Bring the fluffy charm of a Puffball to life with this Amigurumi Puffball crochet pattern! 🌟✨ With its round shape, soft texture, and adorable simplicity, this design captures the essence of a delightful little yarn creature. Whether you’re crafting for a whimsical décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love cute amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern allows for customization in fluffiness, color variations, and even tiny accessories like embroidered faces or miniature bows to enhance its personality. Choose classic pastels for a dreamy look or experiment with bold hues for a playful twist! Whether displayed as part of a cozy setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi puffball is sure to bring smiles.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this charming little puffball to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🧸 Amigurumi Puffball Bear Crochet Pattern
Meet the soft and cuddly Puffball Bear! With its round, plush body, striped tummy, and oversized ears, this cutie is perfect for cuddles, nursery decor, or gifting to someone who loves adorable handmade friends. Its friendly face and chubby design make it a joy to crochet and display!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, color changes, and simple sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall when using velvet or chenille yarn and a 4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Velvet, Chenille, or Worsted):
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Color A: Blush Pink (Stripes, limbs, outer ears)
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Color B: Cream (Body base, face, inner ears)
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Small amount of Brown or Black (Nose embroidery)
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4 mm crochet hook
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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10 mm safety eyes
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Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🐻 Head
With Color A:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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Rounds 8–16: sc around (42)
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Switch to Color B for face area:
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Rounds 17–19: sc around (42)
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Insert safety eyes between rounds 15–16, about 6 stitches apart
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Embroider nose between eyes
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Begin stuffing
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(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
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FO and close
🍥 Body (Striped)
Start with Color B:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
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Rounds 9–10: sc around (48) in Color B
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Rounds 11–12: sc around (48) in Color A
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Rounds 13–14: sc around (48) in Color B
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Rounds 15–16: sc around (48) in Color A
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Rounds 17–18: sc around (48) in Color B
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Begin decreasing:
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(6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
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(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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Stuff firmly
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
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FO and close
👂 Ears (Make 2 Outer, 2 Inner)
Outer (Color A):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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FO and flatten
Inner (Color B):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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FO, sew onto outer ear, then sew ears to head
✋ Arms (Make 2 – Color A)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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Rounds 3–7: sc around (12)
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FO, stuff lightly, sew to sides of body
🦶 Feet (Make 2 – Color A)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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1 round sc (12)
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FO and flatten, sew to bottom front of body
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Attach head to body securely
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Position arms, feet, and ears evenly
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Weave in all yarn tails and shape gently with your hands
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add a bow or scarf for extra flair
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Use pastel rainbow stripes for a fun twist
Your Puffball Bear is ready to bring snuggly smiles! Whether it’s for display or hugs, this squishy round friend is full of cozy character and charm. 🧶💖
