Get ready for the holiday season with this adorable Crochet Christmas Polar Bear Amigurumi! This sweet little guy, complete with a festive red sweater, green scarf, and Santa hat, makes the perfect handmade gift or a charming addition to your holiday decor. His cheerful expression is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face, making him an instant favorite for all ages.
Spread Holiday Cheer with a Handmade Touch
There’s nothing quite like a handmade gift to show you care, and this festive polar bear is no exception. Crafting this amigurumi allows you to infuse your holiday celebrations with a personal touch. Imagine the joy on a loved one’s face when they receive this unique, cuddly creation, knowing it was made with love and care just for them. It’s a wonderful way to create lasting memories.
Small amount of Black embroidery thread (for eyes, nose, mouth)
3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
FO: Fasten off
Instructions
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.
Head (Cream yarn)
R1: Make a MR with 6 sc. (6)
R2: 6 inc. (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
R6-R10: Sc in each stitch around for 5 rounds. (30)
R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
Start stuffing the head firmly.
R13: (1 sc, dec) x 6. (12)
R14: 6 dec. (6)
FO, leave a long tail, weave through remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in end.
Face: Using black embroidery thread, embroider two small eyes between R8 and R9, about 4-5 stitches apart. Embroider a small triangular nose and a ‘Y’ shaped mouth below the eyes.
Ears (Cream yarn, make 2)
R1: Make a MR with 6 sc. (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3. (9)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ear.
Body (Start with Red yarn)
R1: Make a MR with 6 sc. (6)
R2: 6 inc. (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
R6-R12: Sc in each stitch around for 7 rounds. (30)
Change to White yarn.
R13-R14: Sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds. (30)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly.
Arms (Cream yarn, make 2)
R1: Make a MR with 6 sc. (6)
R2-R5: Sc in each stitch around for 4 rounds. (6)
Lightly stuff the arm. Flatten the opening and sc across to close.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Cream yarn, make 2)
R1: Make a MR with 6 sc. (6)
R2: 6 inc. (12)
R3-R5: Sc in each stitch around for 3 rounds. (12)
Stuff the leg firmly. Flatten the opening and sc across to close.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Scarf (Green yarn)
Ch 30 (or desired length to comfortably wrap around the bear’s neck).
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across. (29 sc)
Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across. (29 sc)
FO.
Hat (Start with Red yarn)
R1: Make a MR with 6 sc. (6)
R2: 6 inc. (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
R5-R8: Sc in each stitch around for 4 rounds. (24)
Change to White yarn.
R9: Sc in each stitch around. (24)
FO, weave in ends.
Assembly
Sew the Head to the top of the Body.
Sew the Arms to the sides of the Body, just below the neck.
Sew the Legs to the bottom of the Body, evenly spaced.
Sew the Ears to the top of the Head, slightly to the sides, flattening them against the head.
Tie the Scarf around the bear’s neck.
Place the Hat on top of the bear’s head. You can secure it with a few stitches if desired.
