Crochet bear amigurumi
Designed and photos by Julia Deinega
Translated by Amiguroom Toys
Abbreviations:
R = row
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
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
Crochet bear free amigurumi pattern
Head
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: inc* 6 (12)
R 3: (sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)* 6 (30)
R 6: (4 sc, inc)* 6 (36)
R 7: (5 sc, inc)* 6 (42)
R 8: (6 sc, inc)* 6 (48)
R 9: (7 sc, inc)* 6 (54)
R 10: (8 sc, inc)* 6 (60)
R 11: (9 sc, inc)* 6 (66)
R 12: (10 sc, inc)* 6 (72)
R 13: (23 sc, inc)* 3 (75)
R 14: (24 sc, inc)* 3 (78)
R 15-25: 78 sc (11 rows)
R 26: (24 sc, dec)* 3 (75)
R 27: (23 sc, dec)* 3 (72)
R 28: (10 sc, dec)* 6 (66)
R 29: (9 sc, dec)* 6 (60)
R 30: (8 sc, dec)* 6 (54)
R 31: (7 sc, dec)* 6 (48)
R 32: (6 sc, dec)* 6 (42)
R 33: (5 sc, dec)* 6 (36)
R 34: (4 sc, dec)* 6 (30)
F.o., leaving a tail for sewing.
Body
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: inc* 6 (12)
R 3: (sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)* 6 (30)
R 6: (4 sc, inc)* 6 (36)
R 7: (5 sc, inc)* 6 (42)
R 8: (6 sc, inc)* 6 (48)
R 9-17: 48 sc (9 rows)
R 18: (14 sc, dec)* 3 (45)
R 19: (13 sc, dec)* 3 (42)
R 20: (12 sc, dec)* 3 (39)
R 21: (11 sc, dec)* 3 (36)
R 22: (10 sc, dec)* 3 (33)
R 23: (9 sc, dec)* 3 (30)
F.o.
Ears (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: inc* 6 (12)
R 3: (sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 6 (24)
R 5-8: 24 sc (4 rows)
F.o., leaving a tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: inc* 6 (12)
R 3: (sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)* 6 (30)
R 6-11: 30 sc (6 rows)
R 12: (3 sc, dec)* 6 (24)
R 13: (2 sc, dec)* 6 (18)
R 14-16: 18 sc (3 rows)
R 17: 16 sc, dec (17)
R 18: 3 sc, dec, 12 sc (16)
R 19: 7 sc, dec, 7 sc (15)
R 20: 10 sc, dec, 3 sc (14)
R 21: 12 sc, dec (13)
R 22: 3 sc, dec, 8 sc (12)
R 23: 5 sc, dec, 5 sc (11)
R 24: 7 sc, dec, 2 sc (10)
F.o., leaving a tail for sewing.
Tail
R 1: 5 sc in mc (5)
R 2: inc* 5 (10)
R 3: (sc, inc)* 5 (15)
R 4-7: 15 sc (4 rows)
R 8: (sc, dec)* 5 (10)
Legs (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: inc* 6 (12)
R 3: (sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)* 6 (30)
R 6: (4 sc, inc)* 6 (36)
R 7: (5 sc, inc)* 6 (42)
R 8-11: 42 sc (4 rows)
R 12: (5 sc, dec)* 6 (36)
R 13: sc, dec, 11 sc, (dec, sc)*2, dec, 11 sc, dec, sc (31)
R 14: 2 sc, dec, 6 sc, (dec, sc)* 3, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc (25)
R 15-18: 25 sc (4 rows)
R 19: 5 sc, dec, 18 sc (24)
R 20: 11 sc, dec, 11 sc (23)
R 21: 16 sc, dec, 5 sc (22)
R 22: 20 sc, dec (21)
R 23: 4 sc, dec, 15 sc (20)
R 24: 9 sc, dec, 9 sc (19)
R 25: 13 sc, dec, 4 sc (18)
R 26: 16 sc, dec (17)
R 27: 3 sc, dec, 12 sc (16)
R 28: 7 sc, dec, 7 sc (15)
R 29: 10 sc, dec, 3 sc (14)
R 30: (5 sc, dec)* 2 (12)
F.o., leaving a tail for sewing.
