Amigurumi Plush Bear Free Pattern

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Designer: Ekaterina Nikolaeva
Instagram: @vse_swyazano

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One of the free amigurumi crochet patterns we will share today is the amigurumi bear, Whose photos and design belong to Ekaterina Nikolaeva. You can learn how to crochet these bear using the free amigurumi pattern. Thanks to Ekaterina Nikolaeva for this cute bear.

Everything you need to follow this pattern is just below—take a look and start anytime.

This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern using simple stitches and smooth shaping. It works up quickly, making it a great quick crochet project and a relaxing make. If you enjoy soft toys, you might also love the mini bunny amigurumi, which pairs beautifully with gentle, woodland-style themes.

The design uses plush yarn like Himalaya Dolphin Baby for a soft finish, while cotton yarn creates a more defined look. At around 25 cm, it’s a perfect small crochet project for gifting or decor. You may also enjoy the elephant amigurumi as another charming and easy idea.

Keep scrolling to see how this plush bear forms with soft cozy details.

Materials

• Yarn: 
‣ Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce
Size:  25 cm

Abbreviations

R = row
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
sl st – slip stitch
F.o. = finish off
(12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( ) * 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated

HOW TO MAKE A CUTE PLUSH BEAR AMIGURUMI YOU’LL WANT TO MAKE

Head

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: inc*6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
R 6-8: 30 sc (3 rows)
R 9: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
R 10: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
R 11: (1 sc, dec)*6, sl st (12)
F.o.

Ears (make 2)

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: inc*5, sl st (10)
F.o.

Arms (make 2)

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
R 3-7: 9 sc, sl st (5 rows)
Fold top of hand flat and 4 sc through both sides across. F.o.

Legs (make 2)

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: inc*6 (12)
R 3-4: 12 sc, sl st (2 rows)
F.o. and cut the yarn on the first leg.
Don’t cut the yarn on the second leg!

From second leg: 2 ch, join the first leg.
Continue crocheting in the round:

Body

R 5: 12 sc, inc*2, 14 sc (30)
R 6-10: 30 sc (5 rows)
R 11: 11sc, dec*4, 11 sc (26)
R 12: 26 sc
R 13: 11sc, dec*2, 11 sc (24)
R 14: 24 sc
R 15: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
R 16: 3 sc, 4 sc together with sc of the 1st hand, 5 sc, 4 sc together with sc of the 2nd hand, 2 sc (18)
R 17:  (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
F.o.

Muzzle

R 1: 8 sc in mc (8)
R 2: inc*8 (16)
R 3-4: 16 sc, sl st (2 rows)
F.o.

Tail

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: inc*6 (12)
R 3: dec*6, sl st (6)
F.o.