How to Crochet a Little Brown Bear Amigurumi

Crocheting a little brown bear amigurumi can be such a delightful and heartwarming experience! From choosing the soft yarn to meticulously crafting each tiny detail, the process is filled with joy and creativity. This charming little creation is perfect for adding a touch of cuteness to any space or gifting it to someone special to bring a smile to their face. The satisfaction of seeing the adorable bear come to life in your hands is truly priceless. So grab your crochet hook, let your imagination soar, and enjoy the cozy craft of making your own lovable little brown bear amigurumi!
Materials
- YarnArt Jeans color 70 (brown)
- YarnArt Jeans color 5 (light beige)
- 2.75mm crochet hook
- 8mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle & scissors
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations
- MR - magic ring
- sc - single crochet
- inc - increase
- dec - decrease
- R - round
- st - stitch
- slst - slip stitch
- BLO - back loop only
- FO - fasten off
Making the Teddy Bear: Head & Body
We will start making the teddy bear with the head and body. Worked as one piece:
- R1: Magic ring, 6 SC
- R2: Inc in each st around (12)
- R3: (SC, Inc) * 6 (18)
- R4: (2 SC, Inc) * 6 (24)
- R5: (3 SC, Inc) * 6 (30)
- R6: (4 SC, Inc) * 6 (36)
- R7-14: SC around (36)
- R15: (4 SC, Dec) * 6 (30)
- R16: (3 SC, Dec) * 6 (24)
Place safety eyes between Rounds 10-11, about 3-4 visible stitches apart.
- R17: (2 SC, Dec) * 6 (18)
- R18: (SC, Dec) * 6 (12)
- R19: SC around (12)
- R20: (SC, Inc) * 6 (18)
- R21: (2 SC, Inc) * 6 (24)
- R22-27: SC around (24)
- R28: (2 SC, Dec) * 6 (18)
- R29: (SC, Dec) * 6 (12)
Stuff firmly and close with a needle.
Arms
Make two. Use brown yarn:
- R1: 5 SC in MR (5)
- R2: 5 INC (10)
- R3-R5: 10 SC around (10)
- R6: (3 SC, DEC) x 2 (8)
- R7: 8 SC (8)
- R8: (2 SC, DEC) x 2 (6)
- R9: 6 SC (6)
Stuff lightly, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs
Make two. Start with light beige yarn:
- R1: 5 SC in MR (5)
- R2: 5 INC (10)
- R3: (1 SC, INC) around (15)
- Change to brown yarn.
- R4: 15 SC BLO (15)
- R5-R6: 15 SC (15)
- R7: (1 SC, DEC) around (10)
- R8: 10 SC around (10)
- R9: (3 SC, DEC) around (8)
- R10: 8 SC around (8)
Stuff lightly until R8. Fasten off, fold 4 SC through both loops, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears
Make two. Use brown yarn:
- R1: 5 SC in MR (5)
- R2: INC (10)
- R3-R4: 10 SC (10)
Fold the ears, 4 SC through both loops (4), cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Tail
Use brown yarn:
- R1: 6 SC in MR (6)
- R2: 6 INC (12)
- R3: (1 SC, 1 DEC) around (8)
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Mouth
- R1: 6 SC in MR (6)
- R2: INC in each ST around (12)
- R3: (SC, INC) x 6 (18)
- R4-R5: SC around (18)
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing. Embroider a triangular nose. Stuff lightly when sewing below the eyes.
Assembly
- Sew the arms slightly below the head at R19-R20.
- Attach the legs at the bottom of the body, around R27-R29.
- Sew the ears on the head at approximately R4-R6.
- Attach the tail at the back around R26.
- Embroider eyebrows.