How to Crochet Cute Gummy Bears

Crochet Gummy Bears are an adorable addition to any crafting project. These cuddly little creatures bring a touch of sweetness to your creations, making them perfect for gifts or simply brightening up your space. With their soft texture and bright colors, Crochet Gummy Bears are sure to make you smile.

Materials Needed

• 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Yellow super bulky yarn
• Scissors
• Darning needle
• Stitch marker (a bobby pin can be used)
• Polyfill stuffing

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• SC: Single Crochet
• INC: Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
• DEC: Decrease
• Bobble Stitch: Refer to instructions below

Step by Step Pattern

Head

Magic Ring (MR):

Create a magic ring.

Row 1:

Work 8 SC into the magic ring. [Total: 8 stitches]

Row 2:

Work 8 INC around. [Total: 16 stitches]

Row 3:

Work 5 SC.

Bobble Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops (first half of a double crochet). Repeat this 5 times until you have 6 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.

Work 5 more SC.

Repeat Bobble Stitch again.

Work 4 SC to finish the row. [Total: 16 stitches]

Row 4:

SC around. [Total: 16 stitches]

Row 5:

Make sure the bobble stitch for the nose is centered between the ear bobble stitches.

Adjust stitch count as necessary.

Work 8 SC.

Bobble Stitch for the nose.

Work 7 SC. [Total: 16 stitches]

Row 6:

SC around. [Total: 16 stitches]

Neck

Row 7:

Work 8 DEC around. [Total: 8 stitches]

Body

Row 8:

Work 8 INC around. [Total: 16 stitches]

Arms

Row 9:

Ensure bobble stitches for arms are aligned with the ears.

Adjust stitch count as necessary.

Work 7 SC.

Bobble Stitch for the first arm.

Work 5 SC.

Bobble Stitch for the second arm.

Work 2 SC. [Total: 16 stitches]

Rows 10-11:

SC around. [Total: 16 stitches per row]

Legs

Row 12:

Ensure bobble stitches for legs are aligned with the arms.

Adjust stitch count as necessary.

Work 8 SC.

Bobble Stitch for the first leg.

Work 5 SC.

Bobble Stitch for the second leg.

Work 1 SC. [Total: 16 stitches]

Row 13:

Work 8 DEC around. [Total: 8 stitches]

Finishing

Stuffing

Stuff the gummy bear with polyfill.

Closing

Slip stitch into the next stitch.

Cut a short tail to fasten off.

Using the darning needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops only of the remaining 8 stitches.

Pull tight on the tail to close the opening.

Tie a knot to secure, and weave in the ends.

Your finished gummy bear should now be complete!