A Pair of Amigurumi Teddy Bears
A charming couple of amigurumi bears designed by Alyona @favorite_toys._ makes for an ideal gift for Valentine’s Day, weddings, or anniversaries. These delightful bears are crocheted using a 2.0 mm hook and YarnArt Jeans yarn.
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Materials Needed
- Yarn: YarnArt Jeans in blue, beige, white, and a little black and brown
- Hook: 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes
- Small piece of cardboard
- Decorative flowers for the bouquet
- Needle, scissors, and stuffing
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain stitch
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- dc: Double crochet
- tr: Treble crochet
- (…)*n: Repeat instructions in parentheses n times
- (x): Total stitch count at the end of the round
Crochet Pattern for Teddy Bears
Head
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc)*6 (48)
9–16. 48 sc (8 rows) - (6 sc, dec)*6 (42)
- (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
Fasten off with a sl st and stuff firmly.
Ears (Make 2)
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
4–5. 18 sc (2 rows)
Fold in half and crochet through both sides: 9 sc. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Snout
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
4–5. 18 sc (2 rows)
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2)
For Boy Bear
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
4–5. 18 sc (2 rows)
Switch to white:
6–13. 12 sc (8 rows)
Fold and sc across both sides: 5 sc.
For Girl Bear
Same as above, using the respective colors.
Legs + Body
Boy Bear Legs (Make 2)
Start with black:
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
5–6. 24 sc (2 rows)
Switch to blue:
7–12. 18 sc (6 rows)
Continue with the body after the second leg.
Joining Legs for Boy Bear
- Chain 3, join the second leg: sc around both legs and chain (42)
2–15. 42 sc (14 rows)
Switch to white for the shirt. Continue decreasing to shape the upper body.
Girl Bear Legs and Body
Use similar steps, substituting colors as needed.
Accessories
Hat
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
- 18 sc (through back loops)
5–7. 18 sc (3 rows)
Insert a cardboard circle for firmness, then crochet the brim.
Dress
Attach blue yarn to the front loops. Work rows of dc to create the dress body, then use white yarn to crochet decorative edging.
Bowtie and Ribbon
Work treble crochet stitches in a magic ring to form the bowtie. Wrap the center tightly.
Assembly
- Sew the snout and ears to the head. Add safety eyes and embroider features.
- Attach the head to the body and then the arms.
- Dress the bears in their respective outfits.
- Add decorative flowers or other elements as desired.
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