If you’re looking for a soft and snuggly crochet project, this velvet yarn free amigurumi bear pattern is just what you need! Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters, this plush bear is made using luxurious velvet yarn, giving it an extra soft texture that’s perfect for kids and collectors alike.
In this easy-to-follow amigurumi tutorial, you’ll get step-by-step instructions to create a cuddly teddy with a cute face, chubby body, and floppy limbs. Whether you’re making a baby shower gift or adding to your amigurumi collection, this velvet amigurumi will quickly become a favorite.
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Abbreviations (US terms):
sc – single crochet
MR – magic ring
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
ch – chain
(inc, dec) * n – repeat the sequence in brackets “n” times in the round
sl st – slip stitch
Materials:
Approx. 1.5 skeins of YarnArt Dolce (#771 or #765), or any plush yarn you have
Crochet hook size 4 mm
Fiberfill stuffing (holofiber or polyester stuffing)
Long tapestry needle
Scissors
Cotton thread matching the main color
10 mm safety eyes
15 mm safety nose
PATTERN
Arms (Make 2):
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (sc, inc) *6 (18)
4-5: 18 sc
6: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc (14)
7: 4 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc (11)
8-13: 11 sc (6 rounds)
Stuff lightly.
Make adjustment stitches so the marker is at the center back of the arm.
Fold the piece in half and crochet through both sides: 5 sc.
Fasten off and cut yarn.
Legs (Make 2): – Amigurumi Velvet Bear
1: Ch 5, starting in 2nd ch from hook: 3 sc, 3 sc in last st, turn, 2 sc, inc (10)
2: inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (16)
3: sc, inc, 2 sc, (sc, inc) *3, 2 sc, (sc, inc) *2 (22)
4: 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, (2 sc, inc) *3, 2 sc, (2 sc, inc) *2 (28)
5-6: 28 sc
7: 8 sc, 6 dec, 8 sc (22)
8: 22 sc
9: 7 sc, 4 dec, 7 sc (18)
10-16: 18 sc (7 rounds)
Stuff partially.
Adjust stitches so the marker is centered at the back of the leg.
Fold in half and crochet through both sides: 8 sc.
Fasten off and cut yarn.
Tail:
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: 12 sc
4: 6 dec (6)
Fold in half, crochet through both sides: 3 sc.
Fasten off and cut yarn.
Ears (Make 2): – Amigurumi Velvet Bear
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3-4: 12 sc
Fold in half and crochet through both sides: 6 sc.
Fasten off and cut yarn.
Sew ears between rounds 15 and 16 of the head, 9 stitches apart.
Body:
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (sc, inc) *6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) *6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) *6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) *6 (36)
7: (5 sc, inc) *6 (42)
8: (6 sc, inc) *6 (48)
9: 48 sc
10: 8 sc, 8 sc attaching left leg, 16 sc, 8 sc attaching right leg, 8 sc
11: 48 sc
In the next round, we shift the stitch count due to the tail:
12: 46 sc, 3 sc attaching tail
13: 47 sc
14-15: 48 sc
16: (6 sc, dec) *6 (42)
17: 42 sc
18: (5 sc, dec) *6 (36)
19: 36 sc
20: (4 sc, dec) *6 (30)
21: 30 sc
22: (3 sc, dec) *6 (24)
Attach arms in the next round:
23: 6 sc, 5 sc attaching arm, 7 sc, 5 sc attaching other arm, 1 sc
24: (2 sc, dec) *6 (18)
25: 18 sc
Stuff body firmly.
Fasten off and cut yarn.
Head: – Amigurumi Velvet Bear
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (sc, inc) *6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) *6 (24)
5: 24 sc
6: 9 sc, 6 inc, 9 sc (30)
7: 9 sc, (sc, inc) *6, 9 sc (36)
Insert nose between rounds 1 and 2.
Insert eyes between rounds 5 and 6, 6 increases apart (from start of first inc to end of sixth inc).
8: (5 sc, inc) *6 (42)
9: (6 sc, inc) *6 (48)
10-15: 48 sc (6 rounds)
16: (6 sc, dec) *6 (42)
17: (5 sc, dec) *6 (36)
18: (4 sc, dec) *6 (30)
19: (3 sc, dec) *6 (24)
20: (2 sc, dec) *6 (18)
21: (sc, dec) *6 (12)
22: 6 dec
Pull closed, fasten off and weave in end inside the head.
Sew head to body, shape the face, and your Amigurumi Velvet Bear is complete!