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Baby Bears in Cradle Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Bears in Cradle Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting 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 knitting.

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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 Baby Bears in Cradle Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Bears in Cradle Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses a combination of medium cotton yarn and luxurious Himalaya Baby Dolphin yarn to create varied textures throughout the project. With clear step-by-step instructions and helpful photo references, you'll learn techniques like color changing, working in back loops only, and seamless assembly methods.

Why You'll Love This Baby Bears in Cradle Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it's not just one project—it's an entire world you're creating! The satisfaction of watching all the pieces come together into a complete nursery scene is incredibly rewarding. I'm particularly fond of how the beanie has specially designed holes for the bear's ears to poke through, adding such a sweet detail. The bassinet with its two-toned design and the way the blanket wraps around the bear makes this feel like a true labor of love. It's the kind of project that becomes a family heirloom, passed down through generations. The versatility in color choices means you can customize it for any nursery theme or personal preference.

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this pattern by creating themed nursery sets! Instead of the classic baby pastels, try making a woodland-themed version using brown for the bear, forest green for the bassinet, and cream for the blanket with tiny embroidered leaves. You could also create a nautical version with navy blue, white, and red stripes on the overall.

For a magical touch, I sometimes add tiny star appliqués to the blanket or embroider constellation patterns on the bassinet exterior. If you're feeling adventurous, try creating different animal heads—the same body pattern works beautifully for bunnies with longer ears or kitties with triangular ears and embroidered whiskers.

I've also found that adding small details makes each piece unique. Consider sewing tiny buttons down the front of the overall, adding lace trim to the beanie edge, or creating multiple outfit changes for your bear. A miniature stuffed toy companion for the bear to hold adds an extra layer of cuteness!

The bassinet can be customized with ribbons woven through the round 32 edging, or you could add a tiny pillow inside. I've even created matching mobile decorations by making mini versions of the flower pattern in various colors to hang above the cradle.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not maintaining consistent tension throughout the project can result in visible stuffing through the stitches or uneven shapes in the bear's body ✗ Forgetting to stuff the bear's head firmly enough before closing can cause the head to become floppy and lose its rounded shape ✗ Skipping the step to mark stitches when attaching limbs often leads to uneven arm or leg placement that throws off the bear's proportions ✗ Placing the ears too close together or at the wrong height on the head can dramatically change the bear's expression and overall appearance ✗ Not working the bassinet base in back loops only during round ten creates an unclear fold line and makes the structure less stable

Baby Bears in Cradle Amigurumi Pattern

Create an enchanting nursery scene with this complete Baby Bears in Cradle crochet pattern. This delightful design includes an adorable baby bear measuring 20 cm tall, complete with a cozy overall, beanie with ear holes, and pacifier. The set also features a soft 27x27 cm blanket and a sturdy bassinet cradle measuring 27 cm. Perfect for baby showers, nursery decorations, or as a heartfelt handmade gift, this pattern combines multiple techniques to create a charming keepsake that will be treasured for years to come.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Bears in Cradle Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    100 grams of medium cotton yarn in blue, pink, or beige color
  • 02
    100 grams of Himalaya Baby Dolphin yarn in blue, pink, beige, or grey color
  • 03
    Small amount of beige yarn for bear body and head
  • 04
    Small amount of embroidery thread in black for facial features
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm
  • 03
    Crochet hook size 4mm
  • 04
    Crochet hook size 5mm
  • 05
    Tapestry needle
  • 06
    Embroidery needle
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Stitch markers
  • 09
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing

Progress Tracker

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— Feet (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc (18)

Round 4-5 :

18 sc (2 rounds) (18)

Round 6 :

3 dec, 12 sc (15)

Round 7 :

15 sc (15)

Round 8 :

3 dec, 9 sc (12)

Round 9-10 :

12 sc (2 rounds) (12)

Info :

Stuff only the bottom, the rest of the leg is empty

Round 11 :

