Crochet Pumpkin Bear: Easy Amigurumi Pattern

ByEmila Lorein

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How to Crochet a Cute Pumpkin Bear: Step-by-Step Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable pumpkin-themed bear with this easy-to-follow crochet pattern. Perfect for autumn decor or as a cozy gift, this amigurumi project combines a cute bear face with a pumpkin-inspired body.

Materials Needed

  • Yarn in 3 preferred colors: Main body color, snout color, and stem color
  • Crochet hook matching your yarn size
  • Yarn needle
  • Stuffing (fiberfill)
  • Safety eyes
  • Felt (for the nose, mouth, and optional decorations)

Abbreviations (US Terminology)

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Do not slip stitch or chain 1 at the end of each round unless specified.

  • mr = magic ring
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = increase
  • dec = (invisible) decrease
  • FLO = front loop only
  • bbl = bobble stitch
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • ch = chain

Pattern Instructions

Head and Body (Part 1)

Using the main body color:

  • Round 1: 8 sc in mr (8)
  • Round 2: 8 inc (16)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x8 (24)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x8 (32)
  • Rounds 5-10: 32 sc (32)
  • Round 11: (2 sc, 1 dec) x8 (24)
  • Round 12: (1 sc, 1 dec) x8 (16)
  • Round 13: In FLO, (1 sc, 1 inc) x8 (24)
  • Round 14: 7 sc, 1 bbl, 8 sc, 1 bbl, 7 sc (24)

Tip: Insert safety eyes between Round 8 and Round 9, spaced 5 stitches apart. You can begin stuffing the head at this point.

The Stem

Using the stem color:

  1. Insert your hook at the top of the bear, between Round 1 and Round 2.
  2. Pull a loop of the stem-colored yarn through.
  3. Round 1: ch 5
  4. Round 2: Starting at the 2nd chain from the hook: sl st 2 and sc 2 down the chain (4)
  5. Sl st back onto the head using the same method you used to first insert the hook to secure the stem.
  6. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Head and Body (Part 2)

Continuing with the main body color:

  • Round 15: 24 sc (24)
  • Round 16: 9 sc, 1 bbl, 4 sc, 1 bbl, 9 sc (24)
  • Round 17: (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)

Stop here to stuff your bear fully with stuffing.

  • Round 18: 9 dec (9)

Fasten off and sew the hole closed securely.

The Snout

Using the snout color:

  • Round 1: 8 sc in mr (8)
  • Sl st into the next stitch, then fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

The Ears (Make 2)

Using the main body color:

  • Round 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
  • Sl st into the next stitch, then fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

  1. Ears: Sew the ears onto the head across Round 4 and Round 5.
  2. Snout: Sew the snout centrally between the safety eyes.
  3. Nose and Mouth: Cut an oval shape out of felt for the nose and sew it onto the snout. You can use any felt shape or embroidery for the mouth.

Optional Customizations

  • Cheeks: Add cute pink cheek blushes using small pieces of felt or by sewing them on with pink yarn.
  • Leaves: Cut out small pumpkin leaves from green felt and attach them near the stem.
  • Accessories: Tie a matching ribbon around the bear’s neck for an extra touch of cuteness.

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