Small Crochet Bear - Frederick

This small crochet bear pattern is a simple and quick crochet project that’s perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Made with bulky yarn and mostly worked in one piece, this teddy bear works up fast and has a clean, classic look.

It’s a great option if you’re looking for an easy crochet project that’s cute, giftable, and practical.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Teddy Bear

This crochet bear is designed to be simple without sacrificing charm. The shape is classic, the construction is straightforward, and the finished size makes it ideal for gifting or selling.

Pattern highlights

• Beginner-friendly crochet bear pattern
• Mostly worked in one piece
• Low sew ears and muzzle
• Uses bulky yarn for faster results
• Takes about 2 hours to make

If you’re new to amigurumi or want an easy win, this is a great place to start.

Pattern Details

• Yarn Weight - #5 bulky
• Hook Size - 6mm
• Finished Size - Approximately 10 inches (25 cm) tall,
• Time To Complete - Less than 2 hours

Beginner Friendly & Easy to Follow

This crochet teddy bear pattern is suitable for beginners who want to try making a soft toy without complicated shaping or lots of sewing. Most of the bear is crocheted in one piece, which keeps assembly simple and stress-free.

The bulky yarn makes stitches easy to see and helps the project move along quickly, making it a good choice for learning amigurumi basics.

Perfect for Gifts & Markets

This small crochet bear is a versatile project that works well for many occasions:

• Baby shower gifts
• Valentine’s Day gifts
• Handmade presents for friends and family
• Items to sell at craft fairs and markets

Because it’s quick to make and has a timeless design, it’s easy to create multiples in different colors.

Quick Make for Busy Crocheters

With a total make time of about 2 hours, this is a great project when you want something fast but meaningful. It’s ideal for last-minute gifts, market prep, or when you want a break from larger crochet projects.

Materials

Yarn

# 5 bulky yarn with about 8 wraps per inch*

• Color A, (body) red – 76.5 yards (70 meters)
• Color B, (muzzle) white – 1 yards (1 meter)

(yarn suggestions, microfiber, blanket yarn or similar)

*Wraps per inch (WPI) - measures yarn thickness by counting how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. More wraps thinner yarn, while fewer wraps thicker yarn.

Hook Size

• 6mm

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Toy stuffing
• 12mm safety eyes
• Small length of dark brown (or black) #3 dk yarn or lighter for nose and mouth.
• Ribbon

Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms

• col - color
• FLO – front loop only – see below
• hdc - half double crochet
• hk - hook
• invdec – invisible decrease – see below
• lp/lps – loop/loops
• MR – magic ring
• Rnd/rnd – round/rounds
• rpt – repeat
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• YO – yarn over
• [] - at the end of a round indicates the number of stitches in that round

Special Stitches

• FLO – To identify the front loop of a crochet stitch, examine the top of the stitch. Each stitch has two loops: the front loop (the one closest to you) and the back loop (the one furthest away). The front loop is the loop that is in front when you are facing your work.
• invdec – Insert hk in FLO of next st, then in FLO of next st, YO, pull through 2-lps, YO, pull through 2-lps.

Gauge & Finished Size

Gauge isn’t critical for this project. However, if you notice gaps between your stitches, go down a half or whole hook size. Tighter stitches will help prevent the stuffing from showing through.

Finished Size - The finished bear measures approximately 10 inches (25 cm) tall, making it a great size for cuddling, displaying, or gifting.

How to Make A Crochet Teddy Bear

Arms (make 2)

Rnd 1, col A - 6sc in magic ring. [6sc]

Rnds 2-5 - 1sc in next 6-sts. [6sc in each rnd]

Rnd 6 - 1sc in next 6-sts, sl st into next st, cut yarn leaving a short tail, fasten off. [6sc]

Stuff the yarn tail inside the arm and lightly fill the arm with stuffing, keep the last 2 rows free from stuffing.

This completes one arm. Repeat steps 1 - 6 to make a second.

Muzzle

Rnd 1, col B - 6sc in magic ring, pull yarn tail tight to close the ring, sl st into 1st to join, cut yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. [6sc]

Leg (make 2)

Rnd 1, col A - 8sc in magic ring, pull yarn tail tight to close the ring. [8sc]

Rnd 2-6 - 1sc in each of the next 8-sts. [8sc in each rnd]

Rnd 7 - 1sc in each of the next 8-sts, sl st into next st, cut yarn and fasten off leaving a long tail on leg piece 1 and leave stitch maker in place. When making the second leg do not cut the yarn because you will be joining to the 1st leg.

Body

Rnd 8 (join leg 2 to leg 1), col A - 1sc (mark this st) into marked st on 1st leg piece, then make 1sc in the remaining 7-sts on leg piece 1, 1sc into marked st on 2nd leg (and mark this st) then 1sc in remaining 7-sts. [16sc]

Rnd 9 - 2sc in next st, 1sc in next 6-st, 2sc in next st, (this should bring you to the end of 1st leg), 2sc in to the marked st of 2nd leg, 1sc in next 6-sts, 2sc in next, this should bring you back to the 1st stitch marker - keep this st marker in place and remove the second. [20sc in this rnd]

Thread the yarn tail from the first leg piece onto a needle to sew the hole between the two legs together.

Rnds 10-14 - 1sc in next 20-sts. [20sc in each rnd]

Fill legs and body with stuffing.

Rnd 15 - 1sc in next 3-sts, invdec, 1sc in next 8-sts, invdec, 1sc in next 5-sts. [18sc]

Rnd 16 - 1sc in next 18-sts. [18sc]

Rnd 17 - *1sc in next st, invdec, rpt from * 6 times. [12sc]

Rnd 18 (arms are attached in this rnd) - 1sc in next 3sts, attach 1st arm by crocheting into piece over next 3-sts, 1sc in next 3-sts, attach 2nd arm [12sc]

Fill body with stuffing

Ears (make 2)

Rnd 1, col A - 7hdc, sl st into magic ring, pull yarn tail tight to close the ring, cut yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. [7hdc]

• You should have an unclosed circle, with two tail ends. Use one tail end to sew the ear onto the head, and when done weave the remaining tail end into the head.
• Position the ears at the top of the head and slightly to the back and sew on to the head.

This small crochet bear pattern is simple, beginner friendly, and quick to make. With minimal sewing, bulky yarn, and a classic teddy bear shape, it’s a reliable pattern you’ll love to make again and again.

Whether you’re crocheting for gifts, markets, or just for fun, this easy crochet teddy bear is a great addition to your pattern collection.

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