Crochet Amigurumi Bear in Sweater

Get ready to embark on a creative journey as you crochet your very own Amigurumi Bear in Sweater. This pattern is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. The detailed instructions will guide you through each step, from creating the bear's body to adding the finishing touches of a cozy sweater. As you work on this project, you'll witness the magic of transforming a ball of yarn into a lovable bear companion. Whether you're making it as a gift or for yourself, this crochet pattern is sure to bring joy and warmth to anyone who sees it. So grab your crochet hook and let your imagination soar as you embark on this delightful crochet adventure.

Materials:

• Gazza Baby Cotton yarn (60% cotton, 40% acrylic) beige and color for sweater
• 1.5 mm crochet hook
• 2.5 mm needles
• 6 mm black beads for eyes
• Sewing needle and scissors
• Brown and white embroidery floss
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations:
R = row
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
BLO = back loop only
F.o. = finish off
(12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
(…) * 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated

Free crochet bear pattern

Arms (make 2)
With beige yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (3 sc, nc) * 3 (15)
R 4-5: 15 sc (2 rows)
Change to blue yarn:
R 6-16: 15 sc (11 rows)
R 17: (3 sc, dec) * 3 (12)
Stuff gently with fiberfill till R 14.
Fold top of arm flat and 6 sc through both sides across.
F.o.

Legs, body and head of amigurumi bear are crocheted as one piece.

Legs (make 2)
With beige yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: 5 sc, 2 inc, 5 sc (14)
R 4: 14 sc
R 5: 6 sc, 2 inc, 6 sc (16)
R 6: 16 sc
R 7: 7 sc, 2 inc, 7 sc (18)
R 8: 18 sc
Don’t cut the yarn when you will finish the second leg!

From second leg: 5 ch, join to the first leg with sl st in last st of R 18.
Continue crocheting the body in the round:

Body-head
Stuff as you go.
R 9: on the first leg: 8 sc, 2 inc, 8 sc; 5 sc in 5 ch, on the second leg: 8 sc, 2 inc, 8 sc; 5 sc in 5 ch (opposite side) (50)
R 10: (4 sc, inc) * 10 (60)
R 11: 20 sc, (inc, 2 sc) * 5, inc, 24 sc (66)
Change to blue yarn:
R 12: (10 sc, inc) * 6 (72)
R 13-20: 72 sc (8 rows)
R 21: 14 sc, dec, 36 sc, dec, 18 sc (70) – decreases must be on the sides of body
R 22-23: 70 sc (2 rows)
R 24: 14 sc, dec, 35 sc, dec, 17 sc (68)
R 25-26: 68 sc (2 rows)
R 27: 12 sc, (2 sc, dec, 2 sc with sc of the 1st hand), 29 sc, (2 sc, dec, 2 sc with sc of the 2nd hand), 15 sc (66)
Change to beige yarn:
R 28: BLO (9 sc, dec) * 6 (60)
R 29-34: 60 sc (6 rows)
R 35: 4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec) * 5, 4 sc (54)
R 36-37: 54 sc (2 rows)
R 38: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
R 39-42: 48 sc (4 rows)
R 43: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) * 5, 3 sc (42)
R 44: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
R 45: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc (30)
R 46: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
R 47: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) * 5, 1 sc (18)
R 48: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
R 49: (dec) * 6 (6)

F.o.

Muzzle
With beige yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
R 5-6: 24 sc (2 rows)
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew muzzle to the head, the bottom is between R 27 and R 28. Put some fiberfill inside the muzzle before you finish.

Embroider eyebrows and nose with brown floss.

Ears (make 2)
With beige yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
R 4-6: 24 sc (3 rows)
Don’t stuff with fiberfill.
Fold top of ear flat and 12 sc through both sides across.

F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Collar

Abbreviations:
K = Knit Stitch
P = Purl Stitch

Using 2.5 mm needles cast on 68 stitches (It can be more or less. It’s depends on density of your knitting).
R 1: K2, *P2, K2, repeat from * to end
R 2: P2, *K2, P2, repeat from * to end
Repeat first 2 rows 5 times – 12 rows rib in all.
Cast off and leave a long tail.

Sew ends of collar together.
Sew the collar on the front loop of R 28.

Heart cross stitch pattern

Start embroidering with white floss from R 16 in the middle of the body (33th st from the beginning of row).