Free Crochet Amigurumi Bear Pattern for Beginners
Amigurumi is the art of crocheting small, stuffed characters, and a little bear is one of the friendliest ways to start. It uses one main stitch worked around and around, so once you find your rhythm it becomes calm and repetitive in the best way. This free pattern walks you through a cute, huggable bear from the first magic ring to the finished, stuffed toy.
What you will make
You will crochet a small, sit-up bear made from a few simple pieces: a rounded head, a body, two ears, two arms, and two legs. Each piece is worked in continuous rounds of single crochet, shaped with increases and decreases, then stuffed and sewn together. The result is a soft little bear that stands about the size of your hand.
What you will need
- About 50g of worsted-weight yarn in your bear color, plus a scrap for the muzzle
- A 3.5 to 4.0 mm crochet hook (a hook one size smaller than the yarn label suggests keeps the stitches tight so stuffing does not show)
- Safety eyes, or embroider the face with yarn for a baby-safe toy
- Fiberfill stuffing, a yarn needle, scissors, and a stitch marker
Stitches used
Magic ring, chain, single crochet, single crochet increase, single crochet decrease (invisible decrease is best), and slip stitch, all in US terms. It really is mostly single crochet. The written PDF explains the magic ring and each shaping stitch from the very first step, with the exact stitch count at the end of every round.
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Tips for your first amigurumi bear
- Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. In amigurumi the rounds spiral, so it is easy to lose your place without one.
- Keep your stitches tight. Amigurumi looks best with a dense fabric so the stuffing stays hidden.
- Stuff firmly but not so hard that the stitches stretch apart. Add stuffing a little at a time.
- Pin the pieces on before you sew. Small changes in eye and ear placement change the whole expression.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this pattern really free?
- Yes. The full written PDF is free when you enter your email above. You can unsubscribe any time.
- I am a complete beginner. Can I make this?
- If you can single crochet, you can make this bear. It is mostly one stitch worked in the round, and the PDF explains the magic ring and every increase and decrease step by step.
- How much yarn do I need?
- About 50g of worsted-weight yarn is plenty for one bear, plus a small scrap in a lighter color for the muzzle.
- Where can I find more patterns?
- Try our free crochet flower pattern for beginners or our free granny square pattern for beginners. You can also browse our free crochet pattern books or shop our full-color guides on Amazon.