The morning sun was shining right through my kitchen window while I finished my second cup of coffee. I decided to spend an hour organizing my yarn storage closet, which always seems to get messy after a big weekend project. Tucked in the back of a canvas bin, I found a few leftover skeins of soft plush chenille in shades of brown, purple, and yellow.

Right then, I knew I wanted to make something sweet and whimsical for my neighbor’s little girl, who loves magical woodland creatures. That is how I came across this wonderful free amigurumi pattern fairy bear named Brucie. Working with plush yarn makes this adorable little guy work up surprisingly fast. His tiny butterfly wings and magical star wand give him so much charm.

If you have a few hours on a quiet afternoon, this pattern is such a comforting project to make. Grab your hook, settle into your favorite cozy spot, and let us get started.

Materials Needed

• Hook: 5mm
• Brown chenille size 4 medium
• Purple chenille size 4 medium
• Dark purple chenille size 4 medium
• Yellow chenille size 4 medium
• Beige chenille size 4 medium
• Black cotton/acrylic yarn
• 12mm safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Finished Size

Approximately 6 to 7 inches tall when made with size 4 medium chenille yarn and a 5mm crochet hook.

Abbreviations

• R: round
• st: stitch
• mr: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease
• FO: fasten off
• cc: change color

Free Amigurumi Pattern Fairy Bear Instructions

Head

• Use brown yarn
• R1: 8sc in a mr (8)
• R2: 8inc (16)
• R3: (sc, inc)x8 (24)
• R4: (3sc, inc)x6 (30)
• R5: (2sc, inc, 2sc)x6 (36)
• R6-10: 36sc (36) – 5 rounds
• R11: (4sc, dec)x6 (30)
• R12: (3sc, dec)x6 (24)
• R13: (4sc, dec)x4 (20)
• Cut yarn, FO with invisibile join.
• Insert safety eyes on R9-10, 5 visible sts apart.
• Add fiber fill, stuff a lot to get a rounded face.

Body

• Use brown yarn
• R1: 5sc in a mr (5)
• R2: 5inc (10)
• R3: BLO 10sc (10)
• R4: 10sc (10)
• Cut yarn and FO with an invisibile join.
• Make another leg but this time don’t cut the yarn and ch2.
• R5: Insert the hook in any of the first leg sts and make 10sc, 2sc in the 2ch, 10sc, 2sc in the 2ch (24)
• R6: 2sc, inc, (5sc, inc)x3, 3sc (28)
• R7-11: 28sc (28) – 5 rounds
• R12: (5sc, dec)x4 (24)
• Start stuffing as you go, when you stuff the feet remember to keep them flat.
• R13: (4sc, dec)x4 (20)
• Finish stuffing.
• Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (x2)

• Use brown yarn
• R1: 4sc in a mr (4)
• R2: 4inc (8)
• R3-5: 8sc (8) – 3 rounds
• R6: fold the arm and close it making 4sc (4) don’t stuff the arm
• Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

Ears (x2)

• Start with brown yarn
• R1: 6sc in a mr (6)
• R2: 2inc, sc, cc to beige sc in the same st. sc, cc to brown sc in the same st. 2inc (12)
• R3: 2sc, dec, sc, cc to beige 3sc, cc to brown dec, 2sc (10)
• Cut yarn leaving a long tail for Sewing.

Snout

• Use beige yarn
• R1: 5sc in a mr (5)
• R2: 5inc (10)
• Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing and make an invisible join.

