If you're looking for an adorable crochet project that's both adorable and giftable, a bear lovey crochet pattern is the perfect choice. With the comfort of a soft blanket and the cuteness of a cuddly bear, this crochet lovey is designed to become a baby's best friend.
In this post, you will find everything you need to make a Crochet Bear, but will need to check out my Triangle Lovey Pattern Post for the lovey pattern and attaching instructions!
This bear is part of a collection of adorable animal loveys! If you're looking for the perfect baby gift or market table item, these crochet animal loveys are quick to make, beginner-friendly, and cute!
Mini loveys offer the same comforting design in a smaller size that's ideal for tiny hands and travel.
This collection of mini lovey animals include:
- Duck
- Bear
- Llama
- Bunny
- Frog
Mini versions are perfect for stroller rides, daycare naps, and quick crochet projects.
What Is a Crochet Bear Lovey?
This crochet bear lovey is a small security blanket featuring a soft bear head and cute little arms attached to a soft crochet lovey.
This little lovey is lightweight, easy to carry, and perfect for little hands to hold during naps, car rides, and bedtime.
This blog post will show you how to make the bear's head, ears, and arms. Be sure to follow the Granny Triangle Lovey Pattern Blog Post for how to make the Lovey and attach the bear.
Let's get crocheting!
Pattern Instructions
MATERIALS:
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Yarn
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Super bulky weight (6) yarn in beige ~20g
- Premier Basix Chenille - Sand
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Medium weight (4) yarn in black ~1g
- Loops & Threads, Impeccable - Black
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Super bulky weight (6) yarn in beige ~20g
- 6.5 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
ABBREVIATIONS:
- ch = chain
- dec = decrease
- hdc = half double crochet
- inc = increase
- sc = single crochet
- slst = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
HELPFUL NOTES:
- The bear is crocheted in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
- The numbers within parentheses at the end of each round are the total number of stitches for that round, example: (12).
- An alternative to the magic circle is the chain 2 method. This is the method I used to complete the pattern.
- I crochet using the yarn over/yarn over method.
- Finished lovey size: approx. 10" tall x 10" wide.
BEAR HEAD
Use the 6.5 mm hook and super bulky weight (6) yarn in brown.
Round 1 – 8 sc in a magic circle (8)
Round 2 – (inc) x 8 (16)
Round 3 – (2 sc, inc) x 5, 1 sc (21)
Rounds 4 to 5 – 1 sc in each st around (21) 2 rounds
Round 6 – (2 sc, dec) x 5, 1 sc (16)
Round 7 – 1 sc in each st around (16)
Round 8 – (dec) x 8 (8) slst to the first dec
Fasten off and leave a long tail to weave the last round closed.
Stuff the head to hold shape, do not overstuff.
Weave the tail through the front loops of round 8. Pull gently to close and sew in your ends.
NOSE: Once the ears are attached, use the tapestry needle and medium weight yarn in black to embroider a nose centered between rounds 4 + 5, approx. 1 or 2 sts across, and down round 5. photo 2a
BEAR EARS
Use the 6.5 mm hook and super bulky weight (6) yarn in brown.
- The ears are worked using surface stitches.
- Work all stitches from row 1 around the same stitch post.
- Start with a slip knot on the hook. At round 3 of the head *photo 2b* work a slst to attach and follow the instructions below:
Row 1 – [2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 sc] (6)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Note: Sew both yarn tails in front of the ear to create the curve shape of the ear. *photo 2c*
Repeat for the second ear, with approx. 3 visible incs at round 2.
BEAR ARMS
Use the 6.5 mm hook and super bulky weight (6) yarn in brown.
Round 1 – 6 sc in a magic circle (6)
Rounds 2 to 4 – 1 sc in each st around (6) 3 rounds
Round 5 – dec, 4 sc (5)
Round 6 – 1 sc in each st around (5)
Do not stuff.
Flatten round 6 together and sc through both sides to close, 2 or 3 sc.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching.
Repeat for the second arm.
GRANNY TRIANGLE LOVEY
Grab your favourite medium weight (4) yarn in the cutest colour and make the granny triangle lovey from this blog post.
ATTACHING
Continue with the instructions from the Granny Triangle Lovey Blog for attaching instructions. You can find that blog post here.
And that's it! You've finished your own adorable Crochet Bear Lovey!
Looking for some colour inspo? Check out the pattern testers work from my instagram!
If you enjoyed this one, try the 4 other adorable animal patterns to make with this triangle lovey: a duck, a bunny, a llama, and a frog! You can find the FREE patterns here. OR if you are a member of my Patreon, you can download all 5 patterns for free.
You can also purchase the downloadable patterns from my website.
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