Teddy Bear
April 21, 2011
Amber
Tags: bear, chunky, Crochet, cute, teddy bear, yarn
Size: about 15 inches tall (head to toe) with chunky yarn.
Materials:
- Yarn (any weight you want.. the thinner the yarn the smaller the bear and vice versa) I used about three 50g balls for the blue bear
- Crochet hook (appropriate for the yarn you choose)
- Tapestry needle
- 15 mm size craft/dolls eyes or buttons will do (1/2 inch I would say)
- Stuffing
- Row/st marker
This is my first pattern that I am sharing. I have tested it, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be mistakes, so if you find one please let me know so I can correct. 
Head
1. Ch 2. 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook (10)
2. 2 sc in each sc around (20)
3. *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (30)
4-5. sc in each st around
6. *1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (40)
7-8. sc in each st around
9. *1 sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st* repeat around (50)
10.11. sc in each st around
12. *1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog* repeat around (40)
13-14. sc in each st around
15. *1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog* repeat around (30)
16-17. sc in each st around
18. *1sc in next sts, sc2tog^ repeat around (20)
19. *sc2tog* repeat around (10) I attach the muzzle here and then put the eyes on and then stuff.
20. *sc2tog* repeat around. End off, leaving a long tail. There will still be an opening so I just weave the yarn through each stitch around and pull closed.
Body
1. Ch 2. 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook (8)
2. 2sc in each sc around (16)
3. *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (24)
4. *1sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (32)
5-6. sc in each st around
7. *1sc in next 3sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (40)
8. sc in each st around
9. *1sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st* repeat around (48)
10-15. sc in each st around
16. *1sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog* repeat around (40)
17-19. sc in each st around
20. *1sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog* repeat around (32)
21-22. sc in each st around
23. *1sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog* repeat around (24)
24. *1sc in next st, sc2tog* repeat around (16)
25. *1sc in next st, sc2tog* repeat around (11) I stuff here
26. *sc2tog* repeat around. End off leaving long tail. Weave through remaining stitches and draw closed.
Arms make 2
1. ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
2. 2sc in each st around (12)
3. 2sc in next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 9 sts. (15)
4. 2sc in next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 12 sts (18)
5-7. sc in each st around
8. [sc2tog] 3 times, 1 sc in next 12 sts (15)
9. [sc2tog] 3 times, 1 sc in next 9 sts (12)
10-17. sc in each st around Stuff
18. *sc2tog* repeat around. End off leaving long tail for sewing to body. Do not close
Legs make 2
Bottom of foot: This is where I used the different coloured yarn.
1. ch 7. 1sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in next 4 ch, 4 sc in last ch. Turn and work on other side of beginning chain. 1sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in last ch. place marker (15)
2. 2 sc in next st, 1sc in next 2 sts, [2sc] 8 times, 1sc in next 4 sts. (24)
3. sc in each st around If you are using a different colour for the bottom of foot, join original(body) colour in same st as last sc and sc.
4-9. sc in each st around
10. 1sc in next 12 sts, [sc2tog] 3 times, 1 sc in next 6 sts. (21)
11. 1sc in next 11 sts, [sc2tog] 3 times, 1 sc in next 4 sts (18)
12. 1sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog, 1sc in next 4 sts (17)
13. sc in each st around Stuff foot
14- 28. sc in each st around
29. [sc2tog] 8 times, 1 sc in last st (9) End off, leaving long tail and weave through remaining stitches then draw closed.
Ears make 2
1. Ch2. 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch1 and turn (7)
2. 1 sc in each st across
For bigger ears: 3. Ch1 turn. 2 sc in each st across (14)
You could even make 2 small ears in one colour and make 2 bigger ears and then sew the smaller ears onto the bigger ones.
Muzzle
1. Ch2. 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
2. 2 sc in each st around (12)
3. *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (19)
4. 1sc in each st around. End off leaving long tail to sew to head. Embroider nose and mouth.
