amigurumi pattern

Here is a crochet pattern for a sphere, which can be a building block for an advanced amigurumi bear.

Please note: This pattern creates a basic sphere. Additional patterns for ears, snout, limbs, and other bear features would be needed to complete a bear amigurumi.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn, approx. 50 yards (46 meters)
• Hook: 3.5mm crochet hook
• Other: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, stuffing

Gauge

16 sc and 18 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) in single crochet. Important: Please crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished item matches the intended size. Fit is not guaranteed if gauge differs.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc2tog - single crochet 2 together)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st: slip stitch
• [...] x N: repeat the instructions in the brackets N times
• (X): Indicates the stitch count at the end of the round

Pattern Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.

Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc into the ring. (6) Round 2: [Inc] x 6. (12) Round 3: [Sc 1, inc] x 6. (18) Round 4: [Sc 2, inc] x 6. (24) Round 5: [Sc 3, inc] x 6. (30) Round 6: [Sc 4, inc] x 6. (36) Round 7: Sc in each st around. (36) Round 8: Sc in each st around. (36) Round 9: Sc in each st around. (36) Round 10: Sc 2, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 3, dec. (30) Round 11: Sc 2, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 2, dec. (24) Round 12: Sc 2, dec, sc 1, dec, sc 1, dec, sc 1, dec, sc 1, dec, sc 1, dec. (18) Start stuffing your piece firmly, shaping it as you go. Round 13: [Sc 1, dec] x 6. (12) Round 14: [Dec] x 6. (6) Round 15: [Dec] x 3. (0)

Finishing

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through your tapestry needle. Weave the needle through the front loop of the remaining 6 stitches and pull to close the hole. Weave in the remaining tail securely.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com