Free Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern – Cute Amigurumi Bear in Sage Overalls
If you’re looking for a crochet teddy bear pattern with a soft handmade look and plenty of adorable details, this little bear in sage-green overalls is a lovely amigurumi project to make. The finished bear features a large round head, cream inner ears, a raised muzzle, rosy cheeks, oversized paw feet, and a sweet embroidered smile.
The green overalls give this amigurumi bear extra personality, with shoulder straps, decorative buttons, a front pocket, and a tiny crochet flower detail. Most of the bear uses basic single crochet, increases, decreases, continuous rounds, simple appliqués, and sewn assembly, making the project approachable for confident beginners and easy-intermediate crocheters.
Made with DK cotton or cotton-blend yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook, the finished crochet bear measures approximately 27–29 cm / 10.6–11.4 inches tall when seated.
This complete teddy bear project includes the head, body, ears, muzzle, arms, feet, paw pads, overalls, bib, straps, pocket, flower detail, facial features, and full assembly instructions.
Pattern at a Glance
| Pattern Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Sage Overalls Crochet Teddy Bear |
| Skill Level | Easy Intermediate |
| Finished Size | Approx. 27–29 cm / 10.6–11.4 in seated |
| Yarn Weight | DK / Light #3 |
| Main Hook | 2.5 mm |
| Construction | Continuous rounds, rows, appliqués, sewing |
| Estimated Time | Approx. 12–16 hours |
| Main Techniques | sc, inc, dec, oval rounds, embroidery, assembly |
| Terminology | US crochet terms |
Materials You’ll Need
| Material | Amount / Size | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Warm caramel-brown DK yarn | Approx. 100–115 g | Head, body, ears, arms, feet |
| Warm cream DK yarn | Approx. 25–30 g | Muzzle, inner ears, paw pads |
| Muted sage-green DK yarn | Approx. 45–55 g | Overalls, straps, pocket |
| Dark brown yarn | Small amount | Nose, mouth, eyebrows, paw toes |
| Soft pink yarn | Small amount | Cheeks |
| White yarn | Small amount | Pocket flower petals |
| Yellow yarn | Tiny amount | Flower center |
| Crochet hook | 2.5 mm | Main pattern |
| Safety eyes | 14 mm × 2 | Face |
| Polyester stuffing | As needed | Head, body, arms, feet |
| Yarn needle | 1 | Assembly |
| Embroidery needle | 1 | Face and flower details |
| Stitch markers | As needed | Continuous rounds |
| Pins | As needed | Assembly |
Yarn & Color Guide
| Color | Shade | Used For | Approx. Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Caramel brown | Bear body | 100–115 g |
| B | Warm cream | Muzzle, ears, paw pads | 25–30 g |
| C | Muted sage green | Overalls and pocket | 45–55 g |
| D | Dark chocolate | Face and paw details | Small amount |
| E | Soft pink | Cheeks | Small amount |
The warm caramel and sage-green combination gives this crochet teddy bear a cozy woodland-inspired look. You can easily replace the sage with dusty blue, muted mustard, terracotta, or soft beige.
Finished Size
Using DK / Light #3 yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, the finished teddy bear measures approximately:
27–29 cm / 10.6–11.4 inches tall when seated
Your finished size may vary depending on yarn thickness, hook size, personal tension, and stuffing firmness.
Gauge
Exact gauge is less important for amigurumi than it is for fitted garments.
The stitches should be tight enough that the stuffing does not show through the fabric.
Approximate gauge: 22 sc × 24 rounds = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 inches.
Crochet Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic ring |
| ch | Chain |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| sc | Single crochet |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| dc | Double crochet |
| inc | 2 sc in the same stitch |
| dec | Invisible decrease |
| FO | Fasten off |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
Important Pattern Notes
The head, body, ears, arms, and feet are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
Use invisible decreases whenever possible.
Stuff the head firmly so it keeps the large rounded shape.
Stuff the body moderately and the feet firmly to help the bear sit.
Keep the upper section of each arm slightly softer for a natural pose.
Pin every piece before sewing permanently to confirm symmetry.
Construction Overview
- Crochet the head.
- Insert the safety eyes.
- Make and attach the ears.
- Crochet the muzzle and complete the face.
- Crochet the body.
- Make both arms.
- Make both feet.
- Crochet the paw pads.
- Make the green overall body.
- Crochet the bib and shoulder straps.
- Make the front pocket.
- Add the flower decoration.
- Join the head and body.
- Attach the arms and feet.
- Finish and secure the overalls.
Complete Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern
Head
Color: A — Caramel brown
Make: 1
Hook: 2.5 mm
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6. (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) × 6. (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) × 6. (54)
Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) × 6. (60)
Rnd 11–19: Sc around. (60)
Insert the 14 mm safety eyes between Rnds 15–16, approximately 10 stitches apart.
Begin stuffing the head firmly.
Rnd 20: (8 sc, dec) × 6. (54)
Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) × 6. (48)
Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) × 6. (42)
Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) × 6. (36)
Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) × 6. (30)
Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) × 6. (24)
Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
Finish stuffing.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Leave the 18-stitch opening unclosed.
