Today I’ve got a crochet teddy bear pattern for you. There’s a pattern and video tutorial that will guide you through crocheting it. This is what the teddy bear will look like.
If you would like to follow along with the video tutorial it’s available at Crochet Teddy Bear Video Tutorial.
I also have this pattern available for download on my Ravelry store for $1 which you can get by clicking buy now or at LoveCrafts at Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern.
This pattern will use UK terminology. If you would like to get the US version go to Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern (US Version).
I’ve also got a small amaguri teddy bear pattern available as well.
Teddy Bear Crochet Pattern
Abbreviations
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- dc – double crochet
- htr – half treble crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- dtr – double treble crochet
Materials Used
- Crochet cotton or wool, I used Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat 2 ply crochet cotton colours (238) Powder Pink, (222) Tulip, (106) Snow White and (110) Black.
- Crochet hook, I used a 1mm hook
- Scissors.
- Thread to sew together.
- Sewing needle.
- Darning needle to weave in ends.
Size
Medium teddy (Using 4 ply crochet cotton & a 1.5mm hook)
Height 13.5cm Width 10.5cm or Height 5.25″ Width 4″
Small teddy (Using 2 ply crochet cotton & a 1mm hook)
Height 12cm Width 9cm or Height 4.75″ Width 3.5″
Head
Make a magic loop.
Row 1: 2 ch, 2 htr, 3 dtr, 6 htr, 3 dtr, 3 htr into circle. Pull circle tight and join with a sl st.
Row 2: 2 ch, 1 htr in next st, 2 htr in next st, work 2 dtr in each of next 3 sts, work 2 htr in next st, work 1 htr in each of next 4 sts, 2 htr in next st, work 2 dtr in each of next 3 sts, work 2 htr in next st, 1 htr in remaining sts. Sl st in 2nd ch.
Row 3: 3 ch, 1 tr in each of next 4 sts, 2 tr in each of next 5 sts, 1 tr in each of next 8 sts, 2 tr in each of next 5 sts, 1 tr in each st to end. Join with a sl st in the 3rd ch.
Row 4: 3 ch, 1 tr in same place as ch, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts, 2 tr in next st, (1 tr in next st, 2 tr in following st) 6 times, (1 tr in each of next 2 sts, 2 tr in next st) 2 times, (1 tr in next st, 2 tr in following st) 6 times, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts, 2 tr in following st. tr into any remaining sts. Sl st into 3rd ch.
Row 5: 3 ch, 1 tr in same place as ch, (1 tr in each of next 2 sts, 2 tr in following st,) repeat around. Sl st in 3rd ch. Fasten off.
Ears
Join cotton to head where shown.
Row 1: 2 ch, joined htr over same and next st, 1 htr in each of next 2 sts, 1 joined htr over same st as last htr and next st. Turn.
Row 2: 2 ch, work a htr cluster over all the sts. Fasten off.
Miss 15 sts and work the 2nd ear the same as the 1st ear.
Around the ears
Join the same colour cotton as the head 2 sts before the first ear, work 2 tr in each st around the 1st ear, sl st in each st to halfway between the 2 ears, 3 ch, work 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook and 1 dc in next st, sl st into same place on head, 4 ch, 1 st sl in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, sl st into same place on head, 3 ch, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st and sl st into same place on head. Sl st along head until 2 sts before 2nd ear. Work 2 tr in each st around ear. Sl st into head and fasten off.
Muzzle
Make a magic loop.
Row 1: 3 ch. Work 14 tr into loop and pull tight. Slip st. into 3rd ch.
Row 2: 3 ch. 1 tr in same place. Work 2 tr into each tr. Join with a sl st in 3rd ch. Fasten off.
Nose
Make a magic loop.
Work 3 ch and 4 tr in circle. Pull circle tight but don’t join. Fasten off.
Eyes (Make 2)
Make a magic loop.
Work 2 ch and 6 htr into circle. Pull tight and sl st in 2nd ch. Fasten off.
Body
Make a magic loop.
Row 1: 3 ch. Work 14 tr into loop and pull tight. Slip st. into 3rd ch.
Row 2: 3 ch. 1 tr in same place. Work 2 tr into each tr. Join with a sl st in 3rd ch.
