Winnie the Pooh Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

A compact, detailed amigurumi crochet pattern to make a cuddly Winnie-the-Pooh–style bear (toy for personal use). Uses simple rounds and basic shaping. Finished height: approx 9–10 in (23–25 cm) sitting. Skill: intermediate—comfortable with increases/decreases, invisible decrease, and sewing pieces together.

Materials

• Yarn (worsted/medium weight; US 4 / Aran): Main (golden yellow) approx 150 yds (137 m); Shirt (red) approx 35 yds (32 m); Small amounts brown and black for nose/eyebrows/trim approx 5–10 yds (5–9 m) each. (Imperial and Metric amounts given.)
• Hook/Needles: Recommended crochet hooks: US E/4 (3.5 mm) or US G/6 (4.0 mm) to achieve a dense amigurumi fabric. UK (old) equivalents approx 9 (3.5 mm) or 8 (4.0 mm). Metric: 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm. Use the smaller size if your stitches are loose.
• Tapestry/sewing needle (large eye) for sewing pieces and weaving ends.
• Stitch marker, scissors.
• Safety eyes 10 mm–12 mm (or embroider eyes for toy safety). Alternatively: black yarn for embroidering eyes and nose.
• Polyester stuffing (fibrefill).
• Optional: thin wire or stuffing pellets for weighted base (inside a safety pouch).

Gauge

Approximately 10 single crochet (US) x 10 rounds = 2 in (5 cm) using 3.5 mm hook (gauge is not critical, but tight stitches prevent stuffing showing).

Terminology / Abbreviations (US terms with UK equivalents)

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet (UK = double crochet)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec = invisible decrease (sc2tog) (UK = dec)
• sl st = slip stitch
• MR = magic ring
• ( ) = work instructions in same stitch

Notes

• Pattern worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to mark round start.
• Stuff firmly as you go for smooth shaping. Add more stuffing at the end for the head to avoid flat spots.
• When joining pieces, place them and pin before sewing to check placement.

Head

1. With golden yellow yarn. MR.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
3. R2: inc around (12)
4. R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
5. R4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
6. R5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
7. R6: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
8. R7–R12: sc around (36) — 6 rounds for height
9. R13: (4 sc, dec) around (30)
10. R14: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
11. R15: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
12. Insert safety eyes between R9 and R10 spaced about 6–8 sts apart (adjust for desired look). Embroider nose placement later. Start stuffing firmly.
13. R16: (sc, dec) around (12)
14. R17: dec around until closed (6). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Close remaining hole with tapestry needle and weave tail inside.

Muzzle / Snout

1. With lighter cream or same yellow (optional contrast): MR.
2. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
3. R2: inc around (12)
4. R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
5. R4: sc around 18
6. R5: (sc, dec) around to shape slightly (12). Fasten off leaving tail. Lightly stuff and sew to lower center of head. Embroider a small brown/black oval nose and a short vertical stitch for mouth, then two small curved lines for smile.

Body

1. With golden yellow. MR.
2. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
3. R2: inc around (12)
4. R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
5. R4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
6. R5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
7. R6: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
8. R7–R14: sc around (36) — 8 rounds (adjust length for body proportion)
9. R15: (4 sc, dec) around (30)
10. R16: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
11. Begin stuffing firmly.
12. R17: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
13. R18: (sc, dec) around (12)
14. R19: dec around to close (6–8). Fasten off leaving long tail. Close and weave in end.

Arms (make 2)

1. With golden yellow. MR.
2. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
3. R2: inc around (12)
4. R3–R10: sc around (12) — 8 rounds for arm length
5. Lightly stuff; leave opening slightly flat for sewing. Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing. Sew to sides of body aligning top of arm with R6–R8 of body for natural placement.

Legs / Feet (make 2)

1. With golden yellow. MR.
2. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
3. R2: inc around (12)
4. R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
5. R4–R8: sc around (18) — 5 rounds for foot length
6. R9: (sc, dec) around (12)
7. R10–R14: sc around (12) — leg height
8. Stuff firmly. Fasten off leaving tail. Sew legs to bottom/front of body so toy can sit; shape with extra stitches behind legs if needed to stabilize sitting posture.

Ears (make 2)

1. With golden yellow. MR.
2. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
3. R2: (sc, inc) around (9)
4. R3–R4: sc around (9). Fasten off leaving tail. Fold base slightly and sew to head sides between R5 and R8.

Tail

1. With golden yellow. Ch 6, sl st back along chain to create a small tail or make a 6–8 st i-cord. Fasten off and sew to lower back.

Shirt

1. With red yarn. Start at neck area: join in at top of body R7.
2. Round 1: join and sc around body 2 rounds to form neckline; place marker where front center is.
3. Create short sleeves by working partial rounds: sc around body until you reach underarm area, leave a gap for armhole (skip approx 6 sts), continue sc around; on next round sc across and when reaching gap, sc into side sts to form a small sleeve cuff (2–3 rounds). Repeat for other sleeve.
4. Work 4–6 rounds for torso of shirt, ending with a final round of slip stitches for a neat edge. Fasten off and weave ends.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends securely.
• Embroider eyebrows (two short angled stitches) and small details on shirt if desired.
• Sew head to body: align head at top of body opening (head base rounds should meet body rounds). Sew evenly with whipstitch or ladder stitch. Add extra stuffing through head opening before final sewing for firm shape.
• Round off any visible knots and hide tails inside the toy.

Optional Details

• Add a small embroidered honey pot or applique on the shirt.
• Make Pooh slightly flatter and wider by increasing body rounds and stuffing distribution for a plumper shape.

Size Variations

To make a larger or smaller Pooh, change hook size and/or yarn weight. Smaller: sport/DK weight with 2.75–3.25 mm hook. Larger: chunky yarn with 5.0–6.0 mm hook. Adjust stuffing and eye size accordingly.

Tips

• Keep tension tight; amigurumi should not show stuffing between stitches.
• Place safety eyes before stuffing too firmly, or embroider for baby-safe toys.
• Pin pieces in place before sewing to check symmetry.

Abbreviation Key for UK Crocheters

US sc = UK dc. Inc = increase (2 stitches in one), Dec = decrease (sc2tog). Continue to follow US pattern terms or translate as needed.

Contact & Credits

Pattern created for personal use. For permission inquiries or commercial licensing requests email team@verde.uk. Website: https://purljam.verde.uk. Socials: #purljam.

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