Free Masterclass: How to Crochet Amigurumi Bear “Frank” by Darya Devish (@dvishandmade)
In this free masterclass, you will learn how to crochet a plush teddy bear in a sweater using amigurumi techniques. The bear’s face can be made using plush yarn such as Himalaya Toffee Baby or Alize Softy, while the sweater is crocheted with YarnArt Jeans.
The finished size of the bear is approximately 25 cm.
Materials and Tools
- Plush Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby (Main color, 1 skein)
- Plush Yarn: Himalaya Toffee Baby (for the face)
- Cotton Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (for the sweater)
- Embroidery Thread: Iris for sewing the details
- Crochet Hooks: 4 mm (for the bear) and 2.5 mm (for the sweater)
- Toy Eyes: 10-12 mm
- Toy Nose: For the bear’s face
- Toy Filling
- 3 Buttons (for the sweater)
- Needle for sewing the details
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- KA – Magic ring
- ch – Chain stitch
- sc – Single crochet
- hdc – Half double crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- (…) x n times – Repeat n times
Crochet Pattern for the Amigurumi Bear “Frank”
Head
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
8-14. 42 sc (7 rounds)
Insert the eyes between rounds 10 and 11, leaving a 4-sc space between the eyes.
- Round 15: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
- Round 16: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
- Round 17: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- Round 18: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Cut the yarn and secure the ends.
Body
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
7-8. 36 sc (2 rounds) - Round 9: 12 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc (42)
10-13. 42 sc (4 rounds) - Round 14: 12 sc, (1 sc, dec) x 6, 12 sc (36)
- Round 15: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
- Round 16: 30 sc
- Round 17: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- Round 18: 24 sc
- Round 19: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- Round 20: 18 sc
Cut the yarn and secure the ends.
Arms (2 pieces)
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Round 4: 18 sc
- Round 5: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc (15)
- Round 6: 6 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc (13)
- Round 7: 6 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc (12)
8-13. 12 sc (5 rounds)
At the end of the last round, crochet 3 more sc. Stuff the lower part of the arm tightly, fold the sides together, and crochet 6 sc. Attach the arms between rounds 12 and 13 of the body, with a 6-sc distance from the front.
Legs (2 pieces)
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Round 4: 18 sc
- Round 5: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc (15)
- Round 6: 6 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc (13)
- Round 7: 6 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc (12)
8-13. 12 sc (6 rounds)
At the end of the last round, crochet 3 more sc. Stuff the lower part of the leg tightly, fold the sides together, and crochet 6 sc. Attach the legs symmetrically to the body.
Face (Snout)
Using Himalaya Toffee Baby yarn:
- Row 1: 5 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 3 sc in the last ch, turn and crochet 2 sc, 2 sc in the last ch (10)
- Row 2: Inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (16)
- Row 3: 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (22)
4-5. 22 sc (2 rows)
Lightly stuff the snout and sew it between rounds 10 and 16 of the head.
Ears (2 pieces)
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st (12)
3-4. 12 sc (2 rounds)
Tail
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st (12)
- Round 3: 12 sc
- Round 4: 6 dec, cut the yarn and pull tight to close the opening.
Sweater
For the sweater, use YarnArt Jeans yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook. The sweater is crocheted in rounds and has a simple structure. The pattern is detailed in the original tutorial, where the key steps include making the front, back, and sleeve sections, then joining them together to create the sweater.
Assembly
- Attach the head to the body.
- Attach the arms and legs symmetrically.
- Sew the snout onto the face and add the eyes and nose.
- Attach the ears on each side of the head.
- Sew the tail onto the back.
- Attach the buttons and finalize the sweater.
Congratulations!
Your plush Frank the Bear is now complete! Enjoy your adorable amigurumi creation! Don’t forget to share your results on social media and tag @dvishandmade.
This step-by-step guide provides all the details needed to create a cozy, adorable plush bear with a sweater. Happy crocheting!
