Amigurumi Sleepyhead Teddy Bear Free Pattern
The Sleepyhead Teddy Bear is a cute and cuddly project perfect for crochet enthusiasts! It has a soft and fluffy texture thanks to Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn and stands at approximately 35 cm tall, excluding the cap. When sitting, it’s around 26 cm in height. Here’s the complete pattern for you to create your own sleepy bear.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby (or similar plush yarn)
- 1 skein for the pajamas
- 1 skein of body color
- Small amount of white yarn
- Hook: 4 mm
- Safety Eyes: 10 mm or larger
- Nose/Spout: You can either use a pre-made spout or embroider it.
- Filler: Polyester fiberfill
Legend:
- sc – single crochet
- ssn – double crochet
- pssn – half-column with crochet
- vp – air loop
- kill – decrease
- pr – increase
- ss – connecting post
Head:
- Round 1: 2vp, in 2nd loop from the hook, 6sc (6)
- Round 2: (pr) x6 (12)
- Round 3: 2sc, (3sc in 1 loop) x2, 4sc, (3sc in 1 loop) x2, 2sc (20)
- Round 4: 4sc, (pr) x3, 7sc, (pr) x3, 3sc (26)
- Rounds 5-6: 26 sc (2 rows)
- Round 7: 10sc, 7 increments with half-columns with crochet, 9sc (33)
- Round 8: pr, 7sc, pr, sc, 2pssn, (pr from pssn, pssn) x6, pssn, sc, pr, 6sc (42)
- Round 9: sc, pr, 7sc, pr, 7sc, pr, 4sc, pr, 4sc, pr, 8sc, pr, 5sc (48)
- Round 10: 15sc, (pr, 6sc) x4, 5sc (52)
- Round 11: 22sc, pr, 10sc, pr, 18sc (54)
- Round 12: 27sc, pr, 2sc, pr, 23sc (56)
Attach eyes between rows 7 and 8, 10-11 stitches apart. - Rounds 13-21: 56sc (9 rows)
- Round 22: (12sc, ub) x4 (52)
- Round 23: 5sc, ub, (11sc, ub) x3, 6sc (48)
- Round 24: (10sc, ub) x4 (44)
- Round 25: 4sc, ub, (9sc, ub) x3, 5sc (40)
- Round 26: (8sc, ub) x4 (36)
- Round 27: sc, dec, (4sc, dec) x5, 3sc (30)
- Round 28: (3sc, ub) x6 (24)
- Round 29: (ub, 2sc) x6 (18)
- Round 30: (ub, sc) x6 (12)
- Round 31: (kill) x6 (6)
Pull tight and hide the thread.
Ears (Make 2):
- Round 1: 2vp, in 2nd loop from the hook, 6sc (6)
- Round 2: (pr) x6 (12)
- Rounds 3-5: 12sc (3 rows)
Do not stuff the ears. Sew them between rows 17 and 18 of the head.
Body (Pajamas color):
- Round 1: 2vp, in 2nd loop from the hook, 6sc (6)
- Round 2: (pr) x6 (12)
- Round 3: (sc, pr) x6 (18)
- Round 4: (2sc, pr) x6 (24)
- Round 5: (3sc, pr) x6 (30)
- Round 6: sc, pr, (4sc, pr) x5, 3sc (36)
- Round 7: (5sc, pr) x6 (42)
- Round 8: 2sc, pr, (6sc, pr) x5, 4sc (48)
- Rounds 9-16: 48sc (8 rows)
- Round 17: 11sc, ub, (6sc, ub) x3, 11sc (44)
- Round 18: 7sc, ub, (5sc, ub) x4, 7sc (39)
- Round 19: 2sc, ub, 12sc, ub, 4sc, ub, 11sc, ub, 2sc (35)
- Round 20: 9sc, ub, 13sc, ub, 9sc (33)
- Round 21: 33sc (No increase/decrease)
- Round 22: 11sc, ub, (3sc, ub) x2, 10sc (30)
- Round 23: 30sc (No increase/decrease)
- Round 24: 4sc, ub, 19sc, ub, 3sc (28)
- Round 25: 28sc (No increase/decrease)
- Round 26: 11sc, ub, 4sc, ub, 9sc (26)
- Round 27: ub, 11sc, ub, 11sc (24)
- Round 28: (4sc, ub) x4 (20)
- Round 29: 20sc (No increase/decrease)
Fix and hide thread.
Legs (Make 2):
- Round 1: 7vp, 2sc in the second loop from the hook, 4sc, 4sc in the last loop. Turn and crochet along the second side 4sc, 2sc in the first loop (16)
- Round 2: pr, 5sc, (3sc in 1 loop), 2sc, (3sc in 1 loop), 5sc, pr (22)
- Round 3: (3sc in 1 loop), 7sc, (3sc in 1 loop), 4sc, (3sc in 1 loop), 8sc (28)
- Round 4: 28sc (Increase/Decrease)
- Round 5: 28sc (Back loop only)
Continue the process of creating the slipper shape, changing colors when needed and adding stuffing.
Arms, Collar, and Hat:
- Arms: Follow similar procedures for the legs, adjusting as necessary for hand shape.
- Collar: Use a 31vp chain and crochet using pssn and ss for the edges to create a small collar.
- Hat: Begin with 54vp and crochet using a decrease method to fit the head.
Final Assembly:
- Attach the collar to the body and sew the head onto the body at the neckline.
- Sew on the arms and legs at the appropriate locations.
- Place the cap on the head for a sleepy look!
This teddy bear is a charming addition to your crochet collection and makes a perfect gift or decorative piece. Enjoy your project and happy crocheting!
