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

Create your own tiny, cuddly companion with this easy-to-follow crochet pattern. This mini bear is perfect for use as a keychain, a bag charm, or a small gift for someone special. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner, this project is a quick and rewarding make.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Sport weight yarn (approximately 50g/200m) in your choice of color.
• Crochet Hook: 1.5 mm
• Eyes: Small safety eyes or beads
• Stuffing: Fiberfill or polyester stuffing
• Accessories: Lobster clasp or keyring
• Tools: Yarn needle, scissors, and glue (for eyes if not using safety eyes)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• dc: Double crochet
• inc: Increase (two sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)

Step-by-Step Pattern

The Head

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2: 6 inc (12)

Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (18)

Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (24)

Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (30)

Rounds 6–9: 30 sc (4 rounds total)

Round 10: (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (24)

Round 11: (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (18)

Round 12: (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times (15). Stuff the head firmly and embroider the nose.

The Ears

Make two ears: 5 sc in MR. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

The Legs

Make two legs:

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2: 6 inc (12)

Rounds 3–4: 12 sc

Round 5: (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 4 times (8)

Rounds 6–8: 8 sc (3 rounds total). Stuff only the bottom part of the leg.

Round 9: Flatten the piece, join the edges together, and crochet 4 sc across the top to close.

The Arms

Make two arms:

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times (9)

Rounds 3–4: 9 sc

Round 5: (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times (6)

Rounds 6–8: 6 sc (3 rounds total). Stuff lightly.

Round 9: Flatten the piece, join the edges together, and crochet 3 sc across the top to close.

The Body

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2: 6 inc (12)

Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (18)

Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (24)

Round 5: Crochet 4 sc into the first leg, 9 sc in the body, crochet 4 sc into the second leg, 3 sc in the body. Create a small tail using a puff stitch (3 double crochets in one stitch), then finish with 3 sc (24)

Rounds 6–7: 24 sc

Round 8: (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (18)

Rounds 9–10: 18 sc

Round 11: (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times (15)

Round 12: 1 sc, crochet 3 sc into the first arm, 5 sc in the body, crochet 3 sc into the second arm, 3 sc (15). Stuff the body firmly.

Assembly

Now it is time to put your bear together!

1. Details: Embroider a small design or heart on the bear’s belly.
2. Head: Sew the head securely to the body.
3. Ears: Sew the ears to the top of the head.
4. Eyes: Glue or attach the safety eyes to the face.
5. Finishing Touch: Attach the lobster clasp or keyring to the top of the head.

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