Muzzle
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: (3 sc, inc)* 6 (30)
R 6: (4 sc, inc)* 6 (36)
R 7: (5 sc, inc)* 6 (42)
R 8: 42 sc
R 14 : 2 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, dec, 3 sc, dec, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc. =(25)
p.s.: Thanks for wonderfull paterns!
Thank you Mari! Correct R 14 for leg: 2 sc, dec, 6 sc, (dec, sc)* 3, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc (25)
Hi
Doesn’t (dec, sc) *3 mean:
Dec, sc, dec, sc, dec, sc?
I noticed Mari has written something different. Which is the correct way please?
Anne, (dec, sc) *3 means: dec, sc, dec, sc, dec, sc.
What is magic circle? Sorry I’m learning
Yes it does
What size hook and yarn is used for this pattern?
I am using a 4.5mmand it’s a decent size
What size hook?
I’m using 4.25,
Hook size is dependant on the yarn you use not the pattern, I’m making a tiny bear with super fine yarn and a 2mm hook or you could use medium with a 4.5/5mm hook for a bigger bear
I’m going to try using a 3.75mm hook because whatever I make turns out bigger than the pattern. I began making the head with a 4mm hook and it looked huge lol.
I am using size 2 for my second bear.
GRACIAS,HERMOSO,FELICITACIONES,SOY FELIZ CON TU PATRÓN,GRACIAS.
Hola. Disculpa como pegaste el cuerpo a la cabeza. La parte que no se cerró va pegada a la cabeza ? O al revés Gracias.
Hola me encanta que compartan estos maravillosos muñecos gracias
Wich material do i need?
Yarn – YarnArt Jeans. Sorry, the designer didn’t say about hook size.
2.25 mm maybe with that thin of yarn
Do you really leave the body finished with 30 stitches? It leaves such a large opening. How do you finish off and attach yo the head? Thanks
I would never leave it open with 30 stitches. I, myself, would decrease down to about 12 stitches. I really wish she had put a gauge or yarn and hook used
Marie-Claude, you can crochet how you want. But the designer of this pattern leave 30 st for the head and 30 st for the body. Sorry, the designer didn’t say about hook size, yarn – YarnArt Jeans.
30 st.it is ok.I did, and is perfect.Amiguroom Toys thanks the pattern, l love it❤
Hey, can you tell me what soze is the bear approximately?
Thank you
bonjour, pour ne pas à avoir à coudre la tête, je commence mes amigurumis par le corps puis je prolonge la tête sur le même fils. en plus c’est plus solide qu’une couture car le corps et la tête sont d’un seul morceaux. je fais aussi les jambes et les bras avant comme ça, si je le peux, je les prends dans les tours du corps, du coup pas de couture et plus solide.
👍
👍 and thank you so much for the lovely pattern you’are sharing.
I just lined up the 30 stitches on the head with the 30 stitches on the body, stuffed and sewed together. Worked great
thanks just what i was looking for
What size hook and what kind of yarn is needed for this pattwrn
Yarn: YarnArt Jeans. Sorry, the designer didn’t say about hook size.
COMO PUEDE DESCARGARLO EN ESPAÑOL POR FAVOR
Can you please provide tips about the distance between the ears and muzzle. Also, how do you sew it on?
Hola..de Argentina… El cuerpo es más chico que la cabeza???le falta??
Hola! Quisiera impril patrón en papel porque es incómodo usar el ordenador para seguir las indicaciones. Además yo llevo el tejido a distintos sitio donde vaya. Cómo puedo imprimirlo?
Thank you so much.