Crochet Bear Ears
Outer Ears
Color: A — Caramel brown
Make: 2
Hook: 2.5 mm
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rnd 5–6: Sc around. (24)
Do not stuff.
Flatten gently.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Inner Ears
Color: B — Warm cream
Make: 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)
FO, leaving a sewing tail.
Sew one cream circle onto the front of each caramel ear, leaving a visible brown border.
Crochet Bear Muzzle
Color: B — Warm cream
Make: 1
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rnd 5–6: Sc around. (24)
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Add a small amount of stuffing.
Position the muzzle centrally between approximately Head Rnds 17–22.
Pin before sewing.
Body
Color: A — Caramel brown
Make: 1
Hook: 2.5 mm
Ch 18 and join without twisting.
Rnd 1: Sc around. (18)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
Rnd 4: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
Rnd 5–8: Sc around. (36)
Rnd 9: (5 sc, inc) × 6. (42)
Rnd 10–14: Sc around. (42)
Begin stuffing the torso.
Rnd 15: (5 sc, dec) × 6. (36)
Rnd 16–17: Sc around. (36)
Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec) × 6. (30)
Rnd 19: (3 sc, dec) × 6. (24)
Rnd 20: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
Rnd 21: (Sc, dec) × 6. (12)
Rnd 22: Dec × 6. (6)
Finish stuffing.
FO and close the opening.
Crochet Bear Arms
Color: A — Caramel brown
Make: 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4–7: Sc around. (18)
Rnd 8: (Sc, dec) × 6. (12)
Rnd 9–15: Sc around. (12)
Stuff the hand and lower arm lightly.
Leave the top softer.
Flatten the opening.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Crochet Bear Feet
Color: A — Caramel brown
Make: 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rnd 5–8: Sc around. (24)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
Rnd 10–12: Sc around. (18)
Continue stuffing.
Flatten the upper opening slightly.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Bear Paw Pads
Large Paw Pads
Color: B — Warm cream
Make: 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)
FO, leaving a sewing tail.
Toe Pads
Color: D — Dark chocolate
Make: 6
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
FO, leaving a sewing tail.
Attach the Paw Pads
Position one cream pad on the center front of each foot.
Place three dark-brown toe pads in a curved row above the cream pad.
Pin everything first, then sew flat.
Crochet Sage Overalls
Overall Lower Body
Color: C — Muted sage green
Make: 1
Hook: 2.5 mm
Row 1: Ch 43. Starting in second ch from hook, sc across. (42)
Row 2–10: Sc across. (42)
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Wrap the rectangle around the lower body so the upper edge sits around approximately Body Rnds 8–9.
Seam the short back edges together directly on the bear.
The 42-stitch overall circumference matches the widest 42-stitch section of the body.
Crotch Panel
Color: C
Row 1: Ch 11. Starting in second ch from hook, sc across. (10)
Row 2–6: Sc across. (10)
FO, leaving a sewing tail.
Position the panel between the legs.
Sew one short edge to the lower center front of the overalls and the opposite short edge to the lower center back.
This creates the romper-style lower section visible between the feet.
Overall Bib
Color: C
Make: 1
Row 1: Ch 19. Starting in second ch from hook, sc across. (18)
Row 2–9: Sc across. (18)
FO, leaving a sewing tail.
Sew the bottom of the bib to the center front of the overall waistband.
Overall Straps
Color: C
Make: 2
Row 1: Ch 5. Starting in second ch from hook, sc across. (4)
Row 2–22: Sc across. (4)
FO, leaving sewing tails.
Sew one strap to each upper corner of the bib.
Bring the straps over the shoulders and secure them to the back waistband.
Crochet Button Discs
Color: A — Caramel brown
Make: 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
FO, leaving a sewing tail.
Attach one button disc to the front of each overall strap.
Crochet Front Pocket
Color: C — Sage green
Make: 1
Row 1: Ch 17. Starting in second ch from hook, sc across. (16)
Row 2–7: Sc across. (16)
Row 8: Dec, 12 sc, dec. (14)
Row 9: Sc across. (14)
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Position the pocket centrally on the front of the overalls.
Sew the two side edges and bottom edge, leaving the top open.
Tiny Crochet Flower
Flower Center
Color: Yellow
Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
Do not fasten off.
Flower Petals
Change to white yarn.
Work the following into each of the 5 stitches:
FO, leaving a sewing tail.
Sew the flower to the center of the front pocket.
Using a small length of green yarn, embroider a short stem and one small leaf beneath the flower.
Bear Face Details
Eyes
Place the 14 mm safety eyes between Head Rnds 15–16.
Leave approximately 10 stitches between the eye posts.
Check that both eyes are level before securing them.
Nose
Using dark brown yarn, embroider a rounded triangular nose in the upper center of the cream muzzle.
Make the nose approximately four stitches wide.
Mouth
Bring the dark-brown yarn downward from the center of the nose.
Create a short vertical line.
