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My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a classic teddy bear amigurumi with a rounded head, defined muzzle and a cozy shirt collar. It includes step-by-step rounds for three sizes depending on yarn chosen, plus detailed finishing techniques for secure paws and embroidered facial features. The instructions cover eye tightening, muzzle/nose shaping and thread mounting so your toy is durable and expressive.

My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will work mainly in single crochet rounds with increases and decreases to shape the body and limbs. Photo notes and tips help you place eyes, sew ears and embroider the smile for a charming finished face.

Why You'll Love This My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simple shaping with small finishing details that bring the character to life. I enjoy how the eye-tightening and muzzle mounting techniques create a professional, expressive face. The collar and shirt edge add personality and are fun little color-change moments. Working the paw thread mount makes the finished toy sturdy and long-lasting, which I find very rewarding.

My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern is for customization — swap the yellow for pastel tones to make a sleepy baby bear or use bright primaries for a playful look.

You can easily change the size by using different yarn weights and hook sizes: bulkier yarn makes a chunky cuddle buddy, while thinner yarn creates a mini keychain version.

I often add little accessories like a tiny crocheted scarf, bow, or embroidered heart to personalize each bear for gifting.

Try different eye sizes or safety eye positions to alter the expression — closer together for a curious look, wider for a surprised or friendly face.

For a textured fur effect, use boucle or velvet plush yarn and adjust stuffing to keep the shape soft and plush.

If you want posable limbs, add thin wire inside the arms before stuffing, but be sure to cover wire ends well for safety.

Embroider unique facial details: a small raised eyebrow or a stitched freckle can give personality with minimal effort.

Make outfits: the collar and shirt edge can be extended into a full removable sweater or dress by adding extra rows and a simple closure.

Try contrasting yarn for paw pads or inner ears using a smaller hook for tighter stitches and visible color contrast.

I also suggest experimenting with different types of thread for the thread mount method — synthetic plus cotton gives the strongest mount and lasts through play and handling.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when shifting shaping rows; always place a marker at the beginning and shift it as indicated to keep increases and decreases aligned. ✗ Forgetting to stuff the cheeks and back of the head properly which can distort the head shape; stuff gradually and shape the cheeks first, then fill the back to maintain form. ✗ Changing hook size only partway through the pattern without adjusting tension; select the hook size before you start and keep tension consistent or the size will vary noticeably. ✗ Not securing the thread mount for paws strongly enough which makes the paws loose later; use both semi-cotton and synthetic thread as suggested and hide knots securely.

My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet handmade teddy bear with clear, photo-supported instructions and step-by-step shaping for head, body, paws and face details. You will learn eye tightening, muzzle and nose shaping, embroidery for the smile and eyebrows, and secure thread mounting for durable paws. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a cuddly companion, this pattern gives precise rounds and assembly notes so you can recreate the exact look.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Velour (plush) 170 m/100 g - main yarn recommended for plush version (yellow approx 1 and a half balls, red less than half a ball)
  • 02
    YarnArt Dolce (131 yds/3.5 oz) - alternative plush option (colors used: 761, 748) consumption approx 2.5 balls yellow and half ball red for largest sample
  • 03
    Alize Cotton Gold (360 yds/3.5 oz) - semi-cotton option for smaller/firm version (colors used: 14, 56) consumption approx half a ball yellow
  • 04
    Semi-cotton yarn (YarnArt Jeans, Alize Cotton Gold or similar) for nose and embroidered details - black for nose
  • 05
    Thinner cotton yarn or divided semi-cotton for finer nose (use 1-1.5 mm hook if dividing yarn)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3 mm (recommended for YarnArt Velour main work)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (used with some plush yarn variants)
  • 03
    Crochet hook size 2 mm for semi-cotton (nose)
  • 04
    Optional 1-1.5 mm hook for very thin cotton or divided yarn (nose details)
  • 05
    Safety eyes 10 mm (commonly used), 12 mm for thicker plush or 5 mm for smaller versions (use size appropriate to yarn)
  • 06
    Scissors
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    Yarn/sewing needles for sewing parts
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    Long needles for thread mount of paws and assembly
  • 09
    Stitch markers
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    Pins with large head for positioning details
  • 11
    Pliers (for adjusting safety eyes if needed)
  • 12
    Polyester stuffing (fiber filling)
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    Synthetic/tooth thread for tightening and strong thread mount of paws
  • 14
    Knitting needles (optional, not necessary)

