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Top Hat Teddy Amigurumi Pattern

Top Hat Teddy Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Top Hat Teddy Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a charming Top Hat Teddy with full instructions for body, head, snout, ears, legs, arms and a decorative top hat. It includes two versions: the original Top Hat Teddy and a Rockstar Top Hat Teddy with felt face details and larger safety eyes. Clear photos and step-by-step assembly instructions help you place eyes, sew the snout, and add felt decorations with confidence. Suitable for crocheters who know basic amigurumi stitches and want a fun, detailed project.

Top Hat Teddy Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Follow complete round-by-round instructions and visual steps to assemble each piece accurately. Includes materials lists, tools, abbreviations, and special notes for both Top Hat Teddy and Rockstar Top Hat Teddy variants.

Why You'll Love This Top Hat Teddy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic teddy charm with playful costume details like a top hat and felt face, giving you a unique finished piece. I enjoy how the pattern offers two distinct styles — a cozy Top Hat Teddy and a bold Rockstar version — so you can personalize your creation. The included photo-based steps for the felt face and snout make tricky assembly approachable, which is something I was really proud to include. I also love that the pattern balances clear crochet rounds with creative finishing touches, so you get a professional-looking amigurumi that feels special.

Top Hat Teddy Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Top Hat Teddy Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Top Hat Teddy Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Top Hat Teddy Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern — I often change yarn colors to make themed teddies, such as pastel baby versions or bold superhero-inspired bears.

You can make the teddy larger or smaller simply by choosing a different yarn weight and adjusting your hook; try bulky yarn for a chunky version or DK yarn for a smaller collectible.

I sometimes replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for baby-safe toys — use embroidery thread to stitch eyes and expression for a safe alternative.

Swap the top hat for different accessories: a tiny scarf, crown, or flower makes the teddy unique and personal.

Try mixing textures: use velvet or blanket yarn for the body and a contrasting chenille for belly and snout to add tactile interest.

Personalize the face by moving the eyes or adjusting eyebrow thickness — a small change in placement can change the teddy's expression completely.

For the Rockstar version, experiment with metallic or sparkly felt for the face outline to give more stage presence and flair.

I also like adding tiny clothes or a removable jacket using scrap yarn — it turns the teddy into a customizable toy with interchangeable outfits.

To make a more poseable toy, add pipe cleaners or thin wire inside the limbs; this gives the arms and legs light posability while still safe inside stuffing.

Use embroidery to add names or dates on the belly for commemorative gifts — a small stitched message makes the teddy extra special.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds causes you to lose track of your beginning; place a marker at the start of every round and move it up as you go. ✗ Not stuffing progressively leads to lumps or flat areas; stuff gradually and evenly, shaping as you add fiberfill to maintain smooth curves. ✗ Rushing color changes without securing ends can create loose joins; weave in and secure color-change tails or use slip-stitch rounds to anchor yarn before continuing. ✗ Forgetting to check safety eye placement before final sewing results in misaligned features; temporarily place and pin eyes, step back and confirm spacing before securing. ✗ Using the wrong hook size for the yarn weight results in incorrect gauge and size; use the recommended hook sizes for each version and adjust if your tension differs.

Top Hat Teddy Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable Top Hat Teddy with this step-by-step crochet pattern. Youll learn how to crochet a cuddly teddy with a removable top hat and felt face details, plus an optional Rockstar version with bold colors and oversized safety eyes. The pattern includes complete rounds, detailed assembly steps, and helpful tips to guide you from start to finish. Perfect for gifting or adding to your amigurumi collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Top Hat Teddy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Premier Just Chenille yarn in the color 'Cocoa Brown' (3 skeins) - Top Hat Teddy
  • 02
    Bernat Velvet yarn in the color 'Mushroom' (1 skein) - Top Hat Teddy
  • 03
    Red Heart Super Saver in Black (1 skein) - Top Hat Teddy
  • 04
    Red Heart Super Saver in White (1 skein) - Top Hat Teddy
  • 05
    Loops & Threads Chenille Home Slim in the color 'Mustard' (2 skeins) - Rockstar Top Hat Teddy
  • 06
    Sweet Snuggles Lite in the color 'Winter White' (1 skein) - Rockstar Top Hat Teddy
  • 07
    Bernat Blanket in the color 'Crimson' (1 skein) - Rockstar Top Hat Teddy
  • 08
    Yarn Bee in the color 'Charcoal' (1 skein) - Rockstar Top Hat Teddy
  • 09
    Premier Just Chenille yarn in the color 'Light Blue' (1 skein) - Rockstar Top Hat Teddy
  • 10
    Light Blue felt sheet and Red felt sheet for Rockstar Top Hat Teddy
  • 11
    Polyester stuffing (quantity as needed for body, head, limbs)
  • 12
    Piece of cardboard (any recycled scrap piece) for hat/brim support

