Capture the heartwarming bond between a mother and her cub with this Amigurumi Polar Bear With Cub crochet pattern! 🐻❄️✨ With their soft, rounded shapes, gentle expressions, and cozy winter charm, this design brings the beauty of Arctic wildlife to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature scarf or snowflake embellishments to enhance their personality. Choose classic white for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a winter wonderland setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi polar bear duo is sure to bring warmth. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable Arctic pair to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐻❄️ Amigurumi Polar Bear with Cub Crochet Pattern
Create a heartwarming winter scene with this snuggly Polar Bear family!
The gentle parent bear holds its cub close, their soft white fur and embroidered paws bringing warmth to any cozy space. Whether for a nursery, holiday gift, or winter display, this cuddly duo will melt hearts all season long. ❄️💕
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, assembly, and embroidery (for facial and paw details).
📏 Finished Sizes
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Adult Bear: 28–30 cm (11–12″) tall
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Cub: 15–16 cm (6″) tall
(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 (approx. 120 g for adult, 50 g for cub)
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Black – Nose, claws, and paw pads (approx. 10 g total)
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Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm
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Safety Eyes: 10 mm (adult) and 8 mm (cub)
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Tapestry needle & stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
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Black embroidery floss (for nose & eyebrows)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🐻 Adult Polar Bear
Head 🧠
With white yarn:
1️⃣ MR, 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3️⃣ (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4️⃣ (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5️⃣ (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6️⃣ (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7️⃣ (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8–17️⃣ sc around (42)
🔹 Insert 10 mm eyes between Rounds 10–11, 10 sts apart.
🔹 Embroider eyebrows 2 rows above eyes.
18️⃣ (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
19️⃣ (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
20️⃣ (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly.
21️⃣ (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
22️⃣ (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
23️⃣ dec ×6 (6) → FO and close.
Snout 🐽
With white yarn:
1️⃣ MR 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3️⃣ (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4️⃣ (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–6️⃣ sc around (24)
Stuff lightly. Sew to front center of head.
Using black floss, embroider an oval nose and a short line straight down to the mouth.
Ears (×2) 👂
1️⃣ MR 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3️⃣ (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
4️⃣ sc around (12) → FO.
Flatten and sew to sides of head at R7–R9 (just behind the eyes when viewed from front).
Body 🧍♂️
1️⃣ MR 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3️⃣ (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4️⃣ (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5️⃣ (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6️⃣ (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–18️⃣ sc around (36)
19️⃣ (5 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
20️⃣ (4 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
21️⃣ sc around (24)
Stuff very firmly.
22️⃣ (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
23️⃣ (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
24️⃣ dec ×6 (6) → FO and close.
🧊 Tip: Before closing, flatten bottom slightly to form a stable sitting base.
Arms (×2) 💪
1️⃣ MR 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3–6️⃣ sc (12)
7️⃣ (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
8–13️⃣ sc (9)
Stuff lightly. Embroider 3 short black claws at tips.
FO and sew to body between Rounds 13–16, angled forward ≈ 45°.
Lightly bend arms around the cub for a hugging pose.
Legs (×2) 🦶
With black yarn:
1️⃣ MR 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3️⃣ (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Switch to white yarn:
4–7️⃣ sc (18)
8️⃣ (4 sc, dec) ×3 (15)
9–14️⃣ sc (15)
Stuff firmly.
FO and sew to lower body front, feet angled slightly outward (~15°).
Paw Embroidery: With black floss, embroider a large oval pad in center of each foot and 4 short claws curved slightly outward (~30° apart).
Stuffing Guidance 🧤
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Feet: Very firm for balance
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Legs: Moderate
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Body: Very firm
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Arms: Light for flexibility
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Head: Firm and even
🧸 Cub Bear
Follow the same construction with these adjustments:
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Head: Work up to 36 sts instead of 42.
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Body: Work up to 30 sts instead of 36.
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Arms & Legs: Omit the last 2 rounds of each section to keep proportions shorter.
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Eyes: 8 mm size.
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Snout: Stop at 18 sts and 1 round of sc.
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Claws: Embroider 2 short black stitches on each paw tip.
Position cub in front of adult bear and wrap adult arms around it for the hugging pose.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Embroider eyebrows with 2–3 slightly curved backstitches above eyes.
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Use short black stitches for mouth beneath snout.
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Ensure ears are even and symmetrical.
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Optional: Add a scarf or heart between their paws for extra seasonal charm.
💡 Shaping & Pose Notes
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Arm Attachment: Place arms at R13–R16 angled forward 45°.
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Leg Position: Feet angled 15–20° forward for a natural seated pose.
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Proportion Check: Adult body should be ≈ 1.5 × width of head when viewed from front.
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Flatten Base: Press and pinch bottom flat before final stitch for stability.
❄️ Final Result
Your Polar Bear Family should sit snugly together — the parent’s arms gently cradling the cub, black-embroidered paws adding contrast, and each smile bringing a touch of winter magic.
Soft, minimalist, and full of heart — a perfect symbol of warmth amid the snow. 🤍🐾
