Pack your marmalade sandwiches and grab your crochet hook—this Amigurumi Paddington Bear pattern is ready to take you on a charming crafting adventure! With his iconic red hat, blue coat, and lovable expression, Paddington comes to life in yarn form, bringing storybook nostalgia and handmade warmth to your collection. Whether you’re creating a gift for a little reader, decorating a nursery, or simply indulging in a cozy project, this bear is sure to become a treasured companion. 🧶🐻🧥
Designed for detail and delight, this pattern invites you to explore textured stitches, expressive features, and fun extras like a tiny suitcase, buttons, or even a crocheted marmalade jar. Customize his outfit with classic colors or add playful touches to reflect your own creative flair. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a literary-themed display, this Paddington Bear Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade adventure, one loop at a time! 💖✨🍊
🧳 Amigurumi Paddington Bear & Accessories Crochet Pattern
Meet your new travel buddy—this adorable amigurumi Paddington Bear is dressed for adventure in his signature blue duffle coat and red hat! Complete with a small suitcase, a cup for tea, and a crocheted red telephone box for background flair, this project is perfect for fans of classic children’s literature or collectors of handmade storybook characters.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and sewn details.
📏 Finished Size
Paddington Bear: Approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) tall using DK yarn and 2.5 mm hook
Suitcase: 2.5 inches (6 cm) wide
Cup: 1.5 inches (4 cm) tall
Phone booth (optional prop): ~12 inches (30 cm) tall if constructed in full
🧶 Materials
- DK weight yarn in:
- Body: Beige and light brown
- Muzzle: White
- Nose: Chocolate brown
- Coat: Royal blue
- Hat: Bright red and cream
- Suitcase: Yellow, brown
- Mug: Taupe or gray
- Phone booth: Red, black, gray, yellow
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
- Safety eyes (8 mm)
- Embroidery floss or yarn for nose and mouth
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
🐻 Paddington Bear Pattern
Head (Light Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–13. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Place eyes between R8–9, approx. 6 sts apart - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, weave shut and stuff firmly
Muzzle (White)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly and sew to lower face
Embroider nose (brown oval) and mouth
Ears (Make 2 – Light Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around
FO, flatten and attach to each side of the head
Body (Beige)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–15. sc around - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO, attach to head
Arms (Make 2 – Beige)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–8. sc around
FO, stuff lightly, sew to sides
Legs (Make 2 – Beige)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–7. sc around
Flatten, FO, sew to bottom of body
🎩 Red Hat
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30) - FLO (1 sc, inc) x15 (45) – brim
- sc around
FO, weave ends, place gently over ears and head
Add a cream trim using surface slip stitch or chain embroidery around the hat.
🧥 Blue Duffle Coat
Back panel:
- Ch 16, turn
2–12. sc across (15 sts)
FO
Front panels (Make 2):
- Ch 10, turn
2–12. sc across (9 sts)
FO
Sleeves (Make 2):
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–9. sc around
FO
Assembly:
- Sew panels together at shoulders and sides
- Attach sleeves
- Embroider beige toggle buttons with short chains and knots
- Add optional pockets (ch 6, 4 rows of sc)
🧳 Suitcase
Main panels (Make 2 – Yellow):
- Ch 8, turn
2–6. sc across (7 sts)
FO
Side panels (Make 2):
- Ch 4, 4 rows sc
FO
Sew into a rectangle box
Straps (Brown): ch 12, sc across
Sew one across top, one looped for a handle
☕ Cup
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- BLO sc around
4–5. sc around (12)
FO, add handle with ch 6 and sew ends
📞 Phone Booth (Red – Optional)
Panels: Create flat rectangles (ch 16, 24 rows sc)
Sew 4 together to form walls
Add black rectangles as windows using felt or surface crochet
Top: Sloped rectangle roof and embroidered signs (“TELEPHONE”)
Gold accents: Embroider or sew with contrasting yarn
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Use blush for cheeks
- Embroider lines on suitcase or buttons for realism
- Add an “arrival tag” on the suitcase with “P.B.” stitched
💡 Display Ideas
- Stage on a London-themed shelf with maps and flags
- Use as centerpiece in a travel-themed nursery
- Combine with book display for storytelling time
This sweet Paddington Bear and his accessories bring classic charm and adventure into any cozy corner. A perfect project for book lovers and world explorers alike! 🧸🇬🇧🧶