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Stitch markers
  • 02
    Sewing pins
  • 03
    Yarn needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Embroidery needle
  • 06
    Hot glue gun & hot glue (optional for decorative pieces)
  • 07
    4mm crochet hook (used for Top Hat Teddy with chenille yarn)
  • 08
    6mm crochet hook (used for Rockstar Top Hat Teddy with super bulky yarn)
  • 09
    2 black buttons (for Top Hat Teddy decoration)
  • 10
    2 (18mm) safety eyes (for Top Hat Teddy)
  • 11
    2 (30mm) safety eyes (for Rockstar Top Hat Teddy)
  • 12
    12 pyramid studs (for Rockstar Top Hat Teddy accessories)

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— Body :

Info :

While crocheting the body, we will color change to make the belly. In the black text, are the stitches to be made in 'Cocoa Brown' for Top Hat Teddy (4mm), or Mustard for Rockstar Top Hat Teddy (6mm). In the Pink text are the stitches to be made in 'Mushroom' for Top Hat Teddy (4mm), or 'Winter White' for Rockstar Top Hat Teddy (6mm).

Round 1 :

Mr 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Inc x6 (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc, inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

sc, inc, (sc 2, inc) x5, sc (24)

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

Sc 2, inc, (sc 4, inc) x5, sc 2 (36)

Round 7 :

(sc 5, inc) x6 (42)

Round 8 :

Sc 3, inc, (sc 6, inc) x6, sc 3 (48)

Round 9 :

(sc 7, inc) x6 (54)

Round 10 :

Sc 24, sc 13, sc 17 (54)

Round 11 :

Sc 23, sc 15, sc 16 (54)

Round 12 :

Sc 22, sc 17, sc 15 (54)

Round 13 :

Sc 22, sc 17, sc 15 (54)

Round 14 :

(sc 7, dec) x2, sc 4, sc 3, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 3, sc 4, dec, sc 7, dec (48)

Round 15 :

Sc 21, sc 13, sc 14 (48)

Round 16 :

Sc 3, dec, (sc 6, dec) x2, sc 6, dec, sc 5, sc, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 3 (42)

Round 17 :

Sc 18, sc 12, sc 12 (42)

Round 18 :

(sc 5, dec) x2, sc 4, sc, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 2, sc 3, dec, sc 5, dec (36)

Round 19 :

Sc 17, sc 8, sc 11 (36)

Round 20 :

Sc 17, sc 8, sc 11 (36)

Round 21 :

Sc 2, dec, (sc 4, dec) x2, sc 2, sc 2, dec, sc 2, sc 2, dec, sc 4, dec, 2sc (30)

Round 22 :

Sc around (30)

Round 23 :

(sc, dec) x10 (20)

Info :

Make a slip stitch and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing later. Stuff and put the finished body off to the side, and move onto the snout.

— Snout :

Info :

Use 'Mushroom' for Top Hat Teddy (4mm), or 'Winter White' for Rockstar Top Hat Teddy (6mm).

Info :

Ch 11 and work in a continuous spiral around both sides of the chain.

Round 1 :

Starting in the 2nd ch from hook - inc, sc 8, inc. Now flip your work and continue onto the other side of the ch, your first sc will be in the same ch you just worked in, just on the opposite side- inc, sc 8, inc (24)

Info :

TIP: For this pattern, I crochet into the front and back loop of each chain, so on the first side, I will be crocheting into all 10 front loops. When I flip to the other side, I am crocheting into ALL 10 back loops of the chain. (ignoring the 11th chain) Below are photo examples of this.

Round 2 :

Sc, inc, sc 8, (sc, inc) x2, sc 9, inc (28)

Round 3 :

Sc 2, inc, sc 8, (sc 2, inc) x2, sc 10, inc (32)

Round 4 :

Sc around (32)

Round 5 :

Sc 3, inc, sc 8, (sc 3, inc) x2, sc 11, inc (36)

Round 6 :

Sc 4, inc, sc 8, (sc 4, inc) x2, sc 12, inc (40)

Info :

Finish off with a slip stitch and then fasten off your piece. Leave a long tail for sewing. Set aside for now.

— Head :

Info :

Use 'Cocoa Brown' for Top Hat Teddy (4mm), or 'Mustard' for Rockstar Top Hat Teddy (6mm).

