How about making the perfect teddy bear for Christmas? This teddy bear, made entirely using beginner crochet techniques, would make a wonderful gift and also looks very decorative. The detail that makes this teddy bear amigurumi so charming is definitely its hat. Paired with the Christmas hat, I think it looks magnificent. Another detail of this toy is the shaping of the teddy bear’s face. The following sections of the pattern explain in detail how to do this shaping.
Crochet Bear with Christmas Hat Tutorial Pattern
When making the teddy bear, I think it would be a good idea to choose a darker brown than the one you see in the photo. The shade of the Christmas hat, however, is a really good choice. To make the teddy bear, we’ll crochet the arms and legs separately and then sew them to the body. If you’re ready, let’s get started.
Designer: emytoys
Materials and tools
Chenille Yarn – Himalaya Dolphin Baby (100g – 120m/3.53oz – 131 yards), half a ball. Any yarn substitute can be used.
Chenille Yarn – Yarnart Dolce Baby, Red (Weight 5: Bulky Chunky).
Faux Fur Yarn – White for the Santa Hat.
Thin Black Yarn for the Nose.
Polyester Fiber Filling.
4mm Crochet Hook.
Scissors. Stitch
Marker.
Pins.
Tapestry Needle for Sewing Details.
Safety Eyes: 10mm/12mm.
Abbreviations
MR: (Magic Ring)
ch: (Chain)
sc: (single crochet)
inc: (Increase)
dec: (Decrease)
st: (stitch / stitch)
sc3together (single crochet 3 together)
sl sl: (slip stitch)
Head
Round 1: 6 in Mr
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Round 4: (2 dc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
Round 5: (4 dc, inc) repeat 4 times, 3 dc, inc (29)
Rounds 6-9: 29 dc (29) (4 rounds)
Insert eyes between rounds 5-6, 6 dc between them.
Round 10: (4 dc, dec) repeat 4 times, 3 dc, dec (24)
Round 11: (2 dc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
Stuff the head lightly to make it easier to shape the face.
Round 12: (sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
Round 13: 6 dec (6)
Complete the head stuffing.
Bind off. Using a tapestry needle, pass through the blocs of the last stitch and pull the yarn to close.
Hide the remaining yarn.
Tail
Round 1: 6 sc in Mr
Round 2: (sc, inc) repeat 3 times (9)
