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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 plush, shaped teddy bear with a removable collar and carefully formed facial features. You will work mainly in continuous rounds to build the head and body, then add ears, muzzle, nose and paws before finishing with embroidery and tightening techniques. Detailed photos and notes are included to help you shape and attach each part for a professional finish.

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

The pattern supports different yarn choices and hook sizes — see the yarn comparison table and tips in the pattern to get the size you want. Follow the step-by-step instructions and photos to assemble and finish your teddy with confidence.

Why You'll Love This My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simple amigurumi construction with charming facial shaping that brings the bear to life. I enjoy how the muzzle and eye-tightening steps let you add personality and expression. The collar and shirt edge give a playful costume detail without complicated sewing. I also appreciate that the pattern is adaptable to different yarns and sizes, so I can make pocket-sized or larger versions for gifts.

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 easy it is to customize this teddy by changing yarn and hook sizes — use a bulky plush yarn for a squishy large version or thin cotton for a tiny keepsake.

You can swap the yellow and red colors for any palette you like: try pastels for a baby gift or denim shades for a modern twist.

For a mini keychain version, use Alize Cotton Gold divided in half or a fine DK yarn with a 1.5-2 mm hook to shrink the pattern uniformly.

Embellish the collar with embroidered initials, tiny buttons, or a crocheted bow to personalize each bear for a special recipient.

If you want posable arms, thread a thin piece of wire inside the upper paws before stuffing and secure it to the body with the thread-mount technique.

Try different eye sizes or substitute safety eyes for embroidered eyes to make the toy suitable for younger children.

Experiment with texture: alternate plush yarn for the body and smooth cotton for the muzzle and ears to add visual contrast.

Give the bear a theme — add a little scarf, a mini hat, or a tiny crochet honey pot as a prop to tell a story with your amigurumi.

I often change the mouth embroidery style to create different expressions — a small smile, a big grin, or a sleepy face are all easy tweaks.

Finally, practice the eye-tightening and muzzle placement on a spare head to perfect expression before attaching to your final piece.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working continuous rounds can shift your increase placement; place a marker at the start of each round and move it as you go to maintain pattern alignment. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually leads to lumps or flattened shaping; stuff small amounts frequently, shaping cheeks and back of the head carefully as you fill. ✗ Changing hook size in the wrong round can leave visible gaps at the chain edge; if using a smaller hook for round 0, switch only in round 0 as instructed to avoid loose chains. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases and decreases causes uneven shaping; count stitches at the end of each increase/decrease round to ensure correct totals and adjust if necessary.

My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cuddly hand-crocheted teddy bear with clear, photo-supported instructions. This pattern walks you through shaping the head, body, ears, muzzle, paws and finishing touches so you can create a cherished handmade friend. Suitable for crafters who enjoy shaping and assembly, the finished toy has a charming, rounded face and removable collar detail.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for My Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    YarnArt Velour (plush) - 170 m / 100 g: Main yarn used in yellow (approx. 1 and a half balls yellow for main size mentioned)
  • 02
    YarnArt Dolce (plush) - approx 131 yds/3.5 oz: alternate plush yarn (use hook size per table)
  • 03
    Alize Cotton Gold (semi-cotton) - 360 yds/3.5 oz: can be used for smaller bear versions; thinner cotton may be divided for nose
  • 04
    Color notes: Yellow main color (~1.5 balls when using YarnArt Velour), Red for shirt/collar (less than half a ball), Black semi-cotton for nose and embroidery (small amount)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3 mm (recommended for YarnArt Velour main)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2 mm (for semi-cotton nose and fine details)
  • 03
    Alternative hooks: 3.5 - 4 mm can be used for larger plush yarns, check table for yarn compatibility
  • 04
    Safety eyes 10 mm (pair)
  • 05
    Yarn sewing needles and long needles for thread mounting
  • 06
    Stitch markers
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    Pins with large head for placement
  • 08
    Scissors
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    Knitting needles (optional, not necessary)
  • 10
    Fiber filling (polyester stuffing)
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    Synthetic/tooth thread for tightening and mounting paws (optional but stronger)
  • 12
    Strong thread for eye tightening and embroidery

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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).

Infos :

* 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.

Instruction :

- 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 :

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 (see the photo).

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.

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 :

Info :

- 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;

Instructions :

- 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;

Instructions :

- 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 the steps with the 2nd eye; - then do a horizontal eye tighten (see the photo).

— 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; sew the ears on the head in the area of 6-7-8 rounds forming an arc (round a bit the line of attaching) at a distance of 6-7 SC (see the 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;

Optional :

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

Round 2 :

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

Info :

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

— 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); - sew the muzzle (stuff it well while attaching); - sew the nose on the muzzle;

Info :

- embroider the smile: mark 4 points as it is shown in the photo; 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) :

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 :

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.

Assembly 1 :

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 2 :

put the paw on the needle taking only the front part of the fabric (not through the whole paw), 2-3 SC and the fiber filling;

Assembly 3 :

attach upper paws on the sides of the body between appropriate rounds, angle slightly forward for a natural pose and sew securely using thread mount technique;

Assembly 4 :

sew the ears on the head in the area of rounds 6-8 forming an arc; place the muzzle between rounds 15-24, sew and stuff while attaching, then sew the nose onto the muzzle;

Assembly 5 :

embroider the smile and eyebrows, tighten eyes and hide endings inside the head; fix thread tips and weave ends into the fabric for a neat finish.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the ears to the head over rounds 6-8 forming a slight arc, spacing them about 6-7 stitches apart for symmetry and sew securely.
  • Position and attach the muzzle between rounds 15 and 24, stuff it lightly and sew it on firmly so the increases align at the sides and bottom.
  • Mount the upper paws using a long needle and strong thread: insert needle through the body where you want the first paw, withdraw at second paw position, thread paw onto needle taking only the front fabric, secure with 2-3 SC and hide ends.
  • Attach bottom paws by sewing and shaping as shown, then secure with thread-mounting technique and hide the endings inside the body for a clean finish.
  • Embroider nose, smile and eyebrows with semi-cotton thread; tighten eyes with a strong main yarn thread before final sewing and hide all loose ends inside the head.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of round beginnings and to correctly place increases and decreases throughout the pattern.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and shape cheeks and back of the head carefully to avoid distortion of the top of the head.
  • 💡Work the collar and shirt edge in front loops where indicated (31st and 38th rounds) to create the layered shirt effect.
  • 💡When changing yarn type or hook size, follow the yarn look-up table and use a smaller hook only for the chain (round 0) if needed to avoid gaps.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and symmetry; hide and secure ends inside pieces after assembly.

This charming My Teddy Bear pattern is perfect for gifting or keeping as a cozy handmade companion. The step-by-step photos and shaping tips help you achieve a professional finish every time. Make one in classic yellow or customize colors for a personal touch. 🧶🧸

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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 you choose (YarnArt Velour or YarnArt Dolce) and your tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarns; the pattern includes a yarn look-up table. Keep in mind that using thicker or thinner yarns will change the final size and you should adjust hook sizes accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in BLO/FLO 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 assembly complexity.