If you’re searching for a sweet and simple crochet project, this Little Brown Teddy Bear Amigurumi Free Pattern is the perfect choice. Designed for both beginners and experienced crocheters, this step-by-step crochet tutorial guides you through creating an adorable teddy bear that makes a wonderful handmade gift or charming decoration. Using basic amigurumi techniques and soft brown yarn, you’ll bring this cuddly bear to life with ease. Whether you’re expanding your amigurumi animal collection or looking for a cute DIY crochet idea, this free pattern is sure to delight!
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Tools and Materials:
Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn – approx. 130 g
Acrylic or cotton blend yarn – approx. 4–5 g
Crochet hooks: 3.5 mm and 2 mm
18 mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill – approx. 250 g
Scissors, yarn needle, thread for shaping, embroidery yarn
Stitch marker yarn, ribbon
Abbreviations
mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
Sc – Single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
PATTERN – Amigurumi Bear
Leg – Amigurumi Bear
(Acrylic/cotton blend yarn, 2 mm hook)
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc = 12 sc
3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 = 18 sc
4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 = 24 sc
5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 = 30 sc
(Switch to Himalaya yarn, 2 mm hook)
6: 30 sc
(Switch to 3.5 mm hook)
7: 30 sc
8: 7 sc, 8 dec, 7 sc = 22 sc
9: 5 sc, 6 dec, 5 sc = 16 sc
10–15: 16 sc (6 rounds)
Fasten off both legs, hide the yarn ends, and stuff with fiberfill.
Body – Amigurumi Bear
16: Position the legs as desired. Starting from the inside middle of one leg, crochet 16 sc around; chain 3, join to second leg, 16 sc around = 42 sc
Adjust stitch count in next round: if more than 42, decrease; if less, increase.
17–26: 42 sc (10 rounds)
27: (5 sc, dec) × 6 = 36 sc
28: 36 sc
29: (4 sc, dec) × 6 = 30 sc
30: 30 sc
31: (3 sc, dec) × 6 = 24 sc
32–33: 24 sc
34: (2 sc, dec) × 6 = 18 sc
35–36: 18 sc
Head – Amigurumi Bear
37: 18 inc = 36 sc
38: 36 sc
39: (1 sc, inc) × 18 = 54 sc
40–49: 54 sc (10 rounds)
50: (7 sc, dec) × 6 = 48 sc
51: 48 sc
52: (6 sc, dec) × 6 = 42 sc
👉 Insert safety eyes between Rounds 50 and 51, about 5–6 visible stitches apart.
53: (5 sc, dec) × 6 = 36 sc
54: 36 sc
55: (4 sc, dec) × 6 = 30 sc
56: 30 sc
57: (3 sc, dec) × 6 = 24 sc
58: (2 sc, dec) × 6 = 18 sc
59: (1 sc, dec) × 6 = 12 sc
60: 6 dec = 6 sc
Pull closed with needle.
Arm – Amigurumi Bear
1: 5 sc in MR
2: 5 inc = 10 sc
3: (1 sc, inc) × 5 = 15 sc
4–5: 15 sc
6: 5 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc = 12 sc
7–16: 12 sc (10 rounds)
Fold and sew the opening closed.
Ear – Amigurumi Bear
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc = 12 sc
3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 = 18 sc
4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 = 24 sc
5: 24 sc
6: (1 sc, dec) × 8 = 16 sc
Fold and sew together.
Tail
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc = 12 sc
3–4: 12 sc
Nose
Start with slip knot + chain 6
From 2nd ch from hook: inc, 4 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 5 sc on opposite side
1.Next round: 2 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc, 5 sc
2.Next round: 3 inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, sc to end
3.Next 3 rounds: sc in each st around
Assembly & Notes
The head will be proportionally large, so it’s important to sculpt the cheeks (see video tutorial at 48:12) to position the eyes correctly.
Sew on the arms, ears, nose, and tail.
Embroider the nose (see 1:04:26 in the video), eyebrows, and eye whites.
Decorate as desired.
