These adorable mini teddy bears are the perfect beginner-friendly crochet project! Soft, squishy, and absolutely huggable, they make the sweetest handmade gift for loved ones — or a cute companion for your own collection. Whether you make the classic brown bear or the charming white bear, each plushie comes to life with a cheerful smile and a delicate ribbon bow.
🧶 Materials You’ll Need
- Yarn: Chenille or velvet plush yarn (Brown & White)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (adjust if using different yarn weight)
- Stuffing: Fiberfill
- Safety eyes: 8 mm
- Embroidery thread: Black for the nose and smile
- Ribbon: 1 cm wide (pink or any color you like)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
🐻 Head & Body (worked in one piece)
R1: Magic ring, 6 sc
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5–R7: sc around (24)
R8: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R9: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R10: 6 dec (6)
Stuff firmly and fasten off.
👉 For a smoother look, embroider the mouth and nose before closing the head completely.
🐾 Arms (make 2)
R1: Magic ring, 6 sc
R2–R3: sc around (6)
Stuff lightly, then sew to sides of the body.
🦶 Legs (make 2)
R1: Magic ring, 6 sc
R2: (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
Stuff and sew to the bottom of the body.
👂 Ears (make 2)
R1: Magic ring, 6 sc
R2: (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
Flatten and sew on top of the head.
🧵 Assembly
- Sew the ears symmetrically on top.
- Attach arms and legs securely.
- Embroider or attach eyes, nose, and smile.
- Add a small pink bow around the neck for that final adorable touch.
🌸 Optional Variations
- Try pastel shades for baby gifts.
- Add a small keychain ring on top to make a plush keyring.
- Mix yarn textures for a creative look — velvet for the body, cotton for the bow.
💖 Finished Size
Each teddy bear measures approximately 10–12 cm tall, depending on your yarn and tension — the perfect size for holding in your hand or gifting as a keepsake.
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