My bear came out beautifully. I used very thick wool and my bear is is huge and cuddly.
Awesome pattern.
How big does the teddy measure?
Hola! No se puede traducir al español? Me encanta!
I used a steel hook size 4 and also used the Wal-Mart brand yarn and it turned out nice. I think you can use any yarn and hook size, of course which ever you use , the size will be different is all 😆
Can you pls tell me the row and distance for the eyes. Thank you
Linda, sorry! There is no information about the row and distance for the eyes.
Looks like there are about 6 stitches between the eyes
I did between row 19 and 20 with 10 sc between
What size eyes did you use?
I used size 12
Tengo la misma duda
How do you make the nose?
Love the easy pattern, but the head is way to big! Can I cut it down in size some how?
Hi I did cut the head down and made the body bigger by a little. I could of fit the head over mine the first time. lol
Just curious as to how did you alter the head size and body size?
The head was huge the first time. Second time i decreased the rows by 3 and increased the tiny body by three middle rows. Cute little bear.
Hi when u decreased by 3 row does that mean u only did to 66 st?
Do you mean to 66st ?
I’m wondering how big everyone’s finished Teddy’s measured out to be?
Hi, to make a bear, how many skein of yarnart jeans needed? Thanks
Qual o tamanho deste urso?
Where is the instructions to sew this bear together?!
Verg, start to sew the muzzle on the line where is a head and a body is sewed. The designer doesn’t share with other instructions.
Did you stuffed the muzzle? Or only the head?
Use some stuffing for the muzzle.
Hi
Where do I put the eyes on? Which row??
Patricia, sorry! There is no information about the row and distance for the eyes.
I have made several of these bears. I use a G hook and they are about 15″ long, 11″ when sitting. I added 2 more rows to the muzzle. I place the eyes in between rows 19-20 with about 10 stitches between the eyes.
Thank you for the hook size and eye placement! How did you make the nose on the muzzle?
Por favor explícame las filas 13 y 14 del patrón de las piernas , no las entiendo
How did you sew the nose onto the snout, also where do I put the ears
Hola puede ser escrito en español están genial
How do you see the nose please
¡Hermoso! ¡Gracias por compartir! ¿Qué debo hacer para imprimirlo?
Has anyone made the head smaller and the body bigger. I followed the pattern but I feel like the head is a bit too big for the body (although I love the look). The muzzle comes to the bottom of the head so I am thinking of ripping one or two rows. Can I get some feedback from those of you who have made this beautiful bear. I just love this guy!
Thanks in advance for you help
Siii…queda mas grande la cabeza…pero no te preocupes amiga…proporcionalmente está muy bien hecho…sigue así…y veras que es cierto
I’m in the process of making the bear and the first time I made the head it was gigantic! So I had to take the head apart and start over. This time around it’s much smaller but I’m worried that it’ll be too small to fit the body (which I already completed). The way I got the head smaller was to use a smaller hook size. I’m using a 4.5mm hook instead of the 5.5mm hook that my yarn suggested. Just a tip for those that are seeing their projects being way too big.
Yo lo he hecho 3 veces quedan real mente hermosos…el porte me ha variado segun el grosir de la lana y de la aguja de crichet que uso…en cuanto a los 30puntos que quedan del cuello cabeza y cuerpo…sin perfecto…van cosiendo punto por punto…gracias por regalarme el patrón…es hermoso…gracias
Amei!!! Estou encantada!!!
Les explications concernant la queue de l’ourson me paraissent incomplètes, est-ce que je me trompe ?
