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Amigurumi Bear With Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Bear With Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the heartwarming and cuddly world of amigurumi! 🐻✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Bear With Cub—a tender and adorable creation perfect for animal lovers, woodland-themed décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and lovable plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up sweet parent-child duos, experimenting with textured fur, or simply want to add a charming bear and cub to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with soft ears, gentle expressions, and a touch of cozy warmth! 🌲

This design embraces earthy browns, soft creams, and thoughtful shaping to bring a heartwarming and nurturing presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Bear With Cub turns out just right—ready to snuggle into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic bear hues, and let’s stitch up an adorable bear and cub duo! 🐻

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🧸 Amigurumi Bear with Cub Crochet Pattern

Create a snuggly pair of teddy bears with this free crochet pattern! Featuring a big bear and a little cub, this lovable duo is made using classic amigurumi techniques and simple shaping—perfect for cuddles or display!

✨ Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, assembly, and color changes.

📏 Finished Size

  • Large Bear: ~30–35 cm (12–14 in)

  • Small Bear: ~15–18 cm (6–7 in)

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn:

    • Light brown/beige – body, head, limbs

    • White – muzzle, paw pads

    • Black – embroidery for nose and mouth

  • Safety eyes:

    • Large bear: 12–14 mm

    • Small bear: 8–10 mm

  • Crochet hook: 3.5–4.0 mm

  • Stuffing (polyfill)

  • Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker

🧾 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – magic ring

  • sc – single crochet

  • inc – increase (2 sc in one st)

  • dec – decrease (sc 2 together)

  • st(s) – stitch(es)

  • FO – fasten off

🐻 Large Teddy Bear

Head

With brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

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

  7. (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

  8. (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

  9. (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

  10. (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)
    11–22. sc around (60)
    👉 Place safety eyes between R10–11, ~6–7 sts apart, low on face.

  11. (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)

  12. (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)

  13. (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)

  14. (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

  15. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

  16. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24) – stuff firmly

  17. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

  18. (sc, dec) x 6 (12)

  19. dec around (6)
    FO, close.

Muzzle (White)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

  6. sc around (30)
    FO, leave tail.
    👉 Sew centered, lightly stuffed. Embroider a big black oval nose, vertical line, and small “Y” mouth.

Ears (Make 2)

With brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (sc, inc) x 3 (9)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
    4–5. sc around (12)
    FO, flatten, sew to sides of head angled slightly forward.

Body

With brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

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

  7. (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
    8–18. sc around (42)

  8. (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24) – stuff firmly

  11. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

  12. (sc, dec) x 6 (12)

  13. dec around (6)
    FO, close.

Arms (Make 2) – Floppy & Thin

With brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc around (12)

  3. sc around (12)
    4–18. sc around (12) – stuff lightly
    FO, leave tail. Sew to body sides, just below head.

Legs (Make 2)

With white:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
    👉 Switch to brown
    5–8. sc around (24)

  5. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

  6. (sc, dec) x 6 (12) – stuff well
    FO, leave tail.
    👉 Make separate white circles for paw pads:

  • MR, 6 sc → (sc, inc) x 6 = 18 → (2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24.

  • Sew paw pads to front of feet.

🐻 Small Teddy Bear

(Same method, scaled down)

Head

With brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
    7–16. sc around (36)
    👉 Insert safety eyes between R9–10, close to muzzle sides.

  7. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18) – stuff

  10. (sc, dec) x 6 (12)

  11. dec around (6)
    FO.

Muzzle (White)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
    FO, sew flat, embroider nose + mouth.

Ears (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (sc, inc) x 3 (9)

  3. sc around (9)
    FO, flatten, sew.

Body

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
    6–12. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

  8. (sc, dec) x 6 (12) – stuff

  9. dec around (6)
    FO.

Arms (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc around (12)
    3–10. sc around (9) – stuff lightly
    FO, sew floppy.

Legs (Make 2)

With white:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
    👉 Switch to brown
    4–6. sc around (18)

  4. (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
    FO, stuff.

👉 Paw pads: make a white flat circle of 18 sts and sew to front.

🪡 Assembly for Both Bears

  1. Sew head to body firmly.

  2. Attach arms loosely so they flop.

  3. Sew legs at bottom front.

  4. Add paw pads to legs.

  5. Sew ears on head.

  6. Position muzzle low on face, sew flat, embroider nose/mouth.

🌟 Finishing Touches

Now you have a matching teddy bear pair: one big, one small, both with oversized heads, short bodies, floppy arms, and chubby feet with paw pads. Just like in the photo — a timeless duo ready for cuddles.


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