Oh my, have I stumbled upon a gem of a crochet pattern! It’s this delightful polar bear amigurumi that I just can’t keep to myself. Picture this: A soft, huggable polar bear, not in the usual white, but in a tranquil soft blue, sporting the most adorable red cheeks you’ve ever seen. Honestly, it’s like this little bear is just waiting to breathe life into someone’s nursery or become a cherished companion.
Now, crafting this cutie, I felt a whirlwind of emotions. The pattern itself? Laid out, with an amiable vibe that makes each step feel like you’re having a chat with an old friend. Truly, working through the rounds, and changing colors for those sweet cheeks, brought me an inexplicable joy. Crafting the little bear’s body, its tiny ears, and that cute snout – oh, joy of joys!
Each stitch felt like a small proclamation of love. And let’s not start on selecting the yarn – the soft blue hues in my stash were practically competing to be chosen. Finishing this project, the feeling of accomplishment was unlike any other. What a splendid addition to any collection, or better yet, a heartfelt gift for a dear one. Seriously, if you’re looking to add a sprinkle of charm and a dash of warmth to your crocheting endeavors, this polar bear amigurumi is your go-to. Trust me on this, it’s an absolute darling!
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.