Crocheting an amigurumi with joints is a special project that allows for movable limbs, making it more flexible and lifelike. In this post, you'll learn how to crochet a bear with joints with a tutorial from Bellota Arte that is perfect for gifting to little ones. Following the tutorial, you will be able to add limbs to any amigurumi doll plus crocheting the bear step-by-step. The style is very classic and loved by everybody.
This project is recommended for crocheters with an intermediate skill level. Beginners can try simply crocheting a bear and joining the parts using a yarn needle and skip join-making.
We have provided the complete guide at the end of this post. For more information about the project, follow through with us below.
Skills Needed: Involves techniques like making the bear's joints and stitching the plastic joints correctly. The tutor in the video suggests taking your time with each step and paying attention to detail.
Proficiency in basic stitches like single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch, and experience with techniques such as increasing and decreasing stitches are also needed.
Guide Span: 41 Minutes for the part 1
Crochet Bear With Joints Tutorial
In the detailed video guide, you’ll learn how to crochet a bear with articulations, allowing its arms and legs to move! This tutorial covers all the steps, from forming a magic ring for the head to creating flexible, jointed limbs. This adorable and poseable crochet bear makes an excellent project for adding a personalized touch to amigurumi creations.
- Materials and Tools: Gather cotton yarn, a 3 mm crochet hook, safety eyes, a yarn needle, joint pieces for limbs, a stitch marker, and an optional safety nose.
- Starting with Magic Ring: Use a magic ring technique to start with 6 single crochet stitches, tightening the ring for a secure foundation.
- Head Shaping with Increases: Gradually increase stitches to form a round head, alternating between single stitches and increasing rounds for smooth shaping.
- Adding Eyes and Nose: Insert safety eyes around row 15 and attach an optional safety nose on row 5. Adjust placement as desired. Head Decrease for Closure: Decrease stitch counts to taper the head, closing off the base securely with a yarn needle.
- Ears: Crochet ears using a smaller version of the head pattern. Fold and sew each ear to the head after adding shape with a single crochet.
- Body and Limb Articulation: Repeat similar techniques for body, arms, and legs. Attach joint mechanisms in the limbs for easy movement, allowing the bear to be posed.
- Attaching Limbs: Secure each limb to the body using the joint pieces, ensuring they’re placed evenly. This gives the bear flexible, moveable joints.
- Optional Tail: Add a simple crocheted tail using a few rounds, attaching it securely to the back.
Supplies Needed
Following are the supplies you will need to recreate the crochet Bear With Joints:
- Semi-thick or 6-strand cotton yarn.
- Colors of your choice. Tutor used brown, red, white and beige.
- A safety nose number 3 or 4 which is OPTIONAL
- Hook Size 3.00mm
- 4 Doll Joints
Terms and Abbreviations
- Anillo mágico - Magic ring
- Punto bajo - Single crochet
- Aumento - Increase (adding stitches)
- Disminución - Decrease (reducing stitches)
- Punto medio - Half double crochet
- Punto alto - Double crochet
- Tejer sin aumentos - Crochet without increases (crochet straight without changing stitch count)
- Ganchito - Stitch marker
- Hilo y aguja - Thread and needle
- Cadenas - Chains
- Rellenar - Stuff or fill
- Vuelta - Round
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