Snuggle up with this Amigurumi Bear crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for heartfelt gifts, cozy decor, or simply love classic teddy bear designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up an adorable bear full of charm. With its soft, rounded shape, cute little ears, and huggable body, this crochet bear is perfect for nurseries, cuddle companions, or even as a thoughtful handmade present. Whether you’re making a tiny pocket-sized bear or a larger plush friend, this amigurumi creation is sure to bring warmth and joy—one stitch at a time! 🧸✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different colors, textures, or even tiny accessories like a bowtie, scarf, or embroidered heart for extra personality. Craft a classic brown teddy, create a pastel version for a dreamy aesthetic, or even stitch up a whole family of bears in various sizes! Whether displayed as a charming accent, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Bear is a timeless and lovable project—perfect for bringing comfort and happiness to every stitch! 🧶💛
🧸 Amigurumi Bear Crochet Pattern
This classic amigurumi bear features a softly rounded, wide head, a compact upright body, short sturdy legs, gently curved arms, and delicate stitched claws. With its warm brown body, light beige muzzle and belly, and subtle embroidered eyebrows, this bear has a calm, timeless teddy expression—perfect for gifting or display.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, and surface embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 26–28 cm (10–11 in) tall using DK or light worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or Light Worsted):
- Dark brown – body, head, arms, legs, outer ears
- Beige – muzzle, belly patch, inner ears, eyebrows
- Black – nose, mouth, claws
Other Supplies:
- 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- 10–12 mm safety eyes (brown recommended)
- Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
🐻 Head
Worked in continuous rounds with dark brown.
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: inc ×6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
- R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
- R8–R14: sc around (42)
Insert safety eyes between R10–R11, spaced 8–9 stitches apart.
- R15: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
- R16: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
- R17: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
- R18: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly, shaping into a smooth, slightly wide sphere. - R19: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
- R20: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
🐽 Muzzle
With beige yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: inc ×6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- R5–R6: sc around (24)
FO, stuff very lightly, flatten gently.
Sew muzzle centered low on the face, covering the lower half of the eye height.
Nose & Mouth (Black):
- Embroider a small oval nose at the top center of the muzzle
- Add a short vertical stitch downward
- Finish with a tiny curved mouth
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Outer Ear (Dark Brown)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: inc ×6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
FO.
Inner Ear (Beige)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: inc ×6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
FO.
Sew inner ear centered onto outer ear.
Flatten slightly and attach ears to the upper sides of the head, not on top.
🧸 Body
With dark brown yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: inc ×6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
- R7–R14: sc around (36)
- R15: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
- R16: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
- R17: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly, shaping the base slightly flat for standing.
- R18: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
- R19: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
Sew body securely to head.
🤎 Belly Patch
With beige yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: inc ×6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- R6: sc around (30)
FO.
Sew centered on the front of the body, slightly above the midpoint.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With dark brown yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: inc ×6 (12)
- R3–R9: sc around (12)
- R10: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
- R11–R12: sc around (9)
FO, stuff lightly.
Embroider 3 short black claw lines on each paw.
Attach arms just below the head, angled gently forward toward the belly.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
With dark brown yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: inc ×6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- R5–R9: sc around (24)
- R10: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
- R11–R12: sc around (18)
FO, stuff firmly, flatten the base slightly.
Embroider 4 short black claw lines on each foot.
Sew legs wide apart on the body base for a stable standing pose.
✨ Eyebrows
With beige yarn:
- Embroider two small curved stitches above the eyes, angled slightly inward.
Keep them subtle for a gentle expression.
🧵 Assembly & Finishing
- Attach muzzle and embroider face
- Sew ears in place
- Attach body to head
- Sew belly patch
- Attach arms and legs
- Add claws and eyebrows
- Shape bear upright with hands
🎉 Finished Bear
Your amigurumi bear is now complete—a soft, balanced teddy with calm eyes, rounded proportions, and beautifully stitched details. Ideal as a handmade gift, nursery companion, or collectible keepsake 🧸💛
