Colorful Crochet Amigurumi Bear Pattern For Beginners

Crocheting your very own Amigurumi bear can be an exciting and rewarding project, perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. This pattern walks you through every step—from the tiny, detailed ears to the cuddly arms and legs. Whether you're new to crochet or looking to add a charming handmade toy to your collection, this bear can be customized with safety eyes or even a plastic nose for extra cuteness.

Crochet Amigurumi Bear

The step-by-step instructions ensure you’ll craft a soft, stuffed bear that's ready to be a cozy companion or a sweet gift. Its simplicity, combined with the ability to add personal touches, makes this pattern a must-try for anyone looking to explore the world of amigurumi.

Head

Start with six single crochets into a magic circle.
Increase into each stitch.
Work one single crochet, increase into the next stitch, repeat to the end.
Work two single crochets, then increase into the next stitch, repeat to the end.
Work one single crochet, increase into the next stitch, then work three single crochets and increase into the next stitch, repeating five times and ending with two single crochets.
Work four single crochets, then increase into the next stitch, repeating to the end.

Work two single crochets, then increase, repeating this five times, followed by five single crochets and an increase, finishing off with three single crochets.

Single crochet six stitches and increase into the next, repeating to the end.
Single crochet into every stitch for the next eight rows.
Begin decreasing: Work six single crochets and then decrease into the next stitch.
Work five single crochets and then decrease, repeating to the end.
Work four single crochets and then decrease into the next stitch, repeating to the end.
Work three single crochets and then decrease into the next stitch, repeating to the end.
Firmly stuff the head.
Attach safety eyes, usually halfway in the middle of the face with about six or seven stitches in between.

Close the top of the head:

One row of two single crochets and decrease, repeating to the end.
Next row: one single crochet and then decrease, repeating to the end.
Last row: decrease every stitch and fasten off.

Ears (Make Two)

Six single crochets into a magic ring.
Increase into every stitch.
Work one single crochet and increase into the next stitch, repeating to the end.
Work two single crochets and increase into the next stitch, repeating to the end.
Work three single crochets and increase into the next stitch, repeating to the end.
Work four single crochets and increase into the next stitch, repeating to the end.
Fold the ear flat and single crochet along the edge to join.
Cut a long tail for sewing to the head.

Mouth and Nose

Six stitches into a magic ring and increase into each stitch.
Work one single crochet and increase into the next stitch, repeating to the end.
Work two single crochets and then increase into the next stitch, repeating to the end.
Work one more row of single crochet into every stitch.
Cut a long tail to sew to the face.
You can also use a plastic safety nose.

Body

Six single crochets into a magic ring and then increase into every stitch.
Single crochet one stitch and increase into the next, repeating to the end.
Work one row of single crochet.
Work two single crochets and then increase into the next stitch, repeating to the end.
Single crochet and increase into the next four stitches, then do another ten single crochets.
Work 10 single crochets, then one single crochet and increase into the next stitch, repeating four times, finishing with 10 single crochets.
Work four rows of single crochet.
Begin decreasing: Work two single crochets then decrease into the next stitch, repeating to the end.
Work another row of two single crochets and decrease into the next stitch.
Firmly stuff the body.

Another decrease row: one single crochet and decrease, repeating to the end.

Carry on decreasing in each stitch until the body is closed.
Cut a long tail and use a darning needle to close the end and attach the head to the body.

Arms (Make Two)

Six single crochets into a magic circle and increase into each stitch.
Work two single crochets and increase, repeating to the end.
Work two rows of single crochet into each stitch.
Work three single crochets and decrease into the next stitch, repeating to the end.
Work seven rows of single crochet.
Stuff the arm.
Decrease into each stitch until the arm is closed.
Cut a long tail and close the top of the arm, then sew to the side of the body.