Crochet Bear Basket Guide

Jun 22, 2025 08:50 AM

Create Your Adorable Crochet Bear Basket: A Fun and Practical Home Décor Solution

The Crochet Bear Basket is an adorable and practical addition to any nursery or cozy corner in your home. This charming creation not only adds a touch of whimsy to the room but also serves as a perfect storage solution for toys, blankets, or even books. Its cute design and soft texture make it a delightful piece that kids and adults alike will love. Whether you're organizing clutter or simply looking to add a cute touch to your space, the Crochet Bear Basket is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see it.

Materials and Preparation

To make this adorable crochet bear basket, you’ll need:

Yarn: Milk cotton yarn 5 ply (80% cotton, 20% acrylic); 125g ≈ 220m. Use 1 strand for smaller sections (head, ears, arms, etc.), and 2 strands for the basket base.
Crochet Hook Sizes:

2.75mm hook for single-stranded sections.
4.0mm hook for double-stranded basket section.

Additional Tools:

Scissors
Yarn needle for finishing
7mm safety eyes for detailing
Craft wire (20-25cm) for arm structure
Stitch marker (optional but recommended)

Abbreviations and Notes

Abbreviations Used:

MR: Magic Ring
SC: Single Crochet
INC: Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
DEC: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
***: Repeat instructions inside the asterisks the specified number of times
[ ]: Number of stitches per round

Important Notes:

The pattern includes items worked in continuous rounds (do not join rounds unless stated). Use a stitch marker to track your rounds.
Pay attention to the instructions for working in back loops only (for the base transition in Round 8).
Using the correct hook sizes for different sections ensures proper proportions.

Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes

Gauge: Approx. 6 SC x 6 rows = 2.5 x 2.5 cm square using 2 strands of yarn and the 4.0mm hook.
Finished Basket Dimensions: The basket measures approximately 12cm in diameter and 10cm in height. Bear head and arms add additional height for a total of ~16cm.

Special Techniques

Magic Ring: Essential for starting seamless projects in the round.
A gauge swatch is recommended, especially for the basket base, to ensure it sits flat and retains structure.

Step-by-Step Pattern

Basket Base and Body

Hook Size: 4.0mm (double strands of yarn).

Round 1: Make a Magic Ring (MR). Work 7 SC into the ring, slip stitch to join, and chain 1. [7]
Round 2: Work 7 INC (2 SC in each stitch). Slip stitch to join, chain 1. [14]
Round 3: (1 SC, 1 INC) repeat 7 times. Slip stitch to join, chain 1. [21]
Round 4: (2 SC, 1 INC) repeat 7 times. Slip stitch to join, chain 1. [28]
Round 5: (3 SC, 1 INC) repeat 7 times. Slip stitch to join, chain 1. [35]
Round 6: (4 SC, 1 INC) repeat 7 times. Slip stitch to join, chain 1. [42]
Round 7: (5 SC, 1 INC) repeat 7 times. Slip stitch to join, chain 1. [49]

Transition to Basket Walls (Back Loop Only)

Round 8: Work 49 SC in back loops only, slip stitch to join, chain 1. [49]
Rounds 9 – 14 (6 Rounds): Work 49 SC. Slip stitch to join at the end of each round. [49]

Change to White Yarn for the Rim

Rounds 15 – 16 (2 Rounds): Work 49 SC in white yarn. Slip stitch to join. [49]

Fasten off and weave in ends. The basket section is now complete!

Create Your Adorable Crochet Bear Basket: A Fun and Practical Home Décor Solution

Bear Head

Hook Size: 2.75mm (single strand of yarn)

Round 1: Make a Magic Ring (MR). Work 6 SC into the ring. [6]
Round 2: 6 INC. [12]
Round 3: (1 SC, 1 INC) repeat 6 times. [18]
Round 4: (2 SC, 1 INC) repeat 6 times. [24]
Round 5: (3 SC, 1 INC) repeat 6 times. [30]
Round 6: (4 SC, 1 INC) repeat 6 times. [36]
Rounds 7 – 15 (9 Rounds): Work 36 SC. [36]

Begin Decreasing:

Round 16: (7 SC, 1 DEC) repeat 4 times. [32]
Round 17: (2 SC, 1 DEC) repeat 8 times. [24]
Round 18: (1 SC, 1 DEC) repeat 8 times. [16]
Round 19: Work 8 DEC. [8]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach 7mm safety eyes between Rounds 10 and 11, leaving 6 SC between the eyes.

Create Your Adorable Crochet Bear Basket: A Fun and Practical Home Décor Solution

Ears

Hook Size: 2.75mm

Round 1: Make a Magic Ring (MR). Work 8 SC into the ring. [8]
Round 2: 8 INC. [16]
Rounds 3 – 6 (4 Rounds): Work 16 SC. [16]

Make 2 ears, and sew them to the head from Rounds 4–9, ensuring the ears are 6 SC apart from the eyes.

Create Your Adorable Crochet Bear Basket: A Fun and Practical Home Décor Solution

Arms

Hook Size: 2.75mm

Prepare 20–25cm of craft wire to add structure.

Round 1: Make a Magic Ring (MR). Work 6 SC into the ring. [6]
Round 2: 6 INC. [12]
Rounds 3 – 39 (37 Rounds): Work 12 SC. [12]
Round 40: Work 6 DEC. [6]

Make 2 arms, insert craft wire, and attach to the sides of the basket.

Legs

Hook Size: 2.75mm

Round 1: Make a Magic Ring (MR). Work 6 SC into the ring. [6]
Round 2: 6 INC. [12]
Round 3: (3 INC, 3 SC) repeat 2 times. [18]
Round 4: (1 SC, 1 INC) repeat 3 times, 3 SC, (1 SC, 1 INC) repeat 3 times, 3 SC. [24]
Rounds 5 – 8 (4 Rounds): Work 24 SC. [24]
Round 9: (1 SC, 1 DEC) repeat 3 times, 3 SC, (1 SC, 1 DEC) repeat 3 times, 3 SC. [18]
Round 10: (3 DEC, 3 SC) repeat 2 times. [12]
Round 11: Work 6 DEC. [6]

Make 2 legs and sew them to the base of the basket.

Create Your Adorable Crochet Bear Basket: A Fun and Practical Home Décor Solution