Merci pour votre réponse
The reason it says 30 stitches at the opening is cuz it’s supposed to if you can’t leave it open and whip stitch it to the fifth round of the bottom of the head don’t bother making the bear if you can’t sew on the muzzle then clearly you don’t know what whip stitch is and again don’t be making the bear if you think the heads too big and want to make it smaller it’s going to look stupid again don’t be making the bear essentially if you find any part of this confusing you’re really stupid and don’t be making the bear if you catch a good theme here you should be stupid people should not be making the bear my God your comments hurt me physically I hope that the next person to work on this project has more than 3brain cell capacity good luck out there obviously really stupid people wow
Wow… what a charming lady you are. Perhaps if the correct information was provide people wouldn’t feel the need to ask. But if your response to a simple question is to call people stupid. Then I suggest you keep your patterns to your self, or learn how to provide a full pattern.
It’s not my pattern I just have enough intelligence to understand it unlike yourself.
It’s not my anything I have never posted anything online. I just have enough intelligence to understand it unlike yourself.
I am quite sure you, at least once, in your life needed precisions. A lack of understanding does not equal a lack of intelligence. However, your comment equals to a lack of respect towards others and towards yourself. Just because you do not feel confident in yourself does not give you the right to try to decrease someone else’s confidence in themselves. If you have issues with yourself, please do not project them on others.
Thank you.
I completely agree! I have been searching for a good teddy pattern for a while now, and was very excited to start this one. However, after realizing there was critical BASIC information missing in the pattern such as hook size, yarn weight, assembly instructions…..I thought “Oh I’m sure this information must be answered in the comment section for sure.” And my fellow Hookers did not disappoint when they asked the same questions I was thinking. As I’m scrolling through the comments, still not finding the answers, I see it…”The reason it says…” and I think “oh this must be it…” HOLY SAINT PUNCTUATION BATMAN!!!!! Lady, your lack of BASIC English grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and crochet pattern knowledge hurts everyone of us physically! So I think I speak for all of us when I say…WOW!
Wow… Michelle what a way to get customers liking your stuff. How rude you are calling people stupid!! That is no way to response to people. These ladies weren’t criticising your bear they were just pointing out that there was no information on hook size, wool or sewing instruction. I teach crochet and for someone who might not have attempted a teddy before they need all the info possible. Very very rude. Don’t think I’ll be making this after all. 😡
It’s not my pattern wow cue the stupid responses
Is my name julia deinga
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No it’s Michelle there for I’m not the designer. She’s smart like me and figured you didn’t need the extra unnecessary information. If you can’t even read designed by Julia deinga at the top of the post maybe you need to go back to grade school and learn to read
How much yarn is needed for this?
can you please tell me in wich row do the eyes go, and how many stitches between? I have to place the eyes before I fill up the head!
A Little tip: I made the Body upsidedown, starting wih the 30 stitches directly after the head, then I don`t have to saw the parts togeather.
Maria, great idea! Thank you very much ♥
Fab idea, it worked perfectly and saved alot of staying about my sewing skills! Thanks x
Help!! I really want to make this, but can’t find a way to download it. i can’t copy either, so really stuck!!
RHODA, you can use a converter HTML to PDF online.
Write it down. Pencil.
I just had to print the pages with ads and all.
These patterns have been stolen from their original maker. This pattern costs $3.50 on Etsy. I have contacted the original maker, and I’m sure she will contact you. I was suspicious when you couldn’t answer questions
Athena, the original pattern is free and the designer is Julia Deinega. You can visit Instagram @deynega_yuly and see new photos of bears, crocheted with this pattern.
buenas tardes.a que altura aproximadamente se colocan los ojos???
It doesn’t specify what size crochet hook to use.
This pattern is being sold illegally on ETSY but I cannot post a link the site won’t let me. Search for Fashionisting shop and look for amigurumi bear pattern. She is charging GBP £3.89 for this design and making a lot of money from another’s design!!!!
do you have a video?
People really? Look at the picture.The head is suppose to be bigger and as far as the number of stitches left on the head and body, they do match. I took a balloon and blew it up inside the head and marked all the facial features where I wanted them. I don’t understand why everyone is having so many problems with this pattern. Use the yarn you want to use and decrease the needle size by one for what is recommended for your yarn. Geez, maybe some of you deserve to be called stupid. Sew everything on with a needle using the same yarn. It’s not rochet science.
