Free Crochet Pattern My Friend Teddy Bear

Muzzle

  1. Ch 5. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook: 3 sc, 3 sc in the last ch, continue on the other side of the chain: 2 sc, inc (10).
  2. inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (16).
  3. 16 sc.

Fasten off, trim, and weave in the end. Embroider the nose onto the muzzle.

Head

  1. 6 sc in magic ring (MR).
  2. inc around (12).
  3. (1 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).
    7-12. (6 rows) 36 sc.
  7. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30).
  8. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).

Attach the muzzle to the head with pins to determine the placement of the eyes. Secure eyes in place at the desired height and width. Trim the yarn fluff around the eyes for a neat finish.

  1. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
  2. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
  3. dec around.

Fasten off, trim, and weave in the end.

Ears (Make 2)

  1. 6 sc in MR.
  2. inc around (12).

Fasten off, trim, and weave in the end. Attach ears to the head.

Body

  1. 6 sc in MR.
  2. inc around (12).
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
    4-5. (2 rows) 18 sc.
  4. 8 sc, 2 inc, 8 sc (20).

Insert the cotter pin from the head into the MR of the body and secure from the inside (optional if sewing parts together).

  1. 9 sc, 2 inc, 9 sc (22).

Attach cotter pins for the upper arms, positioning them so they do not touch the head. Secure from the inside (optional if sewing parts together).

  1. inc, 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x 4, inc, 1 sc, inc (30).
  2. (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36).
  3. (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42).
  4. 42 sc.
  5. 20 sc, 2 inc, 20 sc (44).
  6. 44 sc.
  7. 21 sc, 2 inc, 21 sc (46).
  8. 46 sc.
  9. 8 sc, dec, (7 sc, dec) x 3, 9 sc (42).
  10. (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36).
  11. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30).

Attach cotter pins for the lower legs, positioning them evenly on both sides. Secure from the inside (optional if sewing parts together).

  1. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
  2. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
  3. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
  4. dec around.

Fasten off, trim, and weave in the end.

Tail

  1. 6 sc in MR.
  2. 6 sc.

Fasten off, trim, and weave in the end. Attach the tail to the body.

Enjoy creating your plush teddy bear!