
Free Masterclass: Crochet Plush Teddy Bear by Darya Baysh (@dariya_bayush)
In this free masterclass, you’ll learn how to crochet a plush teddy bear wearing a scarf using a crochet hook. This pattern works well with any plush yarn and an appropriate crochet hook. You can use cotton or half-cotton yarn for the scarf. All parts are crocheted in a spiral, and the paws are sewn on, but if you prefer, you can crochet them directly into the body.
Yarn Usage: Half a skein of yarn.
Materials and Tools
- Plush Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce (half a skein)
- Scarf Yarn: YarnArt Jeans or any yarn of your choice (for the scarf)
- Embroidery Thread: For nose and eyebrows
- Crochet Hooks: 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm
- Toy Eyes: 8 mm
- Toy Filler: Stuffing for toys
- Needle: For sewing parts together
- Scissors: For cutting yarn
Crochet Abbreviations
- KA: Magic ring
- ch: Chain stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Decrease
- (…) x n: Repeat n times
Amigurumi Teddy Bear Crochet Pattern
Lower Paws (Make 2)
- Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
- Row 2: 6 inc (12)
- Row 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
- Row 4: 15 sc (15)
- Row 5: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
- Row 6: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
- Lightly stuff the paws.
7-10. Rows 7-10: 9 sc (4 rows) - Fold the detail in half and crochet 4 sc through both sides.
Upper Paws (Hands) (Make 2)
- Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
- Row 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
- Row 3: 9 sc (9)
- Row 4: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
- Stuff lightly, no more filling is needed.
5-9. Rows 5-9: 6 sc (5 rows) - Fold the detail in half and crochet 3 sc through both sides.
Body
- Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
- Row 2: 6 inc (12)
- Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- Row 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- Row 6: Attach the paws: crochet 4 sc, capturing loops of both the body and paws, then 10 sc, crochet 4 sc, capturing loops of both the body and paws, 12 sc (30)
7-8. Rows 7-8: 30 sc (2 rows) - Row 9: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
9-10. Rows 10-11: 24 sc (2 rows) - Row 12: (4 sc, dec) x 4 (20)
- Row 13: 20 sc (20)
- Row 14: Attach the arms: crochet 2 sc, crochet 3 sc capturing loops of both body and arms, then 7 sc, crochet 3 sc capturing loops of both body and arms, 5 sc (20)
- Stuff the body.
- Row 15: (3 sc, dec) x 4 (16)
- Cut the yarn and secure it.
Head
- Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
- Row 2: 6 inc (12)
- Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- Row 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
6-10. Rows 6-10: 30 sc (5 rows) - Row 11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- Insert the eyes between rows 8 and 9, about 3-4 sc apart.
- Row 12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- Row 13: (7 sc, dec) x 2 (16)
- Cut the yarn and secure it.
Ears (Make 2)
- Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
- Row 2: 6 inc (12)
- Row 3: 12 sc (12)
- Cut the yarn and secure it.
Muzzle (Snout)
The muzzle is crocheted in the same way as the ears.
- Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
- Row 2: 6 inc (12)
- Row 3: 12 sc (12)
- Cut the yarn and secure it.

Tail
- Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
- Row 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
- Row 3: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
- Cut the yarn and secure it.
Scarf
Use any yarn of your choice and an appropriate hook.
- Chain 80 ch (or adjust the length to your liking).
- Starting from the second ch from the hook, crochet:
- Row 1: 1 ch, 79 sc (80), turn work.
- Row 2: 1 ch, 79 sc in the back loops only (80), turn work.
- Row 3: 1 ch, 79 sc in the back loops only (80)
- Cut the yarn and secure it.
Toy Assembly
- Attach the head to the body.
- Stuff the muzzle and sew it to the face.
- Sew the ears in place, 2 rows from the center of the head.
- Embroider the nose and eyebrows on the muzzle.
- Attach the tail to the back.
- Tie the scarf around the bear’s neck.
Your Plush Teddy Bear with Scarf is Ready!
This plush teddy bear makes a cozy and adorable gift, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy crocheting!








