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 – basic amigurumi shaping with light embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22–24 cm (9–9.5 inches) tall
(using DK or worsted yarn with a 3.0–3.5 mm hook)
🧶 Materials
Yarn:
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Soft white – entire bear
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Black – nose, eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and claws
Notions:
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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8 mm safety eyes
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
All parts are worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
Stuff firmly but gently to keep a soft plush shape.
🧸 Head (White)
Rnd 1: MR 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rnd 7–12: sc 36
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, about 7 stitches apart.
Embroider:
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Small oval nose
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Short vertical line down from nose
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Gentle curved smile
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Two curved eyebrows above eyes
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly
Rnd 16: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 17: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – White)
Rnd 1: MR 6 (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
Rnd 4: sc 12
FO.
Flatten slightly and sew high on each side of the head.
🧍 Body (White)
Rnd 1: MR 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6–14: sc 30
Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly
Rnd 17: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 18: sc 12
FO, leaving a tail for sewing the head.
🐾 Legs (Make 2 – White)
These legs form the large rounded feet and allow the bear to sit naturally with paws facing forward.
Rnd 1: MR 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4–9: sc 18
Rnd 10: (4 sc, dec) ×3 (15)
Rnd 11–14: sc 15
Stuff firmly
Flatten the opening and close with sc across 7 stitches.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Embroider 3 short black claw lines on the front of each foot.
✋ Arms (Make 2 – White)
Long, slim arms that rest down the front of the body.
Rnd 1: MR 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3–6: sc 12
Rnd 7: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
Rnd 8–16: sc 9
Stuff lightly
Flatten opening and close with sc across 5 stitches.
FO, leaving tail.
Embroider 2–3 short claw lines on each hand tip.
🧷 Assembly
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Sew the head securely to the body (no visible neck gap).
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Attach legs to the lower front of the body so the bear sits with feet facing forward.
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Attach arms slightly forward on each side so they hang straight down the front.
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Sew ears high on the sides of the head.
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Shape the body gently into a seated pose.
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Finalize facial embroidery if needed.
✨ Finishing Touches
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Keep the snout area smooth (no added muzzle piece).
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Make the claws small and neat for a soft, friendly look.
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Lightly steam-shape if desired.
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Pose the bear sitting upright with paws forward and arms resting down.
❤️ Final Notes
This polar bear cub is designed with simplicity and warmth in mind — soft curves, a peaceful expression, and a cozy seated posture that feels perfectly suited to winter displays and handmade gifts. The long front legs and rounded feet give the bear a gentle, relaxed personality, while the minimal embroidery keeps the look clean and timeless.
Whether you display this little cub among seasonal decorations or gift it to someone special, it’s a project that brings calm charm and handmade comfort stitch by stitch. Happy crocheting and enjoy creating your own snowy companion! ❄️🐻❄️
