If you’ve ever wanted to make something small, sweet, and totally huggable, this crochet teddy bear might just steal your heart. I recently stumbled upon this free amigurumi pattern, and I can’t get enough of it! Whether you’re a beginner or have been crocheting for years, this crochet teddy bear with heart is perfect for adding a little handmade love to your day.
One of my favorite things about this pattern is its simplicity. You can make the bear in a soft coffee brown for a classic look or a gentle pink for a more playful, romantic vibe. And let’s not forget the adorable little red heart it holds in its arms—honestly, how cute is that? It’s like the bear itself is giving a tiny hug, and I swear it makes your whole crafting session feel extra cozy.
The pattern itself is easy to follow, and it gives you all the steps you need to create this charming crochet animal. You’ll get to practice some basic stitches, which is perfect if you’re looking to improve your skills without diving into anything too complicated. Plus, having a finished bear in your hands at the end? Pure satisfaction.
If you’ve been looking for a fun and relaxing project, I highly recommend giving this free amigurumi pattern a try. Grab your yarn, pick your favorite colors, and start crocheting your own little bundle of joy. Trust me, once you make one, you’ll be hooked on creating more. Nothing beats the charm of a handmade crochet teddy bear with heart—it’s tiny, it’s cute, and it’s full of love.
In white color:
R1: in MR 8 sc (8), ss
Cut a long tail for further sewing, FO. Embroider nose on the snout with cotton/acrylic brown yarn.
Now we can move on to the arms. Then we’ll move on to the legs.
Arms (make 2)
Start in the main color:
R1: in MR 6 sc (6)
R2-4 (3 rounds): sc around (6)
Don’t stuff. Cut a long tail for further sewing, FO.
Legs (make 2)
Start in the main color:
R1: in MR 6 sc (6)
R2: [1 sc, inc] x 3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: 2 sc, 3 dec, 1 sc (6)
R5: sc around (6)
Stuff the leg. Cut the yarn, FO and hide the tail.
Now that big red heart needs to be made. We’ll attach it to the teddy bear’s body later.
Heart
Start in heart color:
R1: in MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 sc (6)
Cut the yarn, FO. I prefer to cut a longer tail to sew the hole between heart parts in the end. Make 2nd identical part, but don’t cut the yarn. In R3 you need to connect together 2 parts.
R3: attach 1st part with sc, then sc around 1st part and 2nd part (12)
R4: [2 sc, dec] x 3 (9)
R5: [1 sc, dec] x 3 (6)
Stuff the heart. Cut the tail for further sewing, FO, sew the hole up. Sew the hole between the 1st and 2nd parts of the heart.
Now we’ll make the body of the love teddy bear.
Body (one piece)
In main color:
R1: in MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
R5-6 (2 rounds): sc around (24)
R7: [5 sc, inc] x 4 (28)
R8: [6 sc, inc] x 4 (32)
R9: [7 sc, inc] x 4 (36)
R10-13 (4 rounds): sc around (36)
R14: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
In R15 you need to attach legs: while crocheting the body, fold leg into half (dec in R4 of the leg should face bears’ belly when you’re attaching it to the body), insert hook through loops on the both sides of the leg, then insert hook into the body, make a sc.
R15: 9 sc, 3 sc for leg, 6 sc, 3 sc for leg, 9 sc (30)
Insert eyes between R5-6 with distance 4 sc. Start stuffing and stuff as you go.
R16: 15 dec (15)
R17: 7 dec, 1 sc (8)
Cut the yarn, FO and sew the hole up. Secure and hide the tail.
Now let’s move on to the ears.
Ears
– Right ear: insert hook 3 sc from the eye between R4-5, ch 1, in the next stitch make 3 dc, ch 1 and make ss in the next stitch (between R2-3). Hide all tails;
– Left ear: insert hook 3 sc from the eye between R2-3, ch 1, in the next stitch make 3 dc, ch 1, in the next stitch make ss (between R4-5). Hide all tails.
Details
Tail: insert the hook in the back of the bear, between the ears, between R12-R13, make ch 2, in that same place of the body you firstly inserted your hook or in 1st ch make a bbl with 3 unfinished dc. To finish the tail make ss in the body, 1 row below your initial bbl. Secure and hide the tails.
Snout: sew the snout between the eyes across the R5-7. Secure and hide the tails.
Arms: sew the arms across R9-11, 1 stitch behind the eye. Secure and hide the tails.
Heart: sew the heart to bears arms. Secure and hide the tails.
Here’s the little teddy bear ready for Valentine’s Day!
