Plush Friendly Buddy Bear Crochet Pattern

This crochet buddy bear is a pocket-sized hug waiting to happen! With a completely unstuffed body (but still stuffed head!), it’s the perfect size to pop in your pocket or for tiny hands to give little squeezes!

Free Crochet Buddy Bear Pattern

Say hello to the Friendly Buddy Bear, your new pocket-sized crochet companion! This tiny teddy bear brings together the best parts of my Squishy Bear and Plush Alien patterns to create the cutest little buddy you can take anywhere. With a completely unstuffed body (but still stuffed head!), it’s the perfect size to pop in your pocket or for tiny hands to give little squeezes!

The Buddy Bear’s small size makes him a super quick make, whether you’re making a quick gift or prepping for a craft fair. Its flat body makes it super portable (remember Flat Stanley?), but the stuffed head keeps that classic teddy bear look we all love. It’s perfect for kids to bring on their daily escapades or as a comforting little friend for adults.

A good chunk of my yarn is boxed up for my upcoming move, but I still had so much fun playing around with this super simple pattern! Use different colors, yarns, or even add a little scarf or your own custom accessory to make your Buddy Bear extra special.

If you are looking for more quick plushie crochet patterns, you should check out my no-sew, one hour turtle or the rest of my Squishy Collection!

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Materials you’ll need

To get started making this free crochet Buddy Bear pattern, you’ll want to gather all your materials first.

Notes:

This little bear is made from the bottom up. You make two feet and attach them as you go. The head is made by decreasing the body and increasing back out. You will use a neck strengthener to keep the head stable. The feet, body, and head are made in one piece. The arms, ears, and snout are attached at the end.

Substitute yarns could be Bernat Blanket yarn or Big Twist from Joann’s. You may need to change the hook size if you change the yarn.

The arms are attached with a long needle. The video for that is here.

You can use safety eyes or try out embroidered eyes so it would be safe for a baby/toddler. I have a collection of embroidery videos here.

Substitute yarns could be Premier Basix Chenille yarn or Big Twist from Joann’s. You may need to change the hook size if you change the yarn. 

Amigurumi Buddy Bear Crochet Pattern

Body/Head

LEAVE THE FEET AND BODY UNSTUFFED

Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8.
Rounds 2-3: SC in each around. (8)

Fasten off the first foot. On the second foot, chain 4 and slip stitch to the first leg where you fastened off.

Round 4: SC in each stitch around the first leg (8). SC in each chain across. (4) SC in each stitch around the second leg. (8) SC on the other side of the chain. (4) Attach to the first SC with a slip stitch. (a total of 24)

I go through this whole process in the video here, if you need a visual!

Rounds 5-8: SC in each around. (24) *4 rounds*
Round 9: SC in the first, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (16)
Rounds 10-11: SC in each around. (16) *2 rounds*
Round 12: INV DEC 8 times. (8)
Round 13: In the front loop only, SC INC. (16)
Round 14: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Rounds 15-19: SC in each around. (24) *5 Rounds*
Insert safety eyes between rounds 17 and 18, about 4 stitches apart. Insert neck strengthener. (or see here for eye embroidery videos)
Round 20: SC in the first, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (16)
Stuff the head.
Round 21: SC in each around. (16)
Round 22: INV DEC in each around. (8)
Fasten off and sew the remaining hole closed.

Ears

Row 1: 6 in a magic circle. DO NOT CLOSE. Chain 1 and turn.
Row 2: 6 SC in each around.
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew on about 3 rounds from the center of the head.

Snout

With Winter White color:
Round 1: 8 SC in a magic circle. (8)
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (16)
Fasten off and leave a long tail.
Sew on in a slight oval shape (stuff as you go) between rounds 14-17.
Using brown worsted weight yarn, embroider several passes at the top of the snout, 3-4 stitches wide. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Scarf

Using worsted weight yarn:
Chain 55. Turn and DC in each chain until you reach the end. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

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