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Hello Amigurumi Lovers…
If you’re looking for a cute and beginner-friendly crochet project, this Free Little Brown Bear Amigurumi Pattern is a must-try! Designed by Susan’s Crochet Atelier (Instagram: @susanscrochetatelier), this pattern helps you bring to life a soft, lovable teddy bear that’s perfect as a handmade gift, nursery decor, or cozy keepsake.
The instructions are clear and detailed, making it ideal for both beginners and advanced crocheters who love working with classic animal designs. We sincerely thank Susan for generously offering this pattern for free to the crochet community.
Be sure to scroll to the end of the pattern, where you’ll discover even more inspiring amigurumi bear ideas to add to your to-make list!
Materials:
YarnArt Jeans color 70 (brown)
YarnArt Jeans color 5 (light beige)
2.75mm crochet hook.
8mm safety eyes.
Fiberfill stuffing.
Yarn needle & scissors.
Stitch marker.
Abbreviations:
MR- magic ring
sc- single crochet
inc- increase
dec- decrease
R- round
st- stitch
slst- slip stitch
BLO- back loop only
FO- fasten off
We will start making the teddy bear with the head and body.
AMIGURUMI BEAR CROCHET FREE PATTERN
Head & body
Worked as one piece.
R1: Magic ring, 6 SC
R2: Inc in each st around (12)
R3: (SC, Inc) * 6 (18)
R4: (2 SC, Inc) * 6 (24)
R5: (3 SC, Inc) * 6 (30)
R6: (4 SC, Inc) * 6 (36)
R7-14: SC around (36)
R15: (4 SC, Dec) * 6 (30)
R16: (3 SC, Dec) * 6 (24)
Place safety eyes between Rounds 10-11, about 3-4 visible stitches apart.
R17: (2 SC, Dec) * 6 (18)
R18: (SC, Dec) * 6 (12)
R19: SC around (12)
R20: (SC, Inc) * 6 (18)
R21: (2 SC, Inc) * 6 (24)
R22-27: SC around (24)
R28: (2 SC, Dec) * 6 (18)
R29: (SC, Dec) * 6 (12)
Stuff firmly and close with a needle.
Arms
Make two. Use brown yarn.
R1: 5 SC in MR (5)
R2: 5 INC (10)
R3-R5: 10 SC around (10)
R6: (3 SC, DEC) x 2 (8)
R7: 8 SC (8)
R8: (2 SC, DEC) X2 (6)
R9: 6 SC (6)
Stuff lightly, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs
Make two. Start with light beige yarn.
R1: 5 SC in MR (5)
R2: 5 INC (10)
R3: (1 SC, INC) around (15)
Change to brown yarn.
R4: 15 SC BLO (15)
R5-R6: 15 SC (15)
R7: (1 SC, DEC) around (10)
R8: 10 SC around (10)
R9: (3 SC, DEC) around (8)
R10: 8 SC around (8)
Stuff lightly until R8.
Fasten off, fold 4 SC through both loops, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears
Make two. Use brown yarn.
R1. 5 SC in MR (5)
R2. INC (10)
R3-R4. 10 SC (10)
Fold the ears, 4 SC through both loops (4), cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Tail
Use brown yarn.
R1: 6 SC in MR (6)
R2: 6 INC (12)
R3: (1SC, 1 DEC) around (8).
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Mouth
R1: 6 SC in MR (6)
R2: INC in each ST around (12)
R3: (SC, INC)X6 (18)
R4-R5: SC around (18)
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Embroider a triangular nose. Stuff lightly when sewing bellow the eyes.
Assembly
-Sew the arms slightly bellow the head at R19-R20.
-Attach the legs at the bottom of the body, around R27-R29.
-Sew the ears on the head at approximately R4-R6.
-Attach the tail at the back around R26.
-Embroider eyebrows.
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