I’m sharing a free pattern that will bring a smile to the faces of those looking for a quick and easy crochet amigurumi teddy bear project. This wonderfully cute and simple crochet little teddy bear can be easily made by anyone. I’d say it’s a great amigurumi pattern for the weekend.
Easy amigurumi small teddy bear pattern
If you’re just starting out, a crochet bear pattern free for beginners is a great way to build confidence. This design keeps things straightforward, using basic stitches and easy shaping so you won’t feel overwhelmed. Working step by step, you’ll see your teddy bear slowly come to life, from its round head to its tiny paws.
What makes an easy crochet teddy bear pattern free step by step so appealing is how accessible it is. You don’t need advanced skills or complicated tools—just some soft yarn, a hook, and a bit of patience. It’s also a wonderful project for gifting, whether for kids or anyone who loves handmade items.
Designer: crochetbymette
Materials:
• 1x brown yarn
• 1x light pink yarn
• 1x dark red yarn
• Safety eye (around 14-18 mm)
• Stuffing
• Scissors
• Crochet hook (4 mm)
• Needle
• Stitch marker
Teddy bear head and body
Crochet hook with light brown yarn or a body color by choice.
R1. 6 sc in MR (6)
R2. inc 6x (12)
R3. (1sc,inc)6x (18)
R4. (2sc,inc)6x (24)
R5. (3sc,inc)6x (30)
R6. (4sc,inc)6x (36)
R7. (5sc,inc)6x (42)
R8-13. sc in each (42) (6 rounds)
R14. (dec,5sc)6x (36)
R15. (4sc,dec)6x (30)
R16. in the BLO: sc in each (30)
Assemble safety eyes between R10-R11 with 6 stitches in between.
Stuff as you go.
Switch to light pink yarn.
R17-18. sc in each (30) (2 rounds)
Switch to dark red yarn.
R19-20. sc in each (30) (2 rounds)
Switch to light pink yarn.
R21-22. sc in each (30) (2 rounds)
Switch to light brown yarn.
R23. in the BLO: sc in each (30)
R24. (4sc,dec)5x (25)
R25. (3sc,dec)5x (20)
R26. dec 10x (10)
R27. dec,5x (5), FO, leave a tail and cut yarn. Sew the bottom closed.
Ears X2
Crochet with light brown yarn or a body color by choice.
R1. 6 sc in the MR (6)
R2. inc x6 (12)
R3. sc in each (12)
You can crochet one more round of sc in each if you want the ears to be a bit bigger (I did 2 rounds).
R4. Don’t stuff, fold and crochet 6 sc across (6),FO, leave a tail and cut yarn. Sew the ears onto the head between R3-7.
Arms X2
Crochet with light brown yarn or a body color by choice.
R1. 6 sc in the MR (6)
R2. inc 6x (12)
R3. sc in each (12)
Switch to light pink yarn.
R4. sc in each (12)
Switch to dark red yarn.
R5. sc in each (12)
Stuff as you go.
Swith to light pink yarn.
R6. (2sc,dec)3x (9)
R7. sc in each (9)
R8. Fold and crochet 4 sc across. FO, leave tail for sewing and cut yarn.
Sew the arms onto the body between R17-20.
Legs X2
Crochet with light brown yarn.
R1. 6 sc in the MR (6)
R2. 6 inc (12)
R3. (1sc,inc)x6 (18)
R4. in the BLO: sc in each (18)
R5. sc in each (18)
R6. (1sc,dec) (12) Stuff, FO, leave a tail for sewing and cut yarn.
Sew the legs onto the body between R20-24.
Nose
Make sure your tension is not too tight.
Crochet with light brown yarn or a body color by choice.
R1. Chain 4, 2nd ch. of your hook: 1 inc, 2 sc other side of the chain: 1 inc, 1sc, 1 slst and fasten off. Leave a tail for sewing and cut yarn.
Sew the nose onto the head between R11-13.
Face details
Sew with white yarn around the eyes.
Sew on a T shape with black yarn on his nose.
Sew with pink yarn cheeks under the eyes.
