Amigurumi Bear Pattern No.53

Amigurumi Bear Pattern No.53 by pawpaw

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a small stuffed amigurumi bear toy, a popular form of crocheted stuffed animal. The finished bear stands approximately 18.5cm (7.28 inches) tall, making it an ideal size for a decorative toy, gift, or collectible handmade item. The design features a charming bear with distinct color blocking, including a brown body, hot pink accents, cream details, and black embellishments.

Craft and Techniques

This is a crochet project designed for beginners, making it an excellent introduction to amigurumi construction. The pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for crafters new to the craft. A key technique used throughout is working through back loops only, which creates a distinctive textured appearance and helps define the structure of the finished toy. The pattern also incorporates the common amigurumi method of working in continuous rounds to build three-dimensional forms.

Stitches Used

• Single crochet (sc): The primary stitch used to build the body, head, and all component parts of the bear
• 2 single crochet together (2sctog): A decrease stitch used to shape and reduce stitches as needed for proper amigurumi shaping
• Magic ring: The foundation technique used to begin rounds, creating a closed center for seamless circular construction

Materials Required

This pattern calls for a 5mm (H/8) crochet hook as the primary tool. For finishing, you will need a tapestry needle or sewing needle for weaving in ends and attaching components. The pattern requires 6mm plastic safety eyes for facial features and a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round.

The yarn used is 100% acrylic 8 ply (DK weight) yarn, providing durability and easy care for a toy that may need washing. The specific yarn referenced is Panda 'CARNIVAL 8 ply'. The color requirements are:

• Brown: 71 meters (77.6 yards) for the main body
• Hot Pink: 14 meters (15.3 yards) for accent details
• Cream: 2.5 meters (2.7 yards) for small details
• Black: 65 centimeters (25.6 inches) for finishing details

You will also need stuffing material to fill the bear and create its three-dimensional form. The pattern notes suggest assembling and attaching parts such as ears, muzzle, and arms before stuffing the head and body, offering flexibility in construction order.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is designed for personal use only and includes copyright protections. The designer requests that finished products not be resold or redistributed commercially.