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Free Crochet Pattern: Orion the Polar Bear

On August 15, 2022

In All Patterns, Amigurumi, Free Patterns, Paid Patterns

Orion the Polar Bear has blue cheeks and a yellow and white scarf. He is laying on some greenery with yarn in the background.

Meet Orion the Polar Bear! I originally crocheted him to take part in the Amigurumi.com endangered animals amigurumi crochet design contest. He didn’t win any prizes but the process of creating on deadline and putting him out there for the world was beneficial and rewarding.

Orion’s pattern also includes his backpack, which you’ll see below. He’s similar to Everett the Backpacking Bear. I may just create a whole series of bears with backpacks!

If website patterns aren’t your jam, find the ad-free PDF version in my Etsy and Ravelry shops. The PDF includes many more pictures to guide you in the process of crocheting Orion.

Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern: Queen Bee

By moonbeamstitches

On February 10, 2022

In All Patterns, Amigurumi, Free Patterns, Paid Patterns, Shop Moonbeam

Two crocheted bees made out of blanket yarn rest atop a white background with greenery. One bee is yellow and black, while the other is pink and black with a yellow crown.

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Bees, they’re everywhere! Crocheted plush bees remain a perennial favorite so I thought I’d put my own spin on them by creating a crown and making a QUEEN bee.

The pattern is super simple so keep reading! If website patterns aren’t your jam, find the ad-free PDF version in my Etsy and Ravelry shops. The PDF includes step-by-step pictures to guide you in the process of making your very own bee.

Amigurumi Crochet Pattern: Everett the Backpacking Bear

By moonbeamstitches

On July 24, 2021

In All Patterns, Amigurumi, Free Patterns, Paid Patterns, Shop Moonbeam

A crocheted bear wearing a white and yellow sweater has a green backpack with brown straps and a rolled up sleeping mat.

Meet the newest member to join the Moonbeam amigurumi family: Everett the Backpacking Bear! And the most exciting part is that his pattern is FREE here on Moonbeam Stitches!

With a sleeping mat in his pack and a smile on his face, Everett is ready to tackle the trail. My husband and I used to backpack when we lived in the Pacific Northwest so I knew someday I’d have to create a backpacking character.

Everett’s pattern has been tested by multiple crocheters, and the low-cost PDF is ad-free and print-friendly. Keep reading for the free pattern or visit my Etsy shop or Ravelry store to purchase the pattern. Buying patterns from designers helps acknowledge the work and many hours that go into creating and testing a pattern. It lets us know you care and want to see more!

Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern: Pocket Pineapple

By moonbeamstitches

On July 16, 2021

In All Patterns, Amigurumi, Free Patterns, Paid Patterns

Crochet your own cute little pocket pineapple with my easy and free beginner amigurumi pattern! This pattern makes an amigurumi pineapple approximately 3 inches tall and 1.5 inches wide when using the yarn and hook specified.

The pineapple body is crocheted continuously in the round and uses a different stitch pattern than your standard single crochet stitch.

Read more about the process of designing this little pineapple back at this post. You can find a low-cost printable PDF in my Etsy and Ravelry shops if you would like the ad-free experience. Buying the pattern PDF is a great way to support amigurumi designers!

Free Crochet Pattern: Mini Easter Egg

By moonbeamstitches

On March 28, 2021

In All Patterns, Free Patterns, Tutorials

A garland of mini crochet Easter eggs adorns the neck of a crocheted alpaca.

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What’s cuter than an Easter egg? A MINI Easter egg! From basket filler to an adorable amigurumi accessory, these mini Easter eggs can have a ton of uses! Crochet your own mini Easter egg by following my free pattern below.

Looking for an actual egg-sized Easter egg? Find my free pattern here!

Free Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi Baseball

By moonbeamstitches

On July 15, 2020

In All Patterns, Amigurumi, Free Patterns, Tutorials

(You can find a low-cost and ad-free version of this pattern in my Etsy shop here!)

Summer in America can mean a lot of different things but I think we can all agree that baseball goes with summer like sprinkles go with donuts! Crochet this smiling amigurumi baseball and celebrate an American pastime with my free pattern below. The best part is this baseball can’t break any windows!

Easy Colorado Appliqué Tutorial

By moonbeamstitches

On May 22, 2020

In All Patterns, Free Patterns, Tutorials

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As promised last week in my skirt and sleeves tutorial for my Colorado bear, here’s an easy tutorial for the Colorado appliqué I made.

This appliqué is designed to be sewn over two rows of single crochet stitches. I used the hat pattern from Animal Friends of Pica Pau and crocheted rounds 15-16 in white and the rest in royal blue. That’ll give you your Colorado base.

Simple Skirt and Bell Sleeves Crochet Tutorial

By moonbeamstitches

On May 15, 2020

In All Patterns, Amigurumi, Free Patterns, Tutorials

Personalizing my amigurumi is quickly becoming one of my favorite things to do. A good pattern is vital but once you get the basics down, you can start improvising and giving your toys unique features.

I did this recently with my polar bear. The original pattern called for a cowl and vest but my version received a skirt and bell sleeves. Here’s how you can add a simple skirt and bell sleeves to your own amigurumi!

Free Easter Egg Pattern

By moonbeamstitches

On April 11, 2020

In All Patterns, Amigurumi, Free Patterns

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Last week I wrote an introduction to amigurumi and this week is a free and easy pattern to get you started on your very own amigurumi, and just in time for Easter!

Speaking of Easter, check out my amigurumi crochet pattern for Sophie the Sheep – she’s just the right size for Easter baskets!

You can make these eggs in a solid color or any pattern you choose. I’ve demonstrated simple stripes in the photo tutorial below. If you’re new to amigurumi, try working the pattern in a solid color first and then make another one where you change colors. I’ll have an easily printable low-cost pattern available on Etsy and Ravelry soon and I’ll update this post when those uploads are live. Update: the Etsy link is live!

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