4 sc, 1 dec (10)

Round 12-15 :

10 sc (4 rounds) (10)

Round 16 :

fold the edge flat and close with 5 sc

— Arms (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

3 dec, 6 sc (9)

Round 5 :

2 dec, 5 sc (7)

Round 6 :

7 sc (7)

Round 7-17 :

7 sc (11 rounds) (7)

Round 18 :

fold the edge flat and crochet 3 sc

Info :

Stuff only the hand, the rest of the arm is empty

— Body :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc (18)

Round 4 :

2 sc, 1 inc (24)

Round 5 :

3 sc, 1 inc (30)

Round 6 :

4 sc, 1 inc (36)

Round 7 :

5 sc, 1 inc (42)

Round 8 :

6 sc, 1 inc (48)

Round 9 :

48 sc (48)

Round 10 :

Place the legs and work 5 sc together with the body, 19 sc, 5 sc with the other leg, 19 sc (48)

Round 11-14 :

48 sc (4 rounds) (48)

Round 15 :

6 sc, 1 dec (42)

Round 16 :

42 sc (42)

Round 17 :

5 sc, 1 dec (36)

Round 18 :

36 sc (36)

Round 19 :

4 sc, 1 dec (30)

Round 20 :

30 sc (30)

Round 21 :

3 sc, 1 dec (24)

Round 22 :

24 sc (24)

Round 23 :

2 sc, 1 dec (18)

Info :

Stuff the body

Round 24 :

place the arms and work 3 sc together with the body, 6 sc, 3 sc with the other arm and 6 sc (18)

Round 25 :

18 sc (18)

Round 26 :

1 sc, 1 dec (12)

Round 27 :

12 sc (12)

— Head (Continue from body) :

Round 1 :

12 inc (24)

Round 2 :

3 sc, 1 inc (30)

Round 3 :

4 sc, 1 inc (36)

Round 4 :

5 sc, 1 inc (42)

Round 5 :

6 sc, 1 inc (48)

Round 6 :

7 sc, 1 inc (54)

Round 7-8 :

54 sc (3 rounds) (54)

Round 9 :

8 sc, 1 inc (60)

Round 10-17 :

60 sc (8 rounds) (60)

Round 18 :

8 sc, 1 dec (54)

Round 19 :

7 sc, 1 dec (48)

Round 20 :

6 sc, 1 dec (42)

Round 21 :

5 sc, 1 dec (36)

Round 22 :

4 sc, 1 dec (30)

Round 23 :

3 sc, 1 dec (24)

Round 24 :

2 sc, 1 dec (18)

Info :

Stuff the head firmly

Round 25 :

1 sc, 1 dec (12)

Round 26 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Close the hole with the sewing needle

— Ears (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc (18)

Round 4-5 :

18 sc (2 rounds) (18)

Round 6 :

1 sc, 1 dec (12)

Round 7 :

fold the edge flat and crochet 6 sc

Info :

Leave a long yarn tail to sew

— Tail :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc (18)

Round 4 :

18 sc (18)

Round 5 :

1 sc, 1 dec (12)

Round 6 :

4 sc, 1 dec (10)

Infos :

Leave a long yarn tail to sew. Stuff a little bit. Sew it between rounds 5-8 of the body

— Pacifier :

Round 1 :

Magic ring, ch 2, 11 hdc, close with a ssl (12)

Round 2 :

12 sc FLO (12)

Pacifier ring :

ch 6, 1 ssl

— Overall :

Round 1 :

ch 17 + ch 2, 17 hdc, join ends with ssl (18)

Round 2-3 :

ch 2, 17 hdc, 1 ssl (18)

Info :

Cut the yarn and make another piece

Round 4 :

1 ssl in the ending of the first leg, ch 2, 17 hdc around the first round, keep crocheting in the second leg and finish with 1 ssl (36)

