Free Plush Teddy Bear Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

If you are looking for a cozy, soft, and adorable crochet project, this plush teddy bear amigurumi pattern is the perfect choice! Crafted with plush velvet yarn, this cuddly teddy bear features built-in legs, arms, and ears attached as you stitch, minimizing tedious sewing at the end. Follow this comprehensive, step-by-step guide written in standard US crochet terms to make your very own plush bear.

Materials & Supplies

Yarn: Super bulky plush/chenille yarn (such as Premier Parfait Chunky, Bernat Blanket, or Himalaya Dolphin Baby) in Main Bear Color (light brown/beige) and Muzzle Color (cream/white).
Embroidery Floss/Yarn: Dark brown or black embroidery thread for embroidering the nose and eyebrows.
Crochet Hook: Size US G/6 (4.0 mm) or 4.5 mm crochet hook.
Safety Eyes: 9 mm safety eyes.
Stuffing: Fiberfill polyester stuffing.
Notions: Yarn needle, stitch markers, and scissors.

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (2 single crochet in the same stitch)
dec: Invisible decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
BLO: Back loop only
sl st: Slip stitch
st / sts: Stitch / Stitches
5-tr bobble: 5-treble crochet bobble stitch (used to form the tail)
* … *: Repeat instructions between asterisks the specified number of times

Step-by-Step Bear Crochet Pattern

Ears (Make 2)

Use Main Color yarn.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: 12 sc (12)

Flatten the ear piece in half and work single crochet stitches across both top edges to close. Fasten off and set aside for attaching to the head later.

Muzzle & Head

Start with white/cream yarn for the muzzle.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: 18 sc (18)

Change to Main Color yarn for the rest of the head.

Round 5: 6 sc, 6 inc, 6 sc (24)
Round 6: 6 sc, *1 sc, inc* 6 times, 6 sc (30)
Round 7: *4 sc, inc* 6 times (36)
Rounds 8–10: 36 sc (36) [3 rounds]

In Round 11, attach the ears by crocheting them directly onto the head:

Round 11: 10 sc, 6 sc through both the ear and head, 4 sc, 6 sc through both the second ear and head, 10 sc (36)
Round 12: 36 sc (36)

Insert 9 mm safety eyes between Rounds 4 and 5 on the muzzle/head transition, spaced about 6–7 stitches apart. Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.

Round 13: *4 sc, dec* 6 times (30)
Round 14: *3 sc, dec* 6 times (24)
Round 15: *2 sc, dec* 6 times (18)
Round 16: *1 sc, dec* 6 times (12)
Round 17: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close, and hide the end.

Lower Legs (Make 2)

Use Main Color yarn.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: 18 sc in BLO (18)
Round 5: 18 sc (18)
Round 6: *1 sc, dec* 3 times, 9 sc (15)
Round 7: *1 sc, dec* 3 times, 6 sc (12)
Rounds 8–12: 12 sc (12) [5 rounds]

Stuff the lower portion of the leg lightly. Fold the top opening flat and crochet 6 sc across both edges to seal the leg. Fasten off.

Upper Legs / Arms (Make 2)

Use Main Color yarn.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Rounds 3–4: 12 sc (12) [2 rounds]
Round 5: 3 dec, 5 sc (9)
Rounds 6–12: 9 sc (9) [7 rounds]

Stuff the bottom of the arm lightly. Fold the top opening flat and crochet across both edges to seal. Fasten off.

Body

Use Main Color yarn. The legs and tail will be joined directly into the body rounds.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *1 sc, inc* 9 times (27)
Round 5: *2 sc, inc* 9 times (36)

In Round 6, attach the lower legs and create the tail:

Round 6: 6 sc through both leg and body, 12 sc, 6 sc through both second leg and body, 4 sc, 5-tr bobble stitch into 1 st (tail), 7 sc (36)
Rounds 7–8: 36 sc (36) [2 rounds]
Round 9: *2 sc, dec* 9 times (27)
Round 10: 27 sc (27)
Round 11: *1 sc, dec* 9 times (18)
Rounds 12–13: 18 sc (18) [2 rounds]
Round 14: *4 sc, dec* 3 times (15)

In Round 15, attach the arms to the sides of the body:

Round 15: 4 sc through both arm and body, 4 sc, 4 sc through both second arm and body, 3 sc, 1 sl st (15)

Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing the body to the head.

Assembly & Facial Details

Attach Head to Body: Using the long tail left on the body, sew the body securely to the bottom of the head using a yarn needle. Add extra fiberfill before closing the seam completely to ensure the neck is sturdy.
Embroider Nose and Facial Features:
- Using dark brown embroidery thread, embroider a triangular nose on the cream muzzle.
- Stitch a vertical line downward from the center of the nose to create the mouth.
- Embroider small horizontal lines above each eye for eyebrows.
Final Touch: Weave in all remaining thread ends inside the plush body.

Your plush amigurumi teddy bear is now complete and ready for snuggles or gifting!