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We Bare Bears Amigurumi Pattern

We Bare Bears Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

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

About This We Bare Bears Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a set of three adorable We Bare Bears-style amigurumi with removable accessories and tiny bag details. You will work in continuous rounds, change colors for the face and body, and assemble small parts like ears, arms, tail and hat. The pattern uses DK or sport yarn and a small hook for tight stitches and neat shaping.

We Bare Bears Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes step-by-step rounds for the legs, body/head, arms, ears, tail, hat, shirt and bag. Full materials, abbreviations, and finishing tips are provided to help you complete the project.

Why You'll Love This We Bare Bears Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the sweet personality of tiny bears with simple shaping and charming accessories. I enjoy how the color changes let me customize each character easily. I love the small finishing details like the bag and hat that make each bear feel unique and handmade. I feel satisfied watching the pieces come together while sewing and embroidering the face to give each bear expression.

We Bare Bears Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress We Bare Bears Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress We Bare Bears Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories We Bare Bears Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the bears by changing yarn colors; try pastel palettes for a soft nursery set or bold colors for playful toys.

I often change the yarn weight and hook to create different sizes; using a bulkier yarn will make a chunky, cuddle-friendly bear while finer yarn makes a tiny keychain version.

I like to add embroidery or felt details for a unique face; stitching different eyebrows or smiles can give each bear its own personality.

Try swapping the shirt for a tiny dress or crocheting seasonal outfits like a Santa hat or a little scarf for holidays.

I sometimes replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for baby-safe toys; this creates a softer, more handcrafted look too.

Consider using textured or variegated yarn for the shirt to give a subtle, handmade pattern without extra colorwork rounds.

I recommend experimenting with accessories like crocheted hats, tiny backpacks, or a blanket to create a themed set for gifting.

If you want posable limbs, I add thin wire inside the arms and legs; just be sure to secure ends and cover with stuffing for safety.

To make twins or a family set, keep the same head/body pattern and change only the clothing and facial features to create variety quickly.

I like to add small buttons or beads to the bag or shirt for extra charm; sew them on securely and use child-safe materials when making toys for little ones.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during long rounds can cause you to lose the start of the round; place a stitch marker at the first stitch of each round to keep your count accurate. ✗ Not stuffing parts gradually leads to lumps or an uneven shape; stuff slowly in small amounts while shaping with your fingers to keep an even, smooth form. ✗ Pulling your yarn too tight when changing color or finishing edges can distort the shape; maintain a relaxed, consistent tension and weave in ends gently. ✗ Forgetting to count increases and decreases will change your stitch count and ruin the shaping; count stitches carefully after every shaping round and mark increases or decreases if needed.

We Bare Bears Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own trio of We Bare Bears with this charming amigurumi pattern. You will crochet the body, head, limbs, ears, tail, hat and accessories with clear step-by-step rounds. The design is versatile so you can customize colors and outfits to make each bear unique. Perfect as a gift or a sweet handmade companion for your home.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for We Bare Bears Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport or DK yarn (recommended) - use thicker or thinner yarn to change final size
  • 02
    Color: any colors you like for body, shirt and accessories (use white and black for panda details)
  • 03
    Black yarn or black embroidery thread for decorating nose and mouth
  • 04
    Black safety eyes size 5mm
  • 05
    Fiberfill stuffing (polyester fiberfill)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.00 - 2.5mm (suitable for DK or sport yarn)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Stitch markers (if you need)
  • 05
    Black safety eyes 5mm (2 pieces per bear)
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    Black embroidery thread or yarn for facial details
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Materials :

Info :

Yarn: sport or DK. Thicker or thinner yarn yields larger or smaller product. Color: any colors you like. Crochet hook: 2.00 - 2.5mm for DK or sport, or any size to obtain gauge. Gauge: 8 single crochet and 8 rows yield a square with 1 inch sides for 2.00mm hook. Black safety eyes size 5mm. Black yarn or black embroidery thread for decorating. Fiberfill. Yarn needle. Stitch markers (if you need).