Row 3: 3 ch. *Work 1 tr in each of next 2 tr and 2 tr in following tr, * repeat from * to * to end, sl st. in 3rd ch.
Row 4: 3 ch. *Work 1 tr in each of next 2 tr and 2 tr in following tr, * repeat from * to * to end, sl st. in 3rd ch.
Row 5: 3 ch. *Work 1 tr in each of next 2 tr and 2 tr in following tr, * repeat from * to * to end, sl st. in 3rd ch. Fasten off.
Tummy Part
Make a magic loop.
Row 1: 3 ch. Work 14 tr into loop and pull tight. Slip st. into 3rd ch.
Row 2: 3 ch. 1 tr in same place. Work 2 tr into each tr. Join with a sl st in 3rd ch.
Row 3: 3 ch. *Work 1 tr in each of next 2 tr and 2 tr in following tr, * repeat from * to * to end, sl st. in 3rd ch.
Row 4: 3 ch. *Work 1 tr in each of next 2 tr and 2 tr in following tr, * repeat from * to * to end, sl st. in 3rd ch. Fasten off.
Arms (Make 2)
Make a magic loop.
Row 1: work 3 ch and 3 tr in circle, pull circle tight but don’t join. Turn.
Row 2: 3 ch, work 1 tr in each st and 1 tr in top of 3 ch. Turn.
Row 3: 3 ch, work 1 tr in each st and 1 tr in top of 3 ch. Turn.
Row 4: 3 ch, work 1 tr in each st and 1 tr in top of 3 ch. Turn.
Row 5: 3 ch, work 1 tr in each st and 1 tr in top of 3 ch. Turn.
Row 6: 3 ch, work a tr cluster over all sts. Fasten off.
Feet (Make 2)
Row 1: 8 ch, 4 dtr in 5th ch from hook, 1 htr in each of next 2 sts, 3 htr in last ch, 1 htr in back of next 2 ch, sl st in 4th ch.
Row 2: 3 ch, 1 tr in same place as ch, 2 tr in each st around. Sl st in 3rd ch.
Row 3: 1 ch, 1 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st in ch. Fasten off.
Large spots for feet (Make 2)
Make a magic loop.
Work 2 ch and 8 htr into circle. Pull circle tight, sl st in 2nd ch and fasten off.
Small spots for feet (make 6)
Make a magic loop.
Work 1 ch and 4 dc into circle. Pull circle tight, sl st in ch and fasten off.
To make up
Embroider white spot on each eye.
Stitch nose on to muzzle and embroider on a mouth.
Attach the 4 spots on to each foot as shown.
Sew muzzle onto head with the muzzle at the bottom of the head.
Attach the eyes to the head just above the muzzle and embroider on eyelashes if desired.
Stitch tummy piece to body.
Attach one foot on each side of the body.
Stitch the arms onto the body.
Attach the head.
I made a teddy bears picnic baby blanket with this teddy.
Other patterns that are in the teddy bears picnic blanket series include the blanket, the plaid picnic blanket, picnic basket, the kite, picnic table, food for the picnic table, food for the picnic blanket, pram, airplane, barbecue, barbecue apron and utensils, tree, blossoms and a swing, teddy bear applique, child teddy bear and baby teddy bear, teddy bear with accessories and combining the teddy bears picnic baby blanket.
If you’ve enjoyed this pattern you might like my teddy bear pattern that also comes with a dress, skipping rope, a basket of flowers and some balloons. And I’ve made a small teddy bear pattern. I’ve also got this crochet unicorn.
My friend asked me to crochet a teddy to a baby blanket she is knitting for her first grandchild. I struggled a lot! Then i found this!!!! I love it! Thanks for all the pictures, i struggle a bit with patterns, but when followed by photo even i could do it❤️Thank you, thank you, thank you! My friend is very happy with the result
Hello Kaisa, It’s my first time writing out patterns and I really appreciate the feedback. It’s wonderful to hear that people are enjoying the patterns and are able to follow them. Kerri.
Buenas tardes estoy muy interesada en comprar el patrón de los ositos pero en español todas las indicaciones es posible
Quedo muy pero muy pendiente
Muchas gracias
No puedo hacer patrones en español ya que desafortunadamente no sé el idioma. Puedo usar programas de traductores para subtítulos.