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Winnie the Pooh Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

Winnie the Pooh Teddy Bear 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 Winnie the Pooh Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

This delightful teddy bear pattern combines plush yarn techniques with detailed assembly instructions to create a huggable friend approximately 31cm tall. The pattern features thread-jointed limbs for posability, facial tightening techniques for dimensional features, and a charming red shirt with collar details. Complete with accessory patterns for a honey pot and decorative bees, this project offers excellent value and creative satisfaction for intermediate crocheters.

Winnie the Pooh Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes multiple yarn weight options with corresponding hook sizes and finished measurements, allowing you to customize your bear from 18cm to 37cm tall depending on your yarn choice.

Why You'll Love This Winnie the Pooh Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it teaches valuable techniques like thread jointing and facial sculpting that elevate your amigurumi skills to the next level. The detailed photo instructions make complex steps like eye tightening and paw attachment surprisingly manageable, even if you've never attempted movable joints before. What really makes this pattern special is the adorable honey pot accessory set—it transforms a simple bear into a complete storytelling piece. I find the finishing touches, from the embroidered smile to the tiny bees, bring so much personality to the finished bear. Every time I complete one, I'm amazed at how professional and gift-worthy it looks, making all those hours of work incredibly rewarding.

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Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern to create unique bears with different personalities! For a wintertime version, I swap the red shirt for a cozy blue sweater by working a few extra rounds and adding ribbed cuffs using back post stitches. Sometimes I'll give my bears little scarves or hats by adapting simple accessory patterns to match their size.

One of my favorite modifications is creating different expressions by adjusting the eyebrow embroidery—arching them higher creates a surprised look, while placing them lower and straighter gives a more serious, contemplative expression. I've also experimented with muzzle placement, positioning it slightly higher for a younger, more innocent appearance.

For special occasions, I love making themed versions! Valentine's bears get little embroidered hearts on their tummies, while Christmas bears might have tiny jingle bells sewn onto their paws. I've even created a whole family by making multiple sizes using the different yarn weights—the largest becomes mama bear, medium size is papa, and the smallest makes an adorable baby bear.

Color variations open up endless possibilities too. While the classic honey-yellow is perfect, I've made gorgeous bears in soft pastels for nurseries, rich chocolate brown for a more traditional teddy, or even rainbow-striped versions by changing colors every few rounds. The honey pot accessory is especially fun to personalize—I sometimes add little felt bees or embroider different messages instead of 'Hunny' to make each creation extra special and meaningful for the recipient.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Overstuffing the head can cause the facial features to distort and make eye tightening difficult to achieve proper shaping ✗ Skipping stitch markers during color changes in the striped shirt section leads to misaligned pattern placement and uneven rounds ✗ Not positioning the increases in round sixteen on the sides causes the head shape to become lopsided instead of properly rounded ✗ Threading paws through the entire body instead of just the front fabric layer makes joints too tight and prevents natural movement

Winnie the Pooh Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable yellow teddy bear inspired by everyone's favorite honey-loving friend! This comprehensive crochet pattern guides you through crafting a charming bear complete with a sweet red shirt, movable paws, and endearing facial features. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating a matching honey pot with bees, making this the perfect gift for Disney fans or a delightful addition to your handmade toy collection. Whether you're making this cuddly companion for yourself or a loved one, you'll enjoy every stitch of bringing this timeless character to life.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Winnie the Pooh Teddy Bear Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Velour plush yarn (190 yds/3.5 oz) in yellow color - approximately 1.5 balls
  • 02
    YarnArt Velour plush yarn in red color - less than half a ball
  • 03
    Semi-cotton yarn such as YarnArt Jeans or Alize Cotton Gold in black for nose embroidery
  • 04
    Semi-cotton yarn in matching main color for tightening and assembly work
  • 05
    White plush yarn for bee wings (optional accessory)
  • 06
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn (120m/100g) for honey pot (optional accessory)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3mm for plush yarn body work
  • 02
    Crochet hook 2mm for semi-cotton nose and details
  • 03
    Crochet hook 3.5-4mm for honey pot accessory
  • 04
    Safety eyes 10mm diameter (one pair)
  • 05
    Yarn sewing needles in various sizes
  • 06
    Stitch markers for tracking rounds
  • 07
    Pins with large heads for positioning parts
  • 08
    Scissors for cutting yarn
  • 09
    Fiber filling for stuffing
  • 10
    Synthetic or tooth thread for paw jointing (optional but recommended)
  • 11
    Knitting needles (optional for certain techniques)

