Crochet Little Teddy Bear

Crocheting a little teddy bear is such a heartwarming project! Creating each stitch with love and care as you bring this adorable toy to life is truly special. The coziness of yarn and the rhythmic motion of crochet hooks make it a delightful experience that can fill your heart with joy. The finished teddy bear, with its soft fur and sweet expression, is sure to bring smiles to whoever receives it. Crocheting these little companions is not just a craft, but a way to spread warmth and happiness through handmade creation.

We used a (discountinued) Marriner Get Cozy brand – but basically, try and find the thickest chenille yarn you can find!

It is ideally if you can get hold of two colours – one for the body of your bear and one for the bear’s muzzle!

Crochet Hook Size

You then of course, need to us a corresponding crochet hook to go with your yarn weight! We used a

7 mm hook

Safety Eyes & Yarn Needle

Get mm safety eyes to match your yarn thickness. You will also need an tapestry needle to sew on the bear’s nose.

Plush Toy Stuffing

We like to recycle old pillows and cushions as toy stuffing!

Crochet Abbreviations used:

• MC – Magic Circle (also known as magic ring)
• SC – Single Crochet
• Inc – increase
• Bob – Bobble Stitch (a video tutorial is embedded just below!) – the bobble stitch is used to make the bear’s arm and legs, without the need to sew them on afterwards!
• Dec – decrease
• Ch – chain
• SS – Slip stitch (also seen as sl st on other patterns)

Easy Teddy Bear Crochet Pattern:

Bear’s Body Loaf

01: 6 sc into mc [6]

02: 6 inc [12]

03: (1sc, inc) x6 [18]

04 – 06: 18 sc [18]

07: 5 sc, bob, 7sc, bob, 4sc [18]

08 – 09: 18 [18]

SAFTEY EYES: 

Eye spacing between row 4 and 5, 5 stitches apart.

10: (1sc, dec) x2, bob, 2dec, 1sc, dec, bob, dec, sc [12]

STUFF

11: 6 dec [6]

Bear’s Ears x2

01: 4 sc into mc [4]

Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew top of ear between rounds 2 and 3. Sew bottom of ear between rounds 4 and 5.

Bear’s Muzzle

01: Ch 3 [3]

02: Skip 1st stitch, 2 sc [2]

03: On the other side of the ch, 2sc [4]

(This should have created an oval shape)

Sew the muzzle in between the eyes.

Embroider a nose onto the muzzle.

Bear’s Scarf (optional)

If you would like to make a scar, make a chain to your desired length. Then slip stitch on some yarn either end to create the tassels.