How to Create a Crochet Valentine's Teddy Bear

Creating a Crochet Valentine's Teddy Bear is a heartwarming and charming DIY project that can be a wonderful gift for a special someone. This adorable handmade teddy bear, crafted with love and care, adds a personal touch to the Valentine's Day celebration. The process of crocheting this cuddly companion is both fun and rewarding, allowing you to customize it with unique colors and details.

Whether you are a crochet enthusiast looking for a new project or someone wanting to surprise a loved one with a thoughtful handmade gift, a Crochet Valentine's Teddy Bear is sure to bring joy and warmth to anyone who receives it. So, grab your crochet hook, some soft yarn, and get ready to spread love by stitching together this delightful Valentine's Day creation!

Materials

Yarnart jeans:

• Light pink: No- 74
• Medium pink: No- 78
• Dark pink: No- 42
• Red: No- 51
• Crochet hook: 2.5 mm

Legs and Body

Make 2, do not cut the second one.
1. 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (1sc, inc)x6 (18)
4. (5sc, inc)x3 (21)
5-6. sc in all 21 (2 rounds) (21)
Make ch 6 and join both legs with sl st.
7. 21 sc in 1st leg, 6 sc in chain, 21 sc in 2nd leg, 6 sc in chain (54)
8-33. sc in all 54 (26 rounds) (54)
34. (7sc, dec)x6 (48)
35. (6sc, dec)x6 (42)
36. (5sc, dec)x6 (36)
37. (4sc, dec)x6 (30)
38. (3sc, dec)x6 (24)
39. (2sc, dec)x6 (18)
40. (1sc, dec)x6 (12)
41. (dec)x6 (6)
Fasten off, weave in the end.

Arms

Make 2.
1. 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (1sc, inc)x6 (18)
4-10. sc in all 18 (7 rounds) (18)
Flatten the end of the arm and make 9 sc across both sides to close.
Leave a tail for sewing.

Ears

Make 2.
1. 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (1sc, inc)x6 (18)
4-5. sc in all 18 (2 rounds) (18)
Leave a tail for sewing.

Muzzle and Cheeks

Make 1 muzzle in white and 2 cheeks in dark pink.
1. 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. (inc)x6 (12)
Leave a tail for sewing.

Heart

Into magic ring, make 3 tr, 4 dc, tr, 4 dc, 3 tr, ch 2 and sl st back to magic ring.
Close tight, leave a tail for sewing.

Assembly

Sew the ears on between row 5-11, aligned with legs.
Sew on muzzle between row 15-19.
Sew on cheeks next to muzzle but 1 row lower.
Embroider simple eyes and nose.
Sew on the heart in the middle of the chest, leave 2 rows between muzzle and heart.
Sew on arms between rows 16-26 at an angle, so the tips of the arms lightly touch the heart.
If you wish, embroider a simple lazy daisy heart on the back of the bear.

Lazy Daisy

Insert the needle into the bear and remove it where you want the center of your flower to be.
Insert the needle again into the same spot and remove it halfway 1-2 stitches further, where the end of your petal will be (for reference, the bottom flower is 2 sc further, and small flowers are 1 sc further).

Note: It is essential to ensure each section is properly crafted for the best results!

Loop the yarn around the needle and remove the needle completely.
Insert it again into the same stitch from which it came out, but behind the loop created. The tighter you pull, the narrower the petal will be.
Return to the middle and repeat as many times as the number of petals you wish to have. Make double knots as the center of the flowers.