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Materials You’ll Need
Yarn
- Super Bulky (Level 6) Chenille / Velvet Yarn – Dark Brown (Bear)
- Medium Weight (Level 4) Cotton or Acrylic Yarn
- Grey (Suit)
- Green, Red, White (Scarf)
Tools & Notions
- Crochet hook 5.0 mm (bear)
- Crochet hook 4.0 mm (clothing)
- 12 mm or 14 mm black safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Crochet Information
- Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise
- Do not join rounds with a slip stitch
- Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round
Step 1: Head
Use Dark Brown super bulky yarn and 5.0 mm hook.
Rnd 1: Magic Ring, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each stitch around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Shape the Head
Rnd 7–14: Sc around (36) — 8 rounds
Insert Eyes
- Place safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9
- Space them about 6–7 stitches apart
Close the Head
Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Rnd 16: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Rnd 17: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly
Rnd 18: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 19: 6 dec (6)
Fasten off and close the opening.
Step 2: Body
Continue with Dark Brown yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic Ring, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Body Height
Rnd 7–16: Sc around (36) — 10 rounds
Shape the Bottom
Rnd 17: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly
Rnd 20: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 21: 6 dec (6)
Fasten off and close.
Step 3: Ears (Make 2)
Use Dark Brown yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic Ring, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around (12)
Rnd 3: Sc around (12)
Fasten off, flatten slightly, and leave a tail for sewing.
Step 4: Arms (Make 2)
Use Dark Brown yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic Ring, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around (12)
Rnd 3–7: Sc around (12) — 5 rounds
- Stuff lightly at the bottom
- Leave the top unstuffed
Flatten and fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Step 5: Legs (Make 2)
Use Dark Brown yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic Ring, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around (12)
Rnd 3–5: Sc around (12) — 3 rounds
Stuff firmly
Fasten off, flatten, and leave a sewing tail.
Step 6: Assembly (Bear)
- Sew the head onto the body, centered
- Attach ears to the top of the head
- Sew arms to the sides of the body, just below the head
- Sew legs to the lower front of the body
- Ensure symmetry before tightening stitches
Step 7: The Suit Jacket
Switch to Grey yarn and 4.0 mm hook.
Jacket Body (Worked Flat)
- Chain enough stitches to wrap around the bear’s torso
- Work single crochet rows until the piece reaches shoulder height
Shape the Front
- Divide the top into three sections:
- Back panel
- Left front
- Right front
- Leave gaps for armholes
Step 8: Sleeves
- Attach yarn to the armhole
- Work in rounds of single crochet
- Crochet until sleeve reaches the wrist
- Repeat for second sleeve
Step 9: Vest (Optional Layer)
- Use Grey yarn
- Crochet a sleeveless version of the jacket
- Work tightly using waistcoat stitch for fabric texture
Step 10: Striped Scarf
Use Green, White, and Red yarn.
Scarf
- Chain 60–80 stitches
- Row 1: Dc across in Green
- Row 2–3: Dc across in White
- Row 4–5: Dc across in Red
- Repeat stripe sequence as desired
Tassels
- Cut short yarn strands
- Attach to each end of the scarf
Final Assembly
- Dress the bear in the suit
- Wrap the scarf around the neck
- Adjust sleeves and jacket fit
- Pose your finished bear
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Always use stitch markers with fuzzy yarn
- Keep stitches tight to prevent stuffing from showing
- Pin pieces before sewing to ensure balance and symmetry
