Cuddly Teddy Bear

Bring a timeless companion to life with this delightful amigurumi pattern. Standing at a generous 13 inches tall, this project is perfect for crocheters looking to scale up from miniature projects into creating substantial, ultra-huggable plushies.

With its classic proportions and vintage-inspired shaping, this teddy bear makes an exceptional heirloom gift or a cozy addition to any bedroom.

Project Preparation

Required Materials

Yarn: Medium/Worsted weight yarn (Category 4) in your preferred main body color and accent colors.
Crochet Hook: 3.75 mm (Size F) aluminum or ergonomic hook.
Safety Eyes: One pair of 12mm plastic safety eyes with secure backings.
Cushioning: High-quality polyester fiberfill stuffing.
Notions: Stitch markers, a blunt-tipped yarn needle, sewing pins for positioning, and sharp scissors.

Pattern Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring (Magic Circle)
St / Sts: Stitch / Stitches
Sc: Single Crochet
Inc: Increase (Work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch)
Dec: Decrease (Invisible decrease is recommended: insert hook into front loops of the next two stitches, yarn over, and pull through all loops)
BLSc: Back Loop Only Single Crochet

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Head

Pro Tip: Keep your tension consistent so the stuffing doesn’t peek through the stitches later.

Round 1: Form a magic ring, work 6 sc into the loop. Pull tight. [6 sts]
Round 2: Work 2 sc into every stitch around. [12 sts]
Round 3: Repeat the sequence of (1 sc, then 1 inc) a total of 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 4: Repeat the sequence of (2 sc, then 1 inc) a total of 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 5: Repeat the sequence of (3 sc, then 1 inc) a total of 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 6: Repeat the sequence of (4 sc, then 1 inc) a total of 6 times. [36 sts]
Round 7: Repeat the sequence of (5 sc, then 1 inc) a total of 6 times. [42 sts]
Round 8: Repeat the sequence of (6 sc, then 1 inc) a total of 6 times. [48 sts]
Rounds 9–14: Work 1 sc into every stitch around for these six rows. [48 sts]
Round 15: Repeat the sequence of (6 sc, then 1 dec) a total of 6 times. [42 sts]
Rounds 16–17: Work 1 sc into every stitch around for both rows. [42 sts]

[EYE PLACEMENT NOTE]

Position your 12mm safety eyes securely between Round 16 and Round 17.
Insert the first eye between stitches 16 and 17.
Insert the second eye between stitches 25 and 26.
Snap the washers firmly into place on the inside of the head.

Round 18: Work 18 sc, perform 6 consecutive increases, then work the remaining 18 sc. [48 sts]
Round 19: Work 1 sc into every stitch around. [48 sts]
Round 20: Work 18 sc, repeat the sequence of (1 sc, 1 inc) 6 times, then work the remaining 18 sc. [54 sts]
Round 21: Work 1 sc into every stitch around. [54 sts]
Round 22: Repeat (4 sc, 1 dec) 3 times, then repeat (1 sc, 1 dec) 6 times, and finish by repeating (4 sc, 1 dec) 3 times. [42 sts]
Round 23: Repeat the sequence of (5 sc, then 1 dec) 6 times. [36 sts]
Round 24: Repeat the sequence of (4 sc, then 1 dec) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 25: Repeat the sequence of (3 sc, then 1 dec) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 26: Repeat the sequence of (2 sc, then 1 dec) 6 times. [18 sts]
Finishing: Fasten off your yarn, leaving a short tail. Tuck the yarn end inside the head. Take your accent yarn and embroider a triangular nose centered between the eyes, then firmly pack the head with fiberfill.