From the bottom of this line, embroider one small curve to each side to create the smiling mouth.
Eyebrows
Using dark-brown yarn, embroider one short eyebrow above each eye around approximately Head Rnds 12–13.
Angle the eyebrows gently upward toward the outside.
Cheeks
Using soft pink yarn, embroider a small oval cheek beneath and slightly outside each eye.
Keep both cheeks symmetrical.
How to Assemble the Crochet Teddy Bear
Attach the Head
The head opening contains 18 stitches.
The body neckline contains 18 stitches.
Position the head directly above the body.
Pin securely and check that the face points forward.
Using the long head tail, sew the head and neck together stitch by stitch around the complete opening.
Attach the Ears
Position the ears on the upper sides of the head around approximately Head Rnds 5–9.
Pin both ears before sewing.
Check that they begin at the same height.
Sew the flattened ear bases securely to the head.
Attach the Arms
Position the arms between approximately Body Rnds 5–8.
Place them evenly on both sides of the body.
Pin first and check that the hands hang at the same height.
Sew securely.
Attach the Feet
Position the feet on the lower front of the bear around approximately Body Rnds 14–19.
Angle the soles slightly forward so the paw pads remain visible.
Leave a small gap between the two feet.
Pin both feet before sewing.
Check that:
- Both feet are level
- Both paw pads face forward
- The bear sits evenly
- The overall crotch panel remains centered between the feet
Sew the upper and rear edges securely to the body.
Finishing the Overalls
Center the bib over the front of the bear.
Make sure both straps are the same length before sewing them permanently to the back waistband.
Position the button discs evenly at the upper corners of the bib.
Center the pocket below the bib.
Check that the flower points directly forward.
Add a few hidden stitches between the overall waistband and body if you want the clothing to remain permanently in position.
The overall waistband contains 42 stitches, matching the bear's widest 42-stitch torso section. This gives the garment a neat fitted appearance without squeezing the stuffed body.
Finishing Tips
Before trimming the final yarn tails, inspect your handmade crochet teddy bear from the front, back, and both sides.
- The eyes are level
- The muzzle is centered
- The nose and mouth are symmetrical
- The eyebrows are balanced
- Both ears sit at the same height
- The head is straight
- Both arms are positioned evenly
- The feet sit at the same height
- The paw pads face forward
- The overall bib is centered
- Both straps are symmetrical
- The pocket sits straight
- The flower is centered
Gently massage the stuffing if the head or body has uneven areas.
Shape the feet firmly so the bear remains stable in a seated position.
Hide all remaining yarn tails inside the stuffed pieces or underneath the clothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this crochet teddy bear pattern suitable for beginners?
This pattern is best suited to confident beginners or easy-intermediate crocheters.
The basic bear uses simple single crochet, increases, decreases, continuous rounds, and sewing. The overalls and small decorative pieces add extra steps but use straightforward techniques.
Can I make the teddy bear without the overalls?
Yes.
The bear body is complete on its own, so the green overalls can be left off without changing the construction of the teddy bear.
Can I use worsted weight yarn?
Yes.
Using worsted weight yarn with a larger hook will create a larger amigurumi bear.
Use the same yarn weight for the bear and clothing so the proportions remain consistent.
Can I use plush yarn?
Yes.
Chenille or plush yarn can create a soft and chunky crochet teddy bear plush.
With thicker yarn, you may want to simplify very small details such as the flower and toe pads.
Can I make the bear smaller?
Yes.
Use sport or fingering-weight yarn and an appropriately smaller hook while keeping the stitch counts unchanged.
The finished bear will scale down proportionally.
Can I embroider the eyes?
Yes.
Embroidered eyes are recommended for bears intended for babies or very young children.
Follow the same eye placement listed in the pattern.
Are the overalls removable?
The overalls in this version are designed to be assembled around the finished body and secured in place for the neatest fit.
You can leave some attachment stitches out if you prefer a looser garment, but the oversized feet make a fully removable one-piece overall more difficult to dress over the bear.
Can I change the overall color?
Absolutely.
Try dusty blue, muted mustard, terracotta, cream, lavender, or soft brown while keeping the yarn weight the same.
Can I leave off the pocket flower?
Yes.
The flower is purely decorative and does not affect the construction or fit of the overalls.
How can I help the bear sit properly?
Stuff both feet firmly and attach them slightly forward on the lower body.
Make sure both feet are positioned at the same height before sewing permanently.
Final Thoughts
This crochet teddy bear pattern combines classic amigurumi shaping with a cozy sage-green outfit, oversized paw feet, rosy cheeks, and a tiny floral pocket detail.
The basic bear shapes are approachable, while the cream muzzle, inner ears, paw pads, overalls, straps, and pocket give the finished project a polished handmade look.
Once you understand the construction, you can easily customize your amigurumi bear with different clothing colors, pocket decorations, facial expressions, or yarn weights.
Whether you make this bear as a handmade gift, nursery decoration, collectible amigurumi, or simply your next relaxing crochet project, the finished cute crochet bear has a warm and timeless handmade personality.
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