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Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern

Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their sewing journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern

This plush ballerina bear pattern combines soft textures with elegant details to create a truly special amigurumi toy. Using luxurious Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn in gentle beige and lovely purple shades, you'll craft a bear that's incredibly soft and huggable. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating the bear's body, head, arms, legs, and adorable ballet dress with ruffled layers, plus a decorative flower accessory that adds the perfect finishing touch.

Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

With clear round-by-round instructions and helpful visual guides, this pattern makes it easy to bring your ballerina bear to life. The finished toy measures approximately 23cm tall and features safety eyes, embroidered facial details, and a charming personality that shines through every stitch.

Why You'll Love This Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this ballerina bear pattern because it combines simplicity with stunning results. The plush yarn creates such a wonderfully soft texture that makes the finished bear irresistibly cuddly, while the elegant tutu dress adds a touch of whimsy and charm. I find the construction process incredibly satisfying, especially when attaching the ruffled dress layers and watching the bear's personality emerge. The pattern is forgiving for beginners yet produces professional-looking results that you'll be proud to display or gift. Plus, there's something magical about creating a dancing bear that brings smiles to everyone who sees it.

Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this ballerina bear pattern! While the original uses soft beige and lavender purple, you could create a stunning variation with white yarn and pink accents for a classic ballet look, or even use brown yarn with teal for a more modern twist. The dress design is incredibly versatile too – try using variegated yarn for the skirt to create a magical ombre effect that transitions through multiple shades.

For a seasonal touch, I sometimes swap the purple for festive red and add white trim to create a Christmas ballerina, or use pastel yellow with white for a spring-themed bear. You can also adjust the flower accessory by making multiple smaller flowers clustered together, or create a tiny crown instead for a prima ballerina effect. The muzzle embroidery can be modified with different expressions – a simple curved line creates a gentle smile that adds even more personality.

If you want to make your bear extra special, consider adding small ribbon bows to the ballet shoes (just embroider simple shoe shapes on the feet first), or create a tiny tulle overlay on the crocheted dress for added texture and dimension. I've even experimented with safety eyes in different colors like blue or green to completely change the bear's character, and adding small pearl beads to the dress collar creates an elegant touch perfect for gift-giving.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to place stitch markers when joining the legs to the body, which can cause misalignment and uneven body shape ✗ Not stuffing the head firmly enough in the lower portion, resulting in a floppy neck that won't support the head properly ✗ Crocheting the ears too large by not adjusting tension with plush yarn, making them disproportionate to the head size ✗ Missing the color change instructions when switching from beige to purple on the body, creating confusion in the dress construction ✗ Overstuffing the arms instead of only stuffing the lower half, which prevents them from positioning naturally against the body ✗ Incorrectly attaching the dress ruffles by working in wrong loops, causing the dress layers to not flare out properly

Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own enchanting plush ballerina bear with this delightful crochet pattern. This adorable teddy bear features a beautiful purple tutu dress with ruffled layers, sweet embroidered facial features, and a charming flower accent. Perfect for crafters who love making cuddly companions, this pattern guides you through creating a graceful dancing bear that stands approximately 23cm tall. Whether you're making a gift for a ballet-loving child or adding to your handmade toy collection, this ballerina bear brings elegance and sweetness to any room.

Beginner Friendly 4-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Plush Ballerina Bear Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn (100g/120m) in beige color - Himalaya Dolphin Baby 80301
  • 02
    Plush yarn (100g/120m) in purple color - Himalaya Dolphin Baby 80317
  • 03
    Dark brown embroidery thread for facial details - YarnArt Jeans 70 recommended

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 4.00 mm
  • 02
    Safety eyes 12 mm
  • 03
    Polyester fiber fill stuffing
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Pink blush for cheeks (optional)

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— Arms :

Info :

Crochet with the beige yarn. Stuff only lower half of the arm. Make 2 pieces.

Round 1 :

6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

12 sc (2 rounds)

Round 5 :

(4 sc, dec)*2 (10)

Round 6 :

10 sc

Round 7 :

(3 sc, dec)*2 (8)

Round 8 :

8 sc

Round 9 :

Flatten the arm and crochet 4 sc through both sides. Fasten off and cut the yarn.

— Legs :

Info :

Crochet with the beige yarn. Stuff as you go. Make 2 pieces.