— Abbreviations :

Info :

MR: magic ring. Ch: chain. Slst: slip stitch. Sc: single crochet. Inc: increase (2 single crochet in one stitch). Dec: decrease (use invisible decrease). Hdc: half double crochet. Hdc-inc: half double crochet increase (2 half double crochet in one stitch). Dc: double crochet. BLO: back loop only. FLO: front loop only. Rnds: rounds. Sts: stitch.

— Leg :

Round 1 :

8sc in MR (8)

Round 2 :

8-inc (16)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) * 8 (24)

Round 4-9 :

(6 rnds) 24sc (24)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Crochet the 2nd leg in the same way until round 9. Do not cut the yarn. Make 4 chains. Insert your hook to the first stitch of next round on 1st leg and keep going to the body. Stuff the legs.

— Body :

Round 1 :

(on 1st leg) (6sc, inc) * 3, 3sc, (on chains) 3sc, inc, (on 2nd leg) (6sc, inc) * 3, 3sc, (on chains) 3sc, inc (64)

Round 2 :

(15sc, inc) * 4 (68)

Round 3-9 :

(7 rnds) 68sc (68)

Info :

Change to white

Round 10-17 :

(8 rnds) 68sc (68)

Round 18 :

(15sc, dec) * 4 (64)

Info :

Change to black

Round 19-28 :

(10 rnds) 64sc(64)

Round 29 :

(14sc, dec) * (60)

Info :

Change to white

Round 30 :

60sc (60)

Info :

Start to stuff the body while you keep crocheting the head.

Round 31 :

16sc, inc, (4sc, inc) * 6, 13sc (67)

Round 32 :

67sc (67)

Round 33 :

29sc, inc, (5sc, inc) * 2, 25sc (70)

Round 34 :

70sc (70)

Round 35 :

37sc, inc, 32sc (71)

Round 36-40 :

(5 rnds) 71sc (71)

Round 41 :

29sc, dec, (6sc, dec) * 2, 24sc (68)

Round 42 :

29sc, dec, (5sc, dec) * 2, 23sc (65)

Round 43 :

35sc, dec, 28sc (64)

Info :

Insert the safety eyes between round 43,44 with 8 sts apart

Round 44-52 :

(9 rnds) 64sc (64)

Round 53 :

(6sc, dec) * 8 (56)

Round 54 :

56sc (56)

Round 55 :

(5sc, dec) * 8 (48)

Round 56 :

(6sc, dec) * 6 (42)

Round 57 :

(5sc, dec) * 6 (36)

Round 58 :

(4sc, dec) * 6 (30)

Round 59 :

(3sc, dec) * 6 (24)

Round 60 :

(2sc, dec) * 6 (18)

Round 61 :

(sc, dec) * 6 (12)

Round 62 :

6-dec (6). Cut the yarn, weave in the end.

— Black eye parts :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6-inc (12)

Round 3 :

3-inc, slst

Info :

Cut the yarn, leave long tail for sewing. Sew the black part to the face between round 40-46, 4sts apart. Use your scissor to insert the eyes to the face between round 43-44. Use glue to stick the eyes to the face.

Info :

Insert the eyes between rounds 43, 44. 8sts apart.

Info :

Embroidery the nose and mouth

— Arm :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6-inc (12)

Round 3 :

(3sc, inc) * 3 (15)

Round 4 :

(4sc, inc) * 3 (18)

Round 5 :

18sc (18)

Round 6 :

(5sc, inc) * 3 (21)

Round 7-17 :

(11 rnds) 21sc (21)

Info :

Stuff 2/3 arm. Do not stuff too tight. Crochet 2sc more until the edges. Fold 2 edges together. Insert your hook through both edges and make 10sc to close. Sew the body at round 30.

— Ear :

Round 1 :

7sc in MR (7)

Round 2 :

7sc (7)

Round 3 :

5sc, dec (6)

Info :

Cut the yarn, stuff the ears and sew to the head at round 57-59.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

8sc in MR (8)

Round 2-3 :

8sc (8)

Round 4 :

6sc, dec (7)

Info :

Stuff the tail, sew to behind the body at round 8,9

— Shirt :

Info :

Make 64 chains. Insert the hook to the first chain to make a circle . Start to crochet the shirt from the collar.

