Crochet Bear Holding a Rose

This pattern will guide you through creating a delightful crocheted bear that holds a rose. This adorable bear is perfect for gifts or home decorations and makes a lovely keepsake for any occasion!

Materials

• Brown worsted weight yarn (approximately 100 grams)
• White worsted weight yarn (approximately 20 grams)
• Black embroidery thread or yarn for the eyes and nose
• Red ribbon for the bow
• Green worsted weight yarn for the rose stem
• Red fabric for the rose petals (optional)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Safety eyes (optional)

Gauge

Between 12 and 14 stitches = 4 inches in single crochet.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
• dec = decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch

Instructions

Bear Body

1. Start with the brown yarn, and make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12)
4. Round 3: *1 sc, inc* repeat around (18)
5. Round 4-10: 1 sc in each stitch around (18 each round)
6. Round 11: *1 sc, dec* repeat around (12)
7. Stuff the body with fiberfill.
8. Round 12: Dec around (6). Finish off and secure the yarn.

Bear Head

1. Repeat the same method as for the body, but stop after Round 10, and stuff the head lightly before closing.
2. Attach the eyes and embroider the nose using black thread.
3. For the mouth, use a simple stitch to create a smile.

Ears

• Make 2: Start with brown yarn and make a magic ring.
• Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
• Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12)
• Round 3: 1 sc in each stitch around (12). Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Sew the ears onto the head.
2. Attach the head to the body using a tapestry needle.

Bear Arms (Make 2)

1. Using brown yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
3. Round 2-4: 1 sc in each stitch around (6 each round)
4. Stuff lightly and sew to the body where the arms should be.

Bear Legs (Make 2)

1. Start with brown yarn, magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
3. Round 2-7: 1 sc in each stitch around (6 each round)
4. Stuff lightly and attach to the bottom of the body.

Rose

1. Using red fabric, cut circular petals (around 5-6) that gradually get smaller.
2. Pinch the center of each petal and wrap to form a rose shape.
3. Using the green yarn, crochet a simple stem: chain 10, sc down the chain, and attach to the bear's hands.
4. Wrap the base of the rose with green yarn and attach it to the bear’s hand.

Finishing Touches

1. Add a bow using the red ribbon around the bear’s neck.
2. Weave in all ends nicely so that the bear is ready for cuddles!

Your creation is now complete! Enjoy your new crochet bear, perfect for gifting or displaying!