Crochet Bear Amigurumi Tea Coaster Pattern

Make a cute bear crochet coaster and mini tray with this simple and fun project. The design has an adorable bear face with small ears, nose, and paw details on a round base. It can be used to hold a cup or small items like jewelry and trinkets. Soft colors like beige and brown give it a cozy look, making it both useful and a pretty decoration for your home.

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Step by Step Pattern:

Materials List

• Yarn: Beige/Light Brown (Main color), White (Muzzle), and Black (Embroidery).

• Hooks:

  • 7.0mm (10.5/0): For the tray (using two strands of yarn held together).

  • 3.0mm (5/0): For the head, ears, and limbs (using one strand).

• Other: Fiberfill stuffing for the head, tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers.

Abbreviation List

• MR: Magic Ring

• ch: Chain

• sc: Single crochet

• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)

• dec: Decrease (Invisible decrease)

• st(s): Stitch(es)

• sl st: Slip stitch

Step-by-Step Pattern

Part 1: The Tray (Use 7.0mm Hook & 2 Strands)

1. R1: MR, 7 sc (7)

2. R2: 7 inc (14)

3. R3: (1 sc, inc) x7 (21)

4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x7 (28)

5. R5: (1 sc, inc, 2 sc) x7 (35) — Note: Increases are staggered to keep the shape round.

6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x7 (42)

7. R7: (2 sc, inc, 3 sc) x7 (49)

8. R8–9: 49 sc around (49). Fasten off and weave in ends invisibly.

Part 2: The Head (Use 3.0mm Hook & 1 Strand)

1. R1: MR, 6 sc (6)

2. R2: 6 inc (12)

3. R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

6. R6–10: 30 sc around (30)

7. R11: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

8. R12: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18). Add stuffing here.

9. R13: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12). Finish stuffing.

10. R14: 6 dec (6). Fasten off leaving a 30cm tail for sewing.

Part 3: Ears (Make 2), Arms (Make 2), and Feet (Make 2)

• Ears: R1: MR, 4 sc. R2: 4 inc (8). R3: 8 sc around. Fasten off.

• Arms: R1: MR, 4 sc. R2: 4 inc (8). R3–14: 8 sc around. R15: 4 dec. No stuffing needed.

• Feet: R1: MR, 5 sc. R2: 5 inc (10). R3–5: 10 sc around. R6: 5 dec. Fasten off.

• Muzzle (White): R1: MR, 7 sc. Fasten off leaving a tail.

Part 4: Embroidery & Face Assembly

1. Muzzle: Sew the white circle onto the head between rounds 7 and 9. Embroider a small inverted “V” or “Y” for the nose/mouth.

2. Eyes: Embroider small black eyes on Round 8, approximately 1.5 to 2 stitches apart.

3. Ears: Sew ears between rounds 4 and 7 of the head.

4. Footpads: Using brown/black yarn, embroider 3 small dots and 1 large pad on each foot before sewing them shut.

Part 5: Final Assembly

1. Arms: Position the arms on the tray, leaving a 3-4 stitch gap at the top. Sew them along the edge of the tray.

2. Head: Center the head between the arms at the top of the tray. Angle it slightly forward so the bear looks like it’s peeking over the edge. Sew securely.

3. Feet: Sew the feet onto the bottom edge of the tray, angled slightly outward.

Tip: Use a tapestry needle to hide all yarn tails inside the head or limbs for a clean finish.

Video Tutorial: