Handmade Crochet Bear Amigurumi Free Pattern

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Cherish with free crochet bear pattern for heartwarming gifts sweet bedtime buddies and cute decorations that fill every space with joy and comfort

Crochet Bear Amigurumi Bear beginner friendly tutorial 1

A gentle bear with bright button eyes and a sweet little smile can bring warmth to any home and brighten up a quiet moment. Designed with the easy-to-follow crochet bear pattern, this delightful friend suits all ages, from playful children to sentimental adults who treasure keepsakes. Its round belly, floppy limbs, and snuggly texture make it perfect for huggable bedtime comfort or cheerful play during the day.

Free Crochet Bear Pattern for Home Décor

Crochet Bear Amigurumi Bear beginner friendly tutorial 2

Adding tiny scarves, hats, or bows turns every bear into a unique creation that matches its owner's personality. Not only does making one lead to hours of peaceful activity, but gifting the finished bear also spreads kindness and happiness wherever it travels.

Plush Crochet Bear Pattern

Materials

  • Yarn: Plush (chenille/velvet/blanket) yarn in:
    • White (muzzle, paws)
    • Rich dark red-brown (main body, head, ears, limbs)
    • Black (embroidery: mouth, eyebrows)
  • Hook: 5.5 mm crochet hook
  • Eyes: 12 mm safety eyes (black)
  • Nose: Large oval/plastic safety nose (size to fit muzzle)
  • Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors
  • Darning/yarn needle
  • Pins (for positioning facial features/ears)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation Meaning
ch chain
sc single crochet
inc increase (2 sc in same st)
dec decrease (sc 2 together)
st(s) stitch(es)
sl st slip stitch
FLO/BLO front/back loop only
FO fasten off

Special Notes

  • Worked in continuous spirals unless otherwise stated.
  • Use a stitch marker to track round beginnings.
  • Always stuff limbs/body as you go, but do not overfill.
  • Eyes and nose are inserted before closing the head/muzzle.
  • Ears, muzzle, and head are sewn on; arms and legs are crocheted on.
  • For facial embroidery, use black yarn/thread.

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Pattern

Head

In Rich dark red-brown

  1. Ch 2.
  2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
  3. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  4. Rnd 3: (1 sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat around. (18)
  5. Rnd 4: (sc, inc, sc) repeat around. (24)Crochet Bear Amigurumi Bear beginner friendly tutorial 3
  6. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30)
  7. Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) repeat around. (36)
  8. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around. (42)
  9. Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc, 3 sc) repeat around. (48)
    10-15. Rnd 9-14: Sc in each st around. (48 for 6 rounds)

Insert safety eyes between rounds 10-11, 5 sts apart.

  1. Rnd 16: (6 sc, dec) repeat around. (42)
  2. Rnd 17: (5 sc, dec) repeat around. (36)
  3. Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec) repeat around. (30)
  4. Rnd 19: (3 sc, dec) repeat around. (24)
  5. Rnd 20: (2 sc, dec) repeat around. (18)
  6. Rnd 21: Sc in each st around. (18)
  • Stuff head firmly.
  1. Sl st in next st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.Crochet Bear Amigurumi Bear beginner friendly tutorial 5

Ears (Make 2)

In Rich dark red-brown

  1. Ch 2.
  2. Rnd 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (8)
  3. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16)
  4. Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (16)
  5. Rnd 4: (2 sc, dec) repeat around. (12)
  6. Sl st, FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
  7. Pinch each ear and sew edges together to form a fold.

Arms (Make 2)

In Rich dark red-brown

  1. Ch 2.
  2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
  3. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  4. Rnd 3: (5 sc, inc in next st) repeat twice. (14)
  5. Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) repeat 3x, then 2 sc. (17)
    6-10. Rounds 5-9: Sc in each st around. (17 for 5 rounds)
  6. Rnd 11: (sc, dec) repeat 5x, then 2 sc. (12)
    12-16. Rounds 12-16: Sc in each st around. (12 for 5 rounds)
  7. Rnd 17: (9 sc, dec) (10)
    14-18. Rounds 18-19: Sc in each st around. (10 for 2 rounds)
  8. Rnd 20: (8 sc, dec) (9)
    16-17. Rounds 21-22: Sc in each st around. (9 for 2 rounds)
  9. Stuff arm to ¾ full.
  10. Flatten opening, sc across both edges to close. Ch 1, FO, leave a tail for joining.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with White; continue in Rich dark red-brown

