🧶 Beautiful ✨ Detailed 💝 Adorable

Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern

Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern
4.4★ Rating
3-4 Hours Time Needed
2.8K Made This
✂️

Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their sewing journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

⏱️

Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

🧸

Cute Companion

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

About This Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern

This delightful ballerina bear pattern combines the softness of plush yarn with elegant design details to create a truly special amigurumi. The pattern features a clever construction method where the dress is integrated directly into the body, with beautiful ruffled layers worked in front loops to create dimensional texture. The bear's sweet expression is brought to life through carefully placed safety eyes, an embroidered muzzle with nose and mouth details, and rosy cheeks that add warmth and personality to her adorable face.

Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Working with plush yarn creates a wonderfully soft and huggable texture that makes this 23cm ballerina bear irresistibly cuddly. The purple and beige color combination is classic and elegant, though the pattern adapts beautifully to any color scheme you choose.

Why You'll Love This Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this ballerina bear pattern because it's the perfect introduction to plush yarn amigurumi with such rewarding results. The way the dress is constructed directly onto the body is brilliant - no separate sewing required, and those ruffled layers create such beautiful movement and dimension. I find working with the soft Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn incredibly soothing, and the finished texture is just divine to touch. The embroidery work on the face is simple but so effective at creating expression and character. I especially adore adding the tiny purple flower near the ear - it's that perfect detail that makes each bear feel unique and special. The pattern teaches you front loop and back loop techniques in such a practical way, and watching the dress layers take shape is absolutely magical. Every time I make this bear, I'm amazed at how professional it looks despite being beginner-friendly, and the recipients always fall in love with her sweet ballerina charm.

Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this ballerina bear to create unique personalities and styles. Instead of purple, try using soft pink for a classic ballerina look, or go bold with bright turquoise and gold for a contemporary dancer vibe. You could even use sparkly or metallic yarn for the dress to create an extra special performance-ready bear.

For seasonal variations, I sometimes make holiday-themed versions - red and white for Christmas, pastels for spring, or orange and black for Halloween. The dress design adapts beautifully to any color scheme you can imagine.

If you want to add extra details, consider embroidering tiny ballet slippers on the feet using satin stitch, or add a small embroidered bow at the waist of the dress. I've also experimented with making tiny tutus using tulle fabric gathered and sewn over the crocheted dress for an even more dramatic ballerina effect.

You can personalize each bear by changing the flower color or placement, or even creating a small crown or tiara instead. I love making sets of ballerinas in rainbow colors for nursery decor - they look absolutely stunning displayed together on a shelf.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not stuffing the lower part of the head firmly enough, causing it to look saggy and lose the proper rounded teddy bear shape ✗ Stuffing the arms fully instead of only the lower half as instructed, making them stiff and unable to pose naturally beside the body ✗ Missing the marker placement on the left leg and incorrectly joining the legs, resulting in an off-center or twisted body construction ✗ Crocheting the dress ruffles in the wrong direction or loops, which prevents them from lying properly and creates a messy appearance instead of elegant layers ✗ Placing the safety eyes too far apart or too close together, completely changing the bear's sweet expression and facial proportions

Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern

Create this enchanting plush ballerina bear with her elegant purple tutu dress and sweet embroidered features that capture grace and charm in every stitch. Standing approximately 23cm tall, this beginner-friendly pattern uses soft Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn to create a cuddly companion perfect for dance enthusiasts and bear lovers alike. The pattern features a beautifully constructed layered dress with ruffled details, delicate embroidered facial features, and a charming purple flower accent that adds the perfect finishing touch. With clear step-by-step instructions and simple construction techniques, you'll enjoy bringing this adorable dancing bear to life as she pirouettes into someone's heart.

Beginner Friendly 3-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn (100g/120m) in color 80301 Beige
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn (100g/120m) in color 80317 Purple
  • 03
    Dark brown embroidery thread for facial features (YarnArt Jeans color 70 recommended)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 4.00mm
  • 02
    Safety eyes 12mm
  • 03
    Polyester fiber fill stuffing
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Pink blush for cheeks (optional)

Progress Tracker

0% Complete

— Arms :

Info :

Crochet with the beige yarn. Stuff only lower half of the arm.