I agree. Plus if you don’t want to sew the head and body together then just don’t finish off the head and start the body but work from the bottom of the body instructions up(backwards). I think this pattern is more for those that have worked with amigurumi before or those with more experience. I don’t see it being that hard. Just my opinion…not trying to insult anyone!
When you start the body from the bottom did you start from row 23 and go up?? And I’m assuming you increased where it stated to decrease. Thank you
I’m in process of making this bear. I find instructions easy ( I’m a beginner). One thing instructions did not say is what row is eyes inserted? Since you usually do this before you stuff and before putting muzzle on. Don’t want him cross eyed 😄
I just finished my bear. He came out great. I haven’t been doing amigurumi very long but this is my best so far.
What size of finished toy?
(Tall )
My finished bear doesn’t look right at all and I followed the pattern to the T. I will not use this again. This is horrible.
Did anyone have 1 stitch more when making the head? Everything was fine from R1-R28. But when working on R29, i suddenly had 1 extra stitch. I count back and found no extra or missing stitches.
I didn’t want to redo it as i didn’t had the time to. If i were to skip a stitch, will it affect the outcome?
Sorry, i fixed it though idk how and why. I counted back, redid it, counted back again, it all tells me that it’s the same. Then i did it one more time then it’s fixed -. –
Wow never read any comments before I am amazed at how mean some people can be I am so disappointed
Me too
Nadean, they are key board warriors. Naturally born that way. The good people on here out weight the nasty few. Thank you ladies for your kindness.
Hi, can someone please tell me how many skeins and ounces per skein of yarn they used to make this pattern? Thank you in advance!
Buonasera, che misura hanno gli occhietti, in quale riga vanno posizionati e a che distanza l’uno dall’altro?
Grazie
Great pattern! I used yarn: drops Muskat, crochet: tulip 4. My bear is 22cm high.
Hi Honorata, can you tell me how many skeins of Muskat you used for the bear? I am thinking of using the same yarn, but I would like to know if I have enough before I start.
thanks!
When you finish off on the parts of the bear is the hole suppose to be sewn close before sewing all the pieces together
Great pattern! I used yarn: drops Muskat, crochet: tulip 4. My bear is 22cm high.
The usual rule is to use a hook 2 sizes down from the recommended hook size on the ball of wool you decided to use, if your having trouble sewing the head to the body i suggest you make the body backwards that is to say carry on from the 30 stitches on the head and work upwards on the body instructions (obviously the decreases become inc and increases become decreases) until you get to row 2 with 12 stitches left sew up these stitches f.o. i hope this helps you
Hi i have done this pattern exactly as directed!! And it looks fab!!! Got a bit worried after reading all the negative comments!
Beautiful pattern I just made it I used crochet eyes instead of safety eyes and put a collar around his neck instead of bow tie] as it is for a 1 year old… thank you so much for the pattern 👍😁
I love this pattern some confusion but really like it thanks
Please help!
I am wanting to make this but am having trouble with hook size. I am using regular medium yarn and have used several different sized hooks but the head keeps coming out huge. What hook size should I use to make the doll the hand held size in the picture?
Please help. No matter what size hook I use the head comes out huge. What size hook do I need to make it handheld size?
Im just about to start this pattern so thank you for all the info you lovely people have posted. I have been doing amigurumi for about a year and i learn all the time from forums like this about this intriguing art.
Hiya plz can u help how you put this little bear together many thanks Michelle
Thanks so much for this wonderful pattern I made 12 of them for my grandchildren for Christmas first time I haven’t had to deal with floppy head.
I used a H/8 5mm hook and my pattern looks alittle off on the head. I haven’t finished it but I am wondering if I used too big of a hook for this pattern?
Hola !!!! Me encanta este patrón, espero hacerlo pronto, pero tengo una duda, no se que en ronda se ponen los ojos de seguridad. me lo podrían decir por favor? Gracias!!
