Cuddly Holiday Bear Amigurumi: A Free Christmas Crochet Pattern

Bring festive cheer to your home with this adorable Holiday Bear Amigurumi! This detailed crochet pattern guides you through creating a charming brown bear, complete with a classic Santa hat and a delightful striped sash. It’s the perfect project for adding a handmade touch to your holiday decor or crafting a special gift for someone dear. Let’s make some magic!

Craft a Cherished Companion for the Season

This isn’t just a simple decoration; this festive amigurumi bear is a heartwarming gift that will be treasured for years to come. Its soft texture and delightful Christmas accessories infuse a cozy, whimsical feel into any room. Imagine the joy of presenting this handmade treasure, knowing it was crafted with love and holiday spirit.

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Crochet Pattern: Cuddly Holiday Bear Amigurumi: A Free Christmas Crochet Pattern

Materials

Chunky/Chenille yarn in medium brown (approx. 100-150g)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (approx. 20g)
Worsted weight yarn in White (approx. 15g)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (approx. 20g)
Black embroidery floss or thin black yarn for mouth/nose (or a 6mm safety nose)
4.0 mm crochet hook (or size suitable for chosen yarn to create tight stitches)
9mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Small pompom maker (1.5-2 cm diameter) or pre-made small pompoms (red x2, green x2, white x1 large)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
st(s): Stitch(es)
sl st: Slip stitch
ch: Chain
FO: Fasten off
rnd(s): Round(s)

Instructions

Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round and move it up as you go.

Head (Brown Yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7-12: sc around (36)
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 10 and 11, about 6-7 stitches apart. Embroider nose and mouth now.
Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff head firmly.
Rnd 16: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Rnd 17: (dec) x6 (6)
FO, leave a long tail for closing and sewing. Weave through remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in end.

Body (Brown Yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7-15: sc around (36)
Rnd 16: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 17: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff body firmly.
Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing to head.

Ears (Make 2, Brown Yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x6 (12)
Rnd 3: sc around (12)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Flatten and sew to top of head.

Arms (Make 2, Brown Yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 3-8: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 9: (sc, dec) x3 (6)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Flatten opening and sew to sides of body.

Legs (Make 2, Brown Yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4-6: sc around (18)
Rnd 7: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 8: (dec) x6 (6)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Weave through remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Sew to bottom of body.

Santa Hat

Hat Top (Red Yarn)
- Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
- Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x2 (6)
- Rnd 3: sc around (6)
- Rnd 4: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- Rnd 5: sc around (9)
- Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
- Rnd 7: sc around (12)
- Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
- Rnd 9: sc around (15)
- Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
- Rnd 11: sc around (18)
- Rnd 12: (5 sc, inc) x3 (21)
- Rnd 13: sc around (21)
- Rnd 14: (6 sc, inc) x3 (24)
- Rnd 15-16: sc around (24)
- Sl st, FO.
Hat Brim (White Yarn)
- Join White yarn to the last round of the red hat.
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each of the 24 stitches around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
- Rnd 2-3: Ch 1, sc around, join with sl st. (24)
- FO, weave in ends.
Pompom (White Yarn)
- Make a small white pompom (approx. 2-3 cm diameter) and sew it securely to the tip of the hat.

Scarf (Green, Red, White Worsted Weight Yarn)

Scarf Strip (Green Yarn)
- Ch 52.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (51 sc) Ch 1, turn.
- Row 2-3: Sc in each st across. (51 sc)
- FO, weave in ends.
Embroidered Detail
- Using White yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider small vertical bars or ‘X’ shapes along the center of the scarf, leaving a small gap.
- Using Red yarn, embroider small vertical bars or ‘X’ shapes in the gaps between the white embroidery. This creates an alternating pattern.
Scarf Pompoms
- Make two small red pompoms and two small green pompoms (approx. 1.5 cm diameter each).
- Sew one red and one green pompom to each end of the scarf, alternating colors.

Assembly

Sew the Head to the Body, ensuring it is centered and secure.
Sew the Arms to the sides of the Body, just below the neck.
Sew the Legs to the bottom of the Body, evenly spaced.
Sew the Ears to the top of the Head, folding them slightly in half for a natural look.
Place the Santa Hat on the bear’s head and lightly stitch it in place if desired.
Drape the striped Scarf diagonally across the bear’s body, from one shoulder to the opposite hip, and lightly secure it with a few stitches.
Using black embroidery floss, embroider a small ‘V’ or straight line for the mouth just below the nose.