Pocket-Sized Perfection: How to Crochet an Adorable Tiny Bear

ByLina Morgen

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How to Crochet a Tiny Pocket Bear: Step-by-Step Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable companion with this detailed guide to crocheting a tiny pocket bear. This bear is designed to be the perfect size to sit inside a bag or pocket, making it a wonderful gift or a cute accessory for your own collection.

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Main color for the bear, a small amount of black yarn for the face, and a contrasting color for the decorative chain.
  • Crochet Hook: Use a hook size compatible with your chosen yarn (a 1.25mm hook was used for the original sample).
  • Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or similar stuffing.
  • Notions:
    • Tapestry needle for assembly.
    • 3 decorative buttons.
    • A piece of ribbon for the bow.
    • 2 beads matching the contrasting yarn color.

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • mr: Magic Ring
  • sc: Single Crochet
  • inc: Increase (two sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
  • ch: Chain
  • hdc: Half Double Crochet
  • BLO: Back Loop Only

The Pattern

Head

  1. 6 sc in mr (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
  7. (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
  8. (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
  9. (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
  10. (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)
  11. (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66)
  12. – 20. 66 sc
  13. (9 sc, dec) x 6 (60)
  14. 60 sc
  15. (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)
  16. (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
  17. (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
  18. (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
  19. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
  20. Stuff the head firmly.
  21. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
  22. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Muzzle

  1. ch 9
  2. Starting from the second chain from hook: 3 sc in the first chain, 6 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, 6 sc (18)
  3. inc, sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, sc, inc, 6 sc (22)
  4. – 6. 22 sc

Fasten off.

Ears (Make 2)

  1. 7 hdc in mr (do not close the ring), turn, ch 1, 7 sc.

Fasten off. Note: Fold the ears in half before sewing them to the head.

Body

Tip: Stuff the body as you go, but keep it light so the belly and sloped back are visible.

  1. 6 sc in mr (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  6. 30 sc
  7. (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
  8. (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
  9. – 11. 42 sc
  10. (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
  11. – 17. 48 sc
  12. (2 sc, dec) x 6, 24 sc (42)
  13. – 21. 42 sc
  14. (1 sc, dec) x 6, 24 sc (36)
  15. – 25. 36 sc
  16. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
  17. – 28. 30 sc
  18. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
  19. – 32. 24 sc
  20. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
  21. – 35. 18 sc

Fasten off and finish stuffing.

Tail

  1. 6 sc in mr (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. 12 sc
  4. 6 dec (6)

Stuff lightly and fasten off.

Legs (Make 2)

  1. ch 7
  2. Starting from the second chain from hook: inc, 4 sc, 4 sc in the last chain, work along the other side of the chain: 4 sc, inc (16)
  3. sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, sc (20)
  4. 20 sc
  5. BLO 20 sc
  6. 20 sc
  7. 8 sc, (dec) x 2, 8 sc (18)
  8. 18 sc
  9. 7 sc, (dec) x 2, 7 sc (16)
  10. 6 sc, (dec) x 2, 6 sc (14)
  11. – 12. 14 sc (Stuff the foot)
  12. – 20. 14 sc
  13. 7 dec (7)

Fasten off. Stuff the legs firmly, but not rock-hard. Close the opening.

Arms (Make 2)

  1. 6 sc in mr (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. 12 sc
  4. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  5. 18 sc
  6. dec, 14 sc, dec (16)
  7. – 9. 16 sc
  8. dec, 12 sc, dec (14)
  9. – 13. 14 sc
  10. dec, 10 sc, dec (12)
  11. Stuff the bottom of the arm lightly.
  12. – 20. 12 sc
  13. 6 dec (6)

Add a small amount of stuffing to the top. Ensure arms are not overstuffed. Fasten off and hide the yarn tail.

Assembly and Finishing

  1. Head and Body: Sew the head to the body. Both openings should have 18 stitches; align and sew them together.
  2. Muzzle: Pin the muzzle to the face, ensuring the belly side of the bear is oriented correctly. Stretch it slightly for a better fit, then sew it in place. Add a small amount of stuffing behind the muzzle before closing.
  3. Ears: Fold the ears in half and sew them to the sides of the head.
  4. Legs: Attach the legs using a sewing stitch. Place them low on the body to ensure the bear sits correctly.
  5. Arms: Attach the arms, leaving a small gap between the head and the arm to create a defined neck.
  6. Face: Embroider the eyes (each eye should span 2 stitches) and a small nose using black yarn.
  7. Buttons: Sew three decorative buttons down the center. Place the first on the belly bulge and the other two spaced evenly above it.
  8. Necklace:
    • Crochet a chain in the contrasting yarn color to your desired length.
    • Attach a bead to each end of the chain.
    • Cut a piece of ribbon the same length as the chain.
    • Tie the chain and ribbon together in a pretty bow around the bear’s neck.

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