Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with this Amigurumi Christmas Polar Bear Cub crochet pattern! 🎄🐻❄️✨ With its soft, cuddly shape, festive details, and charming expression, this design brings the warmth of winter to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for seasonal décor, a heartfelt gift, or simply love animal-inspired amigurumi, this pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, holiday accessories, and even tiny embellishments like a miniature scarf or a Santa hat to enhance its festive personality. Choose classic white for a traditional polar bear look or experiment with cozy reds and greens for a holiday twist! Whether displayed as part of a winter wonderland setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Christmas polar bear cub is sure to spread seasonal joy. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable holiday creation to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🎄🐻❄️ Amigurumi Christmas Polar Bear Cub Crochet Pattern
Capture the magic of winter with this sweet Amigurumi Christmas Polar Bear Cub! With a gentle smile, embroidered claws, and festive charm, this soft bear is perfect for holiday decor, handmade gifts, or winter wonderlands. Cozy up and let’s bring this frosty friend to life!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Easy construction with basic embroidery details.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 22–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
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Soft white (Main body)
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Light gray (Snout and inner ears)
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Black (Nose, claws, and brows)
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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8 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🧸 Head
With soft white yarn:
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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)
8–18. sc around (42)
– Insert safety eyes between rounds 11–12, approx. 8 stitches apart
– Embroider black eyebrows above eyes -
(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)
– Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
🐽 Snout
With light gray yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
– Embroider a large oval black nose and mouth
– Stuff lightly and sew centered on face, slightly below eyes
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With soft white yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
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sc around (12), FO
– Flatten and sew symmetrically to sides of head
🧍 Body
With soft white yarn:
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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)
7–20. sc around (36) -
(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)
– Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6), FO and close
🐾 Legs (Make 2)
With soft white yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18) -
(4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
9–15. sc around (15)
– Stuff and embroider 3 black claw lines on top
FO, sew to bottom sides of body with feet slightly pointing out
✋ Arms (Make 2)
With soft white yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
7–14. sc around (9)
– Lightly stuff
– Embroider 2–3 claws on hand tips
FO, sew to upper sides of body
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Position and secure limbs for sitting pose
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Shape head and body gently
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Weave in ends neatly
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Add a tiny Christmas scarf or felt accessory for festive flair (optional)
This adorable Polar Bear Cub is ready to cozy up by the fireplace or play in a winter wonderland. A heartwarming holiday project for all ages! ❄️🐻✨
