Soft plush yarn and tiny details can completely change the personality of a handmade toy, and this little bear is a perfect example of that charm. If you enjoy making cute and cozy projects, this adorable crochet bear design is the kind of pattern that quickly becomes a favorite on your hook. From the pastel outfit to the sweet strawberry accessory, every part of the toy gives it a warm and cheerful look.
Many crafters love creating a crochet teddy bear because it works well as both a relaxing weekend project and a thoughtful handmade gift. The fluffy texture used in this design makes the finished bear extra soft and satisfying to hold. Even beginners who are exploring crochet animals for the first time can enjoy practicing shaping techniques with a project like this.
Little crochet bear millie pattern
One of the best things about handmade amigurumi toys is how easy they are to personalize. You can change the outfit colors, add bows, or even create matching accessories to give your bear a completely different style. That creativity is exactly why so many people search for free amigurumi patterns online every day. Cute designs like this inspire crocheters to experiment, learn new stitches, and build a collection of lovable handmade characters over time.
Designer: space_ami_
Materials
1. Alize velluto yarn- brown, yellow, cream and pink colors.
Himalaya dolphin baby yarn in red and green colors for the strawberry.
Black cotton yarn for embroidering eyebrows, lashes and nose if desired.
2. Hook 5.5 mm (US 1-9), 4.5 mm (US 7) for the strawberry.
3. Eyes 17-18 mm (0.67-0.71 in)
4. Plastic nose 17 mm (0.67 in)
5. Scissors.
6. Stitch marker.
7. Wide-eye needle.
8. Fiberfill stuffing.
Abbreviations:
ch- chain
MR- magic ring
sc- single crochet
tr2- double treble crochet
BLO- back loop only
inc- increase
dec- decrease
slst- slip stitch
FO- fasten off
FLO- front loop only
Let’s start with the bear’s arms. Carefully follow the instructions step-by-step to begin making your amigurumi bear.
Arms
Start with brown color.
1. 5 sc in MR
2. 5 inc (10)
3. 10 sc
4. Change color to yellow BLO 10 sc.
5. dec, 8sc (9)
6. dec, 7sc (8)
7. 8 sc
Make a slst in the next stitch, cut the yarn.
Make 2 pieces. Crochet over the color change with sc in yellow. Lightly stuff with fiberfill.
Legs
Make two pieces.
Start with brown color.
1. 7 sc in MR
2. 7 inc (14)
3. BLO 14 sc
4-5. 14 sc (2 rows)
6. Change color to yellow BLO 14 sc.
On the first leg, make a slst in the last stitch and cut the yarn.
Crochet over the color change with sc.
On the second piece do not cut the yarn, make 1 ch and join the legs with 1 sc.
7. Crochet 13 sc on one leg,
1 sc in the chain, 14 sc on the second leg,
1 sc in the chain. (30) Place marker.
8. inc, 5sc, inc, 6sc, inc, 1sc, inc, 6sc, inc, 5sc, inc, 1sc (36)
Body
9. Change color to pink: BLO 36 sc.
10. (8 sc, inc) x 4 (40)
11. Change yarn to yellow: BLO 40 sc.
12. (8 sc, dec) x 4 (36)
Stuff the legs.
13. Change color to pink: BLO 36 sc
14. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
15. Change color to yellow: BLO 30 sc (30)
16. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
17. Change color to pink: BLO 24 sc.
18. (4 sc, dec) x 4 (20)
19. Change color to yellow: BLO 20 sc.
20. In this round we will crochet the arms into the body. To attach an arm, insert the hook first through the stitches of the arm, then into the corresponding stitch of the body and work a sc through all layers.
If needed, adjust the beginning of the round or the number of stitches before attaching so the arms are positioned symmetrically relative to the center of the body.
5 sc, 4 sc together with arm, 5 sc, 4 sc together with second arm, 2 sc (20)
21. 1 sc, dec, 17 sc (19)
Cut the pink and yellow yarns.
Stuff the body.
Head
Continue crocheting, change color to brown
22. 19 inc (38)
23. 11 sc, inc, 18 sc, inc, 7 sc (40)
24. 2 sc, inc, 19 sc, inc, 17 sc (42)
25-31. 42 sc (7 rounds)
32. (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
33. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
34. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Stuff the head, insert eyes between rounds 27 and 28 with 5-6 sc between them.
Stuff the neck area firmly.
35. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
36. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
37. 6 dec (6)
Pull the stitches tight, cut the yarn, hide the ends.
Nose
Crochet with cream color.
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3. 12 sc
Leave a long tail for sewing to the head.
Insert the plastic nose between rounds 1 and 2.
Sew onto rounds 23-27 of the head.
Lightly stuff with fiberfill.
Ears
Crochet with brown color.
1. 4 sc in MR, 1 ch, turn.
2. 4 inc (8), 1 ch, turn.
3. 8 sc, 1 ch, turn.
4. 8 sc.
Make 2 pieces, leave a long tail for sewing to the head.
Sew onto rounds 28-33 of the head.
Adjust ear placement if needed.
Tail
Crochet with brown color.
1. 4 sc in MR
2. 4 inc (8)
3. 8 sc
4. 4 dec (4)
Make slst in next stitch and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew onto rounds 10-11 or as desired.
Hat
Start with pink color.
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
5. 4 sc, 14 ch, skip 2 stitches, 9 sc, 14 ch, skip 2 stitches, 7 sc (48)
6. 48 sc
7. 10 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc. (52)
8. Change color to yellow: 3 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 22 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 2 sc. (58)
9. 23 sc, (inc, 1 sc)*5, 25 sc. (63)
Bow
Hook 5.5 mm.
Crochet with yellow/pink color.
1. (2ch, tr2, 2ch, slst)*2 in MR.
Tighten the ring, wrap the center, leave a long yarn tail to sew to the hat or to bear’s head.
Strawberry
Hook 4.5 mm (US 7)
Crochet with red color.
1. 5 sc in MR
2. 5 sc
3. 5 inc (10)
4. 10 sc
5. (1 sc, inc) × 5 (15)
6. (1 sc, dec) x 5 (10)
7. 5 dec (5)
Pull closed and bring yarn out from the side of the strawberry.
Chain 12 and attach with sl st underneath to form a loop.
Leaves for strawberry
Hook 4.5 mm (US 7)
Crochet with green color.
Join to the last round of the strawberry with sl st.
Chain 5 and join it to the strawberry with 1 sl st.
Repeat 2 more times.
Total 3 leaves.
