Crochet Bear Granny Square Pattern

The Crochet Bear Granny Square pattern is a delightful and charming design perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your projects. With its adorable bear motif, creating this square is not only fun but also a wonderful way to showcase your crochet skills. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is great for everyone.

Materials

• Dk / weight 3 yarn: I used Paintbox Simply DK in Slate Green for the background color (276 meters per 100g) and various different colors for the animals.
• 4ply yarn in black and white for the eyes on the 4, 5 and 6.5” squares.
• 3 and 4 mm crochet hooks.
• Needle.
• Scissors.

Abbreviations

Written in English US terms:

• sc = single crochet (double crochet UK)

• hdc = half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)

• dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)

• tr = treble crochet (double treble crochet UK)

• sc2tog / sc3tog = sc 2/3 stitches together (double crochet 2/3 stitches together)

• slst = slip stitch

• blo = back loop only (crochet into the back loop of the stitch)

• [ ] = in the same stitch

• * * = repeat between

• ch = chain

• Loop stitch

Gauge

9 dc x 4 rows = 2” x 2”

Eyes

If making small, medium and large squares, use a 3mm hook and black 4 ply yarn.

If making extra large, use DK black yarn and 4mm hook.

Round 1: In a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc, slst to the first and pull tight. (6)

Fasten off with a long end for sewing, sew one white line for small, medium and large, and two white lines for extra large.

Bear

Make the circle brown.

Small 4” / Medium 5” Square

Muzzle

Using beige yarn:

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch2, 15 dc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (15)

Fasten off with a long end for sewing.

Nose

Using black 4ply yarn:

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (6)

Fasten off and sew at the top of the muzzle, sew a black line down to the bottom, then sew in place.

Ears

Using brown yarn, make two:

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (6)

Round 2: ch1, [2 hdc] in each stitch. (12) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.

Large 6.5” Square

Muzzle

Using beige yarn:

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch2, 16 tr into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (16)

Fasten off with a long end for sewing.

Nose

Using black yarn:

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch1, 8 sc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (8)

Fasten off and sew at the top of the muzzle, sew a black line down to the bottom, then sew in place.

Ears

Make two using brown yarn:

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch2, 8 hdc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (8)

Round 2: ch1, [2 hdc] in each stitch. (16) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.