Free Crochet Bear Masterclass by @nat__knits
In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet a bear in a striped sweater using amigurumi techniques. You can use any type of yarn suitable for amigurumi, either half-linen or cotton yarn, and an appropriate crochet hook. Feel free to choose your favorite colors for the bear and its clothing.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn (for the bear and the clothes)
- Crochet Hook
- 9mm Safety Eyes (for the bear)
- Embroidery Thread (for the face)
- Stuffing (for the toy)
- Needle (for attaching parts)
- Scissors
Crochet Abbreviations
- KA – Magic ring
- ch – Chain stitch
- sc – Single crochet
- dc – Double crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- BLO – Back loop only
- (…) x n – Repeat n times
Step-by-Step Instructions for the Amigurumi Bear
Head (Main Color)
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6).
- Round 2: 6 inc (12).
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
- Round 4: (1 sc, inc) x 9 (27).
- Round 5: (2 sc, inc) x 9 (36).
- Rounds 6-7: 36 sc (2 rounds).
- Round 8: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42).
- Round 9: 42 sc.
- Round 10: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48).
- Rounds 11-12: 48 sc (2 rounds).
- Round 13: 8 sc, (inc, 2 sc) x 3, 15 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 7 sc (54).
- Round 14: 8 sc, (inc, 3 sc) x 3, 15 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 3, 7 sc (60).
- Rounds 15-17: 60 sc (3 rounds).
- Round 18: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54).
- Round 19: 54 sc.
- Round 20: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48).
- Round 21: (4 sc, dec) x 8 (40).
- Round 22: (2 sc, dec) x 10 (30).
- Round 23: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
- Round 24: (6 sc, dec) x 3 (21).
Leave a tail for sewing. Attach the 9mm safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, 8 sc apart.
Ears (2 Pieces) (Main Color)
- Round 1: 8 sc in KA (8).
- Round 2: 8 inc (16).
- Round 3: 16 dc (Double crochet).
Leave a tail for sewing.
Muzzle (White Color)
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6).
- Round 2: 6 inc (12).
- Round 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15).
- Round 4: 15 sc.
Leave a tail for sewing.
Arms (2 Pieces) (Main Color)
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6).
- Round 2: 6 inc (12).
- Rounds 3-4: 12 sc (2 rounds).
- Round 5: 5 sc, 3 dc in 1 stitch, 6 sc (12).
- Round 6: 4 sc, 2 dec, 4 sc (10).
- Rounds 7-11: 10 sc (5 rounds).
- Change to sweater color
- Round 12: 10 sc in BLO (back loop only).
- Round 13: 10 sc.
- Change to additional sweater color
- Round 14: 10 sc.
- Rounds 15-16: 10 sc.
- Round 17: 10 sc.
- Rounds 18-19: 10 sc.
Fold the piece in half, and crochet 5 sc through both sides. Leave a tail for sewing.
Legs (2 Pieces) (Main Color)
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6).
- Round 2: 6 inc (12).
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
- Round 4: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21).
- Rounds 5-6: 21 sc (2 rounds).
- Round 7: 6 sc, 5 dec, 5 sc (16).
- Round 8: 4 sc, 4 dec, 4 sc (12).
- Change to pants color
- Round 9: 12 sc in BLO.
- Rounds 10-13: 12 sc (4 rounds).
- Round 14: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15).
- Round 15: 15 sc.
For the first leg, fasten off the yarn. For the second leg, crochet an additional 5-6 sc so that the legs are even and proceed to the body.
Body (Main Color)
- Chain 3:
- (15 sc, 3 sc in ch) x 2 (36).
- (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42).
- (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48).
- Rounds 4-7: 48 sc (4 rounds).
- (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42).
- Round 9: 42 sc.
- Change to sweater color
- Round 10: 42 sc in BLO.
- (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36).
- Change to additional sweater color, then alternate rounds
- Round 12: 36 sc.
- Round 13: 36 sc.
- (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30).
- Round 15: 30 sc.
- Round 16: 30 sc.
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
- Round 18: 24 sc.
- Round 19: 24 sc.
- Change to bear color
- (6 sc, dec) x 3 (21).
Final Assembly
- Attach the ears, arms, legs, and muzzle to the body.
- Embroider the nose and mouth with black or brown thread.
- Decorate the bear with any accessories or details you like.
Your Bear is Ready! 🧸 Enjoy crocheting your cute little bear! 😄
