The Stitched Companions Pattern: A Two-Heart Amigurumi Comfort Project

Some projects are stitched with yarn. Others are stitched with feeling.
This one is both.

About This Creation & Our Angle

The Stitched Companions were designed as a response to something many of us quietly crave: reassurance. A soft presence. A reminder that we are not alone.

This project brings together two gentle characters, a bunny and a bear, joined side by side as lifelong companions. Their visible mending is not damage. It is history. It tells a story of care, repair, and devotion.

From a commercial standpoint, this piece performs exceptionally well in nursery décor, comfort gifting, and keepsake collections. Soft chenille textures paired with emotional storytelling create strong engagement, high save rates, and repeat traffic.

Project Snapshot:

📊 Difficulty: Intermediate

⏰ Est. Time: 6–8 hours

📏 Size: Approx. 23 cm tall

“A well-loved toy doesn’t need perfection. It needs heart.”

Materials & Tools Needed

🧶 Yarn: Super bulky chenille yarn in Soft Mint, Cloud White, and Charcoal (for embroidery details)

🪡 Hook: 4.5 mm crochet hook

✨ Other Materials:
Safety eyes 8 mm (2 mint-side, 2 lavender or cream for contrast)

Polyester fiberfill

Embroidery needle

Scissors

Stitch markers

Abbreviations & Stitches Used

We will be working in continuous rounds.

📍 ch: chain

📍 sc: single crochet

📍 inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)

📍 dec: invisible decrease

📍 sl st: slip stitch

📍 BLO: back loop only

📍 FLO: front loop only

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The Complete Stitched Companions Pattern

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The Shared Dual Head

Worked as one continuous piece with mirrored facial shaping.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2: inc in each stitch (12 sts)

Rnd 3: sc, inc repeat around (18 sts)

Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc repeat around (24 sts)

Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc repeat around (30 sts)

Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc repeat around (36 sts)

Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc repeat around (42 sts)

Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc repeat around (48 sts)

Rnd 9: sc around (48 sts)

Rnd 10: sc around (48 sts)

Rnd 11: sc around (48 sts)

Rnd 12: cheek shaping round
8 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc, 24 sc (50 sts)

Rnd 13: sc around (50 sts)

Place safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, wide-set and low.

Rnd 14: sc, dec repeat around (40 sts)

Rnd 15: sc, dec repeat around (30 sts)

Rnd 16: 3 sc, dec repeat around (24 sts)

Begin stuffing firmly but gently.

Rnd 17: 2 sc, dec repeat around (18 sts)

Rnd 18: sc, dec repeat around (12 sts)

Rnd 19: dec around (6 sts)

Fasten off and close.

Artisan’s Note: The cheek increases are subtle but essential. They create softness without distortion.

The Shared Upper Body

Worked directly below the head.

Rnd 1: FLO, inc in each stitch (12 sts)

Rnd 2: sc, inc repeat around (18 sts)

Rnd 3: 2 sc, inc repeat around (24 sts)

Rnd 4: 3 sc, inc repeat around (30 sts)

Rnd 5: sc around (30 sts)

Rnd 6: sc around (30 sts)

Rnd 7: sc around (30 sts)

Rnd 8: shaping for hips
5 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 13 sc (28 sts)

Rnd 9: sc around (28 sts)

Rnd 10: sc around (28 sts)

Rnd 11: sc, dec repeat around (21 sts)

Stuff gradually.

Rnd 12: sc around (21 sts)

Rnd 13: sc around (21 sts)

Bunny Ear (Make 2)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2: sc, inc repeat (9 sts)

Rnd 3: sc around (9 sts)

Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc repeat (12 sts)

Rnd 5–10: sc around (12 sts)

Lightly stuff only the base.

Flatten and sl st closed.

Bear Ear (Make 2)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2: inc around (12 sts)

Rnd 3: sc around (12 sts)

Do not stuff. Flatten and sl st closed.

Arm – Bunny Side

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2: sc, inc repeat (9 sts)

Rnd 3–6: sc around (9 sts)

Lightly stuff.

Flatten and close.

Arm – Bear Side

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2: inc around (12 sts)

Rnd 3–5: sc around (12 sts)

Lightly stuff.

Flatten and close.

Leg – Bunny Side

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2: inc around (12 sts)

Rnd 3: sc, inc repeat (18 sts)

Rnd 4–7: sc around (18 sts)

Stuff firmly.

Flatten and close.

Leg – Bear Side

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2: sc, inc repeat (9 sts)

Rnd 3–6: sc around (9 sts)

Stuff firmly.

Flatten and close.

Assembly & Final Touches

Sew ears to the head, positioning bunny ears slightly asymmetrical for softness.
Attach arms slightly forward-facing to enhance the comforting posture.
Legs should angle outward just a touch for stability.

Using charcoal yarn, embroider gentle “repair” stitches along the body seam and limbs. Keep spacing intentional and sparse.

Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use different yarn types?
A: Yes, but softness is critical. Avoid stiff cotton.

Q: Are safety eyes required?
A: You may embroider eyes for baby-safe gifting.

A Final Word

This project was designed to be held, loved, and remembered.
If someone smiles when they see it, you’ve done it right.