I’ve always been captivated by the charm of amigurumi, those adorable crochet creations that seem to come alive with personality and whimsy. When I set out to design a polar bear paw amigurumi pattern, I couldn’t help but feel a rush of excitement. Each stitch felt like a tiny step towards crafting something truly unique and heartwarming. There’s something about a polar bear’s paw that evokes both the majestic beauty of the Arctic and the playful innocence of these gentle giants. 🐾 Crafting them in miniature form is like holding a piece of that magic in the palm of your hand.
The process of creating this pattern was almost as delightful as the finished product itself. I started by selecting a soft, snow-white yarn that would capture the essence of a polar bear’s fur. With my trusty crochet hook in hand, I began with a magic circle, a technique that never fails to amaze me with its simplicity and effectiveness. As I progressed, shaping the pads and claws of the paw, I found myself getting lost in the rhythm of crochet. It’s a comforting kind of meditation, and before I knew it, I had a collection of little paws, perfect for gifting or simply admiring. It’s these small, joyful projects that remind me why I fell in love with amigurumi in the first place. 😍
🐻❄️ Amigurumi Polar Bear with Paws – Free Crochet Pattern
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – due to shaping and color changes for paw pads.
🧵 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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White (main color)
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Gray (paw pads and claws)
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Black (embroidery and nose)
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Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
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Safety eyes (8–10 mm)
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Stitch marker, stuffing, yarn needle, scissors
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Optional: Black felt for smile and eyebrows
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25 cm (10 inches) when seated.
🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FLO – Front Loop Only
🐻 Head (White)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(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)
7–15. 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)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6), FO and close
🐾 Ears (Make 2 – White + Gray Inner)
Outer (White):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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sc around, FO
Inner (Gray):
Repeat rounds 1–3, FO, sew onto outer ear.
Flatten and sew both ears onto sides of head.
👀 Eyes & Embroidery
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Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, approx. 10 sts apart
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Embroider black curved eyebrows above each eye
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Embroider small mouth using black yarn
🐽 Snout (White)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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sc around (18)
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(2 sc, dec) x4, sc 2 (14)
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sc around
FO, stuff lightly, sew under eyes
Embroider or crochet nose in black yarn or felt and attach
🧸 Body (White)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(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)
7–20. 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 well -
(sc, dec) x6 (12), FO
💪 Arms (Make 2 – White)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–10. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9), FO
Sew to sides of body, slightly raised
🐾 Legs & Feet (White + Gray)
Foot Base:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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sc around (24)
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(3 sc, dec) x4, sc 4 (20)
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sc around (20)
FO, stuff and shape with fingers
Paw Pads (Gray – 2 per foot):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO, sew onto foot base
Claws (Make 6 – Gray):
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Ch 3, sl st back
Sew onto top edge of paw
Attach legs to bottom of body.
✅ Final Assembly
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Sew head to body
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Align arms and feet symmetrically
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Use extra black thread to outline smile or use felt
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Optionally blush cheeks for cuteness