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— HEAD - BODY :

Round 0 :

CH 6

Round 1 :

start in the 2nd chain from the hook 4 SC, 3 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 3 SC, INC (12)

Round 2 :

INC, 3 SC, 3 INC, 3 SC, 2 INC (18)

Round 3 :

SC, INC, 3 SC, (SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (SC, INC)*2 (24)

Round 4 :

2 SC, INC, 3 SC, (2 SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (2 SC, INC)*2 (30)

Round 5 :

3 SC, INC, 3 SC, (3 SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (3 SC, INC)*2 (36)

Round 6 :

4 SC, INC, 3 SC, (4 SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (4 SC, INC)*2 (42)

Round 7 :

5 SC, INC, 3 SC, (5 SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (5 SC, INC)*2 (48)

Round 8 :

6 SC, INC, 3 SC, (6 SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (6 SC, INC)*2 (54)

Round 9-15 :

7 rounds 54 SC

Info :

insert eyes between 14th and 15th rounds at a distance of 10 SC between them (between cheeks)

Round 16 :

8 INC, 10 SC, 8 INC, 28 SC (70)

Round 17-25 :

9 rounds 70 SC

Info :

work 3 SC more, shift stitch marker forward

Round 26 :

8 DEC, 10 SC, 8 DEC, 28 SC (54)

Round 27 :

(7 SC, DEC)*6 (48)

Round 28 :

(6 SC, DEC)*6 (42)

Round 29 :

42 SC

Info :

don't work in the last 2 stitches in the 29th round, place stitch marker 2 stitches backward, change color to red

Round 30 :

(13 SC, INC)*3 (45)

Round 31 :

BLO: (14 SC, INC)*3 (48)

Info :

stuff the head properly: stuff cheeks and back of the head, avoid stretching the top of the head by holding it with your palm

Round 32 :

(15 SC, INC)*3 (51)

Round 33 :

(16 SC, INC)*3 (54)

Info :

work more 3 SC, don't work in the last 2 stitches

Round 34 :

(17 SC, INC)*3 (57)

Round 35 :

(18 SC, INC)*3 (60)

Info :

mark the place of 6 INCs in the middle of the belly at a distance of 2 SC between each INC

Round 36 :

10 SC, (INC, 2 SC)*5, INC, 34 SC (66)

Round 37 :

66 SC

Info :

change color to yellow

Round 38 :

BLO: 66 SC

Round 39 :

(10 SC, INC)*6 (72)

Round 40-51 :

12 rounds 72 SC

Info :

before you stuff the body, crochet additional rounds of collar and shirt edge, work in front loops only in 31st and 38th rounds

Round 52 :

(10 SC, DEC)*6 (66)

Round 53 :

(9 SC, DEC)*6 (60)

Round 54 :

(8 SC, DEC)*6 (54)

Round 55 :

(7 SC, DEC)*6 (48)

Round 56 :

(6 SC, DEC)*6 (42)

Round 57 :

(5 SC, DEC)*6 (36)

Round 58 :

(4 SC, DEC)*6 (30)

Round 59 :

(3 SC, DEC)*6 (24)

Round 60 :

(2 SC, DEC)*6 (18)

Round 61 :

(SC, DEC)*6 (12)

Round 62 :

6 DEC (6)

Info :

pull the hole down, fix the thread and hide the ending

— COLLAR (31st round) :

Info :

turn the body upside down, attach a red thread in front in the middle of the collar, work the 1st round in front loops only, make a turn and work a CH at the end of each round

Round 1 :

7 SC, INC, 14 SC, INC, 14 SC, INC, 7 SC, CH, turn (48)

Round 2 :

skip SC, 45 SC, DEC, CH, turn (46)

