Crochet Teddy Bear: A Classic 7-Inch Bear with a Bow
A traditional teddy with a round head, a tan muzzle, cupped ears, a pear-shaped body, arms and legs — and a ribbon bow. The perfect first bear, a baby gift, or a keepsake in plush yarn.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) acrylic: brown 80 yd, tan 10 yd; black scrap
- Hook
- 3.5 mm (E-4)
- Time
- About 4 hours
- Finished size
- About 7 in (18 cm) tall
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) brown — about 80 yd
- Tan — about 10 yd
- Black scrap
- 3.5 mm (E-4) hook
- 10 mm safety eyes (or embroidered eyes for babies)
- Fibrefill
- Ribbon
- Stitch marker and tapestry needle
In this post
A classic crochet teddy bear has six parts: a head, a body, two arms and two legs, plus a muzzle and ears. The head is a 36-stitch ball, the muzzle a small cup in tan, the ears flat half circles cupped forward. Legs are slightly wider at the foot so the bear sits steadily. In worsted acrylic it stands about 7 inches tall.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
Head
- Rnds 1–6: 6 sc in a magic ring and increase 6 per round to (5 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
- Rnds 7–12: Sc in each st. Insert the eyes between Rnds 9 and 10, 7 sts apart. (36)
- Rnds 13–16: Decrease 6 per round: (4 sc, dec), (3 sc, dec), (2 sc, dec), (sc, dec) × 6. Stuff firmly. (12)
- Rnd 17: Dec × 6. Close. (6)
Muzzle and ears
- Muzzle: In tan, 6 sc in a ring; inc in each (12); (sc, inc) × 6 (18); 1 round of 18 sc. Embroider a black nose and a small mouth. Stuff lightly and sew between and below the eyes.
- Ears (make 2): 6 sc in a ring; inc in each (12); 2 rounds of 12 sc. Flatten without stuffing and sew to the top of the head, cupped forward.
Body and limbs
- Body: 6 sc in a ring and increase to 30 (Rnd 5). Rnds 6–13: sc 30. Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24). Rnd 15: sc 24. Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18). Stuff and leave open to sew under the head.
- Arms (make 2): 6 sc in a ring; (sc, inc) × 3 (9); 8 rounds of 9 sc. Stuff the bottom half only so the arms hang naturally. Sew to the sides of the body just below the neck.
- Legs (make 2): 6 sc in a ring; inc in each (12); 2 rounds of 12 sc; (2 sc, dec) × 3 (9); 5 rounds of 9 sc. Stuff firmly and sew to the bottom front of the body so the bear sits.
- Bow: Tie a ribbon around the neck, or crochet one with the bow pattern.
Bear variations
| Bear | Change |
|---|---|
| Plush bear | Chunky chenille on a 5 mm hook — about 14 in tall |
| Polar bear | White yarn, black nose, no muzzle colour change |
| Panda | White head and body, black ears, arms, legs and eye patches |
| Memory bear | Add a heart patch with a name and date on the chest |
Make a nursery set with the star pillow and a baby blanket. For a baby, the no-sew bunny has no small parts to come loose. More animals: koala and elephant.
Common questions
How long does it take to crochet a teddy bear?
About 4 hours in worsted yarn: an hour for the head, an hour for the body, and two for the limbs, muzzle, ears and assembly.
Is a crochet teddy bear safe for babies?
Yes, if you embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes, sew every part on very securely and use washable yarn.
Can I make a bigger teddy bear?
Use thicker yarn and a bigger hook — the stitch counts stay the same. Chunky chenille doubles the size.
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