Difficulty Level: Easy

This is a free crochet pattern for the Bear by Olga Zadeeva (@zadeeva_toys1). Using this description, you can crochet a plush bear. For amigurumi, you’ll need two colors of plush yarn: brown (main) and white (for the muzzle). You can use Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce, or similar yarns. The eyebrows are embroidered with smooth thread. The paws can either be sewn on or crocheted in place. The nose is made of plastic (if unavailable, it can be embroidered). The eyes can be plain or with colored irises.

Materials and Tools:

• Plush yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby (or a similar option): brown and white
• Black thread for embroidering the face
• Crochet hook: 3.5-4 mm
• Safety eyes: 16 mm
• Safety nose: 16 mm
• Stuffing for the toy
• Stitch markers
• Pins
• Sewing needle for assembling parts
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease
• (…) x n = repeat the sequence n times

Potapych Bear Crochet Pattern

Lower Legs:

1. 7 sc in MR (7)
2. 7 inc (14)
3. (1 sc, inc) x 7 (21)
4. 21 sc
5. (5 sc, dec) x 3 (18)
6. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
   7-11. 12 sc (5 rounds)

Stuff the legs about halfway. Fold the piece in half and crochet 6 sc through both sides to close.

Upper Legs:

1. 8 sc in MR (8)
2. inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc (14)
3. 14 sc
4. (5 sc, dec) x 2 (12)
5. (4 sc, dec) x 2 (10)
   6-11. 10 sc (6 rounds)

Stuff the legs, leaving a bit of space at the top. Fold the piece in half and crochet 5 sc through both sides to close.

Body and 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. 11 sc, 6 sc with the first leg, 13 sc, 6 sc with the second leg, 6 sc (42)
   9-11. 42 sc (3 rounds)
9. (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
10. 36 sc
11. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
12. 30 sc
13. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Stuff the body.

17. 24 sc
18. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
19. Crochet the arms over the body, leaving 4 sc between them.
20. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Head:

21. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
22. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
23. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
24. (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
25. (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
    26-31. 42 sc (6 rounds)
26. (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
27. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
28. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Insert the eyes between rounds 29-30.

35. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Stuff the head.

36. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
37. 6 dec

Tail:

1. 6 sc in MR (6)
2. 6 inc (12)
   3-4. 12 sc (2 rounds)

Ears:

1. 6 sc in MR (6)
2. 6 inc (12)

Muzzle:

1. 6 sc in MR (6)
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. 18 sc (1 round)

Attach the nose and sew the muzzle onto the face, stuffing it lightly as you sew.

Finishing:

• Embroider the eyes and eyebrows with black thread.
• Sew on the ears.
• Attach the tail and muzzle.
• Your plush Potapych Bear is ready!

Please tag the author in social media @zadeeva_toys1.

Author: Olga Zadeeva – @zadeeva_toys1- translated by onrecip

Enjoy!