Round 3 :

skip SC, 43 SC, DEC (44)

Info :

fix the thread, put the thread through the side of the collar to the body and fix on the inside

— SHIRT EDGE (38th round) :

Info :

attach a red thread, work CH and 66 SC in front loops only, join the beginning and the end of the round with SS, put the thread to the body and fix it on the inside

— EYE TIGHTENING :

Info :

mark 8 points, where you will withdraw the needle: two points by sides of each eye and 4 points on the line of changing the color under the eyes

Step 1 :

take a strong thread of main yarn color and a long needle, insert it in the 1st point on the collar line and withdraw it near the eye side

Step 2 :

insert the needle in the point from the other side of the eye

Step 3 :

withdraw the needle at the bottom near the 1st point

Step 4 :

tighten the thread, tie the endings and hide them in the head

Step 5 :

repeat the steps with the 2nd eye, then do a horizontal eye tighten

— EARS (2 details) :

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3-5 :

3 rounds 12 SC

Info :

CH, fold in half and crochet it together 6 SC, sew the ears on the head in the area of 6-7-8 rounds forming an arc at a distance of 6-7 SC

— MUZZLE :

Round 1 :

6 SC IN MR

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

6 SC, (SC, INC)*3 (15)

Round 4 :

6 SC, (2 SC, INC)*3 (18)

Round 5 :

6 SC, (3 SC, INC)*3 (21)

Round 6 :

6 SC, (4 SC, INC)*3 (24)

Info :

SS, fix the thread, cut it and leave a long ending to sew

— NOSE :

Round 0 :

CH 6

Round 1 :

start in the 2nd chain from the hook 4 SC, 3 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: SC, 3 SC in the same loop, SC, INC (14)

Info :

SS, fix the thread, cut it and leave a long ending to sew

— HEAD DESIGN :

Step 1 :

mark the place of attaching the muzzle between the 15th and 24th rounds

Step 2 :

stuff a bit the muzzle and fix well on the head (INCs should be right by sides and at the bottom)

Step 3 :

sew the muzzle (stuff it well while attaching)

Step 4 :

sew the nose on the muzzle

Step 5 :

embroider the smile: mark 4 points, insert needle under the muzzle and withdraw it on back side, stretch the thread under the pins, fix two bottom points with thread

Step 6 :

embroider eyebrows: mark the place 4-6 rounds higher than the eye at a distance of 6-8 SC, embroider with black semi-cotton thread, tighten the area above the eyebrows with strong thread

— UPPER PAWS (2 details) :

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(3 SC, INC)*3 (15)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*5 (20)

Round 5-6 :

2 rounds 20 SC

Round 7 :

11 SC, (SC, DEC)*3 (17)

Round 8-17 :

10 rounds 17 SC

Info :

change color to red

Round 18 :

(3 SC, INC)*4, SC (21)

Round 19 :

BLO: 21 SC

Round 20-21 :

2 rounds 21 SC

Round 22 :

(SC, DEC)*7 (14)

Round 23 :

7 DEC (7)

Info :

pull the hole down, fix the thread and hide it, turn the paw upside down, attach red thread and work in front loops only in the 19th round: CH, crochet 21 SC, SS to join in the end, fix the thread

— BOTTOM PAWS (2 details) :

Round 0 :

CH 7

Round 1 :

start in the 2nd chain from the hook 5 SC, 3 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 4 SC, INC (14)

Round 2 :

INC, 4 SC, 3 INC, 4 SC, 2 INC (20)

Round 3 :

SC, INC, 4 SC, (SC, INC)*3, 4 SC, (SC, INC)*2 (26)

Round 4 :

26 BPSC

Round 5-7 :

3 rounds 26 SC

Round 8 :

5 SC, 7 DEC, 7 SC (19)

Round 9 :

4 SC, 5 DEC, 5 SC (14)

Round 10 :

14 SC

Round 11 :

6 SC, INC, 7 SC (15)

Round 12 :

7 SC, INC, 7 SC (16)

Round 13 :

