A couple of weekends ago, I was helping my sister clean out our mom’s attic, and we came across a dusty box filled with old fall decorations we’d completely forgotten about. There were fabric pumpkins, little scarecrows, and a pair of tiny teddy bears wearing knitted scarves. We both laughed because those little bears had been sitting on Mom’s mantel every autumn when we were growing up. Seeing them again brought back so many happy memories.

When I got home, I couldn’t stop thinking about those bears. Instead of putting on the TV, I went straight to my craft room to see what yarn I had. I found chunky skeins in warm orange, tan, and green that were perfect for an autumn project. I made myself a cup of coffee, sat by the window, and started crocheting. Before the afternoon was over, two cuddly little pumpkin bears were sitting on my table, reminding me of those cozy fall days at my mom’s house.

I’m so happy to share this Free Amigurumi Pattern Pumpkin Bear Buddies with you today. These adorable little bears are quick to crochet, wonderfully soft, and perfect for celebrating the cozy autumn season. Whether you’re making them for your own fall décor, giving them as a handmade gift, or adding them to your craft fair table, they’re sure to bring a smile. Grab your favorite hook, gather your softest yarn, and let’s crochet these sweet little pumpkin bears together.

Materials Needed

• Your 3 preferred yarn colours for the main body, snout and stem
• Matching hook size
• Yarn needle
• Stuffing
• Safety eyes
• Felt

Finished Size

• Not specified in pattern.

Gauge

• Not specified in pattern.

Abbreviations

• mr = magic ring
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase
• dec = (invisible) decrease
• FLO = front loop only
• bbl = bobble stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain

Pattern Instructions

Head + Body

• Note: Starting with the main colour,
• R1: 8 sc in mr (8)
• R2: 8 inc (16)
• R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x8 (24)
• R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x8 (32)
• R5-10: 32 sc (32)
• R11: (2 sc, 1 dec) x8 (24)
• R12: (1 sc, 1 dec) x8 (16)
• Note: Insert eyes between R8 & R9, 5 sts apart.
• Note: You may start stuffing the head here!
• R13: in FLO, (1 sc, 1 inc) x8 (24)
• R14: 7 sc, 1 bbl, 8 sc, 1 bbl, 7 sc (24)
• R15: 24 sc (24)
• R16: 9 sc, 1 bbl, 4 sc, 1 bbl, 9 sc (24)
• R17: (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)
• Note: Start stuffing your bear fully.
• R18: 9 dec (9)
• Note: Fasten off and sew the hole closed.

Snout

• Note: In the snout colour,
• R1: 8 sc in mr (8)
• Note: Sl st into the next st, then fasten off. (Leave a long tail for sewing)

Ears x 2

• Note: In the main body colour,
• R1: 6 sc in mr (6)
• Note: Sl st into the next st, then fasten off. (Leave a long tail for sewing)

Stem

• Note: Insert hook at the top of the bear, between R1 & R2.
• Note: Pull a loop through with the stem coloured yarn.
• R1: ch 5
• R2: Starting at 2nd ch from the hook, sl st 2 and sc 2 down the ch (4)
• Note: Sl st 1 onto the head. (Same way you first inserted the hook at the top to secure the stem down)
• Note: Fasten off, then weave in the ends.

Assembly

• Note: Sew the ears across R4 & R5
• Note: Sew the snout between the eyes
• Note: use felt in the colour of your choice to cut out an oval shape for the nose. Feel free to use any shape you like for the mouth!
• Note: Optional:
• Note: Add cheek blushes using felt, or sew them on with yarn
• Note: Add pumpkin leaves using green felt
• Note: Add a matching ribbon around its neck
• Note: And you are done!

Tips for Success

• Use a stitch marker every round. Working in continuous rounds means it is very easy to lose track of where your rounds begin and end, especially when using plush yarn.
• Keep your bobble stitches popping outward. When you make the arms and legs on Round 14 and Round 16, push the bobbles toward the right side of the fabric so they stay nice and prominent.
• Take time with eye placement. Placing the safety eyes on Rounds 8 and 9 gives the bear its sweet proportions. Double check the spacing before snapping the backings into place.
• Stuff the neck join firmly. Round 12 narrows to 16 stitches before expanding again for the body. Adding a little extra stuffing into the neck area prevents any wobbling later on.
• Pin your ears before sewing. Use sewing pins to secure the ears across Rounds 4 and 5 so they stay symmetrical while you stitch them down.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of yarn works best for this project?

Chunky velvet or plush chenille yarn creates a soft, squishy bear. However, standard worsted weight acrylic yarn works just as well if you prefer a smaller, firmer finished toy.

How do I make the invisible decrease for amigurumi?

To do an invisible decrease, insert your hook into the front loop only of the first stitch, then into the front loop only of the second stitch. Yarn over, pull through both front loops, yarn over, and pull through both loops on your hook.

Can I embroider the face instead of using felt?

Yes, you can easily use scrap dark brown or black yarn to stitch on an embroidered nose, mouth, and cute little eyes if you prefer not to use felt or plastic safety eyes.

Why is my stem flopping over?

If your stem feels loose, make sure to anchor your final slip stitch securely into the stitches at the top of the head. Working with a slightly smaller hook for the stem can also add extra firmness.

How do I attach the felt pieces securely?

You can use non-toxic fabric glue to attach small felt pieces like the nose or cheeks. If you prefer not to use glue, a few quick whip stitches with matching thread around the edges will keep them in place.

Conclusion

I hope you have as much fun making this little project as I did. This free amigurumi pattern pumpkin bear buddies project is such a sweet addition to any autumn collection, and you can easily customize the colors for any season you like. Happy crocheting, and enjoy every stitch.