Assembly
Sew muzzle and ears onto head, then sew the head, arms and legs onto the body.
Copyright Amber deGoutiere 2011. This is my own original design. Please do NOT claim this pattern as your own or sell it. However feel free to use for personal use, gifts or charities.
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1.
Mandi |
May 5, 2011 at 10:04 am
This is adorable! Thank you so much for sharing it.
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Amber |
August 21, 2011 at 11:23 pm
ty
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lee |
May 7, 2011 at 1:25 pm
very sweet- thanks for sharing this pattern. my boys will love it!
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Amber |
August 21, 2011 at 11:23 pm
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Carmen |
May 13, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Love your bears very well done.
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Amber |
August 21, 2011 at 11:22 pm
thank you very much
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Carmen |
May 13, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Hi l love your bears.
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PJ Silver |
May 19, 2011 at 6:05 pm
Love your bears!
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Silentscot |
May 29, 2011 at 8:26 pm
I love your bears. I have recently written my first pattern and have been wondering whether to post or not, but now I’m feeling inspired. Thank you for posting yours.
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Amber |
August 21, 2011 at 11:22 pm
I have been writing patterns for a few years now and this is the first I am sharing, mostly because I wasnt sure if anyone would care to have any of them lol. I hope you post yours, it’s a wonderful feeling to see other people make something from your pattern
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Maria H |
June 18, 2011 at 10:40 pm
This is super cute! Thank you for being so generous and sharing your pattern!
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Amber |
August 21, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Thanks
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tina |
June 21, 2011 at 8:58 pm
ADORABLE!! Thank you for sharing your pattern! ~tina
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Amber |
August 21, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Thank you
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yellek107 |
August 8, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Correction:
On the muzzle, I believe it should be 18 SC instead of 19… Am I right?
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Sheila |
August 9, 2011 at 10:12 pm
For those who have not done this before like myself, could you please include how you sew the parts together. They are very cute.
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Amber |
October 9, 2011 at 2:57 pm
I will be putting up tutorials on how to attach the body parts very soon. Sorry for the late reply.. I replied before but it didn’t go through I guess :s
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gemma |
August 14, 2011 at 7:05 am
this is great, i altered it slightly so that i didnt have have any large paces near the feet, because my niece was bound to put her fingers in, but it is such a simple pattern to use and the end result is amazing
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Amber |
August 21, 2011 at 11:18 pm
thank you
I am glad you liked and used it.. I would love to see the one you made.
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Judy Jones |
August 21, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Question: How do you get your bears stuffing to come out so “smooth”? I’ve stuffed animals before & get lumps all over or here & there so I gave up on stuffing things. Would love to make a bear. Very good crocheter.
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Amber |
August 21, 2011 at 11:17 pm
Sorry for the late reply. To get it smooth I use alot of stuffing.. or stuff until the piece is firm and I squish it around as I stuff, if that makes sense. I have had trouble with bears looking lumpy as well lol and that’s the best way I have found.
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Rachel |
September 22, 2011 at 10:26 pm
I am making this bear for a friend who is having a baby, and it is turning out to be one of the cutest things I have ever made. I will use this pattern again I am sure! Love it!!!
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Amber |
September 27, 2011 at 3:46 pm
Thank you so much! I am glad you like it
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Sofie |
September 27, 2011 at 10:55 am
Love them! I’ve been looking for a nice teddy bear pattern, and now I’ve found it! Greetings from Sweden
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Jennifer |
October 27, 2011 at 1:01 pm
This is the first time I’ve tried to make anything that was stuffed. Once the bear is stuffed you can’t just toss it in the washing machine right? Have you ever washed the pieces before stuffing them to soften them up?
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Amber |
October 27, 2011 at 2:06 pm
I don’t wash any of my teddies. To get them soft use softer yarn or don’t stuff as firmly
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Jennifer |
October 27, 2011 at 2:20 pm
thanks!
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janet |
October 27, 2011 at 10:33 pm
What size needle did anyone of you use? How large, tall did the bear turn out to be?
