Free Crochet Masterclass: Plush Teddy Bear by Kseniya Pilipieko (@kseniya_igrushki)
In this masterclass, you will learn how to crochet a plush Teddy Bear using the amigurumi technique. You can use any plush yarn such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce, or similar. For the patches, you will need a piece of felt.
Finished size: approximately 28-29 cm.
Materials and Tools Needed
- Plush yarn:
- Himalaya Dolphin Baby (gray, 1 skein)
- White (for the snout)
- Pink (for the paws)
- Cotton/Acrylic yarn:
- Pink (for the nose)
- Black (for seams and eyebrows)
- Crochet hook: 4 mm
- Thread for embroidery (for the face)
- Safety eyes (12 mm)
- Toy stuffing
- Felt (3.5 x 3.5 cm)
- Needle for sewing the details
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- KA – Magic ring (Amigurumi ring)
- ch – Chain stitch
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- (…) x n – Repeat n times
Crochet Pattern for Plush Teddy Bear (Amigurumi)
All parts are crocheted in spirals.
Upper Paws (Make 2)
The paws should be loosely stuffed as you crochet, but not completely filled.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in KA
- Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
- Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
4–6. Rnd 4–6: 15 sc (3 rounds) - Rnd 7: 3 dec, 9 sc (12)
8–16. Rnd 8–16: 12 sc (9 rounds)
Crochet 5 more sc, fold the paw in half, and crochet 6 sc through both sides.
Lower Paws (Make 2)
- Ch 5 with a contrasting color
- In the second chain from the hook, crochet 3 sc, 2 sc along the chain, 3 sc in the last chain, 2 sc along the other side of the chain (10)
- Rnd 3: inc x 3, 2 sc, inc x 3, 2 sc (16)
- Rnd 4: (1 sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc (22)
- Rnd 5: 22 sc
Switch to the main color.
6–7. Rnd 6–7: 22 sc - Rnd 8: 1 sc, 4 dec, 13 sc (18)
- Rnd 9: 3 dec, 12 sc (15)
10–19. Rnd 10–19: 15 sc (10 rounds) - Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
Crochet 4 more sc, fold the paw in half, and crochet 6 sc through both sides of the paw.
Body
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in KA
- Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- Rnd 6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc (36)
- Rnd 7: 36 sc
In the next round, you will need to incorporate the legs.
- Rnd 8: 6 sc, 6 sc through both body and legs, 12 sc, 6 sc through both body and legs, 6 sc (36)
9–12. Rnd 9–12: 36 sc (4 rounds) - Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
14–15. Rnd 14–15: 30 sc - Rnd 16: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
17–18. Rnd 17–18: 24 sc - Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- Rnd 20: 18 sc
In the next round, you will need to incorporate the upper paws. To do this, crochet a few stitches so that the working yarn is at the back. Mark 6 central stitches on each side of the body with markers or contrasting yarn. Leave 3 sc between the paws. Crochet sc until the first marker, then follow the pattern:
- Rnd 21: 6 sc through both body and paws, 3 sc along the chest, 6 sc through both body and paws, 3 sc along the back (18)
- Rnd 22: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Do not break the yarn, continue crocheting.
Head
- Rnd 1: 12 inc (24)
- Rnd 2: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- Rnd 3: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc (36)
- Rnd 4: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
5–9. Rnd 5–9: 42 sc (5 rounds) - Rnd 10: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
- Rnd 11: 36 sc
Carefully stuff the bottom of the head and insert the safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9. Leave 3 visible stitches between the eyes.
- Rnd 12: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 5, 2 sc (30)
- Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- Rnd 15: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- Rnd 16: 6 dec
Tighten the opening and hide the yarn inside.
Ears (Make 2)
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in KA
- Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4–5. Rnd 4–5: 18 sc - Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
Snout
- Ch 7 with white yarn
- In the second chain from the hook, crochet 3 sc, 4 sc along the chain, 3 sc in the last chain, 4 sc along the other side of the chain (14)
- Rnd 3: inc x 3, 4 sc, inc x 3, 4 sc (20)
- Rnd 4: (1 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc (26)
5–6. Rnd 5–6: 26 sc
Nose
- Ch 5
- In the second chain from the hook, crochet 3 sc, 2 sc along the chain, 3 sc in the last chain, 2 sc along the other side of the chain (10)
- Rnd 3: inc x 3, 2 sc, inc x 3, 2 sc (16)
4–5. Rnd 4–5: 16 sc
Finish crocheting and leave a long tail for sewing.
Tail
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in KA
- Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
- Rnd 3: 12 sc
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Assembling and Finishing
- Attach the snout to the head (at the level of round 7).
- Sew the nose onto the snout, leaving a small space from the edge.
- Optionally, create a slight indentation on the snout for added detail, but the bear looks great even without it.
- Sew the ears and tail onto the body.
5. Embroider eyebrows and stitches on the face or any other spots you want to add detail. - Attach a small felt square to the belly. Don’t worry about symmetry with the stitches, they can be a little playful.
Your plush Teddy Bear is now complete! Enjoy your creation!
