Free Crochet Masterclass: Plush Bear “Velluto” by Olga Lukyanova (@olga_lukjanova.toys)
In this masterclass, you will learn how to crochet a plush teddy bear using a crochet hook. This adorable bear is crocheted from plush yarn, and you can further decorate it with a satin ribbon or a crocheted scarf for added charm.
The pattern uses Alize Velluto plush yarn (100g / 68m) for the bear’s body and Alize Softy Plus yarn (for the muzzle). You will need one skein of the main color for the bear’s body.
Materials and Tools
- Plush Yarn: Alize Velluto (for the bear’s body)
- Fuzzy Yarn: Alize Softy Plus (for the muzzle)
- Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm
- Safety Eyes: 9 mm
- Safety Nose: 16×13 mm
- Toy Filler (for stuffing)
- Needle (for sewing details)
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- KA – Magic ring
- ch – Chain stitch
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- (…) x n – Repeat n times
Crochet Pattern for the Plush Bear “Velluto”
Head-Body
- Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring (6).
- Round 2: inc x 6 (12).
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30).
6-9. 30 sc around (4 rounds). - (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
- Round 11: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
- Round 12: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
Stuff the head.
- Round 13: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
- Round 14: 18 sc.
- Round 15: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
- Round 16: 24 sc.
- Round 17: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30).
18-21. 30 sc around (4 rounds). - Round 22: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
Stuff the body.
- Round 27: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
- Round 28: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
- Round 29: dec x 6 (6).
Pull the hole closed.