free bear amigurumi pattern

Free Bear Amigurumi Pattern

Todd the Teddy Bear Crochet Pattern

Learn how to crochet a teddy bear Amigurumi using this free bear crochet pattern. It’s a simple and small beginner project that you can finish in about 1-2 hours. This pattern is perfect for using any leftover yarn you have. I enjoy making mini amigurumi as they make such cute and quick gifts.

I crafted the small bear using sport weight cotton yarn, making it the perfect keychain size. However, you can also crochet the bear using thicker yarn. Using plush chenille yarn, for instance, will create a larger and incredibly huggable mini bear Amigurumi.

Basic Stitches Tutorial:
To get started, check out my Basic Stitches Tutorial. If you’re a beginner, it’s essential to go through this comprehensive crochet tutorial. It includes a wide range of helpful videos that will guide you through each step. With this tutorial, you’ll learn everything you need to know about creating a cute Amigurumi.

Video:
I also have made a full video on YouTube on how to crochet every step of this bear Amigurumi:

Materials:

These are the materials that I used. However, feel free to replace them with other materials of your choice. Furthermore, if you wish to crochet a larger or smaller version of the bear using this free amigurumi pattern, you can simply use a thicker or thinner yarn and crochet hook.

Cotton Sport Weight version 6 cm / 2 inch:
– Brown catania cotton color – 157
– Beige catania cotton color – 404
– Black catania cotton color – 110
– Synthetic Poly Filling
Crochet hook size 2.5 mm

Chenille Super Bulky version 12 cm / 5 inch:
– Brown Chenille yarn
– Beige Chenille yarn
– Black Chenille yarn
– Synthetic Poly Filling
Crochet hook size 5.0 mm

TIP: If you are using Blanket yarn, I recommend a 8.0 mm crochet hook

free bear crochet pattern
free bear amigurumi crochet pattern

Supplies:
– Scissors
Tapestry needles with blunt point, nr. 16 or 17
Pins

Abbreviations used in this pattern:
(All abbreviations are explained in my basic stitches tutorial)
Rnd: Round
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
dec: decrease
inc: increase

teddy bear amigurumi
Teddy Bear Amigurumi

Free Bear Amigurumi Pattern

Body:

  • Use brown yarn
  • Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
  • Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12)
  • Mark the beginning of round 3 with a piece of yarn if you haven’t already, so you can count the stitches later.
  • Rnd 3: (sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (18)
  • Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (24)
  • Rnd 5: (sc in next 7 st, inc in next st) repeat 3 times (27)
  • Rnd 6-13: sc in all 27 st (27)
  • Embroider the eyes on the body between rows 3 and 4 and the 5th and 14 stitch. If you need help sewing on the eyes, please check my video about this free bear amigurumi pattern:
    https://youtu.be/zDELixn9XQ4
step by step eye embroidery
  • Rnd 14: (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 3 times (24)
  • Rnd 15: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
  • Stuff the body with filling.
  • Rnd 16: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
  • Rnd 17: dec 6 times (6)
  • Finish the head by taking the last strand of yarn and sewing it through the front loops of every crochet stitch that you made in the last round. Pull the yarn tight to close the hole. Now stick a needle under the hole and weave in the yarn end.

Snout:

  • Use beige yarn
  • Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
  • Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12)
  • Rnd 3: sc in all 12 st (12)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
  • Embroider a nose on the snout with black yarn between round 2 and 3. The nose is two stitches wide. Sew the snout on the body, the top of the snout below round 2 and the bottom of the snout above round 5. If you need help sewing on the eyes, please check my video about this free bear amigurumi pattern: https://youtu.be/zDELixn9XQ4
step by step snout sewing

Ear 2x:

  • Use brown yarn
  • Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
  • Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12)
  • Rnd 3: sc in all 12 st (12)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ears of the bear.
  • Sew round 3 of the ear on round 7 and 8 of the body, with 6 stitches between both ears.

Legs 4x:

  • Use beige yarn
  • Rnd 1: start 4 sc in a magic ring (4)
  • Rnd 2: (sc, inc in next st) repeat 2 times (6)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
  • Sew the legs on the bottom of the body with 4 stitches between the frontlegs and 3 stitches between the hindlegs, there are 3 rows between the frontlegs and hindlegs.
  • In this video you can see exactly how to sew the legs on the bear: https://youtu.be/zDELixn9XQ4
bear amigurumi back
free bear amigurumi pattern

Tail:

  • Use beige yarn
  • Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
  • Fasten off and leave a long piece of yarn for sewing.
  • Sew the tail on top of the body on rounds 16 and 17.

Now your bear is done! I hope you enjoyed crocheting this cute free bear amigurumi pattern.

There are many more cute free Amigurumi patterns available on my blog!