Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting little stuffed dolls or stuffed animals (see my article How to Make Amigurumi Dolls for more information on this fun crochet craft). If you love to crochet, and if you love cute little bears, you are going to love crocheting these adorable Amigurumi bears!
All the patterns for the Amigurumi bears are free. You will have to register on one site for a couple of these patterns, but it’s worth it. But some of the patterns below do not require any registration. You just click the link and print out the instructions! Then you can start making some Amigurumi bears to add to your Amigurumi collection. Or you can donate these sweet bears to your local pet shelter so they can sell them as a way to raise funds.
If you like the patterns for the Amigurumi bears, you will also want to check out these free patterns:
Free Crochet Patterns – Amigurumi Mice
Free Crochet Patterns – Amigurumi Dogs
Free Crochet Patterns – Amigurumi Pigs
Free Crochet Patterns – Amigurumi Frogs
Free Crochet Patterns – Amigurumi Cats
Amigurumi Bear #1 – Brown Bear: This Amigurumi bear pattern is a very easy one to follow. The bear has a simple shape so it is a good pattern for those who are just starting out with Amigurumi crochet projects. This particular pattern is on the Lionbrand site and they do require that you register. But registering is quick and easy and they do not send spam. Once you are on their site you will love all their free patterns. Their patterns are in pdf format so you will need Adobe or a pdf reader to open download the patterns. To get the free crochet instructions for Brown Bear click here then look for the download button which is above the picture of the bear and on the right.
Amigurumi Bear #2 – Pot of Honey Bear: This Amigurumi bear is so sweet! In fact, he is as sweet as the pot of honey that you will crochet for him. Make sure you scroll down the instruction page to see how cute this tiny bear is when he’s trying to get into his pot of honey. He’s just adorable! To get the free crochet instructions for Brown Bear click here.
Amigurumi Bear #3 – Teddy Bear: This Amigurumi bear has the shape and body of a teddy bear. He is quite handsome with his big paws and his winter scarf. Just so you know, this pattern is indeed free. The designer has a request that people buy the pdf version from her store, but that was several years ago and the pdf version is sold out and her Etsy store is closed. So don’t feel like you have to donate anything. The pattern is free with the directions right there for you to see. To get the free crochet instructions for Teddy Bear click here.
Amigurumi Bear #4 – Scott the Bear: This Amigurumi bear is another one from Lionbrand where you will have to register to access the instructions. But the bear is very cute and is considered easy to crochet. This pattern is in pdf format so you will need Adobe or a pdf reader to download the pattern. To get the free crochet instructions for Scott the Bear click here then look for the download button which is above the picture of the bear and on the right.
Amigurumi Bear #5 – Twin Bears: This Amigurumi bear pattern is for two bears, twins! One is a boy, the other is a girl. They are darling little bears. And they are quick and easy to make. You will love them! To get the free crochet instructions for Twin Bears click here.
Amigurumi Bear #6 – Beary Jackson: This Amigurumi bear needs a friend! He looks so sad sitting all alone by that door. Sort of looks like someone put him in a time out. Please, if you make this bear, make two so he’s not alone. To get the free crochet instructions for Beary Jackson click here.
Amigurumi Bear #7 – Sweet and Sour Bears: This Amigurumi bear duo is probably the best of the bunch. One is sweet, the other is sour. They both are adorable! And they come with their own ice cream cone (for sweet bear) and lemon drop (for sour bear). What a great gift these would make for any child! To get the free crochet instructions for Sweet and Sour Bears click here.
For other crochet project, please see the following articles:
Free Crochet Patterns for Goth Fashion
Free Crochet Bikini Patterns
Knitting or Crocheting Using Fabric Scraps, Plastic Bags, Grass, Pet Hair and More!
Sources for the free Amigurumi bear patterns:
www.lionbrand.com
http://amigurumipatterns.blogspot.com
http://amigurumi-along.blogspot.com
http://shellatin.blogspot.com
www.rheatheylia.com
http://amigurumibyknotty.blogspot.com
