There is something truly magical about a classic teddy bear. Whether you are a beginner looking for your first big project or an intermediate crocheter adding to you collection, this Free Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern is designed to bring warmth and joy to any home.
At EmmaS Dolls, I believe every maker needs a reliable, huggable bear pattern in their repertoire. This particular design features a soft muzzle, expressive eyes, and a charming ribbon that gives it that high-end boutique look. It’s the perfect handmade gift for baby showers, birthdays, or just because!
Below, you will find the step-by-step instructions. If you prefer a printable, ad-free version of this pattern to keep in your crochet folder, you can find the premium PDF in my Etsy and Ravelry shops.
If you’ve already made our Magical Unicorn or Plush Bunny, you’ll love how quickly this bear comes together!
Materials list:
- Yarn – In two colors. Plus small amount
of white and black yarn - Crochet hook 2mm (or size depending
on the yarn you use) - Something to stuff the toy. I’m using
silicone stuffing for toys - Yarn stich marker (optional)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Safety eyes 10mm(or you can make them
from bead or yarn) - Satin ribbon for bow
Crochet abbreviations:
MR – magic ring
SC – single crochet
INC – increase
DEC – decrease
- Difficulty level: Beginner/Intermediate
- Finished piece measures about 10 inches (25cm) tall
- The toy is worked in continuous rounds.
Free Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern
Leg (make 2)
1: mr, 6sc = [6]
2: 6 x inc = [12]
3: (sc, inc) x 6 = [18]
4: (sc, inc, sc) x 6 = [24]
5: (3sc, inc) x 6 = [30]
6: (2sc, inc, 2sc) x 6 = [36]
7: (5sc, inc) x 6 = [42]
8-11: 42sc = [42]
12: (5sc, dec) x 6 = [36]
13: sc, dec, 10sc, (sc, dec) x 3, 11sc, dec, sc = [31]
14: 2sc, dec, 5sc, (sc, dec) x 4, 6sc, dec, 2sc = [25]
15-18: 25sc = [25]
Stuff leg
19: 3sc, dec, 20sc = [24]
20: 11sc, dec, 11sc = [23]
21: 15sc, dec, 6sc = [22]
22: 20sc, dec = [21]
23: 4sc, dec, 15sc = [20]24: 9sc, dec, 9sc = [19]
25: 12sc, dec, 5sc = [18]
26: 16sc, dec = [17]
27: 5sc, dec, 10sc = [16]
28: 7sc, dec, 7sc = [15]
29: 13sc, dec = [14]
30: (5sc, dec) x 2 = [12]
Do 3sc to move marker
Stuff
Fold two sides together and close with 6sc.
Fasten off.
Arm (make 2)
1: mr, 6sc = [6]
2: 6 x inc = [12]
3: (sc, inc) x 6 = [18]
4: (sc, inc, sc) x 6 = [24]
5: (3sc, inc) x 6 = [30]
6-11: 30sc = [30]
12: (3sc, dec) x 6 = [24]
13: 24sc = [24]
14: (2sc, dec) x 6 = [18]
15-16: 18sc = [18]
Stuff
17: 10sc, dec, 6sc = [17]
18: 1sc, dec, 14sc = [16]
19: 12sc, dec, 2sc = [15]
20: 4sc, dec, 9sc = [14]
21: 8sc, dec, 4sc = [13]
22: 1sc, dec, 10sc = [12]
23: 7sc, dec, 3sc = [11]
24: 9sc, dec = [10]
Stuff
Fold two sides together and close with 5sc
Fasten off.
Tail
1: mr, 5sc = [5],
2: 5 x inc = [10]
3: (sc, inc) x 5 = [15]
4-5: 15sc = [15]
6: (sc, dec) x 5 = [10]
Stuff
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body
1: mr, 6sc = [6]
2: 6 x inc = [12]
3: (sc, inc) x 6 = [18]
4: (sc, inc, sc) x 6 = [24]
5: (3sc, inc) x 6 = [30]
6: (2sc, inc, 2sc) x 6 = [36]
7: (5sc, inc) x 6 = [42]
8: (3sc, inc, 3sc) x 6 = [48]
9: 48sc = [48]
10: 9sc, 6sc (to connect left leg with body), 18sc, 6sc (to connect right leg with body), 9sc = [48]
11-17: 48sc = [48]
18: (7sc, dec, 7sc) x 3 = [45]
19: (13sc, dec) x 3 = [42]
20: (6sc, dec, 6sc) x 3 = [39]
21: (11sc, dec) x 3 = [36]
22: 5sc, dec, 2sc, 5sc (to connect left arm with body), dec, 10sc, dec, 5sc (to connect right arm with
body), 3sc = [33]
(Make sure your arms are level with the bear’s legs)
23: (9sc, dec) x 3 = [30]
24: (3sc, dec) x 6 = [24]
Stuff
Head (continue without breaking the thread)
1: (3sc, inc) = [30]
2: (2sc, inc, 2sc) x 6 = [36]
3: (5sc, inc) x 6 = [42]
4: (3sc, inc, 3sc) x 6 = [48]
5: (7sc, inc) x 6 = [54]
6: (4sc, inc, 4sc) x 6 = [60]
7: (9sc, inc) x 6 = [66]
8: (5sc, inc, 5sc) x 6 = [72]
9: (23sc, inc) x 3 = [75]
10: (12sc, inc, 12sc) x 3 = [78]
11-21: 78sc = [78]
22: (12sc, dec, 12sc) x 3 = [75]
23: (23sc, dec) x 3 = [72]
Fix safety eyes between rows 15 and 16, 10sc apart
24: (5sc, dec, 5sc) x 6 = [66]
25: (9sc, dec) x 6 = [60]
26: (4sc, dec, 4sc) x 6 = [54]
27: (7sc, dec) x 6 = [48]
28: (3sc, dec, 3sc) x 6 = [42]
29: (5sc, dec) x 6 = [36]
30: (2sc, dec, 2sc) x 6 = [30]
31: (3sc, dec) x 6 = [24]
32: (sc, dec, sc) x 6 = [18]
Stuff
33: (sc, dec) x 6 = [12]
34: 6 x dec = [6]
Close
Fasten off.
Ears (make 2)
1: mr, 6sc = [6]
2: 6 x inc = [12]
3: (sc, inc) x 6 = [18]
4: (sc, inc, sc) x 6 = [24]
5-8: 24sc = [24]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Muzzle
1: mr, 6sc = [6]
2: 6 x inc = [12]
3: (sc, inc) x 6 = [18]
4: (sc, inc, sc) x 6 = [24]
5: (3sc, inc) x 6 = [30]
6: (2sc, inc, 2sc) x 6 = [36]
7: (5sc, inc) x 6 = [42]
8: 42sc = [42]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew tail to the body.
Embroidery nose on muzzle with black yarn. And sew muzzle on the head.
Sew ears and embroidery eyebrows.
Under the eyes at an angle add short white line.
Tie a bow and your cute little bear is done!
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