How to Crochet a Tiny Amigurumi Teddy Bear: Free Pattern

📌 Table of Contents

1. Project Overview & Specs
2. Materials & Tools Needed
3. Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
4. Final Showcase & Conclusion

Meet Oliver the Tiny Teddy Bear! A charming, pocket-sized amigurumi bear measuring just 9.5 cm (3.75 inches) tall. Designed for smooth, seamless assembly with joined legs and cute detailed features.

1. Project Overview & Specs

Finished Size	9.5 cm / 3.75″ (Cotton DK) or 11.5 cm / 4.5″ (Fuzzy BouclÃ©)
Difficulty Level	Easy / Intermediate
Designer	Kristi Tullus

2. Materials & Tools Needed

DK Cotton Yarn (~17g Sandstone Brown/Beige) and (~2g Cream White for muzzle).
2.5 mm crochet hook.
6 mm safety eyes.
Dark brown embroidery thread for nose.
Polyester fiberfill stuffing & needle.

3. Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions

3.1 Head (Brown Yarn)

Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc x 6. (12)
Rnd 3: *(Sc 1, inc)* x 6. (18)
Rnd 4: *(Inc, sc 2)* x 6. (24)
Rnd 5: *(Sc 3, inc)* x 6. (30)
Rnd 6: Sc 6, inc, sc 14, inc, sc 8. (32)
Rnds 7-8: Sc in each st around. (32)
Rnd 9: *(Sc 7, inc)* x 4. (36)
Rnds 10-12: Sc in each st around. (36) (Place 6mm safety eyes between Rnds 10 & 11, 7 sts apart).
Rnd 13: Sc 1, dec, *(sc 4, dec)* x 5, sc 3. (30)
Rnd 14: *(Sc 3, dec)* x 6. (24)
Rnd 15: *(Dec, sc 2)* x 6. (18)
Rnd 16: *(Dec x 3, sc 1)* x 2, dec x 2. Stuff head firmly and fasten off with long tail. (10)

3.2 Muzzle & Ears

Muzzle (Cream Yarn): Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6). Rnd 2: Inc x 6 (12). Rnd 3: Sc 12 around. Sl st and leave tail to sew below Rnd 9.
Ears (Make 2 – Brown Yarn): Rnd 1: MR 8 sc (8). Rnds 2-3: Sc 8 around. Sl st and flatten. Sew to head below Rnd 4.

3.3 Joined Legs & Seamless Body

Right Leg: Rnd 1: MR 6 sc. Rnd 2: *(Inc, sc 1)* x 3 (9). Rnd 3: Sc 3, dec, sc 4 (8). Rnd 4: Sc 8. Fasten off.
Left Leg: Rnd 1: MR 6 sc. Rnd 2: *(Inc, sc 1)* x 3 (9). Rnd 3: Sc 4, dec, sc 3 (8). Rnd 4: Sc 8. Do NOT fasten off.
Body Joining (Rnd 1): Ch 2 from Left Leg, join to Right Leg with sc. Work 8 sc around right leg, 2 sc in ch-2 bridge, 8 sc around left leg, 2 sc in opposite ch-2 bridge. (22 sts total)
Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, dec, sc 4, inc, sc 4, dec, sc 3. (22)
Rnds 3-6: Sc 22 around. (22)
Rnd 7: *(Dec, sc 4, dec, sc 3)* x 2. (18)
Rnd 8: Sc 18 around. (18)
Rnd 9: *(Sc 2, dec, sc 3, dec)* x 2. (14)
Rnd 10: Sc 14 around. (14)
Rnd 11: *(Dec, sc 2, dec, sc 1)* x 2. Stuff body firmly. Sl st and fasten off. (10)

3.4 Arms (Make 2) & Assembly

Arms (Make 2): Rnd 1: MR 6 sc. Rnds 2-7: Sc 6 around. Flatten top and sc 3 through both layers. Sew to body 1 row below neck.
Final Assembly: Sew head securely to body, embroider black/brown nose on white muzzle, and weave in all yarn ends!

4. Final Showcase & Conclusion

Your Oliver Tiny Teddy Bear is finished! An ultra-cute plushie companion to complete your baby gift set.