similar yarn suggestions can be Alize Velluto, Universal Yarn, Creative World crafts.
- Brown cotton sports weight yarn to embroider the nose and eyes
- Sewing needle,
- Stuffing material hypoallergenic polyester,
- Scissors
Finish size: 34cm or 13.3 inches.
For a low-cost and ad-free printable pattern, you can find it in Ravelry here! And on Etsy here!
Terms and abbreviations (US terms):
Single crochet (sc): insert the hook into the stitch, and pull up a loop yarn over the needle, you will have two loops on the hook, yarn over the needle, and pull it through the two loops.
Half double Crochet (hdc): yarn over the needle, insert the hook into the stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over the needle, and pull inside all loops on the needle.
Double Crochet (dc): yarn over the needle, insert the hook into the stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over the needle, pull through the first two loops on the hook, yarn over again, pull up inside both loops on the needle.
Increase (inc): make two single crochet inside the same stitch.
Decrease (dec): Insert the hook into the front loop only of the next two stitches, yarn under, and pull through, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn under and pull through both loops on the hook.
Crochet Teddy Bear free pattern instructions
LEGS
With a light brown start,
1 rnd 6sc in a magic ring
2 rnd 6inc Total 12sts
3 rnd (1sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 18sts
• Change to brown,
4 to 6 rnd 18sc
7 rnd (1sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 12sts
8 to 14 rnd 12sc
• Add stuffing material before continuing,
• Fold the round in half so that you have 6 stitches on each side. Crochet these stitches together to close the leg. See the images below for reference.
15 rnd 6sc
• Cut the yarn and fasten it off.
• Make another one following the same instructions.
BODY
With brown yarn start,
1 rnd 6sc in a magic ring
2 rnd 6inc Total 12sts
3 rnd (1sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 18sts
4 rnd (2sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 24sts
5 rnd (3sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 30sts
6 rnd (4sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 36sts
7 rnd 36sc
• For the next round, you will crochet together with the legs following,
8 rnd 8sc, 6sc crocheting together with one leg, 10sc, 6sc with the other leg, 6sc
9 to 14 rnd 36sc
15 rnd (10sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times Total 33sts
16 rnd 33sc
17 rnd (9sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times Total 30sts
18 rnd 30sc
19 rnd (8sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times Total 27sts
20 rnd 27sc
21 rnd (7sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times Total 24sts
22 rnd (2sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 18sts
23 to 26 rnd 18sc
• Cut the yarn and fasten it off.
• Add stuffing material to the body.
HEAD
With brown yarn start,
1 rnd 6sc in a magic ring
2 rnd 6inc Total 12sts
3 rnd (1sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 18sts
4 rnd (2sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 24sts
5 rnd (3sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 30sts
6 rnd (4sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 36sts
7 rnd (5sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 42sts
8 to 14 rnd 42sc
15 rnd (5sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 36sts
16 rnd (4sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 30sts
17 rnd (3sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 24sts
18 rnd (2sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 18sts
• Stop here to add stuffing material. Cut the yarn and fasten it off.
• Leave a tail for sewing it.
• Sew the head two rounds below the body’s edge, positioning it between rounds 25 and 24. Ensure that two rounds of the body stay inside the head for a secure attachment.
ARMS
With a brown start,
1 rnd 6sc in a magic ring
2 rnd 6inc Total 12sts
3 rnd (2sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times Total 15sts
4 to 6 rnd 15sc
7 rnd (2sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times Total 12sts
8 to 14 rnd 12sc
• Add stuffing material before continuing,
• Fold the round in half, you know have 6 stitches on one side and 6 on the other side. You will crochet these stitches together, closing the leg.
15 rnd 6sc
• Cut the yarn and fasten it off.
• Make another one following the same instructions.
• Sew the arms onto round 24 of the body, leaving a 6-stitch gap between them.
EARS
With a brown start,
1 rnd 6sc in a magic ring
2 rnd 6inc Total 12sts
3 to 4 rnd 12sc
• Fold the round in half, you know have 6 stitches on one side and 6 on the other side. You will crochet these stitches together, closing the leg. See the images below for reference.
5 rnd 6sc
• Cut the yarn and fasten it off.
• Make another one following the same instructions.
• Sew the ears between rounds 4 and 9, starting at round 4 and ending at round 9.
SNOUT
With a light brown start,
1 rnd 8sc in a magic ring
2 rnd 8inc Total 16sts
3 to 4 rnd 16sc
• Cut the yarn and fasten it off. Leave a tail for sewing it.
• Sew the snout between rounds 12 to 17 of the face.
TAIL
With brown start,
1 rnd 6sc in a magic ring
2 rnd 6inc Total 12sts
3 rnd 12sc
• Fold in half
4 rnd 6sc
• Cut the yarn and fasten it off. Leave a tail for sewing it.
• Sew the tail to the back of the bear at round 9 of the body.
BELLY HEART
With a light brown start with a magic ring.
1 rnd Chain 2, 15 dc into ring, sl st into top of the first dc.
2 rnd Chain 2, 1 hdc into same stitch, 4 dc into next stitch, 2 hdc into next stitch, 1 sc into each of next four stitches.
• Now we are at the point at the bottom of the heart:
1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc into next stitch.
• Going up the other side:
1 sc into each of the next four stitches, 2 hdc into the next stitch, 4 dc into the next stitch, 1 hdc into the next stitch, chain 2, sl st into the same stitch.
• Cut the yarn and fasten it off. Leave a tail for sewing it.
• Sew the heart to the center of the bear’s belly.
FINAL DETAILS
- Using brown sports weight yarn, embroider the nose onto the bear’s snout as shown in the image below.
- Then, use the remaining yarn to embroider a small mouth.
- With the same yarn and color, embroider the eyes one round above the snout, leaving 4 stitches between them.
- Finally, with white yarn, embroider a small line on the outer edge of each eye.
Congratulations!!!
Your Crochet Bear amigurumi is ready!
I hope you enjoy this pattern, and if you have any questions or comments in general, leave them in the comment box below.
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See you next time!
Love,
Ana
