Oh, the joy of crocheting, especially when it involves creating something as endearing as a polar bear! Close your eyes and just imagine this fluffy creature, wandering the icy tundras. You can practically feel the chill and hear the crunch of the snow under their mighty paws.
With this polar bear crochet pattern, you can recreate this magnificent beast in a cuddly, petite form. The texture, the softness, and those cute lil’ eyes… I must say, it’s a journey of love and creativity with every stitch. Whether it’s for a kiddo who loves animals or just to add a frosty touch to your decor, this crochet polar bear is bound to melt hearts!
I’ve spent a lot of time perfecting this one – from the curve of its nose to the little tail. And now, I’m thrilled to share this frosty gem with all you lovely folks. Grab your favorite yarn and hook, and let’s bring this Arctic beauty to life!
Designer: Oliyanko Amigurumi
Materials & Tools
- YarnArt Jeans: Baby Blue, Red, White
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Black thread or yarn
- Embroidery threads of your color choices
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Sl st – slip stitch
Arms x2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4-6: sc in all 18 (3 rounds) (18)
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff, then join the sides and make 6 sc across both sides. Fasten off.
Legs & Body
Make 2, don’t fasten off the second one.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)
Rnd 5-6: sc in all 21 st (2 rounds) (21)
Make ch 6 and join both legs with sl st
Rnd 1: 21 sc in 1st leg, 6 sc in chain, 21sc in 2nd leg, 6 sc in chain (54)
Rnd 2-33: sc in all 54 (25 rounds) (54)
Insert arms in row 21, leveled above legs, by making 6 sc across both legs and body.
Rnd 34: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
Rnd 35: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 36: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 37: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 38: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 39: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 40: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 41: dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off, and weave in the ends.
Ears x2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4-5: sc in all 18 (2 rounds) (18)
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Muzzle
Make with white yarn.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in Mr (5)
Rnd 2: inc x 5 (10)
Rnd 3: (inc) x 2, 3 sc, (inc) x 2, 3 sc
Fasten off, leave tail for sewing.
Cheeks
Make with red yarn.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Fasten off, leave tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Sew on ears between rows 5-11, leveled with arms.
- Sew on the muzzle between rows 12-18
- Sew on checks on each side of the muzzle.
- Embroider the nose.
- Make eyes: pull the yarn to 2 stitches from muzzle, make a double knot, and fasten off. Repeat on the other side.
- Decorate the bear with laze daisy flowers.
Lazy Daisy
- Insert the needle through the back and remove where you want your flower’s center.
- Insert the needle in the same st and pull half way where you want your petal to end. Loop the yarn around the needle, remove the needle and insert in the same st behind the loop to secure it in place.
- Go back to centre and repeat as many times as you want your petals.
- Repeat as many times as many you want your flowers and leaves.