Round 1 :

6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

12 sc (2 rounds)

Round 5 :

(4 sc, dec)*2 (10)

Round 6 :

10 sc

Round 7 :

(3 sc, dec)*2 (8)

Round 8 :

8 sc

Round 9 :

Flatten the arm and crochet 4 sc through both sides.

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn.

— Legs :

Info :

Crochet with the beige yarn. Stuff as you go.

Round 1 :

8 sc into a magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

8 inc (16)

Round 3 :

16 sc

Round 4 :

4 sc, 4 dec, 4 sc (12)

Round 5 (Left Leg) :

7 sc, place additional marker, 5 sc (12). Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn.

Round 5 (Right Leg) :

12 sc (12). Don't cut the yarn, we will continue with the body.

— Body :

Info :

Continue crocheting with the beige yarn. Stuff as you go.

Round 1 :

Crochet 5 sc more on the right leg. Make chain 3 and attach the yarn to the left leg where you placed the additional marker. Crochet 12 sc on the left leg; 3 sc on the front of the chain; 12 sc on the right leg; 3 sc on the back of the chain (30). Place the marker here, it will be the new start. (The marker should be in the back)

Round 2 :

12 sc, 3 inc, 12 sc, 3 inc (36)

Round 3 :

(11 sc, inc)*3 (39)

Round 4 :

39 sc

Info :

Change the yarn to purple color.

Round 5 :

39 sc

Round 6 :

Back loops only: 39 sc

Round 7-8 :

39 sc (2 rounds)

Round 9 :

(11 sc, dec)*3 (36)

Round 10 :

36 sc

Round 11 :

(4 sc, dec)*6 (30)

Info :

Check if the marker is exactly in middle of the back. If not - crochet 1-2 sc more to correct it. Now we will join the arms:

Round 12 :

6 sc, 4 sc through the first arm and the body, 10 sc, 4 sc through the second arm and the body, 6 sc (30). Check if the arms are symmetrical. If not, correct the stitches.

Info :

Change the yarn to beige color. Don't cut the purple yarn - move it to the front of your work.

Round 13 :

Back loops only: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 14 :

24 sc

Info :

Don't cut the beige yarn, we will continue with the head, but first we need to finish the dress.

— Dress :

Info :

Take the purple yarn and crochet in the front loops of round 13 with the body turned upside down (look at the picture):

Dress Ruffle 1 :

((sc, chain 1, sc) in one stitch)*24 (72). Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn. Hide the thread inside the body.

Info :

Now attach the purple yarn to back in the front loops of round 6. Crochet with the body turned upside down:

Dress Ruffle 2 - Round 1 :

ch 2, (2 dc in one st, 2 dc in one st, 3 dc in one st)*13, sl st (91)

Dress Ruffle 2 - Round 2 :

91 sc. Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn. Hide the thread inside the body.

— Head :

Info :

Continue crocheting with the beige yarn. Stuff as you go.

Round 1 :

(sc, inc)*12 (36)

Round 2 :

(2 sc, inc)*12 (48)

Round 3 :

(7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 4 :

4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5, 4 sc (60)

Round 5-7 :

60 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Insert the safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7 with 8 stitches between them (6 stitches visible).

Round 8 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*5, 4 sc (54)

Round 9-11 :

54 sc (3 rounds)

Round 12 :

(7 sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 13 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc (42)

Round 14 :

(5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 15 :

2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc (30)

Round 16 :

(3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 17 :

sc, dec, (2 sc, dec)*5, sc (18)

Round 18 :

(sc, dec)*6 (12)

Round 19 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Make sure that the head is stuffed firmly, especially in the lower part. Close the opening and hide the yarn inside.

— Ears :

Info :

Crochet with the beige yarn. Don't stuff. Make 2.

Round 1 :

7 sc into a magic ring (7)

Round 2 :

7 inc (14)

Round 3-4 :

14 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

If you crochet wider and it looks like the ears are too big, just skip round 4 and make them only 3 rounds. Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew the ears to the head in rounds 10-14. Sew the ears 5 st away from the end of the eyebrows (counted in round 10). That's 23 st total between the ears in their lower end. The ears should be slightly curved.

— Muzzle :

Info :

Crochet with the beige yarn. Stuff lightly.

Round 1 :

6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(3 sc, inc)*3 (15)

Info :

Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the muzzle to the head in rounds 3-6.