Would I be allowed to use this pattern to teach a crochet class? I have several people interested and I love this pattern.
is it complete the pattern for the tail?
So going to make this.
How big is the bear?
Not often you tap a photo and get a lovely free pattern. Thank you very much, this cute bear will be my next project.
I made one. He’s adorable! Two more to go so that all 3 grandchildren have identical bears. How it is constructed is perfect-no wobbly head 🙂 Don’t change the size of the head! After attaching the arms and legs, it is adorable:) Thanks a million for sharing this charming teddy bear pattern.
Hi everyone 👋 I have never crochet a toy before so when I saw this beautiful bear I thought I would make one but the pattern dose not say what size hook or type of wool can someone please help me
Karen, use YarnArt Jeans yarn and 2.5-3.0 mm crochet hook.
Good morning – I just received notice that the Pinterest pin I had so I could make one of your lovely bears was removed at your request. I’m wondering why you don’t want your pattern pinned – how would a person remember this pattern if not by pinning it?
Sorry, it was mistake.
Has anyone else figured out how to put this together. Please please please help. How do I sew the ears, arms, legs, head,and muzzle all together. I mean I guess I could just guess but I really don’t want to do that. Please Help. I would Love to make this bear.
Love my bear! Hope this helps, I used 14oz wool,4.5mm crochet hook. I stuffed the head to centre the muzzle 2 rows up from bottom then eyes 2 rows up from muzzle 10 stitches in between. Sew eyes on then Restuff the head. Attach muzzle 2 rows up from the bottom using running stitch all around. I folded ears in half right side out slightly stuffed then attached again with running stitch all the way around the ear. Looking at the photo of the bear I sewed the nose similar using straight stitch but added a little smile then black eyebrows. Arms and legs I stuffed and positioned then sewed all around on to the body. Great pattern so hope this is helpful after reading the rather surprising comments previously! 😆
merci beaucoup pour ces précisions
Hi. Can we sell the amigurumi bear out of this free pattern?
You can sell finished toy and please write the name of designer.
I’m certainly not a novice crocheter, but it seems as though the instructions are incomplete. For instance, the muzzle just ends at 42 stitches. No further instruction. Also, there are no instructions for making the nose. I’m sure I can figure it out but it would have been nice to have instructions as to how the pattern designer made the nose.
I was a bit unsure when I started this best as the head did seem huge. But now it’s finished it’s perfect. Thank you for such an easy, gorgeous bear pattern xx
Hi, I started making head and 78 sc at the widest point it seems huge…. It fits my head actually…. Is that wright? Or am I doing it wrong? Rgds
Do you work in the round or slip stitch at the end of each row?
With amigurumi, you work in the round
I”m wondering if the R is supposed to be ROW or Round?
I’ve restarted like three or four times on the head because it keeps coming out pointy. I don’t know if I should just continue or if I’m gonna end up with a cone head bear? Can anyone offer any insight?
I’m getting the same. It’s my first try and I’m in R15 and it looks WAY too pointy to be right…
Between which rows are you crocheters putting the eyes? I am using safety eyes and don’t know where to put it!
Lovely pattern. Thank you. I crocheted the body right from head. Worked great
smart!
whats the size of the safety eyes used ???
Does the muzzle have more rounds?
I love this pattern, but instructions on assembly would be helpful!!
Hey, From anyone who completed this pattern can I know the approximate final size of this teddy please?
Please what is the size of the crochet thread and hook used.
Bonjour,je voudrais savoir ce que sa signifie inc svp?cordialement
Only problem is there are no assembly instructions. Needed for someone who I’d beginning. Would be very helpful. Thank you
How much yarn is needed for this teddy Bear?
Hola que medidas de ojos lleva ?
Pelo amor de Deus o q quer dizer (dez) nunca vi isso em receia. Helô me please!