Learie the Tiny Teddy Bear

Learie the Tiny Teddy Bear Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

Learie is a small crocheted teddy bear designed by Stacey Trock, standing 4.5 inches tall. This adorable stuffed animal toy, with a birth date of July 2013, makes an excellent handmade gift or decorative piece. The tiny bear features a classic teddy bear design complete with animal eyes and is suitable for crafters seeking an intermediate-level crochet project.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This crochet pattern uses fundamental amigurumi techniques to create a three-dimensional stuffed toy. The bear is constructed by working in continuous rounds, building up the body, head, limbs, and ears through strategic increases and decreases. The pattern employs single crochet and double crochet stitches as primary construction methods, with single crochet 2 stitches together (sc2tog) used for shaping and decreasing to form the bear's distinctive features.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – Foundation stitch for starting sections
• Single crochet (sc) – Primary stitch for building structure and density
• Double crochet (dc) – Used for texture variation and specific shaping
• Single crochet 2 stitches together (sc2tog) – Decreasing technique for shaping and tapering

Materials and Yarn

The pattern is designed with versatility in mind and can be worked with any yarn weight. The sample shown uses worsted weight yarn, specifically Plymouth Galway Worsted in 100% wool. The color scheme consists of brown (Plymouth Galway Worsted, color #152) for the main color requiring approximately 50 yards, and tan (Plymouth Galway Worsted, color #155) for contrast details requiring about 5 yards.

Additional materials include a Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook (or the hook size recommended on your chosen yarn's ball band), a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and assembly, a pair of 12mm black animal eyes for facial features, and polyester stuffing for filling the completed bear.

Yarn Weight Flexibility

Crafters can customize Learie's size by selecting different yarn weights. Using bulky weight yarn will create a larger, super-cuddly version, though this requires increased yardage beyond the recommended amounts. The pattern advises using the hook size recommended on your yarn's ball band and adjusting as needed based on gauge to ensure proper sizing and fabric density for your chosen materials.