Unwind with our step-by-step vintage teddy bear crochet tutorial—every stitch weaves warmth, nostalgia, and gentle healing. Crafting a soft, mid-century inspired companion is endlessly comforting, whether you’re a pro or beginner. Designed like a friend’s gentle guide, we’ll help you choose muted, vintage-feel yarns, master easy stitches for plush texture, and add adorable details (stitched smile, fuzzy ears) to make your bear unique—turning crafting into joyful self-care amid life’s rush. Feel tension fade as you watch your bear take shape, embracing mindful slow crafting. By the end, you’ll have more than a toy: a cherished keepsake stitched with love. Grab your hook, get cozy, and let’s bring this darling vintage teddy to life.
X: sc(single crochet) V: 2 sc into the same stitch A: single crochet decrease number+(): the number of times to loop the stitches in parentheses T: hdc (half double crochet) F: dc (double crochet) FV: 2dc into the same stitch blo: Through back loops only flo: Through front loops only M: 3sc (single crochet 3 together) W: 3sc into the same stitch ss,sl,st: ship stitch E: treble crochet
At the beginning of each round, make a chain (ch), and at the end of each round, work a slip stitch (sl st). These two stitches do not count toward the total stitch count.
Tools Needed:
- Yarn: 4-ply yarn
- Crochet Hook: Size 1.6
Crochet the bear’s head
| Row | Stitch | Total stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 6X | 6 |
| R2 | 6V | 12 |
| R3 | 6 (X, V) | 18 |
| R4 | X, V, 5 (2X, V), X | 24 |
| R5 | 6 (3X, V) | 30 |
| R6 | 2X, V, 5 (4X, V), 2X | 36 |
| R7 | 6 (5X, V) | 42 |
| R8 | 3X, V, 5 (6X, V), 3X | 48 |
| R9 | 48X | 48 |
| R10 | 6 (7X, V) | 54 |
| R11~R17 | 54X | 54 |
| R18 | 4X, V, 5 (8X, V), 4X | 60 |
| R19 | 6 (9X, V) | 66 |
| R20~R21 | 66X | 66 |
| R22 | 6 (9X, A) | 60 |
| R23 | 4X, A, 5(8X, A), 4X | 54 |
| R24 | 6 (7X, A) | 48 |
| R25 | 3X, A, 5 (6X, A), 3X | 42 |
| R26 | 6 (5X, A) | 36 |
| R27 | 2X, A, 5 (4X, A), 2X | 30 |
Crochet the bear’s arms
| Row | Stitch | Total stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 6X | 6 |
| R2 | 3 (X, V) | 9 |
| R3~R13 | 9X | 9 |
Crochet the bear’s legs and body
| Row | Stitch | Total stitch |
| The first leg | ||
| R1 | Magic Ring 8X | 8 |
| R2 | 8V | 16 |
| R3 | blo: 16X | 16 |
| R4 | 4X, 4A, 4X | 12 |
| R5 | 3X, 3A, 3X | 9 |
| Switch to yarn of another color | ||
| R6 | blo: X, 6V, 2X | 15 |
| R7~R12 | 15X | 15 |
| Cut the yarn, then crochet the second leg using the same method. | ||
| R13 | Break the yarn at the two legs, then sew the inner mid-sections of the legs together with a strand of yarn. 3ch, 3X, 2(V, 5X), Crochet into the 3 chain stitches (ch) V, X, V Continue to crochet on the second leg 2 (5X, V),3X, 3X | 42 |
| R14~R20 | 42X | 42 |
| R21 | 6 (5X, A) | 36 |
| R22~R24 | 36X | 36 |
| R25 | 6 (4X, A) | 30 |
| R26~R27 | 30X | 30 |
| R28 | Crochet the arms onto the body Crochet 5 single crochets (sc), attach the arm and crochet 4X, 6X, 6X, 4X, 5X | 30 |
| R29 | 6 (3X, A) | 24 |
| R30 | blo: 24X | 24 |
| Leave a long tail and sew it to the head |
Crochet the bear’s ears
| Row | Stitch | Total stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 7X | 7 |
| R2 | 7V | 14 |
| R3~R6 | 14X | 14 |
| Leave a long tail for sewing up |
Crochet the bear’s pants
| Row | Stitch | Total stitch |
| Chain 25 (ch 25), join to form a ring, then work 25 single crochets (sc) for two rounds. | ||
| Make two of these. Cut the yarn after the first one; after finishing the second one, join it to the first one. | ||
| R3 | 25X, 25X | 50 |
| R4~R7 | 50X | 50 |
| R8 | 5 (8X, A) | 45 |
| R9~R10 | 45X | 45 |
| R11 | 3 (13X, A) | 42 |
| Pick the middle spot of the pants and work 8 single crochets (sc) there. | ||
| Flat crochet R1: 8X R2: A, 4X, A R3~R4: 6X | ||
| Crochet the straps of the pants with chains (ch) — you can adjust the number of stitches according to your actual needs. |
Crochet the bear’s hat
| Row | Stitch | Total stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 6X | 6 |
| R2 | 6V | 12 |
| R3 | 6 (X, V) | 18 |
| R4 | X,V, 5 (2X, V), X | 24 |
| R5 | 6 (3X, V) | 30 |
| R6 | 2X, V, 5 (4X, V), 2X | 36 |
| R7 | 6 (4X, A) | 30 |
| R8 | 10 (X, A) | 20 |
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