How to Crochet an Adorable Brown Bear

Let me tell you about the absolute cuteness that is a Crochet Brown Bear! These charming little creations not only make adorable companions but are perfect for adding a touch of coziness to any space. The fluffy, textured yarn used in crocheting them gives them a warm and inviting look, making you want to snuggle up with them instantly.

Materials Needed

Here’s what you will need to get started:

• Size 7 steel crochet hook
• Size 10 brown crochet thread
• Small amount of size 10 light brown crochet thread
• Black embroidery thread
• Yarn needle
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations Used

• ch: chain
• st: stitch
• sc: single crochet
• sc dec: single crochet decrease
• yo: yarn over
• rev sc: reverse single crochet

Special Stitch

Rev sc: Working from left to right, insert hook in sc from previous row, pull up loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.

*Ch 1 at the start of a round does not count as a stitch.

Instructions

Nose

Round 1: make an adjustable ring, ch1, 6 sc in ring, join. (6 sc)

Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join, leaving a 6 inch tail for sewing. Cut thread. Embroider nose and mouth on here. (12 sc)

Finger Puppet

Round 1: make an adjustable ring, ch1, 6 sc in ring, join. (6 sc)

Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join. (12 sc)

Round 3: ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in the next st, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, repeat from * around, join. (18 sc)

Round 4: ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join. (24 sc)

Round 5: ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * around, join. (30 sc)

Rounds 6 - 14: ch 1, 1 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join. (30 sc)

Round 15: ch 1, sc dec over same st as join and the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, *sc dec over the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * around, join. (24 sc)

Round 16: ch 1, sc dec over same st as join and the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *sc dec over the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join. (18 sc)

Round 17: ch 1, sc dec over same st as join and the next st, 1 sc in the next st, *sc dec over the next 2 sts, 1 sc in the next st, repeat from * around, join. (12 sc) Stuff bear’s head.

Round 18: ch 1, sc dec over same st as join and next st, sc dec over next 2 sts, around, join. (6 sc)

Round 19: ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join. (12 sc)

Round 20: ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in the next st, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, repeat from * around, join. (18 sc)

Round 21: ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join. (24 sc)

Round 22: ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * around, join. (30 sc)

Rounds 23 – 38: ch 1, 1 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join, finish off and weave in ends. (30 sc)

Embroider eyes and sew nose to face.

Ears (Make 2)

Round 1: ch 2, 5 sc in second ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc, ch 1, do not turn. (10 sc)

Round 3: 1 rev sc in ea st across, finish off, weave in ends. (10 rev sc)

Sew ears to the top of bear’s head.

Arms (Make 2)

Round 1: make an adjustable ring, ch1, 4 sc in ring, join. (4 sc)

Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join. (8 sc)

Rounds 3 – 12: ch 1, 1 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join. (8 sc)

After round 12, leave an 8 inch tail for sewing and cut thread. Sew arms to side of body.