Welcome to the cozy and Arctic-inspired world of amigurumi! 🐻❄️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a charming Polar Bear—a cuddly and majestic winter companion full of character and warmth! ❄️ Whether you love crafting adorable animal designs, enjoy making seasonal-themed creations, or simply want a soft and lovable handmade buddy, this pattern will guide you through stitching up a beautifully detailed polar bear, complete with its signature fluffy coat and sweet expression! 💙
This design embraces gentle curves and cozy textures to capture the essence of this magnificent creature! 🧶🌨️ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your amigurumi polar bear turns out just right—perfect for winter décor, gifting, or snuggling up with during chilly days! ⛄ So grab your hooks, choose soft whites and icy blues, and let’s stitch up a lovable Arctic friend! ✨
🐻❄️ Amigurumi Polar Bear Crochet Pattern
Wrap up winter with this charming polar bear in a cozy scarf! With its sweet face, plump body, and frosty accents, this amigurumi polar bear is perfect for snuggles, snowy decor, or holiday gifting. ❄️💙
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Simple shaping, color changes, and minimal sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 11–12 inches (28–30 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted Weight):
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White (Main body)
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Light gray (Feet, muzzle)
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Black (Nose, eyebrows, mouth)
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Light blue (Scarf)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧔 Head
With white:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–16. sc around (42) -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
– Insert safety eyes between Rnds 10–11, about 6 sts apart
– Stuff firmly -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and weave to close.
🐻 Body
With white:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–18. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close. Attach head to body.
🐾 Legs (Make 2)
Start with gray:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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sc around (24)
Switch to white:
6–11. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly, FO and sew to base of body.
✋ Arms (Make 2)
With white:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–10. sc around (12) -
(1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
Stuff lightly, FO and sew to sides of body.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With white:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
FO, flatten and sew to top sides of head.
🐽 Muzzle
With gray:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
FO, sew to face between eyes, slightly lower.
Embroider nose and mouth in black.
🧣 Scarf
With light blue:
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ch 65 (or longer for desired length)
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sl st in 2nd ch and across (64)
FO and wrap around neck. Add fringe if desired.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Embroider eyebrows with black yarn
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Use blush or pink yarn to add cheek dots
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Gently shape limbs and head
💡 Customization Ideas
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Make a holiday version with a red and green scarf 🎄
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Add little ear muffs or boots
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Crochet a matching cub version for a cute pair!
Snuggle up with this frosty friend and let your hooks create some wintery warmth! ❄️🧸
