Amigurumi Teddy bear

Amigurumi Teddy Bear Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a charming amigurumi teddy bear, a small stuffed toy crochet project designed by MadeByAsya (Asya Zaslavská). The finished bear measures approximately 15 cm (6 inches) in height, making it an ideal size for a decorative toy, gift, or collectible handmade item. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed fabric creatures, and this bear exemplifies the technique with its compact, huggable proportions.

Craft and Technique

This project uses crochet as the primary construction method. Crochet is a fiber craft that uses a single hook to create interlocking loops of yarn, building fabric from the ground up. The amigurumi technique involves crocheting pieces in the round, stuffing them as you work, and then assembling multiple components—such as the body, head, arms, and legs—into a three-dimensional toy. This method creates a dense, sturdy fabric that holds its shape well and contains stuffing securely.

Stitches Used

While the pattern references stitch type pictures from open-source materials, the specific stitches are detailed within the downloadable PDF instructions. Standard amigurumi construction typically employs fundamental crochet stitches including single crochet for tight, dense fabric and increases and decreases to shape the toy's rounded forms. The pattern is rated at beginner difficulty level, indicating that the stitches and techniques are accessible to those new to crochet, with clear progression through each component.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pattern calls for yarn in the DK (Double Knit) weight category, classified as yarn group 3. You will need approximately 100 meters (105 yards) of yarn weighing about 50 grams (1.75 ounces). The designer used DROPS Muskat yarn for the original sample. Alternative DK and worsted weight yarns suitable for this project include:

• LA DROGUERIE Fleur de Coton
• GRÜNDL Cottonwood
• CARON Simply Soft
• CASCADE YA

DK weight yarn is ideal for amigurumi as it creates a fabric with enough body to hold stuffing while remaining soft and workable. A standard crochet hook appropriate for DK yarn (typically sizes 3.0–3.5mm) will be required, though the specific hook size should be confirmed in the full pattern instructions.

Pattern Format and Usage Rights

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing you to access and reference the instructions on any device. The pattern itself is protected by copyright and cannot be shared, copied, or posted without written permission from the designer. However, the finished bear toy may be freely used—you are welcome to sell finished bears made from this pattern, exchange them, or donate them. The designer appreciates attribution to @MadeByAsya when sharing finished products.