How to Crochet Pumpkin Bear Amigurumi (Tutorial for Beginners)

Teddy bears make one of the most irresistible gifts. But if you are looking for one for Halloween, learn how to crochet this pumpkin bear amigurumi with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Avocado Handmade. This little bear amigurumi wears a pumpkin dress and has a pumpkin stem on its head with a finishing touch of hugging arms.

Whether you want to crochet it for a friend or even for a kid, this Halloween special amigurumi will become a favorite instantly.

So, if you are interested in crocheting this pumpkin bear, continue reading this post at the end of this post. The complete guide will be available at the end of this post.

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The designer of this pumpkin amigurumi is @AvocadoHandmade – she has crocheted lovely animal amigurumi amigurumi and the bag charms plus the little pouches. She is also popular for her cute bag charms. In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.

Skill Level: Intermediate. You will need the basic crochet stitches like the single crochet, slip stitches, increase and decrease, plus some basic sewing is also needed. The pattern is written in the US instructions. Color changes are also needed.

Tutorial Timing: Approximately 28 minutes only. (perfect for crocheting a quick amigurumi gift for the Halloween)

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Personalization Tips: You can also crochet a basic body for this bear amigurumi instead of a pumpkin that will become a year-round gift for a dear one or a friend around you.

Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.

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Supplies Used

Yarn & Hook

• Yarn: Cotton yarn, 4-ply

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• Hook size: 2.3 mm crochet hook

Bear Details

• Colors used:

  • Beige/tan (for body)

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  • Orange (for pumpkin outfit)

  • White (snout/muzzle)

  • Black (facial embroidery)

  • Light pink or peach (cheeks)

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  • Green (ribbon/bow)

  • Brown (stem on top)

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Other Materials

• Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)

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• Tapestry needle (for sewing parts together and embroidering face)

• Scissors

• Stitch marker (optional)

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Stitch Guides

Here are the crochet techniques that the tutor uses for crocheting this amigurumi pumpkin bear for beginners:

1. ch (Chain): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
2. sc (Single Crochet): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through both loops.
3. inc (Increase): Work two stitches (same type) into the same stitch.
4. Dec (Decrease): Partially work across two stitches, then pull through all loops on the hook to finish.
5. sl st (slip stitch): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both loops.
6. blo (back loop only): Work into only the back loop of a stitch.
7. flo (Front Loop Only): Crochet into the front loop of the stitch only.

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Complete Video Guide