Cozy Cuddles: Easy Mini Pajama Bear Crochet Pattern

ByEmila Lorein

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Cute Mini Bear in Pajamas Crochet Pattern

Create your own adorable mini teddy bear wearing cozy pajamas with this easy-to-follow crochet pattern. This project is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, resulting in a charming little companion.

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • sc: Single Crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
  • ch: Chain
  • (…) x 6: Repeat the instructions inside the parentheses 6 times

Head

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  • Rounds 6-8: 30 sc (3 rounds)
  • Round 9: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
  • Round 10: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
  • Round 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Stuff the head firmly and continue decreasing until the hole is closed.

Body

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  • Rounds 6-8: 30 sc (3 rounds)
  • Round 9: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
  • Round 10: 9 sc, 3 dec, 9 sc (21)
  • Rounds 11-12: 21 sc (2 rounds)
  • Round 13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (15)

Stuff the body, perform 6 decreases, and leave a tail for sewing the head to the body.

Legs (Make 2)

  • Round 1: 4 ch. In the second chain from the hook: inc, 1 sc. In the last chain: 3 sc. Work along the opposite side of the chain: 1 sc.
  • Round 2: 3 inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc (14)
  • Rounds 3-4: 14 sc (2 rounds)
  • Round 5: 1 sc, 2 dec, 1 sc, 2 dec, 4 sc (10)

Change yarn color to the pajama color.

  • Rounds 6-12: 10 sc (7 rounds)

Stuff the legs and decrease until closed.

Arms (Make 2)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Rounds 3-4: 12 sc (2 rounds)
  • Round 5: (1 sc, dec) x 3, 3 sc (9)

Change yarn color to the pajama color.

  • Rounds 6-11: 9 sc (6 rounds)

Stuff the arms and decrease until closed.

Muzzle

  • Round 1: 7 sc in MR (7)
  • Round 2: 7 inc (14)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 7 (21)
  • Round 4: 21 sc (21)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

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

Fold the piece in half and crochet 9 sc across the top to flatten. Leave a tail for sewing.

Nightcap (Hat)

  • Round 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
  • Round 2: 5 sc (5)
  • Round 3: 5 inc (10)
  • Round 4: 10 sc (10)
  • Round 5: (1 sc, inc) x 5 (15)
  • Rounds 6-7: 15 sc (2 rounds)
  • Round 8: (2 sc, inc) x 5 (20)
  • Rounds 9-10: 20 sc (2 rounds)
  • Round 11: (3 sc, inc) x 5 (25)
  • Rounds 12-13: 25 sc (2 rounds)
  • Round 14: (4 sc, inc) x 5 (30)
  • Rounds 15-16: 30 sc (2 rounds)

Hat Pom-pom

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Rounds 2-3: 6 sc (6)
  • Round 4: Decrease until closed.

Sew the pom-pom to the top of the nightcap.

Assembly

Begin by sewing the muzzle to the center of the head. Attach the eyes and embroider the nose. Sew the ears to the top of the head. Attach the head to the body, then sew the arms and legs in place. Finally, place the nightcap on the bear’s head for a finished look!

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