Round 1 :

8 sc into a magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

8 inc (16)

Round 3 :

16 sc

Round 4 :

4 sc, 4 dec, 4 sc (12)

Round 5 (Left Leg) :

7 sc, place additional marker, 5 sc (12). Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn.

Round 5 (Right Leg) :

12 sc (12). Don't cut the yarn, we will continue with the body.

— Body :

Info :

Continue crocheting with the beige yarn. Stuff as you go.

Round 1 :

Crochet 5 sc more on the right leg. Make chain 3 and attach the yarn to the left leg where you placed the additional marker. Crochet 12 sc on the left leg; 3 sc on the front of the chain; 12 sc on the right leg; 3 sc on the back of the chain (30). Place the marker here, it will be the new start. (The marker should be in the back)

Round 2 :

12 sc, 3 inc, 12 sc, 3 inc (36)

Round 3 :

(11 sc, inc)*3 (39)

Round 4 :

39 sc. Change the yarn to purple color.

Round 5 :

39 sc

Round 6 :

Back loops only: 39 sc

Round 7-8 :

39 sc (2 rounds)

Round 9 :

(11 sc, dec)*3 (36)

Round 10 :

36 sc

Round 11 :

(4 sc, dec)*6 (30)

Info :

Check if the marker is exactly in middle of the back. If not - crochet 1-2 sc more to correct it.

Round 12 :

Now we will join the arms: 6 sc, 4 sc through the first arm and the body, 10 sc, 4 sc through the second arm and the body, 6 sc (30). Check if the arms are symmetrical. If not, correct the stitches. Change the yarn to beige color. Don't cut the purple yarn - move it to the front of your work.

Round 13 :

Back loops only: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 14 :

24 sc. Don't cut the beige yarn, we will continue with the head, but first we need to finish the dress.

— Dress :

Top Ruffle :

Take the purple yarn and crochet in the front loops of round 13 with the body turned upside down: ((sc, chain 1, sc) in one stitch)*24 (72). Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn. Hide the thread inside the body.

Bottom Skirt :

Now attach the purple yarn to back in the front loops of round 6. Crochet with the body turned upside down:

Round 1 :

ch 2, (2 dc in one st, 2 dc in one st, 3 dc in one st)*13, sl st (91)

Round 2 :

91 sc. Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn. Hide the thread inside the body.

— Head :

Info :

Continue crocheting with the beige yarn. Stuff as you go.

Round 1 :

(sc, inc)*12 (36)

Round 2 :

(2 sc, inc)*12 (48)

Round 3 :

(7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 4 :

4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5, 4 sc (60)

Round 5-7 :

60 sc (3 rounds)

Round 8 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*5, 4 sc (54)

Round 9-11 :

54 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Insert the safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7 with 8 stitches between them (6 stitches visible).

Round 12 :

(7 sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 13 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc (42)

Round 14 :

(5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 15 :

2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc (30)

Round 16 :

(3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 17 :

sc, dec, (2 sc, dec)*5, sc (18)

Round 18 :

(sc, dec)*6 (12)

Round 19 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Make sure that the head is stuffed firmly, especially in the lower part. Close the opening and hide the yarn inside.

— Ears :

Info :

Crochet with the beige yarn. Don't stuff. Make 2 pieces.

Round 1 :

7 sc into a magic ring (7)

Round 2 :

7 inc (14)

Round 3-4 :

14 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

If you crochet wider and it looks like the ears are too big, just skip round 4 and make them only 3 rounds. Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the ears to the head in rounds 10-14. Sew the ears 5 st away from the end of the eyebrows (counted in round 10). That's 23 st total between the ears in their lower end. The ears should be slightly curved.

— Muzzle :

Info :

Crochet with the beige yarn. Stuff lightly.

Round 1 :

6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(3 sc, inc)*3 (15)

Info :

Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the muzzle to the head in rounds 3-6.

— Embroidering :

Nose :

With a brown thread embroider the nose between rounds 2 and 3 of the muzzle. It is 2 st wide. The toy looks cuter if the nose is smaller. The vertical line on the muzzle must be 2 rounds long.

Eyebrows :

Embroider the eyebrows in round 10. They are 2 st wide and with 8-9 st between them.

Cheeks :

Color the cheeks with pink blush.

