As the holiday season approaches, there’s no better way to embrace the festive spirit than with a handmade Christmas crochet teddy bear. Meet Timothy, the adorable Christmas-themed amigurumi bear who brings warmth and joy to any home. This delightful creation is perfect for crafters looking to explore the world of Christmas crochet bear and free amigurumi patterns. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned amigurumi fan, Timothy’s design is both accessible and charming, making him a must-have for your holiday decorations. Here’s how to make Timothy, step by step, a cute Christmas crochet teddy bear.
Timothy the little crochet bear pattern
Timothy stands out in his festive red outfit, complete with red booties and a fluffy white scarf. You can crochet or knit this scarf. The attention to detail, from his tiny black eyes to his cozy outfit, makes him a standout piece. This free amigurumi pattern lets you create a unique gift or treasured keepsake that captures the essence of Christmas. Here’s a super cute amigurumi teddy bear pattern to keep you company this year.
Designer: loveandstitchco
Timothy Bear is approximately 8 inches tall.
Materials:
Yarn: Paintbox yarns simply aran acrylic in:
A – Mustard Yellow (1 x 3.5 oz)
B – Slate Green (1 x 3.5 oz)
Hook: 3.25mm
Other: Fiberfill for stuffing
Safety eyes (9 mm)
Tapestry needle
Small amount of any desired yarn for the scarf
Small amount of black yarn for the nose
Knitting needles for the knitted scarf (optional)
Terminology
MR- magic ring
ch- chain
inc- increase
dec- decrease
Slst- slip stitch
BLO- back loop only
FLO- front loop only
Head & body
Using the color A (Mustard Yellow) yarn, begin with an MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Round 2: (inc in each st) x 6 [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]
Round 6: (4 sc; inc) x 6 [36]
Round 7: (8 sc; inc) x 4 [40]
Round 8–14: sc in each st around [40]
Round 15: (sc in next 8 sts; dec) x 4 [36]
Attach safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, with 7 sts apart.
Round 16: (4 sc; dec) x 6 [30]
Round 17: (3 sc; dec) x 6 [24]
Round 18: (2 sc; dec) x 6 [18]
Round 19: sc in each st around [18]
Round 20: (5 sc; inc) x 3 [21]
Change to color B (Slate Green) yarn
Round 21: (6 sc; inc) x 3 [24]
Round 22–23: sc in each st around [24]
Start stuffing the head as you work along with the body.
Round 24: (3 sc; inc) x 6 [30]
Round 25-26: sc in each st around [30]
Round 27: (4 sc; inc) x 6 [36 sts]
Round 28: sc in each st around [36]
Round 29: (5 sc; inc) x 6 [42]
Round 30: sc in each st around [42]
Change to color A (Mustard Yellow) yarn.
Round 31: sc through BLO in each st around [42]
Round 32: (5 sc; dec) x 6 [36]
Round 33: (4 sc; dec) x 6 [30]
Round 34: (3 sc; dec) around [24]
Start stuffing the body.
Round 35: (2 sc; dec) x 6 [18]
Round 36: (1 sc; dec) x 6 [12]
Round 37: (dec) x 6 [6]
Fill the body with fiberfill. F/O and thread tail end of yarn onto a tapestry needle, insert the needle in and out of the remaining stitches, pull tight to close and weave in the end.
Legs (make 2)
Using the color B (Slate Green) yarn, begin with an MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Round 2: (inc) x 6 [12]
Round 3: (1 sc; inc) x 6 [18]
Round 4: (2 sc; inc) x 6 [24]
Round 5–6: sc in each st around [24]
Round 7: (2 sc; dec) x 6 [18]
Round 8: (dec) x 4, sc in next 10 sts [14]
Round 9: (dec) x 2, sc in next 10 sts [12]
Change to color A (Mustard Yellow) yarn.
Round 10–14: sc in each st around [12]
Stuff and shape the foot firmly, stuff the bottom of the leg lightly. Flatten the top of the leg together, and sc in next 6 sts through both sides. F/O leaving a tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2)
Using the color A (Mustard Yellow) yarn, begin with an MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Round 2: (inc) x 6 [12]
Round 3–4: (sc in each st) x 6 [12]
Change to color B (Slate Green) yarn.
Round 5–8: sc in each st around [12]
Round 9: (4 sc; dec) x 6 [10]
Round 10–12: sc in each st around [10]
Stuff the arm with fiberfill. Flatten the top of the arm in half and sc in next 4sts through both sides. F/O leaving a tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2)
Using the color A (Mustard Yellow) yarn, begin with an MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR
Round 2: (inc) x 6 [12]
Round 3: (1 sc; inc) x 6 [18]
Round 4: (4 sc; dec) x 3 [15]
Round 5: (3 sc; dec) x 3 [12]
Round 6: sc in each st around [12]
Sl st into the next stitch and F/O leaving a tail for sewing. Do not stuff the ears, only flatten them in half.
Muzzle
Using the color A (Mustard Yellow) yarn, begin with an MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR
Round 2: (1 sc; inc) x 3 [9]
Round 3: (2 sc; inc) x 3 [12]
Round 4: (3 sc; inc) x 3 [15]
Sl st into the next stitch and F/O leaving a tail for sewing.
Tail
Using the color A (Mustard Yellow) yarn, begin with an MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR
Round 2: (inc) x 6 [12]
Round 3: (1 sc; inc) x 6 [18]
Round 4: (1 sc; dec) x 6 [12]
Assembly
1. Holding the body upside down, attach the color B yarn, in the front loop of round 31. Pull up a loop and working in the FLO make a sc in each st around, sl st into the first sc. F/O and weave in the end.
2. Use black yarn to embroider a nose on to the muzzle. stuff the muzzle lightly and center it between the eyes. Sew the muzzle on neatly.
3. Position the ears evenly on the sides of the head. I have placed them on rounds 4 to 7 starting from the top. Sew them into place
4. The arms are sewn directly under the head.
5. Sew the tail onto the back of the body.
Knitted scarf
Using the desired color yarn and knitting needles cast on 6 sts.
Work in stockinette stitch until scarf measures approximately 10 inches, then cast off.
Crochet scarf
Using the desired color yarn, chain 7.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, ch 1 and turn [6]
Row 2: sc in each st across BLO, ch 1 and turn [6]
Repeat the row 2 until scarf measures 10 inches, or the desired length. F/O and weave in the end
