Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in desired teddy bear colors (usually brown, beige, or any color you prefer)
  • Crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn (typically size G/4.00mm or similar)
  • Safety eyes or embroidery thread for eyes
  • Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers

Finished Size: Approximately 6 inches (15 cm) tall when seated.

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • st: stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
  • BLO: back loop only
  • FO: fasten off

Instructions:

Head:

  1. Magic ring, ch 1.
  2. 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 sts)
  3. Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
  4. Sc 1, inc around. (18 sts)
  5. Sc 2, inc around. (24 sts)
  6. Sc 3, inc around. (30 sts)
  7. Sc 4, inc around. (36 sts)
  8. Sc 5, inc around. (42 sts)
  9. Sc 6, inc around. (48 sts)
  10. Sc 7, inc around. (54 sts)
  11. Sc 8, inc around. (60 sts) 12-19. Sc in each st around. (60 sts)
  12. Sc 8, dec around. (54 sts)
  13. Sc 7, dec around. (48 sts)
  14. Sc 6, dec around. (42 sts)
  15. Sc 5, dec around. (36 sts)
  16. Sc 4, dec around. (30 sts)
  17. Sc 3, dec around. (24 sts)
  18. Begin stuffing the head.
  19. Sc 2, dec around. (18 sts)
  20. Sc 1, dec around. (12 sts)
  21. Dec around. (6 sts)
  22. FO, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the last 6 stitches and pull tight to close the hole. Secure and weave in the end.

Body:

  1. Magic ring, ch 1.
  2. 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 sts)
  3. Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
  4. Sc 1, inc around. (18 sts)
  5. Sc 2, inc around. (24 sts) 6-11. Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
  6. Sc 2, dec around. (18 sts)
  7. Begin stuffing the body.
  8. Sc 1, dec around. (12 sts)
  9. Dec around. (6 sts)
  10. FO, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the last 6 stitches and pull tight to close the hole. Secure and weave in the end.

Arms: Make 2.

  1. Magic ring, ch 1.
  2. 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 sts) 3-5. Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
  3. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Legs: Make 2.

  1. Magic ring, ch 1.
  2. 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 sts) 3-7. Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
  3. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach safety eyes between rounds 14 and 15 on the head, leaving 5 stitches between them.
  2. Embroider or sew a nose and mouth using embroidery thread.
  3. Attach the arms and legs to the body using the tails left from crocheting.
  4. Weave in all remaining ends.

Your small crochet teddy bear is now complete! Customize it with different yarn colors, bows, or accessories to make it unique. Remember to have fun and take your time while crocheting. Enjoy your adorable teddy bear!