Free Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern

Some toys feel strong and gentle at the same time.
This crochet teddy bear was inspired by that small balance.
A round little bear, calm eyes, soft muzzle — and a bright green outfit that feels just a little heroic.

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The Greenfroge Bear carries a playful spirit.
Not loud. Not dramatic. Just a quiet character in a slightly oversized sweater and shorts, ready to stand on a small desk or sit beside a crochet basket.

About the Pattern

Greenfroge Bear is designed as a beginner-friendly crochet bear pattern with simple construction and low sewing.

This crochet teddy bear is made with simple materials that many crocheters already have at home.
A small amount of semi-cotton sport yarn, a 2.2 mm crochet hook, and 6 mm safety eyes are enough to create a finished toy about 13 cm tall.

You’ll also need a few basic tools: scissors, fiberfill stuffing, stitch markers, and a yarn needle for finishing.

If you prefer a softer, plush texture, this same crochet teddy bear pattern can also be made with thicker yarn.

Using plush yarn (weight #4) and a 4 mm hook, the bear grows to about 26 cm tall.
The shape stays the same, but the character feels larger and a little softer in your hands.

© Lennutas by Thao Nguyen.
This pattern is for personal use only. You may sell the finished items made by hand in small quantities, but please credit Lennutas as the designer. Copying, sharing, or redistributing this pattern (in part or full) is not allowed.

Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern

Below you’ll find the full crochet teddy bear instructions written step by step.

Take a quiet moment to prepare your materials, place a stitch marker, and begin slowly.
The pattern is divided into simple parts so you can work through it comfortably.

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

MR – Magic ring / Magic circle
Sc – Single crochet
Inc – Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
Dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
BLO – Back loop only
FLO – Front loop only
[…] * X – Repeat the instructions in brackets X times
(…) – Number of stitches at the end of the round

If this is your first crochet teddy bear, it may help to review the basic stitches before starting.
I’ve prepared a guide explaining the simple stitches used in most amigurumi patterns.

ARMS (x2)

Use green yarn.

1: 5 sc into MR (5)
2: 5 inc (10)
3-8 (6 rounds): 10 sc (10)
9: dec, 8 sc (9)

Stuff lightly this part only.

10-11 (2 rounds): 9 sc (9)
12: dec, 7 sc (8)
13-14 (2 rounds): 8 sc (8)

Fasten off.

If you ever feel uncertain while making this crochet teddy bear, you can visit the crochet tutorial section where I explain common stitches, shaping, and small finishing details step by step.

LEGS (x2)

Start with green yarn.

1: 6 sc into MR (6)
2: 6 inc (12)
3: [inc, 3 sc] * 3 (15)
4-5 (2 rounds): 15 sc (15)

Left leg

6: 3 sc, 6 dec (9)
7: 4 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc (12)

Change to purple yarn, work into the stitches of the previous round on BLUE stitches.

8: 3 sc, sc, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sc, sc (11) – leave the last stitch unworked.

Fasten off.

Right leg

6: 6 dec, 3 sc (9)
7: sc, 3 inc, 5 sc (12)

Change to purple yarn, work into the stitches of the previous round on BLUE stitches.

8: [2 sc, sc] * 4 (12)
9: sc (1)

Do not fasten off, move to the body part.

BODY

Continue from the right leg. Chain 3, connect to the left leg to make the body.

10: 12 sc (on the left leg), 3 sc (on the chain), 12 sc (on the right leg), 3 sc (on the chain) (30)
11: inc, 9 sc, [inc, sc] * 4, 8 sc, inc, 3 sc (36)

Change to green yarn on LUE stitches.

12: 7 sc, 3 sc, 5 sc, [inc, 2 sc] * 2, 15 sc (38)
13: 7 sc, 2 sc, 15 sc, 2 sc, 12 sc (38)
14: 24 sc, 2 sc,12 sc (38)
15: BLO 38 sc (38)

Start stuffing. Change to green yarn.

16: 15 sc, [dec, 2 sc] * 2, 15 sc (36)
17-20 (4 rounds): 36 sc (36)
21: [dec, 4 sc] * 6 (30)
22-23 (2 rounds): 30 sc (30)
24: [dec, 3 sc] * 6 (24)
25: [dec, 4 sc] * 4 (20)

Continue stuffing. Do not fasten off.

Insert purple yarn into the 1st remaining loop of round 14, put the legs facing you and do: FLO 38 sc (38)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Attach the arms to the next round.

26: 3 sc, fold in half the left arm and crochet through 3 layers (2 layers of the arm and 1 layer of the body) 4 sc, 5 sc, fold in half the right arm and crochet through 3 layers 4 sc, 4 sc (20)

Do not fasten off, move to the head part.

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HEAD

Continue from the body. Change to beige yarn.

27: 2 inc, [3 sc into the same stitch, inc] * 8, 2 inc (48)
28: 48 sc (48)
29: [6 sc, [inc, 3 sc] * 4] * 2, 4 sc (56)
30-33 (4 rounds): 56 sc (56)
34: 8 sc, [dec, 2 sc] * 4, 10 sc, [dec, 2 sc] * 4, 6 sc (48)
35-39 (5 rounds): 48 sc (48)

** Mark the 19th stitch of round 35 for the eye placement, and the 28th stitch for the second eye.

40: [dec, 6 sc] * 6 (42)
41: 42 sc (42)
42: [dec, 5 sc] * 6 (36)

** Place the safety eyes at the marked stitches on round 35.

Continue stuffing.

43: 36 sc (36)
44: [dec, 4 sc] * 6 (30)
45: [dec, 3 sc] * 6 (24)
46: [dec, 2 sc] * 6 (18)
47: [dec, sc] * 6 (12)

Finish stuffing.

48: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off, weave in the ends.

EARS (x2)

Use beige yarn

1: 6 sc into MR (6)
2: 6 inc (12)
3: [inc, sc] * 6 (18)
4-5 (2 rounds): 18 sc (18)
6: [dec, 4 sc] * 3 (15)

Fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Fold in half. Do not stuff.

SNOUT

Use white yarn

1: 6 sc into MR (6)
2: 6 inc (12)
3: [inc, sc] * 6 (18)
4: [inc, 2 sc] * 6 (24)

Fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

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ASSEMBLY

The quiet expression of this crochet teddy bear comes from a few simple embroidered details.
If you’d like help shaping the nose and mouth, you can follow this small guide to embroidery for amigurumi faces.

Sew the ears to the head from round 36 to round 42.
Embroider the highlight on the side of the eyes with white yarn.
Embroider the eyebrows on round 41 with black yarn.
Sew the snout to the head from round 29 to round 36. Then embroider the nose on the snout from round 2 to round 3 with black yarn.
Embroider some scratches on the arm and the body with black yarn.

Your crochet teddy bear is now finished.

If you make one, I’d truly enjoy seeing it.
You’re always welcome to share your finished bear, tag @lennutas, or leave a comment below.

And if any step feels unclear, feel free to ask. I’m always happy to help fellow makers along the way.

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