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Amber |
October 28, 2011 at 8:42 am
I said the approximate size in the pattern. The smaller the yarn and hook the smaller the bear, and vice versa. As for hook, generally a 4mm is a good choice for WW or even chunky yarn.
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sojala70 |
December 14, 2011 at 1:47 am
just a wonderful pattern! I stumbled across it today and I’m just finishing up one… I have a few more to go as each one in my family will get one for Christmas. Different colors of course! Thank you so much for sharing!!!! Your bear will be much loved come Christmas morning
XO
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hithisisjessica |
January 16, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Thank you so much for posting, I just finished making one of these bears with blue and cream worsted yarn. So cute, I’d send photos, but there isn’t a submit button?
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hithisisjessica |
January 16, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Not sure if you’ll be able to look at this, but here is a link to an almost finished product photo. There are just a few changes, it’s my first time following a pattern.
http://instagr.am/p/hxOr9/
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Amber |
January 16, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Awww he is precious! thanks for showing me a pic
Im not sure how to put a submit button.. kinda new to blogging lol.
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Laura Gammill |
March 16, 2012 at 4:12 pm
I love this pattern! My almost 6 year old wants a panda for his birthday and I couldn’t find one that I liked or a teddy I liked until I found this one.
so I’m making a panda version of this teddy. Thanks for sharing this pattern, you are a true “life saver” 
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Amber |
December 14, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Thanks
I would love to see how the panda turns out 
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Susan Kline |
April 17, 2012 at 1:52 pm
I love your bears! I finished a different bear for my cousin’s little boy, but I can’t wait to start this one. Very sweet!
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Amber |
December 14, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Thank you
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Anna Lovcy |
August 17, 2012 at 1:24 pm
I volunteer at a local museum and teach crocheting. I’ve used your patterns as references for the students to go by. I’ve encouraged them to keep looking at what you’ve got since the instructions are easy to follow and the end results are great. Many thanks for making my job a whole lot easier!!!!
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Amber |
December 14, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Wow, thank you. Such a compliment to have my pattern be used for teaching!
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Charlene Jennings |
September 6, 2012 at 4:28 pm
The problem I’m having with the pattern, I’m using thinner yarn and need to compensate with more rows to get it to even out.
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Amber |
December 14, 2012 at 7:36 pm
It should work up with thinner yarn, it will just be smaller
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Jennifer Bane |
November 23, 2012 at 7:46 pm
I love this! Thank you for sharing. I’m new to crocheting and was wondering if u can link me your tutorial on how you assemble with the muzzle and ears.
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Amber |
December 14, 2012 at 7:59 pm
I haven’t gotten around to making a tutorial on attaching the muzzle and ears (I will do that soon though!) Basically what I do is I pin(i use a bobby pin lol) the opposite side of where I am going to begin. For the muzzle- I leave a long tail when I end off. I put it on the face where I want and with the end tail I go into the head, back up and into the st next to where the tail end was. I do this all the way around. Before I close the muzzle, I stuff it lightly to give the nose some definition.
For the ears, I again leave a long tail. I weave in the end I had from the beginning and pin the opposite side I am going to start with. I usually have the ending tail on the bottom, but really it just depends on what looks better to you. You will be working on the side of the ear. I go into the head, back out and into the next side st. do this in all side sts until ear is attached. I do a knot then weave the end in so you don’t see the knot and ends.
I hope this is clear. I am going to try and get a web cam so I can actually do some vid tutorials so it is easier to understand.
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Robin Layman |
December 7, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Thank you, Amber! I love these bears. I’m making It for the second time now – this one is for an 84 year old friend of mine who was sick as a baby and has the mind of a three year old. She loves watching the bear emerge from the yarn. She is sick right now and it is good for her to have a little distraction while we sit with her. Thanks again for sharing your pattern.
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Amber |
December 14, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Aw thank you. I am glad that she finds joy in watching you create a teddy bear- esp from my pattern. Thank you for sharing that with me.