Crochet Amigurumi Bear Toy
Create an adorable crocheted bear that will be a delightful companion for kids and adults alike! With vibrant colors and charming details, this bear dressed in overalls and a bow tie will bring joy wherever it goes. Perfect as a gift or a cuddly friend for yourself!
Crochet Amigurumi Bear Toy
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (4) in orange, yellow, blue, white, and black. Approximately 100 yards of orange, 50 yards of yellow, 75 yards of blue, 25 yards of white, and a small amount of black.
- Hook: G/4.0 mm crochet hook
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Safety eyes: 12mm black plastic eyes
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch marker
Gauge:
4” x 4” = 18 stitches x 24 rows in single crochet (sc) using G hook. Measure by making a small swatch of 10 stitches and counting the rows. Adjust your hook size if necessary to meet gauge.
Abbreviations:
CH - chain
SC - single crochet
INC - increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
DEC - decrease (2 sc together)
SL ST - slip stitch
RND - round
FO - fasten off
Body:
With orange yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc in ring (6).
RND 1: INC in each stitch around (12).
RND 2: (1 sc, INC) around (18).
RND 3: (2 sc, INC) around (24).
RND 4: (3 sc, INC) around (30).
RND 5-10: SC in each stitch around (30).
RND 11: (3 sc, DEC) around (24).
RND 12: (2 sc, DEC) around (18).
RND 13: (1 sc, DEC) around (12).
RND 14: DEC around (6).
FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body before closing. Sew closed and weave in ends.
Head:
Work in the same way as the body until RND 10.
RND 11: (4 sc, INC) around (36).
RND 12-15: SC in each stitch around (36).
RND 16: (4 sc, DEC) around (30).
RND 17: (3 sc, DEC) around (24).
RND 18: (2 sc, DEC) around (18).
RND 19: (1 sc, DEC) around (12).
RND 20: DEC around (6).
FO and leave a long tail. Before closing, sew in the safety eyes between RND 14 and 15, about 6 stitches apart. Stuff the head before closing. Sew closed and weave in ends.
Ears (make 2):
With orange yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc in ring (6).
RND 1: INC in each stitch around (12).
RND 2: SC in each stitch around (12).
FO, leaving a tail. Stuff lightly and sew to the top of the head.
Nose:
With white yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc in ring (6).
RND 1: INC in each stitch around (12).
FO and sew onto the face, just below the eyes.
Bow Tie:
With blue yarn, chain 10.
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook and across (9).
Row 2: CH 1, turn, SC in each stitch across (9).
FO, leaving a long tail. Pinch the middle and wrap the yarn around to create a bow shape. Sew onto the neck.
Overalls:
With blue yarn, chain 40.
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook and across (39).
Rows 2-10: CH 1, turn, SC in each stitch across (39).
Fold in half to create the legs, stitching the sides for about 10 rows, leaving enough space for joining to the body.
Attach to the body under the arms.
Finishing:
Weave in all loose ends.
For blocking, lightly steam the finished toy to shape.
Add any additional embellishments as desired.
Optional Variations:
Experiment with different colors for a unique look! You can also use different yarn weights for varying sizes.
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