Crochet Bear Applique

Get ready to fall in love with the cutest crochet bear applique you've ever seen! This delightful little creation is perfect for adding a touch of charm to any project. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this bear applique is a fun and rewarding project that will bring a smile to your face. This versatile applique can be used in a variety of ways. Attach it to a baby blanket for a whimsical touch, sew it onto a hat or scarf to add a playful element, or even use it as a decorative accent on a pillow or bag. The possibilities are endless! Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking for a new project or someone who simply adores cute and cuddly bears, this crochet bear applique is sure to bring joy and warmth to your crafting endeavors. So grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn colors, and let your creativity soar as you bring this adorable bear to life!

Materials:

• I used Golden Sun cotton yarn 50 gr / 180 m (beige and brown colors),
• crochet hook 1.5 mm
• needle for embroidery, black thread for embroidery, scissors

Measurement: Bear is approx. 3.2 inches ( 8 cm) high and 2.4 inches (6 cm) wide.

Abbreviations Used (In American Terms)

sts= stitches
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch

Inc = increase

Dec = decrease

How to crochet bear applique:

1 Row: Ch 13, sc 1 to second stitch from hook, 11 sc, Ch 1, turn
2-3 Row: 12 sc, Ch 1, turn
4 Row: Inc, 10 sc, Inc, Ch 1, turn
5 Row: 14 sc, Ch 1, turn
6 Row: Inc, 12 sc, Inc, Ch 1, turn
7-15 Row: 16 sc, Ch 1, turn
16 Row: Dec, 12 sc, Dec, Ch 1, turn
17 Row: 14 sc, Ch 1, turn
18 Row: Dec, 10 sc, Dec, Ch 1, turn
19 Row: 12 sc, Ch 1

Working around the edge:
Left side: 18 sc
Bottom: Ch 2, 1 dc into same stitch, 1 dc, Ch 2, sl.st. into same stitch, 7 sc, sl.st., Ch 2, 1 dc into same stitch, 1 dc, Ch 2,
Right side: 18 sc
Top: Ch 1, 5 dc into 1 St., skip 1 St, 8 sc, skip 1 stitch, 5 dc into 1 stitch, Ch 1, sl.st. Fasten off.

Work in brown color yarn. Start from the middle of the bottom.

Working around the edge:
4 sc, [ 2 hdc into same stitch ] x 2 times, 21 sc, [ 2 hdc into same stitch ] x 3 times, 10 sc, [ 2 hdc into same stitch ] x 3 times, 21 sc, [ 2 hdc into same stitch ] x 2 times, 4 sc, sl.st. to join. Fasten off.

Paws:

Work in brown color yarn: Ch 7, 1 hdc into second stitch from hook, 1 hdc, 4 dc. Fasten off. Make 2 details.

Nose:

Work in brown color yarn:

Magic Ring.

Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring, sl.st. to join (6)

Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc into same stitch, 1 sc + 1 hdc into next stitch, 1 dc + 1 hdc into next stitch, 2 sc into next stitch, 1 hdc + 1 dc into next stitch, 1 hdc + 1 sc into next stitch, sl.st. to join (12)

Fasten off. Embroider nose and smile with black thread.

Connect all the details. Glue the eyes.