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Adorable Striped Crochet Bear Pattern: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Create your own huggable companion with this detailed crochet bear pattern. This bear features a sweet, slightly sad expression and charming striped details that make it the perfect gift for children or a cozy addition to any plushie collection.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Fuzzy/Chenille yarn in Color A (Beige) and Color B (Blue or Pink).
• Accent Thread: Cotton thread for eyelids.
• Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (E-4).
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
• Eyes: 12 mm safety eyes.
• Muzzle: A piece of fabric (approx. 3.5″ x 2.5″ / 8.5 x 6 cm).
• Nose: A piece of felt (approx. 1.8″ x 1.4″ / 4.5 x 3.5 cm).
• Tools: Sewing thread, blunt tapestry needle, embroidery needle, and sewing pins.

Pattern Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• st: Stitch

Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions

The Head

Worked from the top down.

• R1: Color A. 6 sc in MR [6]
• R2: inc in each st [12]
• R3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
• R4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
• R5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
• R6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
• R7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
• R8: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
• R9: (7 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [54]
• R10: (8 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [60]
• R11-25: sc in each st [60]

Note: Insert safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, with 8 stitches between them.

• R26: (8 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [54]
• R27: (7 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [48]
• R28: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
• R29: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]

Stuff the head firmly as you work.

• R30: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
• R31: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]

Fasten off and weave in the end. Use cotton thread to embroider the eyelids by bringing the needle from the outer corner of the eye to the inner corner, slightly higher, then pulling it through to the open part of the head and tightening gently.

The Ears (Make 2)

• R1: Color B. 6 sc in MR [6]
• R2: inc in each st [12]
• R3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
• R4: (5 sc, inc) repeat 3 times [21]
• R5-7: sc in each st [21]
• R8: (5 sc, dec) repeat 3 times [18]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ears (do not stuff) and sew them to the head.

The Body

Worked from the bottom up. Alternate Colors A and B every 2 rounds.

• R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
• R2: inc in each st [12]
• R3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
• R4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
• R5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
• R6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
• R7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
• R8: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
• R9-15: sc in each st [48]
• R16: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
• R17-19: sc in each st [42]
• R20: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
• R21-23: sc in each st [36]

Stuff the body as you work.

• R24: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
• R25: sc in each st [30]
• R26: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the head to the body, ensuring the color changes are aligned at the back.

The Arms (Make 2)

• R1: Color A. 6 sc in MR [6]
• R2: inc in each st [12]
• R3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
• R4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
• R5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
• R6-8: sc in each st [30]
• R9: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
• R10: (10 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [22]
• R11: (9 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [20]
• R12: (8 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [18]

Stuff the arms lightly, shaping them so the decreases are on the sides.

• R13-17: sc in each st [18]
• R18: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times [15]

Do not add more stuffing.

• R19-23: sc in each st [15]
• R24: (3 sc, dec) repeat 3 times [12]
• R25: sc in each st [12]
• R26: 2 sc, sl st in next st [3]

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Arm Paw Pads

Large Pad (Make 2): Color B. R1: 6 sc in MR. R2: inc in each st [12]. Sl st in next st. Fasten off.

Small Pads (Make 8): Color B. R1: 6 sc in MR. Sl st in next st. Fasten off.

Position one large pad in the center of the palm and four small pads above it. Sew them securely to the arm.

The Legs (Make 2)

• R1: Color B. 6 sc in MR [6]
• R2: inc in each st [12]
• R3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
• R4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
• R5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
• R6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
• R7: Color A. (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
• R8-9: sc in each st [42]
• R10: 12 sc, (dec, 1 sc) repeat 5 times, dec, 13 sc [36]
• R11: 9 sc, (dec, 1 sc) repeat 5 times, dec, 10 sc [30]
• R12: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
• R13-14: sc in each st [24]
• R15: (6 sc, dec) repeat 3 times [21]
• R16-17: sc in each st [21]

Stuff the feet firmly and the legs lightly.

• R18: (5 sc, dec) repeat 3 times [18]
• R19-22: sc in each st [18]
• R23: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times [15]
• R24-27: sc in each st [15]
• R28: (3 sc, dec) repeat 3 times [12]

Fasten off. Using Color B, embroider 4 toes on each foot by pulling the thread through the rows where the color changed and pulling tight.

Tail and Belly Button

Tail: Color A. R1: 6 sc in MR. R2: inc in each st [12]. R3-4: sc in each st [12]. R5: (2 sc, dec) repeat 3 times [9]. Stuff lightly and sew to the back.

Belly Button: Using a piece of yarn, anchor the needle at the back of the bear and come out at the belly. Insert the needle into the next stitch and bring it back to the back. Tighten and repeat one more time. Hide the knot inside the body.

Final Assembly and Face Details

1. Muzzle: Cut the fabric for the muzzle and felt for the nose. Pin the muzzle to the face and place the nose on top so that half of the nose covers the muzzle. Sew the muzzle in place, then sew the nose on top.
2. Face: Embroider the mouth and eyebrows using embroidery thread.
3. Sewing: Attach the arms to the body and the legs to the bottom. Position the legs slightly forward so the bear can sit upright.

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