Stitch Something Sweet: How to Crochet an Adorable Squishy Plush Bear

ByLina Morgen

How to Crochet a Cute Plush Bear: Step-by-Step Pattern

Create your own adorable peach-colored plush bear with this easy-to-follow crochet guide. This pattern is perfect for beginners and intermediate crocheters looking to make a soft, cuddly companion. Using plush or chenille yarn will give your bear that extra-squishy feel seen in the photos.

Materials Needed

  • Plush/Chenille yarn in peach (main color), white (muzzle), and black (nose/eyes)
  • Crochet hook suitable for your yarn weight
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle and scissors
  • Stitch markers

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (two single crochets in one stitch)
  • dec: decrease (crochet two stitches together)
  • sl st: slip stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Head

Start with the main peach color.

  • Round 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd chain from the hook. (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (30)
  • Rounds 6-8: 30 sc for 3 rounds. (30)
  • Round 9: (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
  • Round 10: (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (18)
  • Round 11: (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (12) Sl st to finish. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

The Ears (Make 2)

  • Round 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd chain from the hook. (6)
  • Round 2: 5 inc, sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

The Arms (Make 2)

  • Round 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd chain from the hook. (6)
  • Round 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times. (9)
  • Rounds 3-7: 9 sc for 5 rounds. Sl st in the final stitch.
  • Finishing: Fold the arm in half and work 4 sc across the opening to close it. Fasten off.

The Legs (Make 2)

  • Round 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd chain from the hook. (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
  • Rounds 3-4: 12 sc for 2 rounds. Sl st in the final stitch.
  • Note: Fasten off the first leg. For the second leg, do not cut the yarn; you will use it to start the body.

The Body

  • Round 1: Join the two legs together. Work 12 sc, 2 inc, 14 sc. (30)
  • Rounds 2-6: 30 sc for 5 rounds. (30)
  • Round 7: 11 sc, 4 dec, 11 sc. (26)
  • Round 8: 26 sc. (26)
  • Round 9: 11 sc, 2 dec, 11 sc. (24)
  • Round 10: 24 sc. (24)
  • Round 11: (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (18)
  • Round 12: 3 sc (body), work 4 sc into the arm, 5 sc (body), work 4 sc into the second arm, 2 sc (body). (18)
  • Round 13: (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (12)

The Tail

  • Round 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd chain from the hook. (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
  • Round 3: 6 dec. (6) Sl st in the final stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.

The Muzzle

Use white yarn.

  • Round 1: Ch 2, work 8 sc into the 2nd chain from the hook. (8)
  • Round 2: 8 inc. (16)
  • Rounds 3-4: 16 sc for 2 rounds. Sl st in the final stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly Tips

  1. Stuff the head, body, and legs firmly with fiberfill.
  2. Sew the muzzle to the center of the face.
  3. Embroider a small black triangle for the nose and add safety eyes or embroider eyes above the muzzle.
  4. Sew the ears to the top of the head.
  5. Attach the tail to the lower back of the body.
  6. Optional: Add a small crocheted scarf for an extra touch of personality

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