Round 1 :

Mr 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Inc x6 (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc, inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

Sc, inc, (sc 2, inc) x5, sc (24)

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

Sc 2, inc, (sc 4, inc) x5, sc 2 (36)

Round 7 :

(sc 5, inc) x6 (42)

Round 8 :

Sc 3, inc, (sc 6, inc) x5, sc 3 (48)

Round 9 :

(sc 7, inc) x6 (54)

Round 10-15 :

Sc around (54) 6 ROUNDS

Round 16 :

Sc, inc, (sc 2, inc) x17, sc (72)

Round 17 :

(sc 3, inc) x18 (90)

Round 18 :

Sc around (90)

Round 19 :

(sc 3, dec) x18 (72)

Round 20 :

Sc around (72)

Round 21 :

Sc, dec, (sc 2, dec) x17, sc (54)

Round 22 :

Sc around (54)

Round 23 :

(sc 7, dec) x6 (48)

Round 24 :

Sc around (48)

Round 25 :

Sc 3, dec, (sc 6, dec) x5, sc 3 (42)

Round 26 :

Sc around (42)

Round 27 :

(sc 5, dec) x6 (36)

Round 28 :

Sc 2, dec, (sc 4, dec) x5, sc 2 (30)

Info :

Pause here and follow the steps on pg. 11 for Top Hat Teddy or pg. 13 for Rockstar Top Hat Teddy.

Round 29 :

(sc 3, dec) x6 (24)

Round 30 :

Sc, dec, (sc 2, dec) x5, sc (18)

Round 31 :

(Sc, dec) x6 (12)

Info :

Stuff a little more.

Round 32 :

Dec x6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off, and set aside for assembly later on.

— For Top Hat Teddy :

Step 1 :

I add stuffing temporarily to make sure I like the way everything looks before I secure the safety eyes. Place 18mm safety eyes between rounds 15-16, making them about 9-10 stitches apart, but don't secure them just yet. I like to have my snout ready to put on at this point to make sure I like the placement of the eyes in congruence with the snout. The top of the snout gets sewn on between rounds 16-17, and stretches down 8 rounds, ending between rounds 24-25. Make sure to stuff the snout before closing it off.

Step 2 :

Add all of the snout details. You can see more detailed instructions on this in step 13(pg.18) of the Rockstar Top Hat Teddy section below. Then unstuff the head enough to secure the safety eyes and add the eye details. To do this, start with white yarn on your yarn needle and insert your needle anywhere in the head, then bring it out between rounds 15-16 just in front of the safety eye. Put your needle back into the same row on the opposite side of the safety eye. This will create the whites of the eyes. Using the same strand of yarn, do this for the other eye as well. And then tie off the yarn and tuck it into the head.

Step 3 :

(optional: use white embroidery thread to secure the middle of the whites of the eyes onto the head) Using black yarn, bring your yarn and needle between rounds 14-15 in the stitch just next to the safety eye. Then insert your needle between rounds 16-17 in the stitch just next to the eye. Using the same strand of black yarn, do this to the other eye as well. And then tie off the yarn and tuck it into the head.

Step 4 :

Tip: Line up the beginning of your eyebrows with the stitch at the edge of your safety eye. Sew on the eyebrows. They start between rounds 11-12 and then end between rounds 12-13, and are about 4-5 stitches in length. They are about 7 stitches away from each other. Make the eyebrows about 5-6 layers thick, or until they're your desired thickness. Tie off your yarn tails and tuck them into the head. Continue onto round 29 (pg. 10).

— For Rockstar Top Hat Teddy :

Step 1 :

Stuff the head temporarily, as this makes the process of mapping out the face easier. Don't worry about securing the safety eyes yet, we will unstuff the head later to secure them. Place 30mm safety eyes where you want them to be. Mine are between rounds 15-16, about 9-10 stitches apart.

Step 2 :

Place your snout at the bottom of a piece of blue felt to get the visual of how you want your face design to look above the snout. Using a marker, draw out the design you want. Make sure you purposefully make this design larger than you want it. You will be trimming it down in step 4.

Step 3 :

Cut out your felt piece. The shape of the bottom does not matter because we are going to cut it out along the snout later.

Step 4 :

Fold the felt piece in half, and trim it down to make it completely symmetrical.

Step 5 :

Remove your safety eyes, and place sewing pins down in their place to mark which holes you want your safety eyes to be in.

Step 6 :

Line up your felt piece where you want it and then use the safety pins you just put into the head to feel for where you want the safety eyes to go through the felt, and mark the felt with 2 more sewing pins. This will tell us where we need to cut a hole for the safety eyes to go through.

Step 7 :

Where you just placed the sewing pins, cut slits into the felt piece for the eyes to go through.

Step 8 :

Make sure you like the placement of the eyes and that they're an even distance from the edges of your felt piece. Line up the two bumps at the top of your face piece around rounds 11-12. You can then place your snout as a visual to make sure everything looks the way you want it and move onto step 9.

Step 9 :

Pin your blue face piece to a sheet of red felt and use it as a guideline to cut out the same shape of a larger size. This will be the red outline of the face piece. The shape at the bottom still doesn't matter at this point, we will be cutting that later on.

