Hi there, wonderful maker! We’re so happy to have you here for another fun project. Today’s creation is perfect for a sunny day vibe — let’s get cozy and start crocheting!

Amigurumi Bear Picnic Tutorial

Materials

• Brown or tan yarn (bear body)
• Cream/light brown yarn (muzzle, ears inner, paw pads)
• Small amount of red/blue yarn (bandana or bowtie accent)
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• Stuffing
• Safety eyes
• Yarn needle
• Black yarn (nose, mouth embroidery)

Head (brown)

• Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
• Round 2: inc in each st (12)
• Round 3: sc, inc repeat (18)
• Round 4: sc 2, inc repeat (24)
• Round 5: sc 3, inc repeat (30)
• Round 6: sc 4, inc repeat (36)
• Rounds 7-11: sc around (36) — 5 rounds even
• Insert safety eyes around round 8, spaced 8-9 sts apart
• Round 12: sc 4, dec repeat (30)
• Round 13: sc 3, dec repeat (24)
• Round 14: sc 2, dec repeat (18)
• Stuff firmly
• Round 15: sc, dec repeat (12)
• Round 16: dec around (6)
• Fasten off, close hole

Muzzle (cream)

• Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
• Round 2: inc around (12)
• Round 3: sc, inc repeat (18)
• Round 4: sc around (18)
• Stuff lightly, sew onto lower face below eyes
• Embroider small oval nose and mouth with black yarn

Ears (brown, make 2)

• Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
• Round 2: inc around (12)
• Round 3: sc around (12)
• Flatten and sc closed
• Sew small cream circle to center of each ear (inner ear detail)
• Sew ears to top of head

Body (brown)

• Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
• Round 2: inc around (12)
• Round 3: sc, inc repeat (18)
• Round 4: sc 2, inc repeat (24)
• Round 5: sc 3, inc repeat (30)
• Rounds 6-12: sc around (30) — 7 rounds even
• Round 13: sc 3, dec repeat (24)
• Round 14: sc 2, dec repeat (18)
• Stuff firmly
• Round 15: sc, dec repeat (12)
• Round 16: dec around (6)
• Fasten off, close hole, sew to head

Arms (brown, make 2)

• Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
• Round 2: inc around (12)
• Rounds 3-8: sc around (12) — 6 rounds
• Round 9: sc 2 rounds in cream for paw pad effect (optional) — or embroider small cream oval on the tip
• Stuff lightly, flatten and sc closed
• Sew to sides of body

Legs (brown, make 2)

• Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
• Round 2: inc around (12)
• Round 3: sc, inc repeat (18)
• Rounds 4-9: sc around (18) — 6 rounds
• Stuff firmly, flatten and sc closed
• Embroider small cream paw pad oval on the bottom of each foot
• Sew to bottom of body so bear can sit

Tail (brown, small)

• Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
• Round 2: inc around (12)
• Round 3: sc around (12)
• Stuff lightly, sc closed, sew to back of body

Bandana/Bowtie (red or blue)

• Ch 2, work a small triangle: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, inc each end every row for 2-3 rows, then dec back to a point
• Tie around neck or sew as a bowtie at the chest

Finishing

• Embroider small claw lines on paws with darker brown thread
• Weave in all ends

Thank you so much for hooking along with us today! We hope this sweet little bear becomes a cozy companion on your shelf. For more delightful patterns and creative inspiration, visit us at Inspire & Create | Bringing Imagination to Life. Happy crafting, and see you in the next tutorial! 🧸☀️