Leggy Teddy · Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Coming at you with another no-sew amigurumi pattern! Say hello to this easy instant-gratification project that you can crank out in one sitting: LEGGY TEDDY!

LINKS

• Download the PDF pattern from my store, Ravelry, or Etsy
• Save it on Pinterest here 

The Leggy Teddy is an adorable no-sew bear pattern that works up quickly and easily.  It's suitable for familiar beginner crocheters!  This portable, pocket-sized friend is 5.5 inches tall and perfect for children to take on the go. 

About the Pattern

• Easy / beginner-friendly
• Works up quickly
• No-sew 
• Easy to customize
• Stashbuster project; great for using up yarn scraps (try alternating colors for the body to create a "shirt"!)
• Can be turned into a keychain

Look at that cute little tail!

Uses

There are many ways to make use of this pattern, such as: 

• Keychain: add a keyring
• Ornament: add a hanging loop for your Christmas tree and give your bear a tiny Santa hat!
• Christmas stocking stuffer
• Party favors  
• Gift: for family and friends as a gender neutral and unisex birthday gift, Christmas holiday gift, or anytime gift! 
• "Pocket pal" or fidget: suitable as a portable therapy aid or security toy for kids and bear-loving adults. They can also be “worry dolls” to ease nerves and anxiety. Make them for children with autism, sensory needs, or other special needs to calm down and self-regulate by holding onto it and practicing breathing.  
• Craft fair product: sell it at markets; it's the perfect market prep pattern to work up because it's fast and easy! Great for all seasons! 

Yarn

This mini amigurumi is designed with super bulky velvet chenille yarn, which gives it a really plush and soft look! I used Hobbii's Baby Snuggle Yarn in the color "Teddy Bear" (isn't it so aptly named?) and love the results. 

However, if you'd like to make a smaller version, which could be the perfect size for a keychain to attach to a backpack, purse, or tote bag, you can use this same pattern with a thinner yarn! Try worsted medium weight 4 or DK yarn and a smaller crochet hook.  

My worsted weight yarn recommendations are: 

• Lion Brand Heartland (100% acrylic with beautiful, heathered yarn)
• Lion Brand's 24/7 Cotton Yarn (100% cotton and will produce crisp stitch definition) 
• Brava Worsted or Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, sturdy, and pretty good bang for your buck!)

PDF Pattern

The PDF pattern is printable, ad-free, easy to read, includes photo references, and helps support Sweet Softies! (If you enjoy my free patterns, you can consider it as a donation to me when you buy one of my pattern PDFs! It allows me to maintain my blog and continue sharing more free patterns.)

You can get the PDF pattern from my store, Ravelry, or Etsy.

Printable & ad-free PDF pattern

LEGGY TEDDY

Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

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Crochet Pattern Information

Size:

Height: 3 inches (7.6 cm) 

Level of Difficulty:

★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), changing colors, and attaching yarn. 

Stitches/Terms Used:

• FO = fasten off 
• YO = yarn over 
• ch = chain 
• sl st = slip stitch 
• sc = single crochet 
• inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st) 
• dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together) 
• fsc = (chainless) foundation single crochet 
• dc = double crochet 
• dc-inc = double crochet increase (2 dc in same st) 
• BLO = back loops only 
• FLO = back loops only

Materials:

• Super bulky weight 6 yarn in brown (I used Hobbii Baby Snuggle Yarn)
• 5mm crochet hook 
• 9mm plastic safety eyes (x2)
• Light brown felt scrap for muzzle 
• Thread for embroidering nose/mouth
• Sewing needle
• Stuffing 
• Scissors 
• Optional: appliques for embellishment, such as a bow, flower, or buttons

Notes: 

1. The starting chains do not count as stitches.
2. The free written pattern instructions are not printable and do not include photo references. If you would like a printable pattern with photo references, please check out the PDF pattern in my store.

HEAD

R1: Ch 2, insert 8 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (8)

R2: Inc around. (16)

R3: (Sc, inc) x 8. (24)

R4-R7: Sc around. (24)

Pause from making the head to crochet the ears. If you don’t have another skein of the same color yarn or can’t pull from the other end of the yarn, simply cut a long strand of your working yarn and use it for the ears, then reattach after.

EARS

1. Insert hook under a st in R3 of the head. Attach yarn.
2. Ch. (YO, insert hook under same st, YO, pull through a loop) x 3. YO and pull through all 7 loops. Ch.
3. FO with a tail. Pull the starting and ending yarn tails into the head, tying the ends together inside the head.
4. Repeat steps #1-3 for the second ear.

Insert 9mm plastic safety eyes between R5-R6, 4 sts apart.

R8: Dec around. (12)

Stuff the head.

R9: Dec around. (6)

Without FO, continue with the Body instructions below.

BODY

R10: Inc around in FLO. (12)

R11: (Sc 3, inc) x 3. (15)

R12-R13: Sc around. (15)

R14: (Sc 4, inc) x 3. (18)

R15: Sc around. (18)

Stuff the body.

R16: Dec around. (9)

FO with a tail for sewing the opening closed.

TAIL

1. Insert hook under a st in the backside of the body, between R15-R16. Attach yarn.
2. Ch. (YO, insert hook under same st, YO, pull through a loop) x 2. YO and pull through all 5 loops. Ch.
3. FO with a tail. Pull the starting and ending yarn tails into the body, tying the ends together inside the body.

ARMS (x2)

1. Attach yarn to the side of the Body’s R10.
2. Ch 9.
3. Sl st in the 4th ch from the hook. Insert 3 sc in the ring you just made.
4. Then, sl st in the remaining 5 ch down to where you began.
5. FO with a tail and weave in all yarn ends.
6. Repeat steps #1-5 for the second arm.

LEGS (x2)

1. Attach yarn to the side of the Body, between R15-R16.
2. Ch 10.
3. Sl st in the 4th ch from the hook. Insert 3 sc in the ring you just made.
4. Then, sl st in the remaining 6 ch down to where you began.
5. FO with a tail and weave in all yarn ends.
6. Repeat steps #1-5 for the second leg.

1. Cut out a small circle of beige felt for the bear’s muzzle.
2. Using black (or dark brown) thread, embroider a nose and mouth on the felt muzzle.
3. Sew or use fabric glue to secure the muzzle on the bear’s face, between the eyes.
4. Sew the opening of the body closed and weave in all ends.
5. If desired, attach embellishments on the bear, such as a bowtie, flower applique, buttons, or more.

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