Amigurumi Barney the Bear Free Crochet Pattern
Step into the whimsical world of crochet with our charming creation, Barney the Bear. If you have a soft spot for adorable and huggable crochet toys, you’re in for a delightful experience. This amigurumi bear is not just a project; it’s a symbol of creativity and handmade warmth. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just beginning, our free pattern offers detailed instructions to bring this lovable bear to life.
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Necessary materials:
YarnArt Jeans yarn in green, white, brown, beige colors
Hook 2.0 mm
10 mm eyes on safety mount
Some black thread for embroidering a muzzle
Filler
Abbreviations
AR – Amigurumi Magic ring
MR – Amigurumi Magic ring
App – application
ll – lift loop
sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
tr : Triple Crochet/ Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc : Double Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl-st : Slip Stitch
ch : Chain
..in : make increase into same stitch as many as the number which is given in front of “inc” abbreviation (exp; 3inc, 4inc..).
FLO : Crochet into front loops only
BLO : Crochet into back loops only
BL : Bobble Stitch – do 5dc all in the same stitch and then yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook (the original loop + 1 loop for each partially completed dc).
Ears (2 parts)
1 RND: 6 sc in MR (6)
2 RND: inc×6 (12)
3 RND: (1 sc, inc)×6 (18)
4-6 RND: 18 sc (3 rows)
7 RND: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Fold the edges together and knit 6 sc on both edges.
We fasten the thread, cut it, leaving a little for sewing.
Legs (2 parts)
We fill the legs a little more than half.
We start knitting with the color of the bear’s body.
1 RND: 6 sc in MR (6)
2 RND: inc×6 (12)
3 RND: (1 sc, inc)×6 (18)
4 RND: (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5-8 RND: 24 sc (4 rows)
9 RND: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
10 RND: Change the thread to the color of the pants and knit 18 sc behind the back of the loop.
11 RND: (4 sc, dec)×3 (15)
12-20 RND: 15 sc (9 rows)
Fold the edges together and knit 7 sc on both edges.
We fix the thread, cut it off.
We tie the bottom of the panties.
To do this, you need to attach a thread in the color of the pants to the 10th row and knit behind the front wall of the loop 18 sc.
Arms (2 parts)
We fill the handles a little more than half.
We start knitting with the color of the bear’s body.
1 RND: 6 sc in MR (6)
2 RND: inc×6 (12)
3 RND: (3 sc,inc)×3 (15)
4-6 RND: 15 sc (3 rows)
7 RND: (3 sc,dec)×3 (12)
8 RND: Change the thread to the color of the jacket and knit 12sc on the back of the loop.
9-21 RND: 12 sc (12 rows)
Fold the part with the edges together and knit 6 sb at both edges.
We fix the thread, cut it off.
We tie the bottom of the sleeves.
To do this, attach a sweater-colored thread to row 8 and knit 12sc behind the front wall of the loop.
Muzzle
1 RND: 6 sc in MR (6)
2 RND: inc×6 (12)
3 RND: (1 sc, inc)×6 (18)
4 RND: 18 sc, сс
Fasten the thread, cut off.
Head
1 RND: 6 sc in MR (6)
2 RND: inc×6 (12)
3 RND: (1 sc, inc)×6 (18)
4 RND: (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5 RND: (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6 RND: (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
7 RND: (5 sc, inc)×6 (42)
8 RND: (6 sc, inc)×6 (48)
9 RND: (7 sc, inc)×6 (54)
10 RND: (8 sc, inc)×6 (60)
11-21 RND: 60 sc (11 rows)
At the level of 16-17 rows, we insert eyes. The distance between the eyes is 4 loops.
22 RND: (8 sc, dec)×6 (54)
23 RND: (7 sc, dec)×6 (48)
24 RND: (6 sc, dec)×6 (42)
25 RND: (5 sc, dec)×6 (36)
26 RND: (4 sc, dec)×6 (30)
27 RND: (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
We fasten the thread, cut it, leaving a little for sewing.
Body
We start knitting with the color of the pants.
1 RND: 6 sc in MR (6)
2 RND: inc×6 (12)
3 RND: (1 sc, inc)×6 (18)
4 RND: (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5 RND: (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6 RND: (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
7 RND: (5 sc, inc)×6 (42)
8 RND: (6 sc, inc)×6 (48)
9 RND: (7 sc, inc)×6 (54)
10 RND: (8 sc, inc)×6 (60)
11-19 RND: 60 sc (9 rows). In the 13th row we knit the legs. Knit 12 sc, 7 sc with leg, 24 sc, 7 sc with leg, 10 sc.
20 RND: Change the color of the thread to the color of the jacket and knit at the back of the loop 60 sc.
21 RND: (8 sc, dec)×6 (54)
22 RND: 54 sc
23 RND: (7sc, dec)×6 (48)
24 RND: 48 sc
25 RND: (6 sc, dec)×6 (42)
26 RND: 42 sc
27 RND: (5 sc, dec)×6 (36)
28 RND: 36 sc
29 RND: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
30 RND: In this row we will knit handles: 8 sc, 6 sc together with the handle, 10 sc, 6 sc together with the hand (30)
31 RND: (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
32 RND: 24 sc
We fix the thread, cut it off.
Assembling the toy
Sew the ears and muzzle to the head. We embroider a nose on the face.
Sew the head to the calf.
