How to Crochet Christmas Bear Plushies (Teddy Bear & Polar Bear)

Learn how to crochet two cute mini Christmas bear plushies that are perfect for gifting and decorating with a step-by-step tutorial from Littlespot. These crochet bear includes: a teddy bear and polar bear amigurumi. Each bear features relevant Christmas details such as a small hat and a scarf. These crochet bears are beginner-friendly, completely no-sew and work up very fast.

These crochet bears can be used as an ornament, a stocking stuffer, or a cozy addition to your Christmas décor. You can can even crochet a pair of them within just a few hours.

The complete video guide will be available at the end of this post. If you are interested in learning more about the crochet mini Christmas bear amigurumi, read more below.

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Skills Used: Creating a magic ring, working single crochets, and increases and decreases. Intermediate techniques such as bobble stitches for arms and legs, seamless color changes, and secure assembly of components. Crocheting accessories like the Santa hat and scarf introduces simple yet effective details to make the crochet bears relevent for the Chritsmas.

Guide Span: 26 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: You can also change the accessories like adding the crochet winter bow, little stockings etc. The tutor added very basic embroidery expressions, if you want to test your embroidery, add smiling expressions. Crocheting a panda Christmas amigurumi will also be a good idea.

Crochet Christmas Bear Tutorial

Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, these crochet bears adorned with a Santa hat and scarf are perfect for practicing amigurumi, no-sew and flat crochet work all in one project. You will also learn how to manage working with two yarn strands while working with the small crochet work neatly. This project will be proved to be heartwarming addition to your winter and Christmas crochet creations.

Progression involves alternating rounds of increases and single crochets for shaping.
Adding Details: Bubble stitches are used for creating texture, adding charm to the design. Safety eyes are inserted between specific rounds, and the nose is embroidered for a neat finish.
Creating Accessories: Instructions for crafting a festive Santa hat and a scarf are included, adding a holiday flair to the bear. These items are made with color changes and simple stitch patterns like chains and half-double crochets.
Final Assembly: Components, including ears and accessories, are carefully sewn together to complete the bear. The tutorial emphasizes even alignment and secure attachments for a professional look.

Abbreviations and Stitch Guides

Following are the crochet abbreviations and stitches that the tutor used for crocheting these Christmas bear:

MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single Crochet – Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, and yarn over again to complete the stitch.
inc: Increase – Work two single crochets in one stitch.
dec: Decrease – Combine two stitches into one.
sl st: Slip Stitch – Insert hook, yarn over, and pull through both loops.
hdc: Half Double Crochet – Yarn over, insert hook, pull through, yarn over, and pull through all loops.
dc – Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert hook, pull through, yarn over, and pull through two loops, yarn over, and pull through last two loops.
tr – Treble Crochet: Yarn over twice, insert hook, pull through, yarn over, and pull through two loops, yarn over, and pull through two loops, yarn over, and pull through last two loops,.
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FLO: Front Loop Only
BLO: Back Loop Only
R: Round