ABOUT BENJI, THE BEAR 🐻
Crochet Benji the Bear Lovey – No Sew Snuggler Tutorial ✨🐻 Learn how to crochet a large, cuddly bear lovey with this step-by-step, no sew crochet pattern tutorial. Benji the Bear is more than just a plush toy – he’s a comforting companion, full of warmth, protection, and unconditional love. This bear snuggler crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike. With his soft chenille body and gentle charm, Benji is designed to bring comfort, security, strength, and joy to little ones. Follow along to create your own amigurumi bear lovey, whether as a heartfelt handmade gift, a cozy bedtime snuggler, or a timeless keepsake. 💛
What makes Benji special
- No Sew Design – the whole bear is crocheted together, no tricky sewing required
- Flexible Options – knotted or plain legs, safety eyes or embroidered eyes, stuffed as a plush or left unstuffed as a lovey
- Step-by-Step Video Tutorial included (in English)
- Full written pattern with extra tips, guidance, and photos
- Works with bulky (28–32 cm) or super bulky chenille yarn (36–39 cm)
Emotional Support Benefits
Bears represent comfort, protection, and unconditional love. Benji becomes a steadfast companion through bedtime fears and challenging times, helping children discover their inner strength while offering the reliable comfort that helps little ones feel secure enough to explore and grow.
Perfect For
- Baby shower gifts
- Children's comfort toys
- Nursery decor
- Teaching advanced crochet techniques
- Creating lasting heirloom pieces
MORE PATTERN DETAILS
Size
5 bulky yarn:
- approx. 26 cm | 10'' with crochet hook 4 mm
- approx. 28 cm | 11'' with crochet hook 4.5 mm
- approx. 30 cm | 12'' with crochet hook 5 mm
6 super bulky yarn:
- approx. 36 cm | 14'' with crochet hook 6 mm
- approx. 37 cm | 14.5'' with crochet hook 6.5 mm
- approx. 39 cm | 15" with crochet hook 7 mm
Yarn
Chenille/blanket yarn. Weight: 5 bulky or 6 super bulky
- Main color: Brown or Black ; approx. 100 m ; 110 yards
- Muzzle color: Light Brown or Creme; approx. 15 m ; 16 yards
- Embroidered nose: Black ; approx 1 m ; 1 yards
Optional: 8/4 cotton yarn; yarn size sport 2 fine - Embroidered eyes: Black and White ; approx 1 m ; 1 yards
Others
Crochet hook:
- 4 mm * (for crocheters with a very loose tension) through - 7 mm *(for crocheters with a normal or tight tension)
- Polyester toy stuffing *
- Stitch marker *
- Tapestry needle *
- Long pins */Sewing sticks
- Safety eyes of your choice: 12 mm through 18 mm depending on the look you want: all black or sinker eyes with glitter
- Scissors *
- Optional: Row counter *