Adorable Lavender Bear Amigurumi
Create your very own adorable lavender bear amigurumi that's perfect for cuddles or as a charming gift. This easy-to-follow pattern is designed for beginners and will guide you through each step to create a delightful toy. With its cute floral dress and friendly expression, this bear is sure to steal hearts!
Adorable Lavender Bear Amigurumi
Materials:
- Medium weight yarn (Worsted): Lavender (approximately 150 yards), Black (for the eyes and nose) and Cream or White (for the dress)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
Gauge:
For this project, make a gauge swatch of 10 single crochet stitches and 10 rows that measure approximately 4 inches square. Adjust hook size if necessary to match gauge.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec = decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch
- R = Round
Instructions:
Head:
Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, inc in next st* repeat around (18)
Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* repeat around (24)
Round 5-10: Sc in each st around (24)
Round 11: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec* repeat around (18)
Round 12: *Sc in next st, dec* repeat around (12)
Stuff head firmly and continue to dec until closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Body:
Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, inc in next st* repeat around (18)
Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* repeat around (24)
Round 5-12: Sc in each st around (24)
Round 13: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec* repeat around (18)
Round 14: *Sc in next st, dec* repeat around (12)
Stuff body and close up the last rounds. Fasten off.
Arms (make 2):
Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: Inc around (12)
Round 3-6: Sc in each st (12)
Stuff lightly and fasten off.
Legs (make 2): Repeat arms, but make legs longer by adding more rounds (just like body); round 7-10 for legs.
Ears (make 2):
Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st (12)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, inc* repeat (18)
Round 4: *Sc in next 5 sts, inc* repeat (21). Fasten off.
Assembly:
Attach arms and legs to the body using your yarn needle. Secure the head onto the body. Sew the ears onto the top of the head. Add safety eyes if desired, or embroider the eyes and nose with black yarn.
Dress:
Cut a rectangular piece of floral fabric to fit around the bear's body, secure with stitches.
Finishing:
Weave in all loose ends and ensure everything is securely stitched. Optionally, you can block the pieces lightly to shape them.
This bear makes a perfect gift for children or a lovely decorative item for your home. Enjoy creating your little lavender companion!