Free Crochet Masterclass: Winnie the Pooh by @crochet_like
In this masterclass, you will learn how to crochet a small Winnie the Pooh using a crochet hook. This adorable little bear can also be used as a keychain. You can use any acrylic, cotton, or semi-cotton yarn, and a suitable crochet hook.
The size of the toy will depend on the yarn thickness and hook size. On average, Winnie the Pooh will be about the size of the palm of your hand.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn: Yellow, red
- Embroidery thread: For the eyebrows
- Crochet hook
- Safety eyes: For the bear’s eyes
- Toy stuffing: For filling
- Black felt: For the nose
- Needle: For attaching parts
- Scissors: For cutting the yarn and thread
- Everything you need can be purchased here.
Abbreviations
- KA — Magic ring (crochet in the round)
- v.p. — Chain stitch
- ss — Slip stitch
- sc — Single crochet
- inc — Increase (crochet 2 stitches in 1 stitch)
- dec — Decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
- (…) x n — Repeat n times
Winnie the Pooh Crochet Pattern
Head and Body (Yellow Yarn)
- Start with 12 chain stitches. From the second chain from the hook, crochet 10 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch, then crochet 9 sc on the opposite side. Join with an increase (24 stitches).
- Increase on the sides (26 stitches).
- Increase in the front and back (30 stitches).
- (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36 stitches).
- 6-9. Crochet 36 sc in each round (36 stitches).
- (2 sc, 3 inc, 15 sc, 3 inc, 13 sc) (42 stitches).
- 11-13. Crochet 42 sc (42 stitches).
- (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36 stitches).
- (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30 stitches).
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24 stitches).
- (1 sc, dec) x 8 (16 stitches).
Stuff the head.
Red Yarn (For the Shirt)
- Crochet 16 sc.
- (3 sc, inc) x 4 (20 stitches).
- Crochet 20 sc.
- (4 sc, inc) x 6 (24 stitches).
Yellow Yarn
- Crochet 24 sc for 3 rounds (24 stitches).
- (1 sc, dec) x 8 (16 stitches).
Stuff the body.
- 8 dec (8 stitches).