  1. Ch 7.
  2. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 ch (5 sc), 4 sc in last ch, rotate to other side, 4 sc down, 3 sc in first ch. (16)
  3. Rnd 2: (inc, 4 sc) around end, 4 inc in 4 sts, 4 sc, 3 inc. (24)
  4. Rnd 3: (sc, inc, 4 sc), sc, inc 4x, (sc, inc, 4 sc), sc, inc 3x. (32)
  5. Rnd 4: BLO: Sc in each st around. (32)
  6. Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (32)
  7. Rnd 6: 7 sc, 6 dec, 8 sc, 2 dec, 1 sc. (24)
  8. Rnd 7: 6 sc, 4 dec, 10 sc (20)
  9. Rnd 8: 3 sc, 6 dec, 5 sc (14)
  10. Rnd 9: Sc in each st around. (14)
  11. Rnd 10: 12 sc, dec (13)
  12. Rnd 11: Sc in each st around. (13)
  13. Rnd 12: 11 sc, dec (12)
  14. Rnd 13-15: Sc in each st around. (12) for 3 rounds
  15. Stuff low and shape to sit flat.
  16. FO, leave a tail for joining.Crochet Bear Amigurumi Bear beginner friendly tutorial 4

Body

In Rich dark red-brown

  1. Ch 2
  2. Rnd 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (8)
  3. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16)
  4. Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
  5. Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30)
  6. Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) repeat around. (36)
  7. Rnd 6: (5 sc, inc) repeat around. (42)
  8. Rnd 7: Sc in each st around. (42)

Attach Legs:
9. Rnd 8: 8 sc, sc through both body and flattened top of leg (6x to join), 14 sc, sc through both body and top of second leg (6x to join), 8 sc (42).

  1. Rnd 9: Sc in each st around (42).
  2. Rnd 10: Repeat above for second round (42).
  3. Rnd 11: (5 sc, dec) repeat around. (36)
  4. Rnd 12-13: Sc in each st around. (36 for 2 rounds)
  5. Rnd 14: (4 sc, dec) repeat around. (30)
  6. Rnd 15: Sc in each st. (30)
  7. Rnd 16: (3 sc, dec) repeat around. (24)

Attach Arms:
17. Rnd 17: 5 sc, sc through both body and flattened top of arm (4x to join), 5 sc, sc through both body and top of second arm (4x to join), 6 sc (24).

  1. Rnd 18: Sc in each st around. (24)
  2. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle

In White

  1. Ch 5.
  2. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch (3 sc), 3 sc in next ch, rotate to back of ch, 2 sc, 2 sc in starting ch. (10)
  3. Rnd 2: Inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc. (16)
  4. Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) 3x, 2 sc, (sc, inc) 2x. (22)
  5. Rnd 4-5: Sc in each st around. (22)

Insert safety nose between Rounds 2-3 (centered), stuff, and close-FO leaving a tail.

Assembly

  1. Stuff body, head, and muzzle.Crochet Bear Amigurumi Bear beginner friendly tutorial 6
  2. Sew Ears: Flatten and sew each ear to head, 3 rounds from top, symmetrically.
  3. Embroider Eyebrows: Use black yarn or thread; eyebrows start 3 rounds above eyes, each spanning ~2 rounds horizontally.
  4. Sew Muzzle: Attach centered below the eyes, top edge aligning with eyes.
  5. Embroider Mouth: Use black thread/yarn-form a vertical line under nose and secure ends through muzzle, knot and hide inside.
  6. Sew Head to Body: Match up neck and body Join, catch 1 st from each as you sew around for stability.
  7. Shape limbs/head as desired. Add optional bow, flower, or accessories.
  8. Final shaping: Massage stuffing for best shape and squeeze seams softly as needed.Crochet Bear Amigurumi Bear beginner friendly tutorial 2

Conclusion

You now have a large, cuddly plush bear! This pattern is worked primarily in single crochet with strategic increases and decreases for shaping, plus no-sew joinings for limbs. Add personality through facial placement and optional accessories.

Pattern Correction & Tips

Corrections:

  • Always check stitch counts after increase and decrease rounds for perfect shaping!
  • If you find round joins drifting, move your stitch marker to keep rounds neat.

Tips:

  • Use pins to position muzzle/ears before final sewing.
  • Keep limb seams tight for best sturdiness.
  • Fluffy plush yarn may hide details-"feel" for your stitches if you lose visual track.
  • Adjust stuffing as you assemble to avoid overfilling, especially in limbs.

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