Crochet Huggable Bear Amigurumi Pattern

Meet your new fluffy buddy, the Crochet Amigurumi Teddy Bear! An adorable crochet project perfect for gifts or decoration.

Huggable Crochet Amigurumi Bear

Want a cuddly companion that won't eat your snacks or hog the remote? Meet your new fluffy buddy, the Crochet Amigurumi Teddy Bear! This adorable project uses soft double knit yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook to ensure a snug and smooth finish. The bear has a round head, plump body, and tiny limbs, capturing a charming look. Complete with safety eyes and a little button nose, it's perfect as a gift or decoration.

Why Love This Pattern?

This pattern is fantastic for several reasons:

1. Ease of Follow-Along: The video provides a complete crochet along where every stitch is demonstrated. This makes it extremely easy to follow for both beginners and seasoned crocheters.
2. Detailed Instructions: The pattern offers detailed, step-by-step instructions with a comprehensive walk-through for each part — from creating limbs to assembling the entire bear, ensuring you’ll have all the guidance needed.
3. Essential Tips Included: The creator shares valuable tips, such as using a stitch marker, proper stuffing techniques, and specifics on using safety eyes and yarn details.
4. Customization Options: The pattern allows room for customization such as adjusting rows to avoid coning at the top of the head, making it adaptable to different preferences and yarn types.

How To Crochet Amigurumi Bear

Materials Needed:

1. Double knit yarn in gray color.
2. 3.5 mm crochet hook.
3. Optional: Cotton yarn for amigurumi.
4. Stitch marker or scrap bit of yarn.
5. Fiberfill for stuffing.
6. 12mm security eyes for stuffed toys.

Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single Crochet
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• inc: Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)

Head Tutorial:

Start with a Magic Circle:

1. Form a magic circle and work 6 scs into the circle. (Alternatively, you can start with a slip knot and ch 2, then make 6 sc in the second ch from the hook).
2. Tighten the circle.

Round 1:

• Work 6 scs into the magic circle.
• Optional Method: Make a slip knot, ch 2, sc in the second ch 6 times.

Round 2:

• Work 2 scs in each stitch around (12 sts).

Round 3:

• Sc in next st, inc; repeat around (18 sts).

Round 4:

• Sc in next 2 sts, inc; repeat around (24 sts).

Round 5:

• Sc in next 3 sts, inc; repeat around (30 sts).

Round 6:

• Sc in next 4 sts, inc; repeat around (36 sts).

Round 7:

• Sc in next 5 sts, inc; repeat around (42 sts).

Round 8:

• Sc in next 6 sts, inc; repeat around (48 sts).

Round 9:

• Sc in next 7 sts, inc; repeat around (54 sts).

Round 10:

• Sc in next 8 sts, inc; repeat around (60 sts).

Round 11:

• Sc in next 9 sts, inc; repeat around (66 sts)

Round 12:

• Sc in next 10 sts, inc; repeat around (72 sts).

Rounds 13-23:

• Sc in each st around (72 sts).

Reduce:

Round 24:

• Sc in next 22 sts, inc; repeat around (75 sts).

Round 25:

• Sc in next 24 sts, inc; repeat around (78 sts).

Rounds 26-27:

• Sc around for 2 rounds (75 sts).

Insert Eyes and Continue:

• Insert safety eyes between the 20th and 21st rounds, 10 stitches apart. Secure with backing.
• Firmly fill the head with fiberfill.

Round 28:

• Sc in next 24 sts, dec; repeat around (75 sts).

Round 29:

• Sc in next 22 sts, dec; repeat around (72 sts).

Round 30:

• Sc in next 10 sts, dec; repeat around (66 sts).

Round 31:

• Sc in next 8 sts, dec; repeat around (54 sts).

Round 32:

• Sc in next 6 sts, dec; repeat around (48 sts).

Round 33:

• Sc in next 4 sts, dec; repeat around (36 sts).

Round 34:

• Sc in next 2 sts, dec; repeat around (30 sts).

Final Round:

• Sl st in next st, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Body Tutorial:

Start with a slip knot:

1. Make a slip knot and ch 2.
2. Work 6 scs into the second ch from the hook.

Rounds 1-6:

• Increment every stitch:
  • Round 1: 2 sc in each st (12 sts).
  • Round 2: Sc, inc (18 sts).
  • Round 3: 2 scs, inc (24 sts).
  • Round 4: 3 scs, inc (30 sts).
  • Round 5: 4 scs, inc (36 sts).
  • Round 6: 5 scs, inc (42 sts).

Rounds 7-15:

• Sc in each st around (42 sts).

Next Rounds:

• Start decreasing the rounds:
  • Sc in next 5 sts, dec, repeat around until 24 sts.
  • Sc in next 3 sts, dec, repeat around until 18 sts.

Finish:

• Work enough rounds to smoothly close the body, maintaining uniformity with the same reduction pattern.
• Sl st, leave a long tail for sewing, and stuff firmly with fiberfill.

Arms:

Start with a magic circle:

1. Work 6 scs into the circle.

Rounds 1-5:

• Increase the arm circumference:
  • Round 1: 2 sc in each st (12 sts).
  • Round 2: Sc, inc (18 sts).
  • Round 3: Sc in next 2 sts, inc (24 sts).
  • Round 4: Sc in next 3 sts, inc (30 sts).
  • Round 5: Sc in each st around.

Decrease and Shape Arm:

• Decrease to create the narrowing shape:
  • Round 6-12: Sc all around until reaching the required shape.
  • Repeat similar reductions (2 scs, dec) until you reach a small, filled shape.

Finish:

• Sl st, leave a long tail, and stuff firmly.
• Create an identical second arm.

Legs:

Start with a magic circle:

1. Work 6 scs into the circle.

Rounds 1-5:

• Increasing the leg:
  • Round 1: 2 sc in each st (12 sts).
  • Round 2: Sc, inc (18 sts).
  • Round 3: 2 scs, inc (24 sts).
  • Round 4: 3 scs, inc (30 sts).
  • Round 5: Sc in next 4 sts, inc (36 sts).

Form the Leg:

• Round 6: Sc in each st around until the required shape.
• Start reducing similar to arms shaping and form the foot base.

Finish:

• Sl st, leave a long tail, and stuff firmly.
• Create an identical second leg using the same pattern.

Ears:

1. Work your initial magic circle with 6 scs.
2. Incrementally increase until the ears reach an appropriately sized circular shape.
3. Round up by working 24 scs, verifying smooth roundness.

Muzzle:

1. Start with a magic circle or slip knot and 6 scs.
2. Incrementally increase to the desired muzzle size while ensuring uniform 36 stitches.
3. Form the final round and stuff with fiberfill.

Tail:

1. Work 6 scs into the magic circle.
2. Incrementally work until forming a 12-stitch size circular base.
3. Form and finish off, leaving a tail for sewing to the cute teddy bear’s body.

Assembly Instructions:

1. Firmly attach the head to the body by sewing with a darning needle.
2. Sew arms, legs, ears, and tail.
3. Ensure firm, secure stuffing with fiberfill for uniform shaping.
4. Optionally use decorative elements or varied yarn for uniqueness.

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