Make a Cute 4.5" Crochet Amigurumi Teddy Bear — Free Step-by-Step Pattern

Create your own adorable crochet amigurumi teddy bear with this easy-to-follow pattern. This small, cuddly bear is worked in DK yarn and finished with a white muzzle and light blue dungarees — a perfect quick gift or a cozy addition to your amigurumi collection. The finished toy measures approximately 4.5 inches tall when crocheted with the listed materials and a 3 mm hook.

Materials and Tools

DK weight yarn in:

• White
• Beige
• Light Blue

Other materials:

• 3 mm hook
• Safety nose
• Tapestry needle
• Safety eyes (or embroider eyes for toys intended for young children)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Fabric colours (for facial details)
• Stitch marker

Size

The amigurumi bear is approximately 4.5 inches tall when made with the indicated yarn and hook.

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• MR - magic ring
• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease
• hdc - half double crochet
• dc - double crochet
• slst - slip stitch
• FLO - front loop only
• BLO - back loop only

Instructions

Arms (Make 2)

Using beige yarn:

• R1. Start 6 sc in a MR (6 sc)
• R2-8. 6 sc (6 sc)
• Fasten off.

Legs (Make 2)

Using beige yarn:

• R1. Start 6 sc in a MR (6 sc)
• R2. 1 sc, 1 inc (9 sc)
• R3. 2 sc, 1 inc (12 sc)
• R4. 12 sc (12 sc)
• At the end of round 4 in the second leg, don’t fasten off and continue with the body.

Body and Head

• R5. (Join the legs) join the first leg with 3 ch and work 12 sc (first leg), 3 sc (chains), 12 sc (second leg), 3 sc (chains). Mark the last stitch (30 sc)
• R6-13. (8 rounds): 30 sc (30 sc)
• Start stuffing and continue stuffing as you go.
• R14. 3 sc, 1 dec (24 sc)
• R15. 24 sc (24 sc)
• R16. 2 sc, 1 dec (18 sc)
• R17. (Join the arms) 3 sc, 3 sc (body + arm), 6 sc, 3 sc (body + arm), 3 sc (18 sc)
• R18. 1 sc, 1 dec (12 sc)
• R19. 12 sc (12 sc)
• R20. 12 sc (12 sc)
• R21. 1 sc, 1 inc (18 sc)
• R22. 2 sc, 1 inc (24 sc)
• R23. 3 sc, 1 inc (30 sc)
• R24. 4 sc, 1 inc (36 sc)
• R25. 5 sc, 1 inc (42 sc)
• R26. 6 sc, 1 inc (48 sc)
• R27-33. 48 sc (48 sc)
• Insert the eyes between round 29 and 30.
• R34. 6 sc, 1 dec (42 sc)
• R35. 5 sc, 1 dec (36 sc)
• R36. 4 sc, 1 dec (30 sc)
• R37. 3 sc, 1 dec (24 sc)
• R38. 2 sc, 1 dec (18 sc)
• R39. 1 sc, 1 dec (12 sc)
• R40. 6 dec (6 sc)
• Close with a needle.

Ears (Make 2)

With beige yarn:

• R1. Start 8 sc in a MR (8 sc)
• Do not join, tug the tail to tighten the ring, knot the end and secure.
• Leave a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle

With white yarn:

• R1. Start 8 sc in a MR (8 sc)
• R2. 1 sc, 1 inc (12 sc)
• R3. 12 sc (12 sc)
• Insert the safety nose in the centre of the muzzle, sewing the mouth.
• Leave a long tail for sewing.

Dungarees

With light blue yarn, start 30 ch. Insert the hook in the first ch and join with a slst to form a ring. Continue working in a spiral.

• R1-8. (8 rows): 30 sc (30 sc)
• Legs: divide the round identifying 3 ch for the front central space, 3 ch for the back, and 12 ch for each leg.
• Sew the 6 ch in the middle with a needle to shape the legs.

Upper Part of the Dungarees

Mark 5 ch in the front center and attach a new thread.

• R1-4. (4 lines): 1 ch, 5 sc (5 sc)

Suspenders (Make 2)

10 ch. Attach to the front and back of the upper dungaree piece to form straps.

Finishing

Sew the ears to the head, attach the muzzle centered below the eyes, and embroider or use fabric colours to add facial details as desired. Weave in all ends securely and make sure safety eyes and nose are fastened properly. For toys intended for children under 3, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for added safety.

Tips

• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of rounds and when joining pieces.
• Stuff firmly but not overstuffed to keep the shape consistent with the pattern.
• Gauge is not critical for this pattern, but the finished size will vary with hook and yarn choice.

Enjoy making your little teddy — these make lovely gifts, keychain buddies, or shelf companions!