How to Crochet Amigurumi Bear Bookmark for Gifting

Looking for a crochet bookmark gift? Learn how to crochet an amigurumi bear bookmark with a step-by-step tutorial available in this post. It features a cute bear face, open arms and legs on either end and a cute color change to mimic its shirt. You can crochet it in any of your favorite color using a mix of working in the rounds and working in the flat. It will also require some sewing. It will certainly bring smiles to little faces.

This post will provide you with helpful information about this crochet bookmark project for both beginners and experts.

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Skill Level: Beginner

Video Span: 43 Minutes

Crochet Bear Bookmark Tutorial

The crochet bear bookmark amigurumi is a cute and functional project taught by Rashmi. It's perfect for beginners and features special details like security eyes and a tiny muzzle. Rashmi suggests using stitch markers for easy tracking and gives clear instructions for making the head, ears, arms, legs, and body.

This bookmark makes a great gift or a charming addition to your book collection. Below are the video notes that explain how she teaches it but the actual pattern is below:

Starting the Head: Begin with a slip knot, chain two, and work six single crochets into the second chain to start the head.
Increasing Rounds: Gradually increase stitches by working two single crochets into each stitch of the first few rounds to form a round head.
Inserting Safety Eyes: Insert safety eyes between rounds eight and nine, ensuring six stitches of space between them.
Decreasing and Shaping the Head: Use single crochets and decreases to shape the head, stuffing it with fiberfill as the head closes.
Creating Ears and Muzzle: Make three circular pieces for ears and muzzle using slip knots and rounds of single crochets, with one ear used as a stuffed muzzle.
Making Arms and Legs: Crochet arms and legs separately with color changes, following four rounds of single crochet for limbs, attaching after assembly.
Assembling the Bear: Stitch the head, ears, muzzle, arms, and legs onto the main body, ensuring all components are securely attached.

Tip: Make sure to use fiberfill to properly shape the bear’s head and muzzle.

Supplies Needed

The following supplies were recommended by the tutor to crochet this amigurumi bear bookmark:

White yarn for the head, ears, arms, and legs
Gray or contrasting color yarn for the bear's jumper
Embroidery thread for detailing the nose and face
Crochet Hook: A size suitable for the yarn, typically 3.5 mm – 4 mm.
Safety Eyes: Two security eyes, commonly used for teddy bears.
Stuffing: Fiberfill to stuff the head and muzzle.
Tapestry/Darning Needle: For sewing and assembling parts like the ears, head, and muzzle.
Stitch Marker: To keep track of rounds while crocheting.
Scissors

Techniques Needed

Here’s a one-line guide for each crochet technique needed for the amigurumi bear bookmark:

Slip Knot: Create a loop and pull yarn through to start your crochet work.
Chain Stitch (CH): Yarn over and pull through the loop to create a foundation chain.
Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, and pull through both loops.
Increase: Work two single crochets into the same stitch to widen the piece.
Decrease: Insert hook into two stitches, yarn over, pull through both, then yarn over and pull through remaining loops to reduce stitches.
Slip Stitch: Insert hook, yarn over, and pull through both loops to close a row or round.
Attaching Components: Use a darning needle to sew separate crochet pieces like arms, legs, and ears together.