Round 5-10 :

ch 2, 35 hdc (6 rounds) (36)

Info :

Mark 9 st in the front center, 9 st in the sides and 9 st in the back center

Round 11 :

start from the front center, ch 2, 8 hdc (9)

Round 12-13 :

ch 2, 8 hdc (2 rounds)

Straps :

ch 12 from one side of the front, 1 ssl in the back. Cut the yarn and crochet the other strap the same way

Leg edge finishing :

In the edge of the legs, crochet 18 ssl

Info :

Hide the yarn. Dress the overall. Sew the tail over rounds 6-7 of the overall, in the center of the back

— Beanie :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc (18)

Round 4 :

2 sc, 1 inc (24)

Round 5 :

3 sc, 1 inc (30)

Round 6 :

4 sc, 1 inc (36)

Round 7 :

5 sc, 1 inc (42)

Round 8-11 :

42 sc (4 rounds) (42)

Round 12 :

38 sc, turn (leave 4 stitches unused)

Info :

From now on you will not crochet in spiral

Round 13 :

ch 1, BLO all the round, 7 sc, 6 ch, skip 6 st, 8 sc, 6 ch, skip 6 st, 8 sc, turn (38)

Round 14 :

ch 2 (this count as 1 hdc), 37 hdc, turn (38)

Round 15 :

ch 2, 37 hdc (38)

Lace :

ch 20, 19 hdc, 1 ssl, cut the yarn. Repeat the same for the other side

— Blanket :

Row 1 :

Ch 40 + 3, 1 sc in the 4th chain, ch 1; Repeat till the end 1 sc, ch 1, skip 1 st; Finish with 1 sc, ch 2 and turn

Row 2 :

1 sc in between sc (below each chain) and repeat all the round *1 sc, 1 ch* till the end

Info :

Repeat this sequence till you have a square of 27 x 27 cm

Tie chain :

Crochet a separate chain 90 to tie the blanket

Info :

Mark 10 cm between 1 corner and the center of the blanket and pass the chain through the blanket

— Bassinet :

Round 1 :

ch 26, 24 sc, 3 sc in the last ch, 24 in the other side of the chain, 24 sc, 3 sc (54). Place the marker

Round 2 :

24 sc, 3 inc, 24 sc, 3 inc (60)

Round 3 :

24 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc)x3, 24 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc)x3 (66)

Round 4 :

24 sc, (2 sc, 1 inc)x3, 24 sc, (2 sc, 1 inc)x3 (72)

Round 5 :

24 sc, (3 sc, 1 inc)x3, 24 sc, (3 sc, 1 inc)x3 (78)

Round 6 :

24 sc, (4 sc, 1 inc)x3, 24 sc, (4 sc, 1 inc)x3 (84)

Round 7 :

24 sc, (5 sc, 1 inc)x3, 24 sc, (5 sc, 1 inc)x3 (90)

Round 8 :

24 sc, (6 sc, 1 inc)x3, 24 sc, (6 sc, 1 inc)x3 (96)

Round 9 :

24 sc, (7 sc, 1 inc)x3, 24 sc, (7 sc, 1 inc)x3 (102)

Round 10 :

102 sc BLO (102)

Round 11-19 :

102 sc (9 rounds) (102)

Round 20 :

change color, 102 sc BLO (102)

Round 21-30 :

102 sc (10 rounds) (102)

Info :

Crochet another base with the second color

Round 31 :

place the new base over the bassinet and join the edges. work 102 ssl from 1 loop, the back loop from rnd 30 of the bassinet and the front loop from the base

Info :

Adjust the base inside the bassinet

Round 32 :

in the loops from rnd 20, work 2 rounds of sc. Start with ch 1, 101 sc. In the second round finish with a ssl in the end

Base finishing :

In the 10 rnd of the base work 1 ch, 101 sc, close with a ssl, crocheting the whole round with the bassinet up side down

