Tansy the Teddy Bear is a classic amigurumi teddy with arms, legs and a little tail. At 30cm tall, Tansy is a lovely size for cuddling, and makes a great handmade gift for babies, children or any teddy bear lover.

Tansy is a mashup of my Billy the Bear Lovey and Milo the Monkey amigurumi, so if you've made either of those, a few parts will look familiar. The pattern uses simple stitches throughout. It's a good next step if you've made a few small amigurumi and want to try a larger toy with separate pieces to sew together.

You can choose between safety eyes or embroidered eyes, and instructions are included for both. Embroidered eyes are the safer option if you're making Tansy for a baby or child under 3.

I made Tansy in an acrylic worsted weight yarn, but you can use any yarn you like, as long as you change your hook size to suit. Just keep in mind this will change the finished size.

Tansy's name was voted for by the members of my Raptive Community, so a big thank you to everyone who helped choose it!

Skill level: Easy / Advanced Beginner
Finished size: approx. 30cm (11.8") tall x 10cm (3.9") wide
Yarn: Worsted / Aran Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran in Dark Brown (90g) and Cream (10g)
Hook: 4mm (G)

If you make Tansy, I'd love to see your version. Share it on Ribblr or tag me @cillacrochets on social media.

Happy crocheting,
Cilla x