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CrochetDK Cotton
Terminology
Amigurumi Teddy Bear
A huggable little teddy bear made in DK cotton. A wonderful handmade gift for a child (or a grown-up who loves cute things).
Yarn needed
1 x 50g ball MC + scraps for face
~40g · ~90 metres
Time
A weekend
EasyFinished size
Approx. 18cm tall
What you'll need
- 1 x 50g ball of DK cotton yarn in brown or beige (MC)
- Small amount of black or dark brown for the nose and eyes
- A 3mm (UK 11 / US C-2) crochet hook
- Toy stuffing (polyester fibrefill)
- A wool/darning needle
- Safety eyes (10mm) or embroidered eyes
Abbreviations
chchain
dcdouble crochet (UK)
inc2dc in the same stitch (increase)
decdc2tog — double crochet two together (decrease)
Step-by-step instructions
1. Head
- 1Start with a magic ring. Round 1: 6dc into ring. (6)
- 2Round 2: inc in each st. (12)
- 3Rounds 3-5: increase evenly to 36 stitches.
- 4Rounds 6-11: dc in each st around (36 sts for 6 rounds).
- 5Rounds 12-15: decrease evenly back to 12 stitches, stuffing firmly before closing. Attach safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9.
2. Body
- 1Start with 6dc in a magic ring. Increase to 30 stitches over 5 rounds.
- 2Work straight for 8 rounds, then decrease back to 12 stitches. Stuff firmly before closing.
3. Limbs and ears
- 1Arms (make 2): 6dc in a magic ring, increase to 10 stitches, work straight for 10 rounds. Stuff lightly.
- 2Legs (make 2): 6dc in a magic ring, increase to 14 stitches, work straight for 8 rounds. Stuff.
- 3Ears (make 2): 6dc in a magic ring, increase to 12 stitches. Work 2 rounds, then flatten and do not stuff.
4. Assemble
- 1Sew the head to the body. Attach arms, legs and ears. Embroider the nose in black yarn.
- 2Weave in all ends securely.
Top tip: Use a smaller hook than recommended for the yarn weight — this creates a tighter fabric so the stuffing does not show through.