Sleeping Bear on the Moon Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Bring a touch of celestial magic into your nursery with this adorable Sleeping Bear on the Moon Amigurumi! Perfect for intermediate crocheters, this whimsical project features a cozy little bear snoozing soundly on a glittering crescent moon. Whether you are creating a baby shower gift or a charming bedtime companion, this step-by-step pattern will guide you through crafting every sweet detail.

Create the Perfect Whimsical Nursery Decor

Handmade nursery items bring warmth and personality that store-bought decor simply cannot match. This sleepy bear mobile element or tabletop plush serves as a soothing visual for infants and a treasured keepsake for years to come. Using soft, pastel cotton yarns ensures a gentle texture, while the custom embroidered stars add a dreamy, personalized sparkle to the finished piece.

Crochet Pattern: Sleeping Bear on the Moon Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Materials

Sport weight cotton yarn in Pale Yellow, Cream, Blue, and White
Silver embroidery thread for the stars
Dark brown embroidery thread for the eyes and nose
2.5 mm crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle and scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
ch: chain
st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions

Crescent Moon (Pale Yellow Yarn):

Rnd 1: MR 4 sc (4)

Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x2 (6)

Rnd 3: [2 sc, inc] x2 (8)

Rnd 4: [3 sc, inc] x2 (10)

Rnd 5: [4 sc, inc] x2 (12)

Rnd 6: [5 sc, inc] x2 (14)

Rnd 7: [6 sc, inc] x2 (16)

Rnd 8: [7 sc, inc] x2 (18)

Rnd 9: [8 sc, inc] x2 (20)

Rnd 10-15: sc around (20). Start stuffing lightly as you go.

Rnd 16: [8 sc, dec] x2 (18)

Rnd 17: [7 sc, dec] x2 (16)

Rnd 18: [6 sc, dec] x2 (14)

Rnd 19: [5 sc, dec] x2 (12)

Rnd 20: [4 sc, dec] x2 (10)

Rnd 21: [3 sc, dec] x2 (8)

Rnd 22: [2 sc, dec] x2 (6)

Rnd 23: dec x3 (3). Fasten off and weave in ends, shaping the moon into a curved crescent.

Sleepy Bear Head (Cream Yarn):

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)

Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

Rnds 5-9: sc around (24)

Rnd 10: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

Rnd 11: [sc, dec] x6 (12). Stuff firmly.

Rnd 12: dec x6 (6). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Bear Ears (Make 2 – Cream Yarn):

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6). Do not join. Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to the head.

Nightcap (Blue Yarn):

Rnd 1: MR 4 sc (4)

Rnd 2: sc around (4)

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x2 (6)

Rnd 4: sc around (6)

Rnd 5: [2 sc, inc] x2 (8)

Rnd 6: [3 sc, inc] x2 (10)

Rnd 7: [4 sc, inc] x2 (12)

Rnd 8: sc around (12). Fasten off, leaving a tail to attach to the head. Create a tiny pompom with blue yarn and attach to the tip of the hat.

Striped Blanket (Blue and White Yarn):

Row 1: With Blue, ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc 12. Turn.

Row 3-4: Switch to White, ch 1, sc 12. Turn.

Row 5-6: Switch to Blue, ch 1, sc 12. Turn.

Repeat color changes until blanket reaches desired length. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly and Embroidery:

Use dark brown embroidery thread to stitch closed, curved sleeping eyes and a small nose onto the bear’s face.
Sew the ears onto the head, and position the blue nightcap securely on top.
Embroider small decorative star shapes onto the crescent moon using the silver metallic thread.
Position the sleepy bear onto the inner curve of the crescent moon. Wrap the striped blanket over the bear’s body and stitch everything securely in place.

Sleeping Bear on the Moon Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Create the Perfect Whimsical Nursery Decor

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