Step 10 :

With the felt pieces still pinned together, cut a slit through the red piece in the same spot as the blue piece. Insert your safety eyes into both layers of felt and then into the head as well. This is just to double check that everything lines up correctly before we sew everything together. We ideally want our felt piece to lay perfectly flat with no bumps.

Step 11 :

Now map out where you want the eyebrows to start. Mine start between rounds 11-12 and then end between rounds 12-13, and are 5 stitches long, and 7 stitches apart. This is to make sure your felt piece is at an appropriate spot before we commit to sewing everything on (we want the eyebrows to land just above the felt piece and to slightly curve along with it).

Step 12 :

Now that we know the felt pieces are the way we want them, we want to sew on the snout. The top of the snout is sewn between rounds 16-17, and is 8 rounds vertical. The bottom of the snout is sewn between rounds 24-25.

Step 13 :

(1) Find the center of your snout and use a couple sewing pins to mark it. I use something with a long straight edge to do this - my yarn needle usually works well. (2) Use this center point to find your middle 5 stitches between the eyes and this is where we'll begin sewing on the nose. I put the nose between the 1st and 2nd rounds from the top of the snout. (3) Go over the nose about 10-11 times, or however many times to get your desired thickness. (4) Then bring your needle down between the 6th-7th row from the top of the snout (where you marked the center with sewing pins) to make the line of the mouth. Go over the mouth 2 times, or however many times to get your desired thickness. (5) Make the three freckles on each side of the snout all 1 stitch in length. Reference the 5th photo below for placement. The numbers in the photo are how many stitches apart the freckles are from their relative reference points.

Step 14 :

***MAKE SURE YOUR BLUE FELT PIECE IS TURNED TO THE BACKSIDE THAT ALREADY HAS MARKER ON IT FOR THIS STEP***. WE WILL BE MARKING IT UP AGAIN TO TRIM IT.

Step 15 :

Place your felt pieces back where you want them (you may want to pin them down), and with a marker trace out the snout now that it's sewn in place. This is where we will cut out the felt along the shape of the snout. I drew my line a little further out to make sure I didn't initially cut off too much.

Step 16 :

Sew the blue felt piece on top of the red felt piece with light blue embroidery thread. No need to sew the bottom part down just yet.

Step 17 :

Place eyes in the eye holes and figure out how you want to position the whites of the eyes. Use sewing needles to make holes in the felt where you want them to be. I put the holes slightly underneath the safety eyes to hide the holes.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by aligning the bottom rounds of the head opening with the top opening of the body, then sew securely using a yarn needle and whipstitch, stuffing and shaping as needed.
  • Sew the snout onto the head with the top of the snout positioned between rounds 16-17 and the bottom ending between rounds 24-25; stuff the snout before closing and stitch through the marked center to create the mouth and freckle details.
  • Pin and sew the felt face pieces for the Rockstar Top Hat Teddy: align the blue felt piece then the red backing, cut slits for the eyes, insert safety eyes through both layers and the head, and sew the felt layers together with embroidery thread.
  • Sew on eyebrows by mapping their start point between rounds 11-12 and ending between rounds 12-13; make them several layers thick to desired thickness and tuck tails into the head.
  • Position and sew arms and legs (refer to pattern content placement pages) ensuring symmetry, and use pins to check spacing before stitching; secure tightly for durability.
  • Assemble the top hat using cardboard for the brim support if desired, sew or glue the hat pieces together, and attach to the head with a few sturdy stitches or hot glue for placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern uses US crochet terminology only; make sure you are following US stitch names to avoid confusion.
  • 💡The designer uses the yarn under/yarn over method but you may use whichever method you prefer for consistent tension.
  • 💡All decreases in this pattern use the invisible decrease method to reduce visible gaps; the regular decrease may leave larger holes.
  • 💡Red text in the pattern indicates special instructions specifically for the Rockstar Top Hat Teddy version only.
  • 💡Make the snout before the head to more easily map out eye and face placements; sew the snout on before closing the head for best placement control.

This Top Hat Teddy pattern brings classic teddy charm with playful costume details and optional Rockstar flair. Create a cuddly companion with felt face accents and a removable top hat that adds personality and fun. Perfect for gifting, decor, or expanding your amigurumi skills. 🧶 Sew the snout, add the felt details, and finish with a tiny top hat for a one-of-a-kind plush friend. 🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Size varies by yarn choice: the Top Hat Teddy worked in chenille with a 4mm hook will be smaller and cuddly, while the Rockstar version using super-bulky yarn and a 6mm hook will be larger. Exact measurements depend on your tension and materials.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but expect the finished size to change. Use the appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and follow the note about modifying round 1 for very bulky yarns to avoid a pointy tip.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is intermediate; you should be comfortable with basic amigurumi techniques, increases, decreases, working in the round, and basic sewing. Detailed photos and notes help with the trickier assembly steps.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time will vary based on experience level and whether you make the Rockstar version with extra details.