8 SC, INC, 7 SC (17)

Round 14 :

9 SC, INC, 7 SC (18)

Round 15 :

10 SC, INC, 7 SC (19)

Round 16 :

11 SC, INC, 7 SC (20)

Round 17-21 :

5 rounds 20 SC

Round 22 :

(SC, DEC)*6, DEC (13)

Round 23 :

6 DEC +1 DEC from the next round (7)

Info :

pull the hole down, hide the ending

— THREAD MOUNT OF PAWS :

Step 1 :

try on the paws, choose the appropriate position

Step 2 :

insert a long needle through the body in the place of mounting the 1st paw and withdraw it in the place of mounting the 2nd paw

Step 3 :

put the paw on the needle taking only the front part of the fabric (not through the whole paw), 2-3 SC and the fiber filling

Step 4 :

turn back through the same hole to the initial ending and put the 2nd paw on the needle

Step 5 :

stretch the paws very well and tie the thread endings, hide them in the body through the same initial hole so knot can hide inside

Step 6 :

sit the bear down and try on the bottom paws, do a thread mount as described above

— Big Bee Body :

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

12 SC

Info :

change color to black

Round 4 :

(2 SC, DEC)*3 (9)

Info :

change color to yellow

Round 5 :

BLO: (2 SC, INC)*3 (12)

Round 6 :

12 SC

Info :

change color to black

Round 7 :

12 SC

Info :

change color to yellow

Round 8 :

BLO: 12 SC

Round 9 :

12 SC

Info :

change color to black

Round 10 :

12 SC

Info :

change color to yellow

Round 11 :

BLO: 12 SC

Round 12 :

6 DEC

Info :

pull the hole down, hide the thread

— Big Bee Wing (2 details) :

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Info :

fold in half and work SC, SS together, leave long ending to sew

— Big Bee Sting :

Round 0 :

Chain 4

Round 1 :

start in the 2nd chain from the hook 3 SS

Info :

leave long ending to sew

— Big Bee Arrangement :

Info :

embroider eyes and mouth with black semi-cotton yarn, sew the wings to the body in the area of 5th-6th rounds, sew the sting

— Small Bee Body :

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR

Round 2 :

6 SC

Info :

change color to black

Round 3 :

6 SC

Info :

change color to yellow

Round 4 :

BLO: 6 SC

Info :

change color to black

Round 5 :

6 SC

Info :

change color to yellow

Round 6 :

BLO: 6 SC

Info :

pull the hole down, hide the thread

— Small Bee Wing (2 details) :

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR

Info :

don't join the round, leave long endings to sew, sew the wings, embroider eyes and mouth with black thin cotton yarn

— POT :

Round 1 :

8 SC in MR

Round 2 :

< p>8 INC (16)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*8 (24)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*8 (32)

Round 5 :

(3 SC, INC)*8 (40)

Round 6 :

40 BPSC

Round 7 :

(7 SC, INC)*5 (45)

Round 8 :

45 SC

Round 9 :

(8 SC, INC)*5 (50)

Round 10 :

50 SC

Round 11 :

(9 SC, INC)*5 (55)

Round 12 :

55 SC

Round 13 :

(10 SC, INC)*5 (60)

Round 14 :

60 SC

Round 15 :

(10 SC, DEC)*5 (55)

Info :

change yarn color

Round 16 :

55 SC

Round 17 :

(9 SC, DEC)*5 (50)

Round 18 :

50 SC

Round 19 :

(8 SC, DEC)*5 (45)

Round 20 :

(7 SC, DEC)*5 (40)

Round 21 :

(6 SC, DEC)*5 (35)

Round 22 :

35 INC

Round 23 :

70 SS

Info :

fix the thread, hide the ending on the inside between rounds, stuff it

— Honey :

Round 1 :

8 SC in MR

Round 2 :

8 INC (16)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*8 (24)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*8 (32)

Round 5 :

(3 SC, INC)*8 (40)

Info :

in the 5th round crochet random honey smudge of CH (work 2 SC, then CH6 and start with the 2nd chain from the hook 5 SC, continue working further in a round), sew the detail to the pot sides, embroider the word Hunny

— LID :

Round 1 :

4 SC

Round 2 :

4 INC (8)

Round 3-4 :

2 rounds 8 SC

Round 5 :

4 DEC (4)

Info :

stuff a bit

Round 6 :

4 INC (8)

Round 7 :

8 INC (16)

Round 8 :

(SC, INC)*8 (24)

Round 9 :

(2 SC, INC)*8 (32)

Round 10 :

(3 SC, INC)*8 (40)

Round 11 :

40 SC

Round 12 :

40 SS

Info :

fix the thread, put it through the inside to the handle (ball) and hide it there

Assembly Instructions

  • Complete the collar by working in the front loops of round 31, following the turning chain instructions, then secure the thread inside the body
  • Attach the shirt edge by working in the front loops of round 38 with red yarn, joining with slip stitch and securing inside
  • Perform eye tightening by marking 8 points around the eyes and using strong thread to create dimensional eye sockets and horizontal tightening
  • Stuff and sew the muzzle between rounds 15-24, ensuring increases are positioned on the sides and bottom for proper shaping
  • Attach the nose to the center of the muzzle, then embroider the smile using four marked points and securing under pins
  • Sew ears to the head in rounds 6-8 forming an arc shape, positioned 6-7 SC apart from each other
  • Thread mount upper paws by inserting needle through body, threading through front fabric only (2-3 SC), then securing tightly with hidden knots
  • Thread mount bottom paws using the same technique after positioning the bear in sitting position for proper leg placement

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently, especially during color changes in the shirt section, to maintain proper round alignment and pattern placement
  • 💡The pattern offers three yarn weight options (Dolce, Velour, Cotton Gold) with different hook sizes resulting in bears from 18cm to 37cm tall
  • 💡Fix safety eye caps by carefully melting the eyestalk for a secure, professional finish that won't come loose during play
  • 💡When working round 16 increases, ensure they are positioned on the sides relative to the oval base to prevent head shape distortion
  • 💡Stuff the head while holding the top with your palm to avoid overstretching and maintain proper rounded shape, focusing on cheeks and back
  • 💡Use synthetic or tooth thread for paw jointing instead of regular yarn for stronger, more durable movable joints that withstand handling
  • 💡Thread paws only through the front fabric layer (2-3 stitches) rather than the entire paw to allow natural movement and proper posing

This enchanting Winnie-inspired teddy bear pattern brings the magic of the Hundred Acre Wood into your home! With detailed instructions for thread-jointed limbs, facial sculpting, and adorable accessories including a honey pot and bees, this pattern offers both a rewarding crochet experience and a treasured keepsake. The comprehensive guide includes multiple yarn options, photo tutorials, and professional finishing techniques to help you create a timeless friend that will be loved for generations. 🧸🍯✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes! The pattern includes a detailed look-up table for three yarn options: YarnArt Dolce (37cm bear), YarnArt Velour (31cm bear), and Alize Cotton Gold (18cm bear). Each option has specific hook sizes and eye sizes listed to ensure proper proportions.

What makes the paws movable and how difficult is thread jointing?

The paws use thread jointing, where a long needle and strong thread pass through the body, catching only the front fabric of each paw (2-3 stitches). The pattern includes detailed photos and step-by-step instructions making this advanced technique achievable for intermediate crocheters.

Do I need to make all the accessories or just the bear?

The honey pot, bees, and lid are optional accessories. You can create just the bear itself for a beautiful standalone piece, or add the accessories for the complete Winnie-themed display. Each component has separate, clearly marked instructions.

How do I achieve the dimensional facial features like the pattern shows?

The pattern includes detailed eye tightening instructions with marked points and photo guidance. You'll use strong thread to create indentations around the eyes and shape the muzzle area, giving the bear its characteristic sweet expression.

What's the best way to change colors for the striped shirt?

The pattern uses BLO (back loops only) technique for clean color transitions. Detailed instructions explain when to shift stitch markers and how to work the collar and shirt edge separately in front loops to create the layered clothing effect.