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— Head - Body :

Info :

*start with yellow main yarn, hook 3 mm

Round 0 :

CH 6

Round 1 :

start in the 2nd chain from the hook 4 SC, 3 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 3 SC, INC (12)

Round 2 :

INC, 3 SC, 3 INC, 3 SC, 2 INC (18)

Round 3 :

SC, INC, 3 SC, (SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (SC, INC)*2 (24)

Round 4 :

2 SC, INC, 3 SC, (2 SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (2 SC, INC)*2 (30)

Round 5 :

3 SC, INC, 3 SC, (3 SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (3 SC, INC)*2 (36)

Round 6 :

4 SC, INC, 3 SC, (4 SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (4 SC, INC)*2 (42)

Round 7 :

5 SC, INC, 3 SC, (5 SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (5 SC, INC)*2 (48)

Round 8 :

6 SC, INC, 3 SC, (6 SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (6 SC, INC)*2 (54)

Round 9-15 :

7 rounds 54 SC

Round 16 :

8 INC, 10 SC, 8 INC, 28 SC (70)

Round 17-25 :

9 rounds 70 SC

Info :

Insert eyes between 14th and 15th rounds at a distance of 10 SC between them (between cheeks)

Info :

*in Round 16 INCs must be on the side in relation to the oval in the base of crocheting the head, so that it won't shift; if needed shift stitch marker on the side and continue crocheting as described in the pattern

Info :

work 3 SC more, shift stitch marker forward

Round 26 :

8 DEC, 10 SC, 8 DEC, 28 SC (54)

Round 27 :

(7 SC, DEC)*6 (48)

Round 28 :

(6 SC, DEC)*6 (42)

Round 29 :

42 SC

Info :

don't work in the last 2 stitches in the 29th round; place stitch marker 2 stitches backward; * change color to red

Round 30 :

(13 SC, INC)*3 (45)

Round 31 :

BLO: (14 SC, INC)*3 (48)

Info :

work in front loops only in 31st and 38th rounds (for collar and shirt edge)

Info :

stuff the head: it's important to stuff the head correct: stuff cheeks and back of the head properly, avoid stretching the top of the head by holding it with your palm

Round 32 :

(15 SC, INC)*3 (51)

Round 33 :

(16 SC, INC)*3 (54)

Round 34 :

(17 SC, INC)*3 (57)

Round 35 :

(18 SC, INC)*3 (60)

Info :

mark the place of 6 INCs in the middle of the belly at a distance of 2 SC between each INC

Round 36 :

10 SC, (INC, 2 SC)*5, INC, 34 SC (66)

Round 37 :

66 SC

Info :

* change color to yellow

Round 38 :

BLO: 66 SC

Round 39 :

(10 SC, INC)*6 (72)

Round 40-51 :

12 rounds 72 SC

Info :

before you stuff the body, crochet additional rounds of collar and shirt edge, work in front loops only in 31st and 38th rounds

— Collar (31st round) :

Info :

*turn the body upside down * attach a red thread in front in the middle of the collar * work the 1st round in front loops only * make a turn and work a CH at the end of each round

Round 1 :

7 SC, INC, 14 SC, INC, 14 SC, INC, 7 SC, CH, turn (48)

Round 2 :

skip SC, 45 SC, DEC, CH, turn (46)

Round 3 :

skip SC, 43 SC, DEC (44)

Info :

fix the thread, put the thread through the side of the collar to the body and fix on the inside

— Shirt Edge (38th round) :

Info :

attach a red thread, work CH and 66 SC in front loops only; join the beginning and the end of the round with SS; put the thread to the body and fix it on the inside

