This step-by-step crochet tutorial will teach you how to crochet the adorable STAR BEAR! This amigurumi teddy is small and cute and perfect to turn into a keychain or charm. It works up SO fast (about 20 minutes) and is beginner-friendly. The design is completely no-sew, meaning you crochet it from start to finish. The only sewing needed is for finishing touches, like embroidering a nose/mouth!

See "PATTERN LINKS" below to find the free printables (adoption certificate + gift tags) to go along with this doll. There's also an ad-free written PDF pattern with photo references for download for those who'd like to support me as a pattern designer!

CONTENTS:
00:09 Introduction
01:13 Materials
01:36 Crochet Instructions
25:05 Finished Look

PATTERN LINKS:
• Printable & ad-free PDF pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-bear
• Pattern page + FREE printables: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2026/06/star-bear.html
• Save this project on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.sweetsofties.com/2026/06/star-bear.html&media=https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwXLxAeCfvfu99Jpp3NVrr0mdLyMv_dZC6KGKPPWEMTlhl1WpIubICxblSh6FZD-PHoET9bI45-wMVegR-TZ96LHFX7qJDfz743fKReZp25ZqoUEUeJW-ugmQQ8n8UBRyW0GdLlo1zLudhV3VKmo7qgFbugeufq37l-OBD54jaz6hQ74v6R7w1cBJoISER/s1920/Pinterest%20Pin.jpg&description=

----- About the Pattern -----
The Star Bear is an easy, no-sew amigurumi pattern that takes less than 25 minutes to make from start to finish!  This quick bear doll resembles the shape of a chubby star (or perhaps a potato with stubby limbs). It is designed with  bulky plush chenille velvet yarn but can be made with thinner yarns for a smaller result. Its small size is perfect for a keychain charm or as a craft fair claw machine product. You can make these mini bears as birthday presents, party favors, Valentine’s Day class gifts, and stocking stuffers too! 
          The PDF pattern includes a link to the video tutorial as well as photo references to guide beginners through the project. Included is also a set of printable gift tags as well as a bear-themed adoption certificate. 

TIME
Approximately 23 minutes for a familiar crocheter to make from start to finish (including the finishing details)
Note: My testers made this bear with an average of 20 minutes, with one tester taking only 12 minutes to complete it!

MATERIALS
Bulky weight 5 yarn in desired color (I used 14 yards/42 feet of LBY Posh Twist)
5mm crochet hook (My fav: https://amzn.to/40o0K7M)
6mm plastic safety eyes (https://amzn.to/3FW8er2)
Small scrap of felt for muzzle
Thread for embroidering the nose/mouth
Sewing needle
Stuffing
Scissors

SIZE
Height: approximately 2.75"

LEVEL
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below).

STITCHES USED (US TERMS)
MR = magic ring
MR = magic ring
FO = fasten off
YO = yarn over
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)

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----- Copyright Notice -----
This pattern is 2026 Sweet Softies, www.sweetsofties.com. For personal use only. You may not translate, distribute, copy, alter, or sell this pattern in any way. My patterns may not be used in video tutorials or for teaching classes (both online and in-person). You may link to this pattern but you may not copy any part of the pattern instructions on other websites. You may sell finished items made with this pattern if you credit Sweet Softies as the designer and link to my website. No wholesale.

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