How to Crochet a Velvet Valentine Bear: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

Create a cuddly, plush companion with this easy-to-follow crochet pattern. This Velvet Valentine Bear is perfect for beginners and makes a wonderful handmade gift for loved ones. Using soft velvet yarn, you’ll create a cozy bear that is approximately 11 inches tall.

Materials You Will Need

• Yarn: Bernat Velvet (10.5 oz/300 g; 315 yds/288 m)
  • Main Color (MC): Terracotta Rose (1 ball)
  • Contrast A: Quiet Pink (1 ball)
• Crochet Hook: U.S. H/8 [5 mm] (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Safety Eyes: 9mm safety eyes
• Safety Nose: Black safety nose
• Other Essentials: Stuffing, tapestry needle

Pattern Details

Finished Size: Approximately 11″ [28 cm] tall.

Gauge: 12 sc and 12 rows = 4″ [10 cm].

Abbreviations Key

• Approx: Approximately
• Ch: Chain(s)
• Rem: Remaining
• Rep: Repeat
• Rnd(s): Round(s)
• Sc: Single crochet
• Sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together (Decrease: Draw up a loop in each of the next 2 stitches. Yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook)
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• RS: Right side
• WS: Wrong side

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Body

Using the Main Color (MC), begin with a magic loop.

• 1st rnd: Ch 1. 10 sc in magic loop. Join with sl st to first sc.
• 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (20 sc)
• 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.
• 4th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last st. 1 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (30 sc)
• 5th – 11th rnds: Repeat as 3rd rnd.
• 12th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (25 sc)
• 13th rnd: Repeat as 3rd rnd.
• 14th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (20 sc)
• 15th rnd: Repeat as 3rd rnd.
• 16th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (15 sc)
• 17th – 19th rnds: Repeat as 3rd rnd.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the body, leaving the top open.

The Snout

Using Contrast Color A, ch 5.

• 1st rnd: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. 2 sc in next ch. Working into the opposite side of the chain, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch. 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. (10 sc)
• 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (20 sc)
• 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Attach the safety nose as pictured.

The Head

Using the Main Color (MC), begin with a magic loop.

• 1st rnd: Ch 1. 8 sc in magic loop. Join with sl st to first sc.
• 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first st. (16 sc)
• 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last st. 1 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc)
• 4th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last st. 1 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 sc)
• 5th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last st. 1 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (40 sc)
• 6th – 13th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.
• 14th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 sc)
• 15th rnd: Repeat as 6th rnd.
• 16th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc)
• 17th rnd: Repeat as 6th rnd.
• 18th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16 sc)
• 19th rnd: Repeat as 6th rnd.

Sew on the snout, stuffing lightly as you work. Attach the safety eyes.

• 20th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc)
• 21st rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off leaving a long end. Draw the end tightly through the remaining stitches and fasten securely.

The Arms (Make 2)

Using the Main Color (MC), begin with a magic loop.

• 1st rnd: Ch 1. 10 sc in magic loop. Work in continuous rounds (do not join with sl st and omit the starting chain).
• 2nd – 7th rnds: 1 sc in each sc around.
• 8th rnd: (Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) twice.
• 9th – 14th rnds: Repeat as 2nd – 7th rnds.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the arms.

The Ears (Make 2)

Using the Main Color (MC), begin with a magic loop.

• 1st rnd: Ch 1. 5 sc in magic loop. Join with sl st to first sc.
• 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (10 sc)
• 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (15 sc)
• 4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
• 5th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (10 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew ears to the head.

The Feet (Make 2)

Using Contrast Color A, begin with a magic loop.

• 1st rnd: Ch 1. 6 sc in magic loop. Join with sl st to first sc.
• 2nd rnd: Ch 2. 2 dc in each of first 2 sts. 2 hdc in next st. 2 sc in each of next 2 sts. 2 hdc in last st. Join with sl st to first dc. (12 sts)
• 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first st. *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last st. 1 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (18 sc). Break color A and join Main Color (MC).
• 4th – 5th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
• 6th rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 4 times. 1 sc in each of next 10 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. (14 sc)
• 7th rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) twice. 1 sc in each of next 10 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc)
• 8th – 9th rnds: Repeat as 4th and 5th rnds.

Fasten off. Stuff and sew to the bottom of the body.

The Tail

Using the Main Color (MC), begin with a magic loop.

• 1st rnd: Ch 1. 6 sc in magic loop. Join with sl st to first sc.
• 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc)
• 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
• 4th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (8 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff and sew to the back of the body.

The Easy Heart Pattern

Using Contrast Color A, ch 7.

• 1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. (6 sc). Turn.
• 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
• 3rd row: Repeat as 2nd row.
• 4th – 6th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 3 sts. Turn.
• 7th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 3 sts. Do not turn.

Work 1 round of sc evenly around the entire perimeter of the heart, working (Sc, Ch 1, Sc) into the bottom stitch where the slip knot is located. Join with sl st to first sc of 7th row. Fasten off and sew to the body