Free Crochet New Year Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern
Celebrate the New Year with a cute, handmade teddy bear! This crochet pattern is designed to be easy to follow, and the finished teddy bear will be approximately 18 cm tall. It’s a perfect gift for loved ones or a festive addition to your holiday decorations. The pattern uses soft, plush yarn and simple stitches to create a cuddly teddy bear with charming details.
Materials:
- Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn (1 skein)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Safety eyes (8-10 mm)
- Safety nose
- Needle
- Marker
- Fiberfill (for stuffing)
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic ring
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single crochet
- Inc: Increase
- Dec: Decrease
Head:
- 6 sc in MR
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
6-9. 30 sc (4 rounds)
Insert eyes between rounds 7 and 8, with a 6 sc gap. - (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff the head with fiberfill. Tighten the hole. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Muzzle:
- 6 sc in MR
- 6 inc (12)
3-4. 12 sc (2 rounds)
Stuff the muzzle. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the muzzle onto the face.
Ears (Make 2):
- 6 sc in MR
- 6 inc (12)
- 12 sc (1 round)
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2):
- 6 sc in MR
- 6 inc (12)
3-4. 12 sc (2 rounds) - (1 sc, dec) x 4 (8)
6-9. 8 sc (4 rounds)
Stuff only the lower part of the leg. Fold the leg in half and sc both sides together.
Arms (Make 2):
- 6 sc in MR
- (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
3-4. 9 sc (2 rounds) - (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
6-9. 6 sc (4 rounds)
Stuff only the lower part of the arm. Fold the arm in half and sc both sides together.
Body:
- 6 sc in MR
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- 24 sc (1 round)
- Join the legs: 3 sc, 4 sc together with a leg, 6 sc, 4 sc together with a leg, 7 sc.
- 24 sc (1 round)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- 18 sc (1 round)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- Join the arms: 2 sc, 3 sc together with an arm, 3 sc, 3 sc together with an arm, 1 sc.
- 12 sc (1 round)
Stuff the body. Tighten the hole. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the head to the body.
Tail:
- 6 sc in MR
- 6 inc (12)
- 6 dec (6)
Stuff the tail. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the tail to the body.
Assembly and Final Design:
- Sew the ears and muzzle onto the head.
- Sew the head onto the body.
- Embroider the eyebrows using black thread or yarn.
- Optionally, you can add a satin ribbon or any accessory around the teddy bear’s neck.
Your Crochet Teddy Bear is ready! 🎉
Congratulations! You now have a cute and soft teddy bear, perfect for giving as a gift or using as a holiday decoration. Enjoy the festive season with your handcrafted creation!
