Introduction
Crochet the Trail-Ranger Bear—an adorable park-ranger-inspired amigurumi set with a bucket hat, badge shirt, cargo shorts, sturdy sneakers, and a roll-top backpack. Style the scene with a tiny campfire, a marshmallow on a stick, binoculars, a compass, a whistle, a trail map, and a water bottle for viral-ready photos. Written in US terms, worked mainly in continuous rounds.
Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.
Materials
- Yarn (Worsted/Aran #4 cotton or acrylic):
- A: Mid beige (head, body, ears, arms, legs)
- B: Light beige/cream (muzzle, shoe soles)
- C: Olive light (hat, shoes, backpack body)
- D: Olive dark (hat band, shirt)
- E: Khaki (shorts, pocket flaps)
- F: Brown (belt, nose, stick, log stones)
- G: Mustard/gold (badge patch, buckle, compass ring)
- H: Gray/charcoal (binoculars, campfire rocks)
- I: Teal (water bottle)
- J: Orange + yellow (flame, whistle)
- K: Black (shirt buttons, binocular lens accents)
- Hook: 3.25–3.5 mm (US D/E) for body & clothes; 2.75–3.0 mm for tiny props (optional).
- Safety eyes: 10 mm (pair).
- Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, fiberfill, small cardboard ovals for shoe reinforcement (optional), thin wire for binocular strap loop (optional but not required), small scrap of paper/plastic for map core.
Finished Size & Gauge
- Finished height: ~10–11 in (25–28 cm).
- Gauge: ~18 sc × 20 rnds = 4 in/10 cm in the round with firm stuffing.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – magic ring
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – invisible decrease (front loops)
- blo / flo – back/front loop only
- sc3tog – single crochet 3 together
- rep – repeat
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Color Map (exact to photo)
- Bear: A with B muzzle
- Shirt: D + K tiny buttons + G badge
- Shorts: E with F belt & G buckle
- Shoes: C uppers + B soles
- Hat: C crown/brim + D band
- Backpack: C body + straps; roll/top cylinder C (same)
- Props: H binoculars & rocks; F stick/logs; J flame/whistle; I bottle; G compass ring
Bear – Core Pieces
Head (A)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: [sc, inc]×6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc]×6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc]×6 (30)
R6: [4 sc, inc]×6 (36)
R7: [5 sc, inc]×6 (42)
R8–12: sc around (42)
Place eyes between R10–11, 8–9 sts apart.
R13: [5 sc, dec]×6 (36)
R14: [4 sc, dec]×6 (30) — stuff firmly, shaping soft cheeks.
R15: [3 sc, dec]×6 (24)
R16: [2 sc, dec]×6 (18)
R17: [sc, dec]×6 (12)
R18: dec around (6). Fasten off.
Muzzle (B)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: [sc, inc]×6 (18)
R4: sc around (18). Stuff lightly and sew centered 1–2 rnds below the eyes. Embroider nose in F and a tiny smile line.
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Ears ×2 (A)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: [sc, inc]×6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc]×6 (24)
R5: sc around (24). Flatten slightly. Leave tails for sewing low on head sides (just beneath hat brim line).
Body (A)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: [sc, inc]×6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc]×6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc]×6 (30)
R6–9: sc around (30)
R10: [4 sc, inc]×6 (36)
R11–13: sc around (36)
R14: [4 sc, dec]×6 (30)
R15: [3 sc, dec]×6 (24)
R16: [2 sc, dec]×6 (18)
R17: [sc, dec]×6 (12)
R18: dec around (6). Close and weave.
Arms ×2 (A)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3–6: sc around (12)
R7: [4 sc, dec]×2 (10)
R8–14: sc around (10) – lightly stuff from palm to mid-arm only.
Flatten; R15: 5 sc across both layers to close. Leave tails.
Legs & Shoes (A, B, C)
Soles (B)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: [sc, inc]×6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc]×6 (24)
R5: sc blo around (24)
R6–7: sc around (24)
R8: [2 sc, dec]×6 (18)
Uppers (C) – join in front-loop ridge of R5.
R1: sc around (24)
R2: [6 sc, dec]×3 (21)
R3: sc around (21)
R4: sc 8, ch 3, skip 5, sc 8 (tongue gap) (19)
R5: sc around (19)
R6: sl st around for clean foxing edge.
Tongue (C)
Join at gap, Row1 ch1, 5 sc; Row2–3 sc across; fasten off.
Ankles/Legs (A) – join at heel top.
R1: [sc, dec]×6 (12). Stuff foot firmly to keep the rounded toe.
R2–7: sc around (12)
Flatten; R8: 6 sc across to close. Leave long tails.
Laces (B): ch 28; weave through eyelets; tie small bows.
Clothing & Gear
Ranger Shirt (D)
Worked flat then joined; short sleeves in the round.
Body (flat)
Row1: ch 34; sc in 2nd ch and across (33).
Row2–4: ch1, turn, sc across (33).
Row5 (arm splits): sc 10, ch 3 (skip 5), sc 8, ch 3 (skip 5), sc 10.
Row6–12: sc across (33).
Join back seam to form a tube. Slide up from feet.
Sleeves ×2
Join D at armhole. R1: ~18 sc evenly; R2–3: sc around; R4: sl st around for a tidy sleeve edge. Fasten off.
Placket & Buttons
Surface-sl-st a center line down the front. Sew 3–4 tiny K French-knot “buttons.”
Badge Patch (G) – left chest
MR, 