Magical Wizard Bear Amigurumi Pattern

 

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Estimated Completion Time: 8-10 hours
Final Measurements: 10 inches (25 cm) tall when standing

Introduction

This charming wizard bear amigurumi combines the cuddliness of a teddy bear with the whimsy of a magical wizard. Complete with a removable pointed hat, tiny spectacles, and a miniature spell book, this bear will cast a spell on anyone who sees it!

Materials

• Yarn:
  • Worsted weight (size 4) acrylic yarn
    • Main color (MC): Light brown - 150g
    • Contrast color 1 (CC1): Deep purple - 50g for wizard hat and robe
    • Contrast color 2 (CC2): Gold - small amount for star details and book
    • Contrast color 3 (CC3): White - small amount for beard
    • Contrast color 4 (CC4): Black - small amount for glasses and eyes
• Crochet hook: US Size E/4 (3.5mm)
• Notions:
  • 6mm safety eyes (black) - 2
  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing - approximately 150g
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Wire (optional) - 20-gauge craft wire for poseable arms
  • Thin wire for glasses (optional)
  • Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sl st = slip stitch
• rnd = round
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• ( ) = repeat instructions between parentheses
• [ ] = total number of stitches in round

Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless specified otherwise. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
• The piece is worked from the bottom up.
• Stuff firmly as you go, especially in narrow areas like the limbs.

Head and Body

The wizard bear's head and body are crocheted as one piece.

Begin with MC (light brown):

Body:

1. Make a magic ring
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring [6]
3. Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
4. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times [18]
5. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times [24]
6. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times [30]
7. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) 6 times [36]
8. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) 6 times [42]
9. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) 6 times [48]
10. Rnd 9-16: sc in each st around [48] (8 rounds)
11. Rnd 17: (6 sc, dec) 6 times [42]
12. Rnd 18: (5 sc, dec) 6 times [36]
13. Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec) 6 times [30]
14. Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec) 6 times [24]

Start stuffing the body firmly here, and continue as you go.

Head: 21. 

Rnd 21: (2 sc, inc) 8 times [32] 22. 

Rnd 22: (3 sc, inc) 8 times [40] 23. 

Rnd 23: (4 sc, inc) 8 times [48] 24. 

Rnd 24: (5 sc, inc) 8 times [56] 25. 

Rnd 25-32: sc in each st around [56] (8 rounds) 26. 

Rnd 33: (5 sc, dec) 8 times [48] 27. 

Rnd 34: (4 sc, dec) 8 times [40] 28. 

Rnd 35: (3 sc, dec) 8 times [32] 29. 

Rnd 36: (2 sc, dec) 8 times [24] 30. 

Rnd 37: (1 sc, dec) 8 times [16]

Finish stuffing the head firmly here.

31. Rnd 38: dec 8 times [8]
32. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use the yarn needle to weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining 8 stitches, pull tight to close, and secure. Weave in end.

Arms (Make 2)

With MC (light brown):

1. Make a magic ring
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring [6]
3. Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
4. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times [18]
5. Rnd 4-6: sc in each st around [18] (3 rounds)
6. Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) 6 times [12]
7. Rnd 8-17: sc in each st around [12] (10 rounds)

If using wire for poseable arms, insert it now before closing off the arm.

8. Rnd 18: dec 6 times [6]
9. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the arm firmly.

Legs (Make 2)

With MC (light brown):

1. Make a magic ring
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring [6]
3. Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
4. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times [18]
5. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times [24]
6. Rnd 5-7: sc in each st around [24] (3 rounds)

Switch to CC1 (deep purple) for wizard shoes:

7. Rnd 8: sc in BLO around [24]
8. Rnd 9-10: sc in each st around [24] (2 rounds)
9. Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) 6 times [18]
10. Rnd 12: (1 sc, dec) 6 times [12]
11. Rnd 13: dec 6 times [6]
12. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the leg firmly.

Ears (Make 2)

With MC (light brown):

1. Make a magic ring
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring [6]
3. Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
4. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times [18]
5. Rnd 4-5: sc in each st around [18] (2 rounds)
6. Rnd 6: (1 sc, dec) 6 times [12]
7. Rnd 7: sc in each st around [12]
8. Fold ear flat and sc through both layers for 6 sts [6]
9. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Wizard Hat

With CC1 (deep purple):

1. Make a magic ring
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring [6]
3. Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
4. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times [18]
5. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times [24]
6. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times [30]
7. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) 6 times [36]
8. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) 6 times [42]
9. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) 6 times [48]
10. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) 6 times [54]
11. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) 6 times [60]
12. Rnd 11: sc in BLO around [60]
13. Rnd 12-20: sc in each st around [60] (9 rounds)

Hat Brim: 21. Rnd 21: In FLO, (sc, ch 1, skip 1 st) around, sl st to first sc [30 sc, 30 ch-1 spaces] 22. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Hat Decorations: With CC2 (gold), embroider small star shapes around the middle section of the hat.

Wizard Robe

With CC1 (deep purple):

1. Ch 60, join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
2. Rnd 1: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc in each ch around [60]
3. Rnd 2-12: sc in each st around [60] (11 rounds)
4. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Beard

With CC3 (white):

1. Make a magic ring
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring [6]
3. Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
4. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times [18]
5. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times [24]
6. Rnd 5: sc in each st around [24]
7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

For beard strands: Cut 30 strands of CC3 (white), each about 4 inches long. Fold each strand in half and attach to the beard base using a latch hook technique, distributing evenly.

Tiny Spell Book

With CC2 (gold):

Book Cover:

1. Ch 11
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across [10]
3. Rows 2-14: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across [10]
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Fold the rectangle in half to form a book. With CC4 (black), use small straight stitches to create the appearance of pages along the folded edge.

Glasses

With CC4 (black):

For each lens:

1. Make a magic ring
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring [6]
3. Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

If using wire, thread it through both lenses and form into glasses shape with curved temple pieces. Otherwise, connect the two lenses with a chain of 3 sc, and create two temple pieces by chaining 8 sc from the outer edge of each lens.

Assembly Instructions

1. Attach the ears: Position the ears on the sides of the head, approximately between rounds 28-30. Sew securely with the tail ends.

2. Attach the arms: Position the arms on the sides of the body, approximately at round 14. Sew securely with the tail ends.

3. Attach the legs: Position the legs at the bottom of the body, leaving about 1 inch between them. Sew securely with the tail ends.

4. Attach safety eyes: Insert the safety eyes between rounds 29-30, about 2 inches apart. Secure from inside the head before final stuffing.

5. Attach the beard: Position the beard below the eyes, covering the lower part of the face. Sew securely with the tail end.

6. Attach the glasses: Position the glasses over the eyes and secure with a few stitches at the temple areas.

7. Dress the bear: Slide the wizard robe over the bear's head and position it comfortably over the body.

8. Add the hat: Place the wizard hat on top of the bear's head, slightly at an angle for a whimsical look.

9. Add the spell book: Position the tiny spell book in one of the bear's hands and secure with a few stitches.

Finishing Touches

1. Embroider details: With CC4 (black), add small nostrils with satin stitches below the eyes.

2. Style the beard: Gently brush the beard strands with a pet brush or wide-toothed comb to create a fluffy appearance.

3. Add final decorations: With CC2 (gold), embroider tiny star shapes on the wizard robe to match the hat.

Care Instructions

• Spot clean only with a damp cloth and mild soap
• Air dry only
• Keep away from direct heat sources
• Not suitable for machine washing

Your Magical Wizard Bear amigurumi is now complete! This charming, wise little bear will be the perfect magical companion for any fantasy lover's collection.