Crochet Plush Teddy Bear


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)

  1. Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
  2. Row 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Row 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
  4. Row 4: 15 sc (15)
  5. Row 5: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
  6. 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)

  1. Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
  2. Row 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
  3. Row 3: 9 sc (9)
  4. 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

  1. Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
  2. Row 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  4. Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  5. Row 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  6. 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)
  7. Row 9: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
    9-10. Rows 10-11: 24 sc (2 rows)
  8. Row 12: (4 sc, dec) x 4 (20)
  9. Row 13: 20 sc (20)
  10. 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.
  1. Row 15: (3 sc, dec) x 4 (16)
  • Cut the yarn and secure it.

Head

  1. Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
  2. Row 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  4. Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  5. Row 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
    6-10. Rows 6-10: 30 sc (5 rows)
  6. Row 11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
  • Insert the eyes between rows 8 and 9, about 3-4 sc apart.
  1. Row 12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
  2. Row 13: (7 sc, dec) x 2 (16)
  • Cut the yarn and secure it.

Ears (Make 2)

  1. Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
  2. Row 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Row 3: 12 sc (12)
  • Cut the yarn and secure it.

Muzzle (Snout)

The muzzle is crocheted in the same way as the ears.

  1. Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
  2. Row 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Row 3: 12 sc (12)
  • Cut the yarn and secure it.

Tail

  1. Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook (or 6 sc in KA) (6)
  2. Row 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
  3. 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:
  1. Row 1: 1 ch, 79 sc (80), turn work.
  2. Row 2: 1 ch, 79 sc in the back loops only (80), turn work.
  3. Row 3: 1 ch, 79 sc in the back loops only (80)
  • Cut the yarn and secure it.

Toy Assembly

  1. Attach the head to the body.
  2. Stuff the muzzle and sew it to the face.
  3. Sew the ears in place, 2 rows from the center of the head.
  4. Embroider the nose and eyebrows on the muzzle.
  5. Attach the tail to the back.
  6. 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!


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