Crochet Teddy Bear Amigurumi

Crochet Teddy Bear Amigurumi is a delightful and cozy craft that brings joy to both the creator and recipient. These cute little bears are perfect for snuggling or adorning a nursery with their charm. With just a few skeins of yarn and a crochet hook, you can bring these adorable creatures to life stitch by stitch. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, making a Teddy Bear Amigurumi is a fun and rewarding project that allows your creativity to shine. The satisfaction of holding a handmade teddy bear in your hands is truly heartwarming, making it a perfect gift for loved ones of all ages. So grab your yarn, hook, and a cup of tea, and let's crochet some love!

Materials

I used a 2.50mm crochet hook. but if you’re struggling using the smaller hookUSE a 3.50mm crochet hookyou will be working in single crochet stitch2 eyes (If making for a child then remember to use embroidered eyes)tapestry needlefilling/ stuffingIf you want to make the little heart on a string you will need some red yarn and thin wire.

NOTES:

If you are comfortable working in amigurumi style I suggest you use the YARN UNDER method. (instead of yarn over, simply yarn under when you would normally yarn OVER the hook.* Working yarn under makes the stitching closer together and hides the ugly holes when decreasing.In your preferred color in double-knit yarn

sc – single crochet stitch2sctog -work 2 single crochet together to decrease.
2sc= increase by 1 by working 2 stitches into the same stitch (make an invisable decrease work the 2 stitches in the front loops only and single crochet together)

Do not slip to join we will be working in a spiral if it makes it easier I use a stitch marker to help me keep track of the beginning and end of rounds.

You do not need to know how to make a magic circle/magic loop to make this crocheted toy.

*An alternative to working a magic circle is to chain 2 and sc the number of stitches into the first chain created.)

You can also make the ARMS and legs FIRST and join them as you go!

Arms (Make 2)

Rnd 1: work 6 sc into a magic circle, (6)Rnd2: sc in each stitch around. (6)Rnd3-Rnd 7: sc around.

Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching the arm to the body later,

Legs (Make 2)

Rnd1: work 6 sc into the magic circle, (6) (OR chain 2 and work ALL into the first chain)Rnd2: 2sc in each stitch around (12)Rnd3:– Rnd 5: sc aroundRnd 6: sc2tog, sc around (11)Rnd 7: sc2tog sc around (10)Rnd 8: sc2tog, sc around (9)Rnd 9: sc2tog, sc around (8) Fasten off leaving a long length of yarn for attaching

BodyRnd 1: work 5 sc into a magic circle (5) (OR chain 2 and work ALL into the first chain )Rnd12: {sc 2tog } around. Fasten off leaving a long length of yarn for attachingRnd2:{ 2sc}, in each stitch around (10)Rnd 3: {2sc, sc } around (15)Rnd 4: {2sc, sc 2} around (20)Rnd 5-Rnd 9: sc around,

Rnd 10: {sc2tog, sc 5} around,

Rnd 11: {sc2tog, sc 4} around, Stuff body at this stage)

Head

Rnd 1: Work 10sc, into a magic circle. (OR chain 2 and work ALL into the first chain )

Rnd 2: 2sc, around (20)

Rnd 3: sc, 2sc repeat around (30)

Rnd 8: sc2tog every 5th stitch around

Rnd 11: sc2 tog around – Fasten off leaving a long length of yarn for attaching

Ears. (Make 2)

Rnd 1: 6sc in magic circle,Rnd 2: 2sc in each stitch around (12)Rnd 3: sc in each stitch around (12)

fasten off and stitch the 2 ends together to make a semi-circle.
I usually pull slightly and gather this part to help create a shaped ear.

Leave a long tail and leave it to the side, for when you are ready to position the ears and sew to head.Position the legs to the side base of the body, secure them with pins, and sew them together.Sew Eyes and create a little button nose with blank yarn.

or

Position arms to sides, just below the neck.

Sew head to Body.

Sew Ears into place.

Nose/ Muzzle:

Rnd 1: Ch 6

Rnd 2: 2sc around

Rnd 3: sc around.

Fasten off.

And sew into position on face.

For the Floating SMALL heart Balloon

Using Red Yarn and the 2.500mm hook

Chain 5, 3dc in 3rd chain from hook, 3 hdc, in next stitch, chain 1, (do not turn work along the back on row just worked hdc), sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc in last stitch, chain 2, slip stitch into the middle of the ring created.

Fasten off. and pull the middle tight

For the tiny heart on Teddy’s chest.sc 6 in a circle and finish off when sewing onto a teddy shaped into a heart.