Zombie Bear – Free Crochet Pattern

What better way to prepare for Halloween than a new crochet pattern?! This free zombie crochet pattern creates the cutest amigurumi zombie or crochet Frankenstein pattern! Which will you make?

I would classify this free zombie crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Zombie Bear

Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• This pattern requires minimal sewing. The legs, body, and head are worked as one piece, and the arms are worked directly into the body as you work, rather than sewing later. The only sewing required is the snout and the ears.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• All pieces, with the exception of the ears, require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the ears.
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Arms (make 2)

Using color A (shown as green):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3-5: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

For bear option 1, continue with color A (shown as green):

For bear option 2, begin using color C (shown as dark gray):

R6-9: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R10: Fold the arm closed, leaving 1 unworked st on each side of the fold. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

Fasten off.

Snout

Using color A (shown as green):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

First Leg

Using color A (shown as green):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3-5: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fasten off.

Second Leg

Using color A (shown as green):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3-5: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R6: Ch 2. Join to first leg with a SC. Add a stitch marker to this first SC st. SC in each st around first leg, across ch 2, around second leg, back across ch 2, to beginning. (28 sts) See tutorial photos.

Do not fasten off, move on to body.

Body

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 13 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Fill legs with stuffing.

R8: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R10-12: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

For bear option 1, continue with color A (shown as green):

For bear option 2, begin using color C (shown as dark gray):

R13-14: 1 SC In each st around. (36 sts)

R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R16-18: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. (24 sts)

R20: 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Place the first arm, and working through both the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 5 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Place the second arm, and working through both the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 5 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. (24 sts) See tutorial photos.

R21: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R22: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Fill body with stuffing.

Head

For bear option 1, continue with color A (shown as green):

For bear option 2, begin using color A (shown as green):

R23: 2 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R24: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R25: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R26-32: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R33: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert them between R29 and R30 with 4 sts between.

R34: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R35: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

R36: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R37: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

Ears (make 2)

Using color A (shown as green):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R4: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R5: Fold the ear closed, leaving 1 unworked st on each side for the fold. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across. (5 sts) See tutorial photos.

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Screw (make 2) – for bear option 2

Using color D (shown as light gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R3: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach snout over R24-28 on the head, between the eyes. Just before you’ve finished sewing, fill the snout with stuffing and complete sewing.

Attach each ear to the top sides of the head over R31-35.

For bear option 2, attach screws to the sides of the head over R27-28 beneath the ears.

Using black yarn, embroider nose between R2 and R3, over 3-4 sts. See tutorial photos.

Using white yarn, embroider white outlines around the safety eyes. See tutorial photos.

Using black yarn, embroider stitches as desired over the bear. See tutorial photos.

I hope you enjoyed this free zombie crochet pattern!

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Tips & Tricks

• When sewing your pieces in place on this crochet Frankenstein pattern, use pins to hold them in place to ensure proper placement.
• When making this free zombie crochet pattern, use stitch markers to indicate the beginning of each round.
• For more ideas to improve this free zombie crochet pattern, check out my list of amigurumi tips and tricks.

Alterations

• For a larger plush zombie bear, use a yarn like Parfait Chunky and a comparable hook size.
• Make this free zombie crochet pattern in a variety of fun colors, like the pink zombie bear shown below!

More Free Halloween Crochet Patterns

I hope you enjoyed this free zombie crochet pattern. Be sure to check out my other Halloween crochet patterns, including Baxter the Bat and Cobweb the Cat!