Free Winnie the Pooh Crochet Pattern Amigurumi Guide

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Stitch a Silly Old Bear: My Free Winnie the Pooh Crochet Pattern

Some rainy afternoons just call for a cup of tea and a comforting project, don't they? The other day, staring out my window, I was instantly transported back to my childhood, curled up with A.A. Milne's books. I could almost smell the honey. Winnie the Pooh isn't just a character; he's a feeling—a warm, cuddly hug in bear form. I knew right then I had to bring him to life with my hook and yarn. This pattern is my love letter to those simple, happy memories. It’s for anyone who needs a little friend to remind them that 'a little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.' If you're looking for an even simpler start before tackling this silly old bear, my classic teddy bear amigurumi pattern is a wonderful place to begin your journey.

A completed crocheted Winnie the Pooh amigurumi doll sitting on a wooden table.
Your very own cuddly classic, ready for adventures.

Crafting a Cuddly Classic

Getting Pooh's shape just right was my biggest challenge and my greatest joy. He's not just a bear; he's *the* bear. I spent ages perfecting the roundness of his tummy—it had to be perfectly plump, ready for a rumbly-tum-tum full of honey. His little red shirt isn't just an afterthought; it's crocheted as a separate piece that wraps around him, giving him that authentic, slightly-too-small shirt look we all love. It's these small details, I think, that capture his heart.

Close-up detail of the hand-stitched face on the crochet Winnie the Pooh.
The small details bring Pooh's gentle expression to life.

The Pattern

Abbreviations

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single Crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
  • sl st: Slip Stitch
  • *...* x: Repeat instructions in asterisks the number of times shown
  • st(s): Stitch(es)

Pattern Instructions

Head (in Yellow Yarn)

  1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. R2: inc in each st around (12)
  3. R3: *sc, inc* x6 (18)
  4. R4: *2 sc, inc* x6 (24)
  5. R5: *3 sc, inc* x6 (30)
  6. R6: *4 sc, inc* x6 (36)
  7. R7: *5 sc, inc* x6 (42)
  8. R8-R15: sc in each st around (42) - 8 rounds
  9. R16: *5 sc, dec* x6 (36)
  10. R17: *4 sc, dec* x6 (30)
  11. R18: *3 sc, dec* x6 (24)
  12. R19: *2 sc, dec* x6 (18) - Begin stuffing.
  13. R20: *sc, dec* x6 (12)
  14. R21: dec x6 (6) - Finish stuffing. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Snout (in Yellow Yarn)

  1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. R2: inc in each st around (12)
  3. R3: *sc, inc* x6 (18)
  4. R4-R5: sc in each st around (18) - 2 rounds
  5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2, in Yellow Yarn)

  1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. R2: inc in each st around (12)
  3. R3-R4: sc in each st around (12) - 2 rounds
  4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Body (in Yellow Yarn)

  1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. R2: inc in each st around (12)
  3. R3: *sc, inc* x6 (18)
  4. R4: *2 sc, inc* x6 (24)
  5. R5: *3 sc, inc* x6 (30)
  6. R6: *4 sc, inc* x6 (36)
  7. R7: *5 sc, inc* x6 (42)
  8. R8-R14: sc in each st around (42) - 7 rounds
  9. R15: *5 sc, dec* x6 (36)
  10. R16-R17: sc in each st around (36) - 2 rounds
  11. R18: *4 sc, dec* x6 (30)
  12. R19-R20: sc in each st around (30) - 2 rounds
  13. R21: *3 sc, dec* x6 (24) - Stuff firmly.
  14. R22: sc in each st around (24)
  15. Fasten off.
A collection of crocheted parts for the Winnie the Pooh doll before assembly.
All the pieces, ready to become a silly old bear.

Arms (Make 2, in Yellow Yarn)

  1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. R2: *sc, inc* x3 (9)
  3. R3-R9: sc in each st around (9) - 7 rounds
  4. Stuff lightly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2, in Yellow Yarn)

  1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. R2: inc in each st around (12)
  3. R3: *sc, inc* x6 (18)
  4. R4-R6: sc in each st around (18) - 3 rounds
  5. R7: *sc, dec* x6 (12)
  6. Stuff firmly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Shirt (in Red Yarn)

  1. Ch 37.
  2. Row 1: Starting from the second ch from the hook, hdc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (36)
  3. Row 2-8: hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (36) - 7 rows
  4. Fasten off, leaving a very long tail for sewing the shirt onto the body.

Assembly Instructions

  1. Sew the Body to the opening of the Head.
  2. Lightly stuff the Snout and sew it onto the center of the face, around rows 13-17 of the head.
  3. Using black embroidery floss, stitch a nose onto the snout and embroider the eyes and eyebrows above it.
  4. Flatten the Ears and sew them to the top of the Head, around rows 5-9.
  5. Attach the Legs to the bottom of the Body so Pooh can sit down.
  6. Attach the Arms to the sides of the Body, just below the neck.
  7. Wrap the red shirt around the middle of the body and use the long tail to stitch the back seam closed. Add a few small stitches at the top and bottom to secure it to the body.
The final assembled crochet Winnie the Pooh doll holding a small honey pot.
The finished Winnie the Pooh, a friend for any Hundred Acre Wood enthusiast.

Clara's Pro Tips

  • Always use a stitch marker! Honestly, it's the one tool I can't live without. It makes keeping track of your rounds completely foolproof.
  • When you get to the face, take your time. I always use pins to place the snout and map out where the eyes and brows will go before I make a single stitch. It's a little trick I learned that ensures a perfect expression every time, whether I'm making a bear or my popular Pikachu Pal amigurumi.
  • Don't be shy with the fiberfill in Pooh's tummy! A little extra stuffing gives him that wonderfully cuddly, honey-filled shape.

About the Author

Clara Miliano is a lifelong crafter who believes every stitch tells a story. She finds joy in turning simple balls of yarn into cherished friends and sharing her patterns from her cozy corner of the world.

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