Sure, here’s a simple amigurumi animal pattern for beginners:

Materials Needed:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in the desired color (e.g., brown for the bear)
  2. Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn, usually between 3.5mm to 5mm)
  3. Fiberfill or stuffing material
  4. Yarn needle
  5. Safety eyes or black yarn for eyes and nose
  6. Stitch marker
  7. Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sc: Single Crochet
  • Inc: Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
  • Dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)

Pattern: Head and Body:

  1. Start with a magic ring, or ch 2 and sc 6 in the second ch from the hook. Pull the ring tight.
  2. Inc in each sc around (12)
  3. Sc, inc around (18)
  4. Sc 2, inc around (24)
  5. Sc 3, inc around (30) 6-11. Sc in each stitch around (30)
  6. Sc 3, dec around (24)
  7. Sc 2, dec around (18)
  8. Sc, dec around (12)
  9. Dec around (6) Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head and body firmly and sew them together.

Arms (Make 2):

  1. Start with a magic ring, or ch 2 and sc 6 in the second ch from the hook. Pull the ring tight. 2-4. Sc in each stitch around (6) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the arms to the sides of the body.

Legs (Make 2):

  1. Start with a magic ring, or ch 2 and sc 6 in the second ch from the hook. Pull the ring tight. 2-4. Sc in each stitch around (6) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.

Ears (Make 2):

  1. Start with a magic ring, or ch 2 and sc 6 in the second ch from the hook. Pull the ring tight.
  2. Sc, inc around (9)
  3. Sc in each stitch around (9) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the ears to the top of the head.

Finishing:

  1. Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes using black yarn.
  2. Embroider a nose and mouth using black yarn.
  3. Weave in any remaining loose ends.

Your crocheted mini bear amigurumi is complete! This is a simple pattern suitable for beginners to practice basic crochet stitches and shaping. Feel free to customize the colors and details to make it your own. Enjoy your crocheting!