— Flower :

Info :

Crochet with the purple yarn.

Instructions :

Make a magic ring and crochet in it: (2 ch, dc, 2 ch, sl st)*5. Tighten the magic ring, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long thread for sewing. Sew the flower to the head near one of the ears.

Assembly Instructions

  • Join the two legs together with a chain of 3 stitches, ensuring proper alignment with the stitch marker placed on the left leg
  • Attach the arms to the body at round 12 by crocheting through both the arm and body simultaneously, checking for symmetrical placement
  • Sew the muzzle to the head between rounds 3-6, stuffing lightly before closing and positioning it centered below the eyes
  • Attach the ears to the head in rounds 10-14, positioning them 5 stitches away from the eyebrow ends with a slight curve
  • Embroider the nose with dark brown thread between rounds 2-3 of the muzzle, keeping it small and adding a vertical line
  • Embroider eyebrows in round 10 of the head with 8-9 stitches between them, and apply pink blush to cheeks
  • Sew the decorative purple flower near one of the ears to complete the ballerina look

Important Notes

  • 💡Use plush yarn which creates a very soft texture but may require attention to tension and stitch counting
  • 💡Place stitch markers carefully when joining legs and starting body rounds to maintain proper alignment throughout construction
  • 💡Stuff the head very firmly, especially in the lower portion, to ensure it holds its shape and supports the weight
  • 💡Only stuff the lower half of the arms to allow natural positioning against the body when attached
  • 💡When working the dress, carefully identify front loops versus back loops to create proper ruffle and skirt effects
  • 💡Safety eyes should be inserted between rounds 6-7 with exactly 6 visible stitches between them for proper facial proportion
  • 💡If using different yarn weight or hook size, the finished toy size will vary from the stated 23cm height

This enchanting Plush Ballerina Bear pattern brings together the softness of premium plush yarn with the elegance of a dancing teddy in a beautiful tutu. Designed for crafters who appreciate both simplicity and charm, this pattern creates a huggable companion that's perfect for gifting or displaying. The detailed instructions guide you through every step, from the bear's sweet face to the ruffled purple dress that makes her truly special. With clear round-by-round guidance and helpful tips throughout, you'll create a treasured keepsake that captures the magic of ballet and the warmth of handmade love. Happy crocheting and enjoy watching your dancing bear come to life! 🧶✨💜

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FAQs

What size will my finished ballerina bear be?

Using the recommended Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn and a 4.00mm crochet hook, your finished bear will measure approximately 23cm (9 inches) tall. If you use different yarn weight or hook size, the final dimensions will vary accordingly.

Can I make this pattern if I'm a beginner at amigurumi?

Yes! This pattern is beginner-friendly and assumes you know basic crochet stitches like single crochet, increases, and decreases. The pattern includes detailed round-by-round instructions, helpful tips, and visual guidance to support you throughout the process.

Do I need to stuff all parts of the bear?

No, stuffing varies by piece. The head and body should be stuffed firmly (especially the lower part of the head), legs are stuffed as you go, but arms should only be stuffed in the lower half to allow natural movement. The ears and muzzle are either not stuffed or stuffed very lightly.

Can I use regular yarn instead of plush yarn?

Yes, you can substitute regular yarn, but the finished bear will have a different texture and appearance. Plush yarn creates the signature soft, fluffy look. If using regular worsted weight yarn, use an appropriate hook size and expect a smaller finished size.

How do I make the dress ruffle properly?

The dress ruffles are created by working in the front loops only at specific rounds. For the top ruffle at round 13, work with the body upside down and create (sc, ch 1, sc) clusters. For the bottom skirt at round 6, use double crochets in varying quantities to create the flared effect.

What if my ears look too big?

The pattern includes a tip for this common issue. If your ears appear too large, simply skip round 4 and make them only 3 rounds instead of 4. This adjustment accounts for differences in individual crochet tension.

When should I insert the safety eyes?

Insert the 12mm safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7 of the head, with 8 stitches between them (6 stitches visible). This timing allows you to position them correctly before the head shaping makes insertion difficult.

Is this bear safe for young children?

The pattern uses safety eyes which are more secure than buttons, and all parts are sewn firmly. However, always supervise young children with handmade toys and ensure all components are securely attached before gifting to small children.