Strawberry Bear Amigurumi Beginner-Friendly Pattern

Create Strawberry Bear an adorable strawberry-themed teddy bear with this beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern! Standing approximately 20 centimeters tall, this charming bear features a white head, ears, arms, and legs contrasted with a vibrant red strawberry-shaped body. A sweet green collar and delicate yellow seed embroidery complete this delightful creation. Perfect for beginners looking to expand their amigurumi skills, this pattern uses basic techniques to achieve professional-looking results that will delight children and collectors alike.

Strawberry Bear Materials You’ll Need

Before beginning your strawberry bear project, gather these supplies:

3.5 mm crochet hook
Mayflower Cotton 2 yarn in:
- White (#22) – 1 ball (for head, snout, ears, arms, legs, and tail)
- Bright Red (#45) – 1 ball (for body and nose)
- Light Green (#33) – 1 ball (for collar)
- Light Yellow (#28) – small amount (for seed embroidery)
12 mm safety eyes (2)
Black embroidery yarn (for facial details)
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle for assembly and embroidery
Stitch markers (helpful for tracking rounds)

Understanding Strawberry Bear Terminology

For those new to amigurumi patterns, here’s a guide to the abbreviations used:

ch: Chain stitch – the foundation of many crochet techniques
sc: Single crochet – the primary stitch used throughout the pattern
sl st: Slip stitch – used for joining and creating smooth edges
hdc: Half double crochet – used in the collar
dc: Double crochet – used in the collar
MR: Magic ring – the technique used to start crocheting in the round with no hole
inc 1 st: Increase – making 2 single crochets in the same stitch
dec 1 st: Decrease – working 2 stitches together to reduce count
Numbers in brackets [#] indicate the total stitch count for that round
Numbers in parentheses (#) indicate the number of rounds
Ellipses … indicate a repeat of the previous instruction

Creating Strawberry Bear Head

The head forms the foundation of your strawberry bear’s personality. Using White yarn:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches total] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches total] Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times around [18 stitches total] Round 4: Work (2 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [24 stitches total] Round 5: Work (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [30 stitches total] Round 6: Work (4 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [36 stitches total] Round 7: Work (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [42 stitches total] Round 8: Work (6 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [48 stitches total] Round 9: Work (7 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [54 stitches total] Rounds 10-17: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 8 rounds [54 stitches remain]

At this point, attach the safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12, with 9 stitches between them.

Round 18: Work (7 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [48 stitches total] Round 19: Work (6 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [42 stitches total] Round 20: Work (5 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [36 stitches total] Round 21: Work (4 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [30 stitches total]

Continue stuffing the head firmly as you work.

Round 22: Work (3 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [24 stitches total]

Finish off and weave in the end. Stuff the head completely to ensure it maintains a nice round shape.

For a more expressive look, you can enhance the eyes by creating a stitch on the back of the head and gently pulling to bring the eyes closer together. Make sure to tie a secure knot, trim the excess yarn, and hide the ends within the head.

Strawberry Bear Crafting the Snout

The snout gives your bear its distinctive look. Using White yarn:

Finish off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the head. Add a small amount of stuffing to the snout and sew it onto round 17 of the head, positioned between the eyes at round 11.

Strawberry Bear Adding the Nose

The nose adds character to your bear. Using Bright Red yarn:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches total] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches total] Rounds 3-4: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 2 rounds [12 stitches remain]

Finish off, leaving a tail for attachment. Stuff the nose lightly and sew it to the top of the snout. Using red yarn, embroider a simple mouth below the nose as shown in the reference image.

Strawberry Bear Forming the Ears

The ears complete your bear’s face. Using White yarn, make 2 identical ears:

Finish off, leaving a tail for attachment. Do not stuff the ears. Instead, fold each ear flat and sew it to the side of the head between rounds 5 and 10.

Creating Strawberry Bear Body

The bright red body gives your bear its strawberry theme. Using Bright Red yarn:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches total] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches total] Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times around [18 stitches total] Round 4: Work (2 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [24 stitches total] Round 5: Work (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [30 stitches total] Round 6: Work (4 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [36 stitches total] Round 7: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around [36 stitches remain] Round 8: Work (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [42 stitches total] Rounds 9-14: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 6 rounds [42 stitches remain]

Start stuffing the body firmly as you continue.

