Crochet Hihi the Bear Pattern

Crochet Hihi the Bear Pattern

Meet Hihi, the teal bear with sleepy eyes, a round white nose, and a little something in his paw. He is part plush toy, part personality, and entirely the kind of project you finish and immediately want to make in every color you own. Whether you put him on a shelf or hand him off as a gift, he is the kind of handmade thing that people ask about.

What's Included:

• Written pattern, delivered as an English PDF download in US crochet terms
• Step-by-step written PDF pattern in US crochet terms
• Full instructions for the head, body with integrated legs, arms, ears, and round white nose with heart detail
• Instructions for the signature bong accessory with stem and fiber fill smoke effect, plus a multicolor joint
• Cannabis leaf pattern in green, worked in chains from a magic ring for a flat, realistic leaf shape
• Optional round white belly panel for makers who prefer a separate belly piece rather than color-changing on the body
• Guidance on creating the sleepy eye bag effect using a tapestry needle and yarn
• Clear stitch counts and color change notes throughout

What You'll Need:

• Chunky velvet yarn (chenille style), such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby or Premier Parfait, in teal green (body), white (belly, nose, ear inner), and yellow (bong). Less than one skein of each is needed. A darker green is used for the cannabis leaf
• Crochet hook, 4mm
• 12mm safety eyes (2)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle
• Optional: felt cut into a heart shape for the nose embellishment, hair spray to harden the fiber fill smoke effect
• Stitches used: magic ring (mr), single crochet (sc), increase (inc), invisible decrease (dec), slip stitch (slst), chain (ch), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (trc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO)

Skill Level: Intermediate.

The body construction involves joining two legs before working up through the torso, which is clearly explained in the pattern with a linked video guide. If you are comfortable with basic amigurumi techniques and color changes, this project will feel very approachable.

Why Crocheters Will Love It:

• That velvet chenille yarn gives the finished bear a texture that looks as good as it feels, so the final result photographs beautifully
• The built-in color blocking on the body, switching between teal and white, creates a polished two-tone look without any extra sewing
• The sleepy eye technique adds character and personality that takes this far beyond a basic amigurumi bear
• The cannabis leaf is crocheted in chains from a magic ring, a fun technique that results in a flat, detailed leaf worth framing on its own
• The bong accessory has a tiny crocheted stem and a fiber fill smoke cloud that makes the whole piece a conversation starter
• Fully customizable, swap any color and you get a completely different bear, the structure works in any palette
• Makes a memorable, one-of-a-kind gift that no one else is going to show up with

Perfect For:

Amigurumi makers who love character-driven designs, makers looking for a conversation-piece gift, crochet collectors, and anyone who wants a project with a little edge.

Chubby cheeks, sleepy eyes, and a vibe all his own. Pick your colors, stuff him generously, and introduce Hihi to whoever needs a smile today!