Round 1-4 :

(4 rnds) 64sc (64)

Round 5 :

(7sc, inc) * 8 (72)

Round 6-8 :

(3 rnds) 72sc (72)

Round 9 :

17sc, inc, 3sc, 2-inc, 3sc, inc, 26sc, inc, 3sc, 2-inc, 3sc, inc, 9sc (80)

Round 10-11 :

(2 rnds) 80sc (80)

Round 12 :

17sc, 6-hdc, 2-inc-hdc (2-inc by half double crochet) 6-hdc, 26sc, 6-hdc, 2-inc-hdc, 6-hdc, 9sc (84)

Round 13 :

17sc, 9-ch (skip 16 sts), 26sc, 9-ch (skip 16 sts) 9sc (70)

Round 14-18 :

(5 rnds) 70sc (70)

Info :

slst, weave in the end.

— Hat :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6-inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) * 6 (24)

Round 5 :

sc, inc, (3sc, inc) * 5, 2sc (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) * 6 (36)

Round 7 :

5sc, inc, 9-ch (skip 8sts), 3sc, inc, 2sc, 9-ch (skip 8sts), sc, inc, 5sc, inc (42)

Round 8 :

(6sc, inc) * 6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7sc, inc) * 6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8sc, inc) * 6 (60)

Round 11 :

(14sc, inc) * 4 (64)

Round 12-16 :

(5 rnds) 64sc (64)

Round 17 :

(7sc, inc) * 8 (72)

Round 18-21 :

(4 rnds) 72sc (72)

Info :

Slst. Cut the yarn, weave in the end.

— Bag :

Info :

Make 13 chains, start to crochet in the 2nd stitch from your hook.

Round 1 :

11sc, 2sc in last stitch, 11sc along other side of the chain (24)

Round 2-8 :

(7 rnds) 24sc (24)

Info :

Don't cut the yarn, make 60-65 chains, skip 12sc, slst to the next stitch, 24 slst. Cut the yarn and weave in the end. Sew the button on the bag.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the legs into the body when you join them with the chains and continue crocheting the body; stuff legs before closing the join.
  • Insert and secure safety eyes between rounds 43 and 44, leaving 8 stitches between eyes; glue can be used to secure the eyes after placement.
  • Sew arms to sides of body at round 30; stuff the arms 2/3 full, fold edges and close with 10sc before sewing in place.
  • Embroider the nose and mouth with black yarn or embroidery thread after placing eyes; sew the black eye patches between rounds 40-46 spaced 4 stitches apart.
  • Sew ears to the head at rounds 57-59, positioning symmetrically and stuffing lightly before sewing.
  • Attach tail to the back of the body at rounds 8-9 and secure firmly; sew bag strap and button onto the bag and position on the body as shown in photos.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a small hook and tight tension to avoid gaps where stuffing can show through when placing safety eyes.
  • 💡Stuff parts gradually and less densely for the head and body to achieve smooth shaping; overstuffing will distort the amigurumi shape.
  • 💡Place safety eyes before closing the top of the head; measure spacing carefully (8sts apart between rounds 43 and 44) before tightening.
  • 💡Weave in ends and secure color changes inside the piece to keep the finished surface neat and avoid loose tails from showing.

This delightful We Bare Bears amigurumi set is perfect for gifting or keeping as a cozy handmade friend. The pattern includes outfits and accessories to personalize each bear for extra charm. Make a trio or one special bear and enjoy the stitching process from start to finish. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bear measures approximately 20-25 cm tall when using sport/DK yarn and a 2.0-2.5mm hook; size will vary with yarn weight and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size and stitch counts may vary; adjust your hook size to maintain tight stitches and proper shaping.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases and working in the round; basic amigurumi experience is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete one bear (including accessories) in about 8-10 hours; making the full trio will take longer depending on experience and assembly time.