The Main Body

Round 1: Start with a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. [6 sts]
Round 2: Work 2 sc into every stitch around. [12 sts]
Round 3: Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) 6 times around. [18 sts]
Round 4: Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) 6 times around. [24 sts]
Round 5: Repeat (3 sc, 1 inc) 6 times around. [30 sts]
Round 6: Repeat (4 sc, 1 inc) 6 times around. [36 sts]
Round 7: Repeat (5 sc, 1 inc) 6 times around. [42 sts]
Round 8: Repeat (6 sc, 1 inc) 6 times around. [48 sts]
Rounds 9–16: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for these eight rows. [48 sts]
Round 17: Repeat (6 sc, 1 dec) 6 times around. [42 sts]
Rounds 18–22: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for these five rows. [42 sts]
Round 23: Repeat (5 sc, 1 dec) 6 times around. [36 sts]
Rounds 24–29: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for these six rows. [36 sts]
Round 30: Repeat (4 sc, 1 dec) 6 times around. [30 sts]
Rounds 31–32: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for both rows. [30 sts]
Round 33: Repeat (3 sc, 1 dec) 6 times around. [24 sts]
Round 34: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. [24 sts]
Round 35: Repeat (2 sc, 1 dec) 6 times around. [18 sts]
Finishing: Fasten off, ensuring you leave a long, sturdy yarn tail. Pack the body generously with fiberfill, then use your yarn needle to sew this top opening directly to the base of the stuffed head.

The Ears (Make Two)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into a magic ring. [6 sts]
Round 2: Work 2 sc into every stitch around. [12 sts]
Round 3: Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) 6 times around. [18 sts]
Round 4: Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) 6 times around. [24 sts]
Rounds 5–6: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for both rows. [24 sts]
Finishing: Tie off the yarn, leaving a tail for assembly. Press the circular opening flat so it forms a dome/half-circle shape (do not stuff). Pin and sew securely to the top curved sides of the head.

The Arms (Make Two)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into a magic ring. [6 sts]
Round 2: Work 2 sc into every stitch around. [12 sts]
Round 3: Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) 6 times around. [18 sts]
Rounds 4–17: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for these fourteen rows. [18 sts]
Round 18: Repeat (2 sc, 1 dec) 4 times, then finish the row with 2 sc. [14 sts]
Rounds 19–23: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for these five rows. [14 sts]
Round 24: Repeat (2 sc, 1 dec) 3 times, then finish the row with 2 sc. [11 sts]
Finishing: Stuff the lower half of the arm firmly, leaving the top portion slightly understaffed so it rests flat against the body. Flatten the top opening edge and stitch it closed horizontally, then attach it to the upper sides of the body just below the neck.

The Legs (Make Two)

Foundation: Chain 5.
Round 1: Beginning in the second chain from your hook, work 3 sc along the chain, then work an inc in the last chain. Flip your work over to crochet along the opposite side of the foundation chain: work 3 sc, and end with an inc. [10 sts]
Round 2: Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) 5 times total. [15 sts]
Round 3: Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) 5 times total. [20 sts]
Round 4: Repeat (3 sc, 1 inc) 5 times total. [25 sts]
Round 5: Work 1 single crochet into the back loops only of every stitch around to create a flat sole base. [25 sts]
Rounds 6–7: Work standard sc in each stitch around for both rows. [25 sts]
Round 8: Work 8 sc, execute 4 decreases in a row across the front of the foot, then work 9 sc. [21 sts]
Round 9: Work 7 sc, execute 3 decreases in a row across the front, then work 9 sc. [18 sts]
Rounds 10–26: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for these seventeen rows. [18 sts]
Finishing: Stuff the foot firmly and the leg moderately. Flatten the top opening of the leg vertically (perpendicular to the direction of the foot so the toes point forward) and stitch it closed. Sew the closed edge securely to the lower hip area of the body.

The Tail

Round 1: Work 6 sc into a magic ring. [6 sts]
Round 2: Work 2 sc into every stitch around. [12 sts]
Round 3: Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) 6 times around. [18 sts]
Round 4: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. [18 sts]
Finishing: Fasten off with a sewing tail. Add a small pinch of fiberfill stuffing inside, center it onto the lower back of the bear’s body to act as a balance support, and sew it down firmly.