How to Crochet Teddy Bear Amigurumi For Gift-Giving
What is an even better way to thank someone or express love than this crochet teddy bear amigurumi? It looks more adorable due to the addition of blushy cheeks and the little yellow crochet scarf it wears. Make it either a charm for a gift box or gift it. Both ways, it will be received as a cherished and beloved keepsake. Learn how to crochet this teddy bear with the step-by-step pattern written in this tutorial.
Supplies Needed
The designer of this crochet teddy bear amigurumi, used the following crochet tools and supplies. Choosing them for yours makes it possible to get the results you can see in the picture.
- Yarn: You can use lightweight or sport cotton, acrylic, or cotton-acrylic blends. Yarnart Jeans has been used by the Designer. You can try it, too.
- 2mm-2.5mm Crochet hook – This crochet hook range will help you achieve the desired tightness in the amigurumi for lightweight yarns.
- Black thread to embroider the expressions.
- 5mm Safety eyes
- Fiberfill
- Yarn needles
Techniques to Know
You will need basic crochet stitches and techniques for this teddy bear project. However, if you find yourself intimidating, learn them from the following list:
- Magic Ring
- Slip Stitch For Joining the Rounds
- Single crochet US
- Double Crochet US
- Crochet Increase
- Crochet Decrease
- Working in Front Loops Only
Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern
Are you ready to learn how to crochet a baby teddy to bring smiles to a loved one? Check out the easy-to-follow pattern:
Abbreviations
- mr – magic ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- Sl st – Slip Stitch
- dc – Double Crochet
- FLO-front loop only
- hdc – half double crochet
- Dec – Decrease
- Inc – increase (2 single crochets in 1 stitch).
Head
Rnd 1. 8sc in MR (8)
Rnd 2. 8-inc (16)
Rnd 3. (sc, inc) * 8 (24)
Rnd 4. (2sc, inc) * 8 (32)
Rnd 5. sc, inc, (3sc, inc) * 7, 2sc (40)
Rnd 6. (4sc, inc) * 8 (48)
Rnd 7-18. (12 rnds) 48sc (48)
Insert the safety eyes at round 13, 14. 8sc apart
Rnd 19. (6sc, dec) * 6 (42)
Rnd 20. (5sc, dec) * 6 (36)
Rnd 21. (4sc, dec) * 6 (30)
Rnd 22. (3sc, dec) * 6 (24)
Rnd 23. BLO (2sc, dec) * 6 (18)
Rnd 24. (sc, dec) * 6 (12)
Rnd 25. 6-dec (6)
cut the yarn and weave in the end
Scarf
make 51 chains, sc, 48-hdc, sc (50) fasten off
Body
Insert the hook into round 23 of the head
(BLO round)
Rnd 1.24sc (24) (pic 0)
Rnd 2. (3sc, inc) * 6 (30)
Rnd 3. 30sc (30)
Rnd 4. (4sc, inc) * 6 (36)
Rnd 5-7. (3 rnds) 36sc (36)
Rnd 8. (6sc, dec) * 4, 4sc (32)
Rnd 9-11. (3 rnds) 32sc (32)
Rnd 12. (2sc, dec) * 8 (24)
Rnd 13. (sc, dec) * 8 (16)
Rnd 14. 8-dec (8)
cut the yarn and weave in the end
Nose
Rnd 1. Make 3 chains, inc, 4sc in last chain, inc (8)
Rnd 2. inc, 2sc, 2-inc, 2sc, inc (12)
cut the yarn, leave long tail for sewing
Arm – 2
Rnd 1. 6sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. (sc, inc) * 3 (9)
Rnd 3-10. (8 rnds) 9sc (9)
cut the yarn, leave long tail for sewing
Leg – 2
Rnd 1. 8sc in MR (8)
Rnd 2.8-inc (16)
Rnd 3-4. (2 rnds) 16sc (16)
Rnd 5. 5sc, 3-dec, 5sc (13)
Rnd 6. 5sc, dec, 6sc (12)
Rnd 7-11. (5 rnds) 12sc (12)
Rnd 12. 6-dec (6)
fasten off, leave long tail for sewing to the body
with a button.
Ear – 2
Rnd 1. 6sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. Turn your hook, 1-chain, 6sc (6) cut the yarn, leave long tail for sewing.
Baby Teddy is ready.