Info :

continue crocheting the body and stuff while crocheting

Round 52 :

(10 SC, DEC)*6 (66)

Round 53 :

(9 SC, DEC)*6 (60)

Round 54 :

(8 SC, DEC)*6 (54)

Round 55 :

(7 SC, DEC)*6 (48)

Round 56 :

(6 SC, DEC)*6 (42)

Round 57 :

(5 SC, DEC)*6 (36)

Round 58 :

(4 SC, DEC)*6 (30)

Round 59 :

(3 SC, DEC)*6 (24)

Round 60 :

(2 SC, DEC)*6 (18)

Round 61 :

(SC, DEC)*6 (12)

Round 62 :

6 DEC (6)

Info :

pull the hole down, fix the thread and hide the ending

— Eye Tightening :

Infos :

mark 8 points where you will withdraw the needle: two points by sides of each eye and 4 points on the line of changing the color under the eyes; take a strong thread of main yarn color and a long needle, insert it in the 1st point on the collar line and withdraw it near the eye side

Infos :

insert the needle in the point from the other side of the eye; withdraw the needle at the bottom near the 1st point; tighten the thread; tie the endings and hide them in the head; repeat for the 2nd eye; then do a horizontal eye tighten as shown in photos

— EARS (2 details) :

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3-5 :

3 rounds 12 SC

Info :

CH, fold in half and crochet it together 6 SC

Info :

Sew the ears on the head in the area of 6-7-8 rounds forming an arc at a distance of 6-7 SC (see photo)

— Muzzle :

Round 1 :

6 SC IN MR

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

6 SC, (SC, INC)*3 (15)

Round 4 :

6 SC, (2 SC, INC)*3 (18)

Round 5 :

6 SC, (3 SC, INC)*3 (21)

Round 6 :

6 SC, (4 SC, INC)*3 (24)

Info :

SS, fix the thread, cut it and leave a long ending to sew

Info :

*you can increase the diameter of muzzle by working one more round

Round 7 :

6 SC, (5 SC, INC)*3 (27)

— Nose :

Info :

* black semi-cotton yarn, 2 mm hook * if you crochet the bear with semi-cotton yarn, use thinner cotton yarn or divide the main semi-cotton yarn in half; 1-1,5 mm hook

Round 0 :

CH 6

Round 1 :

start in the 2nd chain from the hook 4 SC, 3 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: SC, 3 SC in the same loop, SC, INC (14)

Info :

SS, fix the thread, cut it and leave a long ending to sew

Info :

*you can increase the diameter of nose by working one more round

Round 2 (option) :

INC, 3 SC, 3 INC, 2 SC, 3 SC in the same loop, 2 SC, 2 INC (22)

Info :

Sew the nose on the muzzle

— Head design :

Info :

mark the place of attaching the muzzle (between the 15th and 24th rounds); stuff a bit the muzzle and fix well on the head (INCs should be right by sides and at the bottom)

Info :

Sew the muzzle (stuff it well while attaching)

Info :

Sew the nose on the muzzle

Info :

Embroider the smile: mark 4 points as shown; insert needle under the muzzle and withdraw it on back side of the muzzle; stretch the thread under the pins; fix two bottom points with thread; I make stitches with the thinner thread so the stitches are less visible

Info :

Eyebrows: mark the place for the future eyebrows (4-6 rounds higher than the eye at a distance of 6-8 SC); embroider eyebrows with the black semi-cotton thread; tighten the area above the eyebrows with the strong thread of the main yarn color

— Upper Paws (2 details) :

Info :

*start working with yellow yarn *stuff tight while working

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(3 SC, INC)*3 (15)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*5 (20)

Round 5-6 :

2 rounds 20 SC

Round 7 :

11 SC, (SC, DEC)*3 (17)

Round 8-17 :

10 rounds 17 SC

Info :

*change color to red

Round 18 :

(3 SC, INC)*4, SC (21)

Round 19 :

