Crocheting animals is a delightful way to create unique, handmade toys. Among the various options, a teddy bear stands out for its simplicity and charm. Whether you’re making it as a gift or a keepsake, Fanycrafts will help you create an adorable teddy bear crochet pattern. This pattern creates a cuddly white bear perfect for a toy or decoration.
How to create Teddy Bear Crochet Pattern
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in two colors (main color for the bear and a contrasting color for the nose and mouth)
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn weight)
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Safety eyes (optional)
Stitches used:
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc) – crocheting two single crochets in one stitch
- Decrease (dec) – crocheting two single crochets together
Instructions
Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern is for a beginner-friendly teddy bear. You can adjust the size of the bear by using different yarn weights and crochet hook sizes.
Head (yellow wool):
- R1: MR 5X
- R2: 5V
- R3: 5(X, V)
- R4: 5(X, V, X)
- R5: 5(3X, V)
- R6: 5(2X, V, 2X)
- R7:5(5X, V)
- R8: 5(3X, V, 3X)
- R9: 5(7X,V)
- R10: 45X
- R11: 11X, [X, 5V, 11X, 5V, X (white wool)], 11X
- R12-R14: 11X, 33X (white wool), 11X
- R15: 11X, [X, SA, 11X, 5A, X (white wool)], 11X
- R16: 11X, 23X (white wool), 11X
- R17: 3(XA), X, [A, 7(Χ, Α) (white wool)], 4(Χ, Α)
- R18: 7X, 15X (white wool), 8X
Ears x2:
- R1: MR 6x flipped over
- R2: 6v flip over
- R3: 12x
Tail: MR 5x, next row 5x until reaching 4 cm length or as desired.
Body:
- R1: 7CH, insert needle into crochet stitch 2 from crochet needles 5x, w, 4x, v
- R2: v, 4x, 3v, 4x, 2v
- R3: X, V, 4X, 3(X, V), 4X, 2(X, V)
- R4: 2X, V, 4X, 3(2X V), 4X, 2(2X, V)
- R5: 3X, V, 4X, 3(3X, V), 4X, 2(3X, V)
- R6: 4X, V, 4X, 3(4X, V), 4X, 2(4X, V)
- R7-R8: 44X
- R9: 4X, A, 4X, 3(4Χ.Α), 4Χ, 2(4Χ, Α)
- R10: 38X
- R11: 3X, A, 4X, 3(3Χ, Α), 4Χ, 2(3Χ, Α)
- R12: 32X
- R13: 14X, A, 14Χ, Α
- R14:30X
Hand x2:
- R1: MR5X white wool
- R2: 5V white wool
- R3: 10X white wool
- R4-6: 10x yellow wool
Foot x2:
- R1: MR5X white wool
- R2: 5V white wool
- R3: 10X white wool
- R4-R5: 10X yellow wool
Mouth x2: MR 8x
Belly:
- R1: 4CH, insert needle into stitch 2 from crochet hook 2X, W, X, V
- R2: 3X, V, 3X, V
- R3: 3X, 2V, 3X, 2V
Neck strap: Attach the bell to the string and tie it into a bow
Creating a teddy bear crochet pattern is a fun and rewarding project. With patience and practice, you’ll have a delightful handmade toy to cherish. So grab your yarn and hook, and start crocheting your very own tedy bear today!
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