Crochet Little Teddy Bear
Snuggle up with the Crochet Little Teddy Bear, a cuddly companion for any age! Made with soft, plush yarn and adorable details like button eyes and a sweet little nose, this little bear is sure to capture hearts. The simple, easy-to-follow pattern makes it a great project for beginners, while the finished bear is perfect for snuggling, playing, or giving as a thoughtful gift. With its gentle size and gentle texture, this little teddy bear is sure to become a beloved friend for anyone lucky enough to receive it.
FINISHED SIZE
MATERIALS
- worsted weight yarn; main color, small amount of black yarn
- fiberfill / stuffing
- crochet hook size G / 4.00mm
- yarn needle
- cutting tool
ABBREVIATIONS
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 sts together
st / sts = stitch / stitches
F/O = Fasten Off
INSTRUCTIONS
LEGS
Make 2.
Begin with either the Magic Ring technique or with a ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring or in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: *(Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (18)
Round 4: *(Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (24)
Round 5: *(Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (28)
Round 6: *(Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (32)
Rounds 7-10 (4 rounds): Sc in each st around. (32)
Round 11: Sc in each of next 9 sts, *(sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts), repeat from * 3 more times, sc in each of next 7 sts. (28)
Round 12: Sc in each of next 7 sts, *(sc2tog, sc in next st), repeat from * 4 more times, sc in each of next 6 sts. (23)
Round 13: Sc in each st around. (23)
Round 14: Sc in each of next 8 sts, sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in each of next 8 sts. (21)
Rounds 15-16 (2 rounds): Sc in each st around. (21)
Round 17: *(Sc in each of next 5 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (18)
Add stuffing. Continue to add stuffing as needed.
Round 18: *(Sc in next st, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (12)
Round 19: *(Sc in next st, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (8)
Sc in each of next 3 sts.
Ch 1, turn. Now hold piece so that the sts of each side are next to one another, sc through each set of corresponding sts at once. You should have a total of 4 sts, and the piece should be sealed closed by the sts you just made. F/O.
ARMS
Make 2.
Begin with either the Magic Ring technique or with a ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring or in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: *(Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (16)
Round 4: *(Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (20)
Rounds 5-8 (4 rounds): Sc in each st around. (20)
Round 9: *(Sc in each of next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 sts), repeat from * once more. (18)
Round 10: Sc in each st around. (18)
Round 11: Sc in each of next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts. (14)
Round 12: Sc in each st around. (14)
Add stuffing. Continue to add stuffing as needed.
Round 13: Sc in each of next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts. (12)
Round 14: *(Sc in next st, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (8)
Sc in each of next 2 sts.
Ch 1, turn. Now hold piece so that the sts of each side are next to one another, sc through each set of corresponding sts at once. You should have a total of 4 sts, and the piece should be sealed closed by the sts you just made. F/O.
TAIL
Begin with either the Magic Ring technique or with a ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring or in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: *(Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (15)
Round 4: Sc in each st around. (15)
Round 5: *(Sc in each of next 3 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (12)
Add stuffing.
Round 6: Sc2tog around. (6)
Ch 1, turn. Now hold piece so that the sts of each side are next to one another, sc through each set of corresponding sts at once. You should have a total of 3 sts, and the piece should be sealed closed by the sts you just made. F/O.
BODY
Begin with either the Magic Ring technique or with a ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring or in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: *(Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (18)
Round 4: *(Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (24)
Round 5: *(Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (30)
Round 6: *(Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (36)
Round 7: *(Sc in each of next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (40)
Round 8: Sc in each of next 12 sts, holding the finishing row of one leg next to the next 4 sts, sc through both pieces, sc in each of next 5 sts, holding the finishing row of one leg next to the next 4 sts, sc through both pieces, sc in each of next 12 sts, holding the finishing row of the tail next to the next 3 sts, sc through both pieces. (40)
Round 9: *(Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (48)
Rounds 10-15 (6 rounds): Sc in each st around. (48)
Round 16: *(Sc in each of next 6 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (42)
Rounds 17-18 (2 rounds): Sc in each st around. (42)
Round 19: *(Sc in each of next 5 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (36)
Round 20: Sc in each st around. (36)
Round 21: *(Sc in each of next 4 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (30)
Round 22: Sc in each of next 8 sts, holding the finishing row of one arm next to the next 4 sts, sc through both pieces, sc in each of next 7 sts, holding the finishing row of one arm next to the next 4 sts, sc through both pieces, sc in each of next 7 sts. (30)
Add stuffing. Continue to add stuffing as needed.
Round 23: *(Sc in each of next 3 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (24)
Round 24: *(Sc in next st, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (16)
Round 25: *(Sc in each of next 2 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (12)
Round 26: Sc2tog around. (6)
F/O, leaving a tail of yarn to use for sewing head to body.
HEAD
Begin with either the Magic Ring technique or with a ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring or in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: *(Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (18)
Round 4: *(Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (24)
Rounds 5-7 (3 rounds): Sc in each st around. (24)
Round 8: Sc in each of next 5 sts, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next st), repeat from * two more times, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, **(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st), repeat from ** two more times, sc in each of next 5 sts. (32)
Round 9: Sc in each of next 5 sts, *(2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts), repeat from * seven more times, sc in each of next 3 sts. (40)
Round 10: Sc in each of next 2 sts, *(sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * three more times, sc in each of next 4 sts, **(2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts), repeat from ** three more times, sc in each of next 2 sts. (48)
Round 11: Sc in each st around. (48)
Round 12: Sc in each of next 11 sts, *(2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts), repeat from * five more times, sc in each of next 7 sts. (54)
Rounds 13-18 (6 rounds): Sc in each st around. (54)
Round 19: *(Sc in each of next 7 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (48)
Round 20: Sc in each st around. (48)
Round 21: *(Sc in each of next 6 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (42)
Round 22: Sc in each st around. (42)
Round 23: *(Sc in each of next 5 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (36)
Round 24: *(Sc in each of next 4 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (30)
Round 25: *(Sc in each of next 3 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (24)
Add stuffing. Continue to add stuffing as needed.
Round 26: *(Sc in each of next 2 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (18)
Round 27: *(Sc in next st, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (12)
Round 28: Sc2tog around. (6)
F/O, leaving a bit of yarn to weave through the last 6 sts and pull them closed. Tuck yarn ends into piece to hide them.
EARS
Make 2.
Begin with either the Magic Ring technique or with a ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring or in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: *(Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (16)
Round 4: Sc in each st around. (16)
Round 5: *(Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (20)
Round 6: Sc in each st around. (20)
Round 7: *(Sc in each of next 3 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (16)
Round 8: *(Sc in each of next 2 sts, sc2tog), repeat from * around. (12)
F/O, leaving a tail of yarn to use for sewing ear to head.
ASSEMBLY & FINISHING
Sew the head to the body securely.
Sew the ears to the head.
Stitch a cute face on your teddy bear.
Tuck any remaining yarn ends in to hide them.