BLO: 21 SC

Round 20-21 :

2 rounds 21 SC

Round 22 :

(SC, DEC)*7 (14)

Round 23 :

7 DEC (7)

Info :

pull the hole down, fix the thread and hide it; turn the paw upside down, attach red thread and work in front loops only in the 19th round: CH, crochet 21 SC, SS to join in the end, fix the thread, tie the endings and hide them inside

— Bottom Paws (2 details) :

Info :

* stuff tight while working

Round 0 :

CH 7

Round 1 :

start in the 2nd chain from the hook 5 SC, 3 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 4 SC, INC (14)

Round 2 :

INC, 4 SC, 3 INC, 4 SC, 2 INC (20)

Round 3 :

SC, INC, 4 SC, (SC, INC)*3, 4 SC, (SC, INC)*2 (26)

Round 4 :

26 BPSC

Round 5-7 :

3 rounds 26 SC

Round 8 :

5 SC, 7 DEC, 7 SC (19)

Round 9 :

4 SC, 5 DEC, 5 SC (14)

Round 10 :

14 SC

Round 11 :

6 SC, INC, 7 SC (15)

Round 12 :

7 SC, INC, 7 SC (16)

Round 13 :

8 SC, INC, 7 SC (17)

Round 14 :

9 SC, INC, 7 SC (18)

Round 15 :

10 SC, INC, 7 SC (19)

Round 16 :

11 SC, INC, 7 SC (20)

Round 17-21 :

5 rounds 20 SC

Round 22 :

(SC, DEC)*6, DEC (13)

Round 23 :

6 DEC + 1 DEC from the next round (7)

Info :

pull the hole down, hide the ending

— Thread Mount of Paws & Assembly Notes :

Info :

* I use both semi-cotton and synthetic thread for the thread mount to make it stronger; to make the mounting easier I use long needles

Info :

Try on the paws, choose the appropriate position; insert a long needle through the body in the place of mounting the 1st paw and withdraw it in the place of mounting the 2nd paw

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach ears: sew the ears on the head in the area of rounds 6-7-8, forming an arc; space them about 6-7 SC apart and secure tightly so they hold shape.
  • Mount muzzle and nose: mark the place between rounds 15 and 24, stuff the muzzle lightly and sew it securely to the head; sew the nose onto the muzzle and embroider the smile following the marked points.
  • Position and mount paws: use long needles and a combination of semi-cotton and synthetic thread to mount the upper and bottom paws; try on placement before fastening and pull the hole down to fix threads inside.
  • Attach collar and shirt edge: work the collar (31st round) and shirt edge (38th round) in front loops only, join ends with SS, hide ends on the inside, then continue stuffing and shaping the body.
  • Place and tighten eyes: insert safety eyes between rounds 14-15 separated by 10 SC, perform eye tightening using a strong thread passed through collar points and through marked points beside eyes to secure position.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and to mark the beginning of rounds, especially when shifting the marker after additional stitches.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and correctly: stuff cheeks and back of the head first, then top to avoid stretching or distorting the head shape.
  • 💡Choose hook size according to your crocheting density and yarn; adjust if your gauge differs significantly from the samples.
  • 💡When mounting paws use both semi-cotton and synthetic thread for extra strength and hide thread endings inside the body.
  • 💡Work front loops only where instructed (collar and shirt edge) to create a neat ruffled edge and easier assembly.

This My Teddy Bear pattern gives you everything you need to crochet a sweet, huggable companion with personality and durable construction. Follow the clear rounds, photos and finishing notes to create a professional-looking amigurumi toy that will be treasured. Have fun choosing colors and making a little friend to love. 🧶🧸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 31-37 cm tall depending on the yarn used: YarnArt Velour version ~31 cm, YarnArt Dolce ~37 cm, smaller Alize Cotton Gold version ~18 cm.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarns but the size will change; follow the look-up table in the pattern for suggested hook sizes and expected consumption to match proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases, working in the round, and simple shaping is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, yarn choice, and how much time you spend on finishing details.