Step into the Hundred Acre Wood with the Amigurumi Winnie the Pooh, a honey-loving crochet companion who’s as cuddly as he is classic! 🍯🐻 With his round belly, gentle smile, and iconic red shirt, this little bear brings timeless charm to your amigurumi collection. Whether he’s daydreaming about snacks or waiting patiently for a hug, Pooh is the perfect project for fans of sweet stories and cozy stitches.
Ideal for crocheters who adore character-based designs and nostalgic flair, this pattern invites you to play with soft yarns, warm colors, and tiny details that capture Pooh’s lovable personality. Pair him with other woodland friends or let him shine solo on a shelf or gift box. The Amigurumi Winnie the Pooh is a heartwarming way to stitch up joy, friendship, and a whole lot of handmade hugs—one loop at a time! 🧶🌼
🍯 Amigurumi Pooh Bear Crochet Pattern
This cuddly Pooh Bear amigurumi captures the soft, classic look seen in the photo — a gently rounded golden body, minimal facial features, small rounded ears, and a short red shirt that sits high on the belly. Designed to sit naturally with chunky feet and relaxed arms, this bear has a timeless plush feel that’s perfect for display, gifting, or collecting.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – clean shaping, separate muzzle construction, and neat assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–28 cm (10–11 in) tall (sitting)
🧶 Materials & Yarn Amount
- Honey / warm beige: 150 g (head, body, arms, legs, ears, snout)
- Red: 50 g (shirt)
- Black: 5 g (nose & embroidery)
You’ll also need:
- 10–12 mm safety eyes
- Polyester stuffing (~350–400 g)
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
🔤 Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
FO – fasten off
🐻 Head (Smooth Rounded Shape)
With honey yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8–13: sc around (42)
Insert eyes between R10–11.
R14: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R15: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R16: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly to maintain a smooth sphere.
R17: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R18: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R19: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
🐽 Snout (Rounded & Defined)
With honey yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–5: sc around (18)
Lightly stuff.
FO.
Sew centered low on the face so it forms a soft but noticeable forward curve.
👃 Face Details
- Embroider a small rounded triangular nose
- Add a short vertical stitch downward
- Stitch a subtle curved smile
- Add short angled brows
Keep features minimal and calm 😊
👂 Ears (Small, Thick, Domed)
Make 2:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
R5: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
👉 Add a tiny pinch of stuffing
👉 Fold base slightly inward (not flat)
👉 Stitch across the bottom edge to close
FO leaving long tail.
➡️ Result: compact rounded ears with slight depth, not wide or floppy.
Attach high on the head, spaced evenly and angled slightly outward.
🧍 Body (Plump Belly)
With honey yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–7: sc around (30)
👕 Shirt (Short & High)
Switch to red:
R8–11: sc around (30)
Switch back to honey:
R12–14: sc around (30)
Belly shaping
R15: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R16: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly to create a rounded belly.
R17: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R18: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
💪 Arms
Make 2:
Start with red:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Switch to honey:
R5: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
R6–10: sc around (9)
Light stuffing only near top.
FO.
Attach slightly forward.
🦵 Legs
Make 2:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–6: sc around (18)
R7: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R8–9: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly at base.
FO.
Flatten slightly for stability.
🪡 Assembly
- Sew snout to head first
- Attach ears high and balanced
- Sew head securely to body
- Attach arms just below shirt
- Attach legs wide at front for seated pose
🌟 Final Shaping
- Gently push stuffing behind snout for definition
- Keep head perfectly round
- Adjust ears for symmetry
- Ensure the body sits firmly
This cozy sitting bear design captures warmth, simplicity, and softness in every stitch. With its gentle face, rounded body, and classic shirt, it becomes a timeless handmade companion 🧸✨