Round 15: Work (5 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [36 stitches total] Round 16: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around [36 stitches remain] Round 17: Work (4 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [30 stitches total] Round 18: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around [30 stitches remain] Round 19: Work (3 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [24 stitches total] Round 20: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around [24 stitches remain]

Finish off, leaving a long tail for attaching the head. Stuff the body thoroughly before attaching the head securely.

Once the head and body are joined, use light yellow yarn to embroider small seed dots randomly across the red body, mimicking the appearance of a strawberry.

Crafting the Arms

The arms add expressiveness to your bear. Using White yarn, make 2 identical arms:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches total] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches total] Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times around [18 stitches total] Rounds 4-6: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 3 rounds [18 stitches remain] Round 7: Work 7 single crochets, decrease twice, 7 single crochets [16 stitches total] Round 8: Work 6 single crochets, decrease twice, 6 single crochets [14 stitches total] Rounds 9-15: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 7 rounds [14 stitches remain] Round 16: Work 5 single crochets, decrease twice, 5 single crochets [12 stitches total]

Add stuffing to the arm.

Round 17: Decrease 6 times around [6 stitches total]

Thread the yarn through the front loops of the 6 stitches in the final round. Pull tight to close the opening and secure. Attach the arms to round 18 on each side of the body. For added durability, sew around the arm attachment points twice to ensure they’re firmly secured.

Creating the Legs

The legs give your bear stability. Using White yarn, make 2 identical legs:

Chain 8 stitches. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook:

Round 1: Work 6 single crochets, 3 single crochets in the last stitch, then continue around the corner with 5 single crochets, 2 single crochets in the last stitch [16 stitches total] Round 2: Increase twice, 4 single crochets, increase 3 times, 5 single crochets, increase once, 1 single crochet [22 stitches total] Round 3: Work 1 single crochet, increase, 1 single crochet, increase, 4 single crochets, increase, 1 single crochet, increase, 1 single crochet, increase, 7 single crochets, increase, 1 single crochet [28 stitches total] Round 4: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch, working through back loops only [28 stitches remain] Rounds 5-7: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 3 rounds [28 stitches remain] Round 8: Decrease once, 8 single crochets, decrease 6 times, 6 single crochets [21 stitches total] Round 9: Work 7 single crochets, decrease 5 times, 4 single crochets [16 stitches total] Round 10: Work 2 single crochets, decrease 4 times, 2 single crochets [12 stitches total] Rounds 11-16: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 6 rounds [12 stitches remain]

Continue stuffing the leg firmly as you work.

Round 17: Work 2 single crochets, decrease 3 times, 1 single crochet [9 stitches total] Round 18: Work 1 single crochet, decrease 3 times, 1 single crochet [6 stitches total]

Stuff the leg thoroughly. To close, thread the yarn through the front loops of the final 6 stitches and pull gently to close. Secure the yarn and pull it to the inside of the leg. Attach the legs to the body between rounds 6 and 9.

Adding the Tail

The tail completes your bear’s silhouette. Using White yarn:

Finish off, leaving a long tail for attaching. Add a small amount of stuffing to the tail and sew it to the back of the body between rounds 5 and 7.

Creating the Decorative Collar

The green collar adds a lovely finishing touch that completes the strawberry theme. Using Light Green yarn:

Chain 31 stitches. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook:

Row 1: Work 1 single crochet, chain 8. Beginning in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1 slip stitch, 1 single crochet, 2 half double crochets, 3 double crochets, skip 1 stitch of the original chain and work 1 single crochet. Repeat this leaf pattern 10 times along the chain.

Finish with a slip stitch and bind off, leaving a long tail for attaching. Sew the collar around the bear’s neck, positioning it where the head and body join.

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Your Completed Strawberry Bear

Congratulations on creating your adorable Strawberry Bear amigurumi! This charming bear combines the sweetness of a teddy bear with the whimsy of a strawberry, making it a uniquely appealing creation. The contrast between the white extremities and bright red body creates a distinctive look that’s sure to delight.

Your handcrafted bear makes a wonderful gift for children or a delightful addition to your own handmade collection. The beginner-friendly techniques used in this pattern make it accessible even if you’re relatively new to amigurumi, while the professional-looking result will impress both crafters and non-crafters alike.

Consider displaying your Strawberry Bear on a shelf or in a child’s room, or create multiple bears in different color combinations for a unique collection. You might try varying the colors – perhaps a blueberry bear with blue body, a blackberry bear with purple body, or even a watermelon bear with green and pink!

If you share your creation on social media, consider tagging the original designer to showcase your work and connect with other crafters who’ve enjoyed making this delightful amigurumi bear.

Happy crocheting!