— Flower (Optional decoration) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring, close with a ssl (6). Change color

Round 2 :

2 ch, 3 hdc in the same st, 3 ch and 1 ssl in the next st. Repeat 5 more times and you should have 6 petals. Close with a ssl in the base of the first ch 2 (12)

Info :

Sew the flower in the edge of the hood

Assembly Instructions

  • Embroider the bear's eyes between rounds 11-12, spacing them 7 stitches apart, using black embroidery thread passed through 3 times per stitch
  • Create the snout by embroidering a vertical line between rounds 9-10, then add the nose by marking 3 stitches between the eyes in round 11
  • Sew the pacifier to the bear's face between rounds 6-10 of the head using the long yarn tail left from construction
  • Attach the ears between rounds 14-20 of the head, positioning them 12 stitches apart when measured from the top side
  • Dress the bear in the overall and sew the tail to the back center of the overall between rounds 6-7
  • Place the beanie on the bear's head by threading the ears through the specially created holes on each side of the hat
  • Wrap the baby bear with the blanket and tie it using the separate chain passed through the marked spot 10 cm from the corner

Important Notes

  • 💡Work with tight tension throughout the project to ensure stuffing remains hidden, using a hook 1-2 sizes smaller than recommended for the yarn
  • 💡Stuff only the bottom portions of the feet and hands as specified, leaving the upper limbs empty for better posability and draping
  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently to track your place in rounds, especially during the body and head construction where counts are critical
  • 💡When creating the bassinet, pay special attention to working in back loops only during rounds 10 and 20 to create proper fold lines
  • 💡The overall pattern requires joining two leg pieces together, so pin them carefully before continuing to ensure symmetrical construction
  • 💡Remember that yarn thickness significantly affects final toy size, so use consistent yarn weight throughout all components for proper proportions
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails on all pieces that require sewing for easier assembly and more secure attachment points

This enchanting Baby Bears in Cradle pattern creates a complete nursery scene that's perfect for baby showers, nursery decorations, or treasured keepsakes. The combination of soft Himalaya Baby Dolphin yarn and sturdy cotton creates beautiful texture contrast throughout the project. Each element works together to form a cohesive display piece that captures the sweetness of childhood. Whether you're gifting it to new parents or creating it for your own collection, this pattern offers both challenge and charm in equal measure. Happy crocheting! 🧸💙✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but be aware that changing yarn weight will significantly affect the final size of your project. If you use thicker yarn, your bear will be larger than 20 cm, and you'll need to adjust the bassinet and blanket sizes accordingly to maintain proportions. Always swatch first to check your gauge.

Why do I need to stuff only the bottom of the limbs?

Leaving the upper portions of the arms and legs empty allows them to bend and pose more naturally. This creates a softer, more cuddly toy and makes it easier to dress the bear in the overall and position it in the cradle.

How do I create the ear holes in the beanie?

The pattern creates ear holes naturally in round 13 by chaining 6 stitches and skipping 6 stitches twice across the round. These chain spaces form perfectly sized openings for the bear's ears to poke through when you place the beanie on the head.

Can I make this pattern in different colors?

Absolutely! The pattern works beautifully in traditional baby colors like pink, blue, or beige, but you can customize it with any color combination you prefer. Consider matching it to a specific nursery theme or using gender-neutral colors like mint, yellow, or grey.

How do I attach the second base to the bassinet?

In round 31, you'll place the separately crocheted base piece over the opening of the bassinet and join them by working slip stitches through multiple loops at once—the working loop, the back loop from round 30 of the bassinet, and the front loop of the new base piece. This creates a sturdy, finished edge.

What if my bear's head looks lumpy after stuffing?

Make sure you're maintaining consistent tension throughout and stuffing firmly but not overly tight. Add stuffing gradually and use your fingers or a stuffing tool to distribute it evenly, especially around the decrease rounds. Firmly stuff the head before closing to maintain its round shape.