Welcome to the colorful and cuddly world of amigurumi! 🌈🧸 Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Rainbow Teddy Bear—a cheerful and vibrant creation perfect for plush lovers, whimsical décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and heartwarming designs! 🎨 Whether you love stitching up adorable bears, creating textured and detailed figures, or simply want to add a bright and joyful teddy to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with bold rainbow hues, soft ears, and a touch of cozy charm! 💖
This design embraces vivid colors, rounded shapes, and delightful details to bring a fun and uplifting presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Rainbow Teddy Bear turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out fiery reds, sunny yellows, cool blues, and lush greens, and let’s stitch up a dazzling teddy bear! 🧸
🧸 Rainbow Teddy Bear – FREE Crochet Pattern
A classic bear with a colorful twist, this teddy is created in rainbow gradient yarn or color stripes, with soft white accents for a playful, cheerful vibe.
🧶 Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate – Basic amigurumi shaping with color changes and some sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 25–30 cm (10–12 inches) tall when using medium-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧵 Materials
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Worsted weight or velvet yarn in:
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Rainbow gradient or: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
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White (snout, paw pads, feet)
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Black (nose and eyebrows embroidery)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Stitch marker
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Yarn needle
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Polyester stuffing
🔁 Abbreviations (US Terminology)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
🧸 PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
🌈 Head (Start with pink or yellow)
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MR, 6 sc
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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)
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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, FO and close
Insert safety eyes between rounds 11–12, about 10 sts apart.
⚪ Snout (White)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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sc around (18)
FO, stuff lightly, sew centered under eyes
Embroider nose and mouth with black yarn.
🌈 Ears (Make 2 – start with pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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sc around, FO leaving tail
Flatten and sew to top sides of head
🌈 Body
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MR, 6 sc
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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)
8–20. sc around (42) – switch colors every few rounds or use gradient -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6, FO and close
🌈 Arms (Make 2 – start with white)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
5–15. sc around (9) – switch to rainbow color after round 3
Stuff lightly, FO, sew to body sides
🌈 Legs (Make 2 – start with white)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
7–12. sc around (12) – switch to rainbow after round 5
Stuff, FO, sew to bottom of body
✨ Final Assembly
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Sew head onto body with a slight tilt if desired
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Stitch arms slightly lower than mid-body height
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Position legs so the bear sits upright
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Embroider simple brows above eyes with black thread
🥰 Optional Add-ons
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Add a bowtie or scarf
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Stitch a heart patch on the chest or paw
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Add paw details with white embroidery
🌈 Done!
Your cheerful Rainbow Teddy Bear is complete and ready to brighten someone’s day!
