In this pattern, we’ll create a cute mini bear using basic crochet stitches.

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in your desired bear color (usually brown, beige, or tan)
  • Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn size (usually between 3.5mm to 4mm)
  • Safety eyes or black yarn for eyes
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)

Instructions:

Head:

  1. Magic ring, ch 1.
  2. 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 stitches)
  3. Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
  4. Sc, inc around. (18 stitches)
  5. Sc 2, inc around. (24 stitches)
  6. Sc 3, inc around. (30 stitches)
  7. Sc 4, inc around. (36 stitches)
  8. Sc 5, inc around. (42 stitches)
  9. Sc 6, inc around. (48 stitches)
  10. Sc 7, inc around. (54 stitches)
  11. Sc 8, inc around. (60 stitches)
  12. Sc 9, inc around. (66 stitches)
  13. Sc in each stitch around for 5-7 rounds, depending on how large you want the head. (66 stitches)
  14. Sc 9, dec around. (60 stitches)
  15. Sc 8, dec around. (54 stitches)
  16. Sc 7, dec around. (48 stitches)
  17. Sc 6, dec around. (42 stitches)
  18. Sc 5, dec around. (36 stitches)
  19. Sc 4, dec around. (30 stitches)
  20. Sc 3, dec around. (24 stitches)
  21. Stuff the head firmly.
  22. Sc 2, dec around. (18 stitches)
  23. Sc, dec around. (12 stitches)
  24. Dec around. (6 stitches)
  25. Fasten off and sew the remaining stitches closed.

Body/Legs (Make 2):

  1. Magic ring, ch 1.
  2. 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 stitches)
  3. Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
  4. Sc, inc around. (18 stitches)
  5. Sc in each stitch around for 5-7 rounds, depending on how long you want the legs. (18 stitches)
  6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2):

  1. Magic ring, ch 1.
  2. 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 stitches)
  3. Sc in each stitch around for 3-5 rounds, depending on how long you want the arms. (6 stitches)
  4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2):

  1. Magic ring, ch 1.
  2. 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 stitches)
  3. Sc, inc around. (9 stitches)
  4. Sc in each stitch around for 1-2 rounds, depending on the ear size. (9 stitches)
  5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach safety eyes or sew on black yarn eyes onto the head, positioning them between rounds 12 and 13.
  2. Embroider or sew a small nose and mouth using black yarn.
  3. Stuff the body, arms, and ears lightly.
  4. Sew the legs onto the bottom of the body.
  5. Sew the arms onto the sides of the body.
  6. Sew the ears onto the top of the head.
  7. Weave in any remaining yarn tails.

Your Amigurumi mini bear is now complete! Adjust the size and features as desired to create your own unique bear. Enjoy your adorable crocheted creation!