“Ben” the Crochet Teddy Bear

The cutest little crochet teddy bear you’ll make all year.

Skill Level | Intermediate
Finished Size | 9″ tall when seated

About this Pattern


If you’re looking for a fun little project to occupy your hands and mind, you’re in the right place. Our little crochet bear we call “Ben” is a fun project you can make for your self or as a gift. Customize the color of his scarf, ears and feet to match your occasion or mood.

With this pattern you’ll get to practice your amigurumi skills sculpting detailed shapes. Add the legs with a single long strand of yarn so Ben will sit or stand (with a little help of course). We use felt for accents in the eyes, ears and feet and you’ll even learn how to add eyelids to your amigurumi projects for a more realistic look.

Before you begin, review this page entirely so you understand the full scope of the project. We have a list of recommended supplies and abbreviations here on this page as well as written instructions and a tutorial (three of them actually!) to walk you through our little crochet teddy bear step-by-step.

Recommended Supplies


  • Approx 165 yds; Lion Brand Heartland Yarn (colorway pictured: Mount Rainier)
  • Approx 15 yds; any lightweight yarn (Scarf)
  • Approx 3 yds; any black medium weight yarn (nose)
  • 4 mm Crochet Hook
  • White Felt (eyes)
  • Colored Felt (ears & feet)
  • 2 Buttons 1/2-3/4″
  • Polyfil Stuffing
  • 12 mm Safety Eyes
  • Stitch Marker
  • Hot Glue
  • Weighted Craft Beads
  • Yarn Needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations


This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.

  • Ch Chain
  • Hk Hook
  • Rem Remaining
  • Rep Repeat
  • Sc Single Crochet
  • Sc2tog Single Crochet Two Together
  • Sk Skip
  • Slst Slip Stitch
  • St(s) Stitch(es)
  • Tss Tunisian Simple Stitch
  • YO Yarn Over
Ben the Crochet teddy bear

Additional Notes


Finished Size

9″ tall when seated

Gauge

First 5 Rounds of head = 2″

Additional Notes: This little bear is made up of 10 different pieces that are later assembled to form the bear. We recommend crocheting all the separate pieces first and assembling all the pieces of the bear at the same time.

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Written Instructions


Head

Round 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc. Do not join, continue to work in a spiral.

Round 2: 2 sc in every st. (12 sts)

Round 3: 1 sc in 1st st.2 sc in next st. *1 sc in next st. 2 sc in next. Rep from * to end of round. (18 sts)

Round 4: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. *1 sc in next 2 sts 2 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of round. (24 sts)

Round 5: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts. 2 sc in next st. *1 sc in next 3 sts. 2 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of round. (30 sts)

Round 6: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts. 2 sc in next st. *1  c in next 4 sts. 2 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of round. (36 sts)

Rounds 7-10: 1 sc once in every st. (36 sts)

Round 11: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts. 2 sc in next st. *1 sc in next 5 sts. 2 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of round. (42 sts)

Round 12: 1 sc in 1st 6 sts. 2 sc in next st. *1 sc in 6 sts. 2 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of round. (48 sts)

Rounds 13-19: 1 sc in every st. (48 sts)

Round 20: 1 sc in 1st 6 sts. Sc2tog. *1 sc in next 6 sts. Sc2tog. Rep from *to end of round. (42 sts)

Round 21: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts. Sc2tog. *1 sc in next 5 sts. Sc2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (36 sts)

Round 22: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts. Sc2tog. *1 sc in next 4 sts. Sc2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (30 sts)

Round 23: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts. Sc2tog. *1 sc in next 3 sts. Sc2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (24 sts)

Round 24: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts. Sc2tog. *1 sc in next 2 sts. Sc2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (18 sts)

Fasten off leaving a 12″ tail.

Cut two circles from white felt that are slightly larger than the eyes. Make a slit in the middle of each circle for the shank back to fit through.

Place the eyes in between rounds 10 and 11 approximately 4 sts apart.

Nose

Round 1: Ch 5. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk. 1 sc in next 2 ch. 1 sc 5 in last ch. Rotate work to the bottom of ch. 1 sc in bottom of next 2 ch. 3 sc in bottom of the last ch. Do not join, continue to work in a spiral. (13 sts)

Round 2: 2 sc in first st. 1 sc in next 3 sts. 2 sc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. 1 sc in next 4 sts. 2 sc in next st. 1 sc in last st. (17 sts)

Round 3: 2 sc in 1st st. 1 sc in next 5 sts. 2 sc in next st. 1 sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. 1 sc in next 5 sts. 2 sc in next st. 1 sc in last st. (21 sts)

Round 4: 1 sc in 1st st. 2 sc in next st. 1 sc in next 6 sts. 2 sc in next st. 1 sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. 1 sc in next 7 sts. 2 sc in next st. 1 sc in last st. (25 sts)

Round 5: 1 sc in every st. (25 sts)

Round 6: 1 sc in 1st 23 sts. Slst in last 2 sts. (25 sts)

Fasten off leaving a 12″ tail.