— Embroidering :

Infos :

With a brown thread embroider the nose between rounds 2 and 3 of the muzzle, 2 st wide. The toy looks cuter if the nose is smaller. The vertical line on the muzzle must be 2 rounds long. Embroider the eyebrows in round 10, 2 st wide with 8-9 st between them. Color the cheeks with pink blush.

— Flower :

Info :

Crochet with the purple yarn.

Flower Pattern :

Make a magic ring and crochet in it: (2 ch, dc, 2 ch, sl st)*5

Info :

Tighten the magic ring, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long thread for sewing. Sew the flower to the head near one of the ears.

Assembly Instructions

  • The legs are joined directly during construction at round 1 of the body by chaining 3 between them and working continuously around both legs.
  • The arms are attached during body construction at round 12 by crocheting through both the arm and body layers simultaneously for 4 stitches on each side.
  • The dress is created by working ruffles into the front loops of specific rounds - first in round 13 with the body upside down, then in round 6 for the larger ruffle.
  • Sew the ears to the head between rounds 10-14, positioning them 5 stitches away from the eyebrow ends with 23 total stitches between them at the lower edge.
  • Attach the muzzle to the head between rounds 3-6, making sure it's centered below the eyes for proper facial proportions.
  • Embroider facial features including the nose between muzzle rounds 2-3, eyebrows in head round 10, and add pink blush to the cheeks for a sweet expression.
  • Sew the decorative purple flower near one of the ears as a finishing touch that completes the ballerina look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use plush yarn like Himalaya Dolphin Baby for the soft, cuddly texture that makes this pattern special
  • 💡Only stuff the lower half of the arms as instructed to keep them flexible and able to hang naturally beside the body
  • 💡Place the additional marker carefully on the left leg at round 5 as this ensures proper leg joining and body alignment
  • 💡When working the dress ruffles, make sure your body is turned upside down and work in the front loops only for the ruffle effect
  • 💡Stuff the head firmly, especially in the lower part where it connects to the body, to maintain proper shape and structure
  • 💡Keep the nose embroidery small and neat for the cutest expression - larger noses can make the bear look less sweet

This charming plush ballerina bear pattern was designed to bring elegance and softness together in one irresistibly cuddly package. The clever construction technique integrates the beautiful ruffled dress directly into the body, while the sweet embroidered features and delicate purple flower accent create a personality full of grace and charm. Working with plush yarn creates a wonderfully soft texture that makes this 23cm bear perfect for hugging, displaying, or gifting to dance enthusiasts of all ages. The beginner-friendly instructions make this an ideal project for those new to amigurumi or anyone looking for a quick, rewarding make. Happy crocheting and enjoy watching your little ballerina come to life! 🩰🧸✨

You ask,

we answer.

FAQs

What size will my finished ballerina bear be?

Using the recommended Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn and 4mm hook, your finished bear will stand approximately 23cm tall (about 9 inches). Different yarn weights or hook sizes will create different sized bears.

Can I use regular yarn instead of plush yarn?

Absolutely! You can use any DK or worsted weight yarn with an appropriate hook size. The bear will have a different texture but will still be adorable. Adjust your hook to match your yarn weight for best results.

How do I crochet the dress ruffles correctly?

The dress has two ruffle sections worked in front loops only with the body turned upside down. The first ruffle is worked in round 13 front loops after switching to beige, and the second larger ruffle is worked in round 6 front loops using purple yarn.

Why should I only stuff the lower half of the arms?

Stuffing only the lower half allows the upper part of the arms to remain flexible so they can hang naturally beside the body rather than sticking straight out. This gives the bear a more natural, cuddly appearance.

What does the additional marker on the left leg do?

The additional marker on the left leg shows you exactly where to attach the joining chain when connecting both legs together. This ensures the body is properly centered and the legs are correctly aligned.

Can I skip the embroidered details?

While you can skip them, the embroidered nose, mouth, and eyebrows are what really bring the bear's sweet personality to life. They're simple to add and make a huge difference in the final appearance.

How do I make the ears look curved and natural?

When sewing the ears to the head, don't flatten them completely. Pin them in a slightly curved position before sewing, which creates a more three-dimensional and realistic look.

What if my dress ruffles don't look right?

Make sure you're working in the front loops only and that your body is turned upside down when crocheting the ruffles. The back loops from rounds 6 and 13 should remain unused, which creates the ridge that makes the ruffles stand out.