This little crochet bear is always ready for a sweet and squishy hug! Create one in your favorite color 🙂
The Cuddle Me Bear Amigurumi Pattern will take you right back to childhood and make wonderful gifts for the kids you love!
Supplies:
- Alize Cotton Gold (55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 330 m / 100 g) of desired colors
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Some brown thread for nose
- A button for scarf
- Scissors and sewing needle
If you use the same materials, your Cuddle Me Bear amigurumi will be about 15 cm (5.9″) tall.
Skill level: intermediate
Cuddle Me Bear
Free amigurumi pattern
Abbreviations:
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
ch = chain
inc = increase
dec = decrease
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
(..) = repeat the space in brackets the given number of times
[..] = total number of stitches
Work in continuous rounds (vs. joined rounds) using a yarn marker.
Head:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7-11: sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 12: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 13-14: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 15: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 12 and Rnd 13 (5 stitches between the eyes).
Rnd 16: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 17: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 19: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Fasten off and weave in the end. Stuff with fiberfill.
Ears (make 2):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 4-5: sc in all 14 st [14]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Muzzle:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) x 2 times, 3 sc in next st, (inc) x 2 times, 3 sc in next st [14]
Rnd 3: sc in all 14 st [14]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 4-5: sc in all 14 st [14]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 2 times [12]
Rnd 7-8: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 9: sc in next 5 st, dec, sc in next 5 st [11]
Rnd 10: sc in next 4 st, dec, sc in next 5 st [10]
Rnd 11-19: sc in all 10 st [10]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff only the half of the arms.
Legs (make 2):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 6: (dec) x 2 times, sc in next 6 st, (dec) x 4 times, sc in next 6 st [18]
Rnd 7: dec, sc in next 5 st, (dec) x 3 times, sc in next 5 st [14]
Rnd 8: sc in next 5 st, (dec) x 2 times, sc in next 5 st [12]
Rnd 9-11: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 12: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 13: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 2 times [16]
Rnd 14: sc in all 16 st [16] + 5 more stitches on the left leg, so that the feet will point out to the sides.
Fasten off. Don’t cut the yarn after finishing the second leg. Stuff legs with fiberfill and continue crocheting the body starting from the second leg.
Body:
Crochet 2 ch and join the legs with sl st. Make sure that the legs are positioned correctly (the feet point out instead of straight on), crochet additional stitches or undo the existing ones if it’s needed.
Rnd 1: sc in next 16 st of the first leg, sc in next 2 ch, sc in next 16 st of the second leg, sc in next 2 ch (opposite side) [36]
Rnd 2: sc in next 34 st, (inc) x 2 times [38]
Rnd 3: inc, sc in next 32 st, inc, sc in next 4 st [40]
Rnd 4-8: sc in all 40 st [40]
Rnd 9: sc in next 8 st, dec, sc in next 17 st, dec, sc in next 11 st [38]
Rnd 10: sc in next 8 st, dec, sc in next 15 st, dec, sc in next 11 st [36]
Rnd 11: sc in next 34 st, dec [35]
Rnd 12: sc in next 33 st, dec [34]
Rnd 13: sc in next 7 st, dec, sc in next 15 st, dec, sc in next 8 st [32]
Rnd 14: sc in all 32 st [32]
Rnd 15: sc in next 7 st, dec, sc in next 14 st, dec, sc in next 7 st [30]
Rnd 16: sc in next 7 st, dec, sc in next 12 st, dec, sc in next 7 st [28]
Rnd 17: sc in all 28 st [28]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 4 times [24]
Rnd 19: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 20: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 4 times [20]
Rnd 21: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 4 times [16]
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the head. Stuff with fiberfill.
Tail:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 4: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff a little.
Scarf:
Row 1: crochet a row of chain stitches which is equal to 2 turns around the neck.
Row 2: dc in each ch till the end of the row.
Assembly:
1. Sew muzzle to the head between Rnd 12 and Rnd 15. Put some fiberfill inside the muzzle before you finish.
2. Sew ears on the head behind Rnd 4.
3. Embroider a nose with brown thread.
4. Sew tail, arms and head to the body.
5. Wrap the scarf around the neck 2 times, sew the ends of the scarf together and attach the button.
Hope you have enjoyed this Cuddle Me Bear Amigurumi Pattern! There’s nothing better than crocheting childhood memories!
they look so adorable 🙂 Can’t wait to make them all!!
Hi,
I really like your pattern for the bear and I am making it now. But this is second day I am sitting and just can’t understand how to join legs and to start crocheting body! It’s just so frustrating! Chain 2, join with slip stich… and then to crochet round. But I have a hole between legs! And if I am chaining 2 and then joining legs with slip stich, these 2 chain is just disappearing! Could you please explain more and maybe make some pictures?
Hi Olga :), please explain why your chains disappear? If you crochet according to the pattern, these two chains make a little “bridge” between the legs. So, you crochet along the “bridge” when moving from one leg to another.
That’s right! That’s how it is supposed to be and I understand it but when I do it, it’s just not right! It doesn’t make sense how to crochet from the place where you say to crochet +5 single crochet on the left leg so the legs are pointing out. Ok, I did it but when I put them together and chain 2… I just can’t join them! I don’t understand where to start joining them and how. I am so sorry, maybe it’s a stupid question but I am just stuck and this is so upsetting! Please help!
Maybe… I have to chain 2, then join it somewhere with the second leg, then I don’t know how many slip stitches I have to make to join legs, then chain 2 again and then start crocheting round? Does that sounds right? Cause after that I don’t have space to make 16 single crochet plus 2 single crochet on these 2 chain and then again on the opposite side. Oh… 🙁
Olga, I am German and I’ll try to explain.
You have the first leg fastened off, the yarn is with your second leg.
You make 2 chains. Then you take the first leg and make one slip stitch in a stitch from the first leg. Please take attention that the feet are positioned like in the photo.
Then you crochet 16 sc round the first leg, starting with the first sc in the same stitch as the slip stitch. Then you crochet 2 sc in the 2 chains, one in each chain. Then 16 sc in the stitches of the second leg, and then 2 sc in the 2 chains from this side of the work.
You have now 36 sc.
There gets now the stitch marker and the second round of the body starts.
Is that more understandable?
Hi Kerstin!
I really appreciate that you wrote everything so detailed! Thank you so much! I followed your each word but I still can’t make it! I feel so stupid! This is first time with me that I can’t make something what seems so easy! And I know that it is easy and all the tutorial is so damn easy but this place..! I really don’t understand what I am doing wrong or where exactly I am making mistake! I just have a hole between legs, is that supposed to be? They are attached to each other but between those “bridges” is a hole! And also, where are my 2 ch on the other side where I suppose to crochet 2 sc into? I have to make them before? Or after 16 sc which I make on the second leg? But if I crocheted all stitches around already, it’s gonna be just chain there! Omg, I will cry! How come I don’t understand??? 🙁 I guess, only video tutorial can help me. But no video in here!! 🙁 🙁
Kerstin, thank you so much!!! I had to do it 3 more times and undo it again to finally understand! I am so happy! Thank you!!! 🙂
I have been reading the comments and I feel ridiculously happy you finally were able to get it right! Yay! ;D
I need a life.
Easy to follow patterns,and high cute factor!
I UNDERSTOOD!!!! Omg!!! I did it! Hahaha I have been so stupid!!! I am so sorry! I can’t believe how I didn’t get it before! Woohoo!!! 🙂 🙂
No, it’s not stupid, Olga. I had to practice that move as well and it took me some time, too. But when you get it once, you’ll never forget. 🙂
Exactly, I will never forget this move hahaha!! 🙂
Now, I have a question, because I just saw the pattern of the little bunny. Why do the heads look differently but the pattern of the heads for bunny and bear are the same?
Shouldn’t there be a difference with the rounds?
Thanks for answer.
Kerstin, I noticed this as well. But I think it is just shaped with hands like that. Cause I noticed when you put fibrefill inside of the body or head, you can still kinda make different shapes of it when you squeeze it with your hands. Maybe I am not putting enough fibrefill but I don’t like my toys being too firm, I like them better on the soft side. But it’s just me. At the same time I don’t think it will be difficult to add some rounds to make the shape of the head more oval.
A wonderful pattern! Quick and easy and sooooo cute! I wish i could send a photo but it won’t work
Easy pattern to follow and turned out beautiful!
Hi! I love this little bear! Id love to make a video tutorial for you for this bear to help your readers. This pattern needs to be seen by everyone lol id love to help you, thanks so much! Olena
Hi Olena, unfortunately, you can’t make a video tutorial on this pattern, it’s not allowed.
I am waiting for Cuddle Me Giraffe Amigurumi Pattern. Can you share it to us? thanks
Me too
Wonderful patterns very unique love them thank you
Great pattern. Love it thank you! Cant wait to get started
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Great pattern, easy to read and follow!
hi! row 19 of the head have 12 st, but the body row 21 is 16 st, so can i ask how can we sew head to the body? thanks for your help ^^
Hi, the edges of head and body should not match to each other, because in this case the neck seam will look bad.
thank you ^^
Hello, I love this little bear! I am crocheting it right now, but I need some help on the muzzle. How do I go from 6 st to 14 st? To me it seems I need 10 st to be able to do the stiches in rnd 2. What am I missing?
Hi Yvonne, Rnd 2 of the muzzle in other words: 2 increases (= 4 sc), 3 sc in next st (= 3 sc), 2 increases (= 4 sc), 3 sc in next st (=3 sc) [14]
Oooh, so 2 st in 1st, 2 st in 2nd, 3 st in 3rd stitch. And repeat one more time. Now I get it. Thanks!
The patterns are very detailed not to mention adorable!
Easy to follow, so cute!
Congratulation! not only is the sweetest bear ever but the explaination ir simply perfect.
I have just finished it =) Beautiful!
thank you so much for sharing!
Happy to know this, thanks 🌹😘💖
Thank you for this beautiful pattern. Finished product is amazing!!
I was fascinated when I saw this little Amigurumi creature and couldn’t wait to make it! I’m thrilled with the result- the pattern was very clearly written and easy to follow, however I wouldn’t recommend for first-time crocheters!! There are a few tricky little steps which could prove difficult for someone with only a fundamental understanding of this craft!
This pattern was wonderful. I’ve never changed colors in the round before and this was explained clearly and had lots of pictures. I would highly recommend this pattern.
I am a great fan of Amigurumi Today’s patterns! They are always clearly written and easy to follow. Thank you for these wonderful, imaginative patterns!
Gracias, excelente patrón me quedó hermoso.
Gracias 🌹💕
Hi, I love the little bear but have one question. What round do you attach the arms to?
Hi Jennifer 🙂 They’re right under the head. Please see the photo of Cuddle Me Monkey, it’s without scarf https://amigurumi.today/crochet-cuddle-me-monkey-amigurumi-pattern/