Free Crochet Pattern: Teddy Bear with Patches by Evgeniya Pokhabova (@evgeniya_pokhabova_toys)
With this detailed guide, you can crochet an adorable Teddy Bear with patches using the amigurumi technique. This pattern is versatile and works with various types of yarn, such as acrylic, cotton, or a cotton blend. The bear’s pieces are crocheted in a spiral, with sewn-on patches and embroidered seams. You can also create a scarf using either crochet or knitting for decoration, selecting colors to suit your preference.
The size of the finished toy depends on the materials used. The designer has not provided specific recommendations for yarn or hook size, so feel free to experiment.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn: Acrylic or cotton in the main bear color, black for seams and nose, and a contrasting color for patches
- Crochet hook
- Toy safety eyes
- Stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Pins
- Needle for sewing parts
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- (…) x n: Repeat instructions in parentheses n times
Pattern: Crochet Teddy Bear with Patches
Body
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
- (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
- (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)
11–18. sc around (60) - (3 sc, dec) x 6, 30 sc (54)
- sc around (54)
- (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
- sc around (48)
- (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
24–25. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
27–28. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
30–31. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Finish off.
Head
Follow similar increases as the body, stopping at 72 sc in round 14. Then decrease symmetrically to 24 sc. Leave a tail for sewing.
Additional Parts
- Muzzle: Crochet in rounds, finishing with 30 sc. Sew between rows 20–29 on the head.
- Ears: Crochet in rounds, stopping at 30 sc. Sew to the head.
- Legs and Arms: Begin with contrasting yarn for feet and switch to the main color. Stuff lightly and sew to the body.
- Tail: Crochet a small round tail and sew to the back.
- Patches: Create rectangular pieces with rows of single crochet in contrasting yarn.
Assembly and Finishing
- Sew all parts securely to the body.
- Embroider black stitches on the patches and seams for added character.
- Add a scarf or other decorations to personalize your bear.
Your Teddy Bear is ready! Please tag the designer on social media @evgeniya_pokhabova_toys to share your creations.