Wings

Small part – left side

• Use purple yarn
• R1: 8sc in a mr (8)
• R2: 8inc (16)
• Cut yarn and make an invisible join
• R3: Insert hook in any of the circle’s sts and with dark purple yarn make (sc, inc)x2, inc, (sc, hdc)in the same st, dc, ch2 sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and sl st in the upper part of the dc, (hdc,sc)in the same st, (sc, inc)x4, sl st (26)
• Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Small part – right side

• Use purple yarn
• R1: 8sc in a mr (8)
• R2: 8inc (16)
• Cut yarn and make an invisible join
• R3: Insert hook in any of the circle’s sts and with dark purple yarn make (sc, inc)x4, (sc, hdc)in the same st, dc, ch2 sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and sl st in the upper part of the dc, (hdc,sc)in the same st, (sc, inc)x2, inc, sl st (26)
• Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Big part – left side

• Use purple yarn
• R1: 8sc in a mr (8)
• R2: 8inc (16)
• R3: (sc, inc)x8 (24)
• Cut yarn and make an invisible join
• R4: insert the hook in any of the circle’s sts and with dark purple yarn make (2sc, inc)x3, sc, (sc, hdc)same st, dc, ch2, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st in the upper part of the dc, (hdc, sc)same st, (2sc, inc)x3, 2sc, sl st. (32)
• Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Big part – right side

• Use purple yarn
• R1: 8sc in a mr (8)
• R2: 8inc (16)
• R3: (sc, inc)x8 (24)
• Cut yarn and make an invisible join
• R4: insert the hook in any of the circle’s sts and with dark purple yarn make (2sc, inc)x3, 2sc, (sc, hdc)same st, dc, ch2, sl st in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st in the upper part of the dc, (hdc, sc)same st. (2sc, inc)x3, sc, sl st. (32)
• Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Star wand

• Start with yellow yarn
• R1: inside a mr make sc, (dc, picot st, sc)x4, for the last tip dc, picot st and sl st in the first sc changing color to dark purple.
• R2: ch 11, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook 10sl st, sl st in the base where you made the sl st.
• Cut yarn and FO just the yellow threads, we’ll use the dark purple yarn to sew the star wand to the bear’s hand

Sewing

• Sew the head to the body
• Sew ears between R3-5
• Sew arms where there’s the neck
• Sew snout between R9-11
• Sew the star wand using the purple threads going through the first 4sts of the wand, and then insert them in the 3rd round of the bear’s hand in different places (horizontally) and FO.
• Sew the wings’ smaller part on R8-9 in the center, close to each other
• Sew the bigger part just up the small parts, start Sewing in the same st you sewed the small part
• Add the stars to the body using yellow yarn, you can make as many stars as you like

Tips for Success

• Handle plush chenille yarn gently when pulling your magic ring closed. If you pull too hard, the soft fibers can shed off the center cord.
• Use a stitch marker at the start of every round. Fluffy chenille yarn makes it easy to lose track of individual stitches.
• Pin all pieces in place with sewing pins before stitching them down. This ensures the wings, snout, and ears stay symmetrical.
• Keep the feet lightly stuffed and flat on the bottom so your completed bear sits upright without tipping over.
• Use standard cotton or acrylic yarn for embroidering details like facial features and small body stars. It creates much cleaner detail lines against fluffy plush yarn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use standard acrylic worsted weight yarn instead of plush chenille yarn?

Yes, you can easily use medium weight cotton or acrylic yarn with a 3.5mm hook. Your bear will turn out smaller, but the stitch counts and assembly remain identical.

How do I prevent my chenille yarn from snapping when closing the magic ring?

You can chain two and work your first round of single crochets directly into the second chain from your hook instead of making a standard magic ring.

Are 12mm safety eyes safe for baby toys?

Safety eyes can be a choking risk for babies and toddlers under three years old. If you are making this bear for a very young child, embroider the eyes with black yarn instead.

Do I need to stuff the arms and wings?

No, the arms and wings are designed to lay flat against the body, so they do not require any fiber fill stuffing.

What is the best way to secure color changes on the ears?

When changing colors on the ears, carry the yarn loosely inside the ear pieces. Since the ears are sewn flat, the hidden yarn ends will stay inside.

Conclusion

Creating handmade toys brings so much joy to my home, and I hope making Brucie brings a smile to your face too. This free amigurumi pattern fairy bear is such a sweet project to work on during a quiet afternoon. Whether you keep him on your desk or share him with someone special, he is sure to be loved. Happy crocheting, and enjoy every stitch!