Get ready to meet your new favorite cuddle buddy—the Amigurumi Puffball! 🧸🧶 Round, squishy, and irresistibly cute, this plush bear is bursting with charm from head to toe. With its striped belly, oversized ears, and velvety-soft texture, Puffball is the kind of handmade friend that brings instant smiles and cozy vibes wherever it goes. Whether you’re crafting for a little one, decorating a nursery, or simply indulging in some snuggly crochet joy, this bear is a heartwarming delight.
Perfect for crocheters who love playful shapes and huggable softness, this pattern invites you to explore gentle curves, cheerful color combos, and sweet finishing touches. Add a bow, stitch on sleepy eyes, or customize the stripes to match your favorite palette. The Amigurumi Puffball is a joyful way to stitch up comfort, cuteness, and a whole lot of handmade love—one loop at a time! 🧵💖
🧸 Amigurumi Puffball Bear Crochet Pattern
Looking for the ultimate cuddly companion? Meet the Puffball Bear – round, squishy, and irresistibly cute. With its striped belly, oversized ears, and soft plush texture, this bear is the perfect gift for kids, nursery decor, or anyone who loves snuggly handmade friends.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Uses basic stitches, simple shaping, and light sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall when made with velvet or chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials Needed
- Yarn (Velvet, Chenille, or Worsted)
- Color A: Blush Pink (stripes, limbs, outer ears)
- Color B: Cream (body base, face, inner ears)
- Small amount of Brown or Black (nose embroidery)
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
Pattern Instructions
🐻 Head (Color A → Color B)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–16. sc around (42)
17–19. Switch to Color B and sc around (42)
👉 Insert safety eyes between Rounds 15–16, about 6 sts apart
👉 Embroider a small brown nose between the eyes
👉 Begin stuffing firmly - (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO and close.
🍥 Body (Striped)
Start with Color B:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
Stripes:
- Rounds 9–10: Color B
- Rounds 11–12: Color A
- Rounds 13–14: Color B
- Rounds 15–16: Color A
- Rounds 17–18: Color B
- (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
- (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
👉 Stuff firmly as you go - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO and close.
👂 Ears (Make 2 Outer + 2 Inner)
Outer Ear (Color A):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO, flatten.
Inner Ear (Color B):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
FO.
👉 Sew inner ear to outer ear, then attach to head.
✋ Arms (Make 2 – Color A)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–7. sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly, sew to body sides.
🦶 Feet (Make 2 – Color A)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
👉 Lightly stuff to keep round and puffy.
FO and sew to bottom front of body.
✂️ Assembly & Finishing Touches
- Attach head securely to body.
- Sew arms to sides and feet to the lower front.
- Place ears symmetrically at the top of the head.
- Weave in ends neatly and shape with your hands.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add a bow, scarf, or little satchel for personality.
- Try pastel rainbow stripes for a fun twist.
- Change ear shape to create a bunny, kitty, or other animals.
🎀 Final Thoughts
Your Puffball Bear is complete! With its round belly, playful stripes, and oversized ears, it’s a charming project that’s fun to make and even more delightful to gift. Whether it’s for snuggles or display, this squishy bear will bring smiles wherever it goes. 🧸💖
