Crochet bear motif – easy to make and provides lots of fun ways to use.

I created the first bear motif to patch a hole in my child’s school cardigan. Using woolen yarn, I made a cute applique that lasted through the school year.

Crochet bear motifs are versatile and can add charm to a variety of items. Use them to decorate sweaters, hats, T-shirts or other clothing. They also make adorable bunting for home decor, especially in a baby’s room. Great gift idea for those who love to make handmade gifts!

Use brown yarn.

1: Start with a magic ring, ch 2. Work 12 dc into the ring, sl st in the first dc [12]

2: Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc [24]

3: Ch 2, starting in the same st (dv in next st, 2 dc in next st) rep 12 times, sl st in the first dc [36]

4: Ch 1, sc in the same st, skip 1 st, 6 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next 8 sts, skip 1 st, 6 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next 21 sts, sl st in the first sc of the round.

Weave in yarn tails.

Use beige yarn.

1: Ch 4. Crochet around the foundation chain: 2 sc in the second st from hook, sc in next st, 4 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in the first st, sl st in the first sc of the round [10]

2: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same and in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next 4 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sl st in the first sc of the round [18]

Weave in yarn tails.

Sew the muzzle to the face with brown thread. Embroider a nose with black thread.

Use white yarn.

1: Work 8 sc into the magic ring, sl st in the first sc [8]

Leave a short yarn tail.

Place the eyes on the face and pull the yarn tails to the back side of the applique. Knot tightly.

With black yarn, work a French knot in the center of the eye. Weave in all yarn ends.