Big Teddy Bear Crochet Pattern Looking to crochet an adorable and large teddy bear amigurumi? This step-by-step free crochet pattern is just what you need! Measuring approximately 33 cm tall, this handmade plush toy is perfect as a gift for kids or a cozy addition to your collection. Using soft yarn like YarnArt Jeans and basic amigurumi techniques, you’ll create a charming bear with detailed features, including embroidered facial expressions and securely sewn limbs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern guides you through every stitch to bring your cute bear to life.
Materials Needed:
YarnArt Jeans No. 71 – 2 skeins
Crochet hook 2 mm
Embroidery floss (black, brown, white)
Needle
Safety eyes (14–16 mm)
Stuffing
Big Teddy Bear- Head
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc x6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
10: (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
11: (9 sc, inc) x6 (66)
12: (10 sc, inc) x6 (72)
13-25: 72 sc (13 rounds)
26: 32 sc, 8 dc inc, 32 sc (80)
27-30: 80 sc
31: (8 sc, dec) x8 (72)
32: (7 sc, dec) x8 (64)
33: (6 sc, dec) x8 (56)
34: (5 sc, dec) x8 (48)
35: (4 sc, dec) x8 (40)
36: (3 sc, dec) x8 (32)
37: (2 sc, dec) x8 (24)
sl st, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Insert eyes between rounds 24–25, 9 sc apart.
Big Teddy Bear- Ears
1: 8 sc in MR
2: inc x8 (16)
3: (1 sc, inc) x8 (24)
4-7: 24 sc
Fold in half, crochet 12 sc across both sides, sl st, leave tail for sewing.
Sew ears starting from the crown, 6 rounds down.
Body
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc x6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
10: (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
11: (9 sc, inc) x6 (66)
12: (10 sc, inc) x6 (72)
13–18: 72 sc (6 rounds)
19: (10 sc, dec) x6 (66)
20–21: 66 sc
22: (9 sc, dec) x6 (60)
23–24: 60 sc
25: (8 sc, dec) x6 (54)
26–27: 54 sc
28: (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
29–30: 48 sc
31: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
32: 42 sc
33: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
34: 36 sc
35: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
36: 30 sc
37: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
38–39: 24 sc
sl st, fasten off and hide the yarn.
Sew legs at round 14, arms at round 34 (or to your liking).
Legs (make 2)
1: 8 sc in MR
2: inc x8 (16)
3: (1 sc, inc) x8 (24)
4: (2 sc, inc) x8 (32)
5: (3 sc, inc) x8 (40)
6–9: 40 sc
10: 12 sc, dec x8, 12 sc (32)
11: 8 sc, dec x8, 8 sc (24)
12–27: 24 sc (16 rounds)
Fold in half, crochet 12 sc through both layers, sl st, leave a tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2)
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc x6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7: 24 sc
8: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
9–24: 18 sc (16 rounds)
Fold in half, crochet 9 sc through both layers, sl st, leave a tail for sewing.
Big Teddy Bear Assembly
Sew all pieces together. Shape the face, embroider the eyebrows, nose, eyelashes, and eye whites.
Your teddy bear is ready! Happy crocheting and even stitches!