Using black yarn embroider the nose using the images and video as a reference.

Ears (Make 2)

Round 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc. Do not join, continue to work in a spiral.

Round 2: 2 sc in every st. (12 sts)

Rounds 3-5: 1 sc in every st. (12 sts)

Fasten off leaving an 8″ tail.

Cut two half circles from colored felt just slightly smaller than the ears. Using a hot glue gun attach the half circles to the inside of each ear.

Body

Round 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc. Do not join, continue to work in a spiral.

Round 2: 2 sc in every st. (12 sts)

Round 3: 1 sc in 1st st. 2 sc in next st. *1 sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of round. (18 sts)

Round 4: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. *1 sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. Rep from *to end of round. (24 sts)

Round 5: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts. 2 sc in next st. *1 sc in next 3 st. 2 sc in next st. Rep from *to end of round. (30 sts)

Round 6: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts. 2 sc in next st. *1 sc in next 4 st. 2 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of round. (36 sts)

Round 7: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts. 2 sc in next st. *1 sc in next 5 st. 2 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of round. (42 sts)

Rounds 8-19: 1 sc in every st. (42 sts)

Round 20: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts. Sc2tog. *1 sc in next 5 sts. Sc2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (36 sts)

Round 21: 1 sc in every st. (36 sts)

Round 22: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts. Sc2tog. *1 sc in next 4 sts Sc2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (30 sts)

Round 23: 1 sc in every st. (30 sts)

Round 24: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts. SC2tog. *1 sc in next 3 sts. Sc2tog Rep from *to end of round. (24 sts)

Rounds 25-26: 1 sc in every st. (24 sts)

Round 27: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts. Sc2tog. *1 sc in next 2 sts. Sc2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (18 sts)

Rounds 28-29: 1 sc in every st. (18 sts)

Fasten off leaving a 12” tail.

Limbs (Make 4)

Round 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc. Do not join, continue to work in a spiral.

Round 2: 2 sc in every st. (12 sts)

Round 3: 1 sc in 1st st. 2 sc in next st. *1 sc in next st.  2 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of round. (18 sts)

Rounds 4-8: 1 sc in every st. (18 stitches)

Round 9: 1 sc in 1st st. Sc2tog. *1 sc in next 2 sts. Sc2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (12 sts)

Rounds 10-23: 1 sc in every st. (12 sts)

Fasten off leaving a 12” tail.

Tail

Round 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc. Do not join, continue to work in spiral.

Round 2: 2 sc in every st. (12 sts)

Rounds 3-4: 1 sc in every st. (12 sts)

Fasten off leaving an 8” tail.

Eyelids

With two pieces of scrap color A yarn, ch 4. Fasten off.  Sew each eyelid in place using the photographs and video for reference.

Scarf

Row 1 Forward Pass: Ch 4. Insert hk in 2nd ch from hk. YO and pull up a loop (leave loop on hk). *Insert hk in next ch, YO, and pull up a loop. Rep from * to end of row.

Row 1 Return Pass: YO and pull through the first loop. *YO and pull through two loops. Rep from * until only one loop remains on hk.

Row 2 Forward Pass: Insert hook through 2nd bar from hk. YO and pull up a loop (leave loop on hook). *Insert hk through the next bar, YO, and pull up a loop. Rep from * to end of row.

Row 2 Return Pass: YO and pull through the first loop. *YO and pull through two loops. Rep from * until only one loop remains on hk.

Repeat: Rep the last row until it measures 22” from the starting edge.

Bind off: Insert hk in 2nd bar from hk. YO and pull up a loop. Pull the same loop through the loop on hk. *Insert hk in the next bar, YO, and pull up a loop. Pull the same loop through the loop on hk. Rep from * to end of row. Fasten off.

Assembly/Finishing

Step 1: Fill the bottom of the body and each limb with weighted craft beads. (The extra weight helps the bear to sit up properly and to allow the legs to move from the standing and seated position easier).

Step 2: Stuff the body, head, and limbs.

Step 3: Sew each arm to the body at the opening of the body hole.

Step 4: Sew the tops of the legs closed.

Step 5: Add a button to each leg at the top.

Step 6: Lay the bear flat and place each leg in its desired position (with buttons facing outward). From one side to the other, using a large yarn needle and a 16” piece of yarn, run it through one leg, through the body, and out the other side. And finally, run the needle through the other leg, behind the button. Run the needle back through in the opposite direction. Tighten and tie a knot to hold the legs firmly in place. Weave in the remaining ends.

Step 7: Sew the nose to the head using the photographs for reference.

Step 8: Sew the ears in place.

Step 9: Sew the head to the body. Weave in the remaining ends.

Step 10: With a scrap piece of yarn and needle, feed the scrap from the back to the front, through the head, and out next to the eye. Run the yarn back through in the opposite direction. Pull to draw in the eye and tie a knot. Weave in your ends and repeat for the other eye.


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