Amigurumi Polar Bear – FREE Crochet Pattern

✨ Skill Level

Beginner–Intermediate
Includes shaping, sewing parts, and simple embroidery.

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📏 Finished Size

Approx. 25–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall (sitting)

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🧶 Materials & Yarn Amount

• White yarn: 150–170 g (head, body, arms, ears)
• Light gray yarn: 40–50 g (foot pads)
• Black yarn: small amount (nose & face details)
• Light blue yarn: 25–30 g (scarf)

Other supplies:

• 10–12 mm safety eyes
• Polyester stuffing (~400 g)
• 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker

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🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off

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🧸 Head (Round & Full)

With white yarn:

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)

R7–15: sc around (36)

Insert safety eyes between R10–11, about 7–8 stitches apart.

R16: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R17: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R18: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)

Stuff firmly, shaping a smooth sphere.

R19: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R20: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.

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🐽 Muzzle (Rounded & Prominent)

With white yarn:

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–7: sc around (18)

Lightly stuff and flatten slightly into an oval.

Sew centered below the eyes so it clearly protrudes forward.

Face Details

• Embroider a rounded black nose at the top of the muzzle
• Add a short vertical line and a gentle curved smile
• Stitch soft curved brows above the eyes 😊

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🐻 Ears (Thick & Rounded – Make 2)

With white yarn:

R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–6: sc around (18)

Do not stuff.

Flatten lightly and fold the base slightly before sewing.

Attach high on the head, slightly angled outward.

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🧍 Body (Plump Sitting Shape)

With white yarn:

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)

R7–17: sc around (36)

R18: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R20: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)

Stuff firmly to create a rounded belly.

R21: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R22: dec ×6 (6)
FO.

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🐾 Arms (Soft & Slightly Tapered – Make 2)

With white yarn:

R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–7: sc around (12)
R8: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
R9–12: sc around (9)

Light stuffing only at the top.

Flatten and sew slightly forward on the body.

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🦶 Legs (Large Rounded Feet – Make 2)

Start with gray:

R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

Switch to white:

R5–9: sc around (24)
R10: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R11–12: sc around (18)

Stuff firmly, especially at the base.

Flatten slightly so feet face forward.

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🧣 Scarf (Soft with Fringe)

With light blue yarn:

Ch 60

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook across
Row 2–3: sc across

FO.

Fringe

Cut multiple strands (approx. 8–10 cm)
Attach along both ends

Wrap around neck and tie gently 🧣

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🧷 Assembly

• Sew muzzle to head first
• Attach ears symmetrically
• Sew head securely to body
• Attach arms slightly forward
• Position legs wide and forward for a seated pose

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✨ Final Shaping

• Keep head smooth and round
• Ensure muzzle is clearly raised
• Shape belly full and slightly forward
• Adjust legs so the bear sits steadily

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💖 Finished Result

This cozy polar bear features a rounded head, defined muzzle, sturdy seated body, and chunky feet 🐻‍❄️ The soft scarf adds warmth and personality, creating a charming handmade companion perfect for gifts, décor, or cuddly keepsakes ❄️🧣✨