Small Crochet Bear Amigurumi Free Pattern
Creating adorable crochet projects can be a delightful way to pass the time, and there’s nothing cuter than a small crochet bear amigurumi. If you’re searching for a Free pattern to create your own tiny teddy bear, you’ve come to the right place. This pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, providing step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a loved one or adding to your collection of handmade creations, this small crochet bear amigurumi is sure to bring joy and charm.
In this detailed guide, you’ll find everything you need to know to get started, from the list of materials to the final assembly of your adorable bear. The pattern uses basic crochet stitches and techniques, making it accessible even if you’re new to amigurumi. Plus, with clear photos and helpful tips along the way, you’ll have a cute little bear in no time. This project not only allows you to practice your crochet skills but also gives you a delightful finished product that can be cherished for years to come.
Read on to discover the full free pattern and start your small crochet bear amigurumi today. Embrace your creativity and enjoy the satisfaction of making something truly special by hand. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a heartfelt gift, this small crochet bear will surely become a favorite.
Small Crochet Bear Materials and tools
• Yarn of your choice. I used Hobbii Rainbow 100% cotton yarn (50g/170m)
• Crochet hook 2.5 mm, or the one that fits your yarn
• Stuffing material for toys
• Pair of safety eyes – 6mm
• Scissors
• Black and pink thin thread to embroider the nose, cheeks and mouth
• Stitch Marker (I usually use a piece of thin thread to mark the end of each round)
• Yarn needle for sewing
Amigurumi Abbreviation
• mr – magic ring
• SC – single crochet stitch
• hdc – half double crochet stitch
• inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec – invisible decrease (2 sc together)
• ()*… – repeat instructions in brackets … times
• Number in () at the end of the round indicates number of stitches in that round.
Crochet Teddy Bear Amigurumi
Small Crochet Bear- Arms (make two)
1 6 sc in mr (6) – start with brown yarn
2 inc*6 (12)
3-4 12 sc (12)
5 dec, dec, 8 SC (10)
6-18 10 sc (10)
Stuff only the palm. Press the edges of the arm together. Make sure that the palm curve is pointing forward (see the picture), add or remove a few stitches to make the edges even. Crochet a row with 4 sc, joining two sides of the arm. Leave a short tail and hide it inside the body later.
Crochet Teddy Bear Amigurumi Free Pattern arms
Small Crochet Bear- Legs (make two)
1. 6 sc in mr (6) – start with brown yarn
2. inc*6 (12)
3. (sc, inc)*6 (18)
4-6. 18 sc (18)
7. 6 sc, dec*3, 6 sc (15)
8. 6 sc, dec, 7 sc (14)
Change color to blue
9-15. 14 SC (14)
16 First leg: 4 sc, fasten off. Place the stitch marker in the 6th stitch, Second leg: 11 sc, do not cut the yarn
Crochet Teddy Bear Amigurumi Free Pattern legs
Body – Part 1 (Stuff firmly as you go)
Continue with second leg. Chain 4 and join the first leg with sc in the stitch we marked before. This stitch will be the first stitch of the body (belly side).
1. 14 sc in the first leg (including the joining stitch), 4 sc in the chain, 14 sc in the second leg, 4 sc in the chain (36)
2. 7 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*3, sc (40)
3-8. 40 SC (40)
9. 8 sc, change color to brown, 32 sc (40)
10. 8 sc, dec, 17 sc, dec, 11 sc (38)
11. 38 sc (38)
12. 7 sc, dec, 17 sc, dec, 10 sc (36)
13. 36 SC (36)
14. (dec, 10 sc)*3 (33)
15. 33 sc (33)
16. (dec, 9 sc)*3 (30)
17. 30 SC (30)
18. (dec, 8 SC)*3 (27)
19. 27 sc (27)
20. (dec, 7 sc)*3 (24)
21. 24 sc (24) (see next page to continue)
Crochet Teddy Bear Amigurumi Free Pattern
Body – Part 2 (Stuff firmly as you go)
In the rounds 23 and 24 we will attach the arms with the body. To join an arm, place it to the body and crochet through stitches on the arm and body together. Secure the arm tails inside the body.
Make sure that the arms are placed symmetrically on the sides of the body.
22. (dec, 6 SC)*3 (21)
23. 14 sc, 4 sc (with the arm), 3 sc (21)
24. 3 sc, 4 sc (with the arm), 14 sc (21)
25. (dec, 5 sc)*3 (18)
26. 10 sc, end the round here, cut the yarn and fasten off.
Crochet Teddy Bear Amigurumi Free Pattern body
Head (Stuff firmly as you go)
1. 6 sc in mr (6) – start with brown yarn
2. inc*6 (12)
3. (sc, inc)*6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, 8-9 stitches between or embroider the eyes later.
4. (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
8. 42 sc (42)
9. (6 sc, inc)*6 (48)
10-13. 48 sc (48)
14. (7 sc, inc)*6 (54)
15. 4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5, 4 sc (60)
16-17. 60 sc (60)
18. 4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*5, 4 sc (54)
19. (dec, 7 sc)*6 (48)
20. 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc (42)
21. (dec, 5 SC)*6 (36)
22. 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc (30)
23. (dec, 3 sc)*6 (24)
24. sc, dec, (2 sc, dec)*5, sc (18)
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing
Crochet Teddy Bear Amigurumi Free Pattern heead
Ears (make two)
1. 6 sc in mr (6)- start with brown yarn
2. inc*6 (12)
3. (sc, inc)*6 (18)
4. 18 sc (18)
Press the edges of the ear together and crochet a row with 8 sc, joining two sides of the ear. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Crochet Teddy Bear Amigurumi Free Pattern ears
Scarf (make one)
Chain 66, start working into the 3rd stitch from the hook, 64 hdc, fasten off and hide the yarn tails.
Crochet Teddy Bear Amigurumi Free Pattern scarf
Small Crochet Bear Assembling
1. Embroider the nose between rounds 13 and 14, eyes (if you didn’t use safety eyes), eyebrows, mouth and cheeks.
2. Sew the ears to the head, between 4th and 9th rounds.
3. Sew the head to the body.
4. Put on the scarf
