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Amigurumi Polar Bear With Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Polar Bear With Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Capture the heartwarming bond between a mother and her cub with this Amigurumi Polar Bear With Cub crochet pattern! 🐻‍❄️✨ With their soft, rounded shapes, gentle expressions, and cozy winter charm, this design brings the beauty of Arctic wildlife to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature scarf or snowflake embellishments to enhance their personality. Choose classic white for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a winter wonderland setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi polar bear duo is sure to bring warmth. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable Arctic pair to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🐻‍❄️🐾 Amigurumi Polar Bear With Cub Crochet Pattern

Celebrate the warmth of family with this heart-melting Polar Bear and Cub amigurumi set! The larger bear’s big paws and gentle expression paired with the cub’s tiny features make this duo the perfect handmade gift for winter or nursery displays. With simple shaping and soft colors, it’s a cozy project for crocheters of all skill levels.

✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, assembly, and embroidery for paw details.

📏 Finished Sizes

  • Mama/Papa Bear: Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall

  • Cub: Approx. 15–16 cm (6 inches) tall
    (Using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook)

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted weight):

    • White (Main color)

    • Black (Nose, claws, and paw pads)

  • Crochet hook: 3.5 mm

  • Safety eyes:

    • 10 mm for adult bear

    • 8 mm for cub

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Optional: Stitching thread or black embroidery floss

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🐻 Adult Bear – Head

With white yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–17. sc around (42)
    – Insert 10 mm safety eyes between Rnds 10–11, 10 stitches apart
    – Embroider eyebrows above eyes

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    – Stuff firmly

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🐽 Snout

With white yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. sc around (18)
    – Embroider or crochet an oval black nose and mouth
    – Lightly stuff and sew onto head center

👂 Ears (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)

  4. sc around (12), FO
    – Flatten and sew to sides of head

🧍 Body (Adult)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–18. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Stuff well

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🐾 Arms (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
    8–13. sc around (9)
    – Stuff lightly
    – Embroider claws with black yarn
    FO, sew to sides of body

🦶 Legs (Make 2)

  1. With black yarn: MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    Switch to white:
    4–7. sc around (18)

  4. (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
    9–14. sc around (15)
    – Stuff firmly
    – Embroider claws on top side of paw
    FO and sew to lower body with feet facing outward

🧸 Cub – Use Same Structure with Adjustments

Reduce all stitch counts by 1 increase round. For example:

Cub Head:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–12. sc around (24), and so on.
    – Use 8 mm safety eyes
    – Snout is 12 stitches wide
    – Legs, arms, and body follow same proportions at smaller scale
    – Embroider mini claws and facial features

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Position adult paws hugging the cub or resting naturally

  • Use black thread for added detail on muzzle or paws

  • Weave in all ends and shape with your hands

  • Add accessories like a scarf, heart, or hat for seasonal charm!

This adorable Polar Bear pair is full of cuddles and winter joy, making it a lovely keepsake or festive decoration for your handmade collection! ❄️🐾🧸


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