Free Crochet Masterclass Plush Teddy Bear

Snout

  1. 3 ch (3)
  2. 2 sc in second ch from hook, 3 sc in the same stitch, sc, 3 sc in the same stitch (8)
  3. sc, 3 inc, sc, 3 inc (14)
  4. sc, (sc, inc) x 3, sc, (sc, inc) x 3 (20)
  5. 20 sc (20)

Leave thread for attachment.

Ears (2 parts)

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
  3. (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
  4. (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
  5. (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
  6. Fold the piece in half and crochet 9 sc through both loops (9)

Leave thread for attachment.

Paws (2 parts)

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
    4-5. 18 sc (18) (2 rows)
  4. 3 inc, 5 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc (18)
  5. (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
    8-11. 12 sc (12) (4 rows)

Stuff only the lower part of the arm.

  1. Fold the piece in half (to ensure the 3 decreases are on the inside) and crochet 6 sc through both loops (6).

Tail

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. 12 sc (12)
  4. (sc, dec) x 4 (8)

Stuff lightly and leave thread for attachment.

Body

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
  7. (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
  8. (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
    9-10. 48 sc (48) (2 rows)

Next, we will crochet the legs.

  1. 17 sc, 7 sc with the paw, 17 sc, 7 sc with the other paw (48)
  2. 48 sc (48)
  3. 10 dec, 24 sc, 2 dec (36)

This row may need to be adjusted to your specific tension. The decreases should be on the belly (between the paws), so if your row differs from mine, either increase or decrease stitches as necessary.

  1. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
  2. 30 sc (30)
  3. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
  4. 24 sc (24)
  5. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
  6. 18 sc (18)

Next, we will crochet the arms. The arms should be positioned along the legs, and adjustments may be needed based on your tension.

  1. 3 sc, 6 sc with the arm, 3 sc, 6 sc with the arm (18)

Cut and secure the yarn. Stuff the body firmly, especially the belly.

Assembly

  • Ears: Attach the ears to the head by sewing along the diagonal, starting from row 4.
  • Snout: Attach it directly under the eyes.
  • Eyes: For added effect, embroider the whites of the eyes and eyebrows using white and black YarnArt Jeans yarn.
  • Nose: Attach the nose where the snout has been tightened.
  • Mouth and Eyes Tightening: Use a tapestry needle and thread to pull the eyes and mouth into place for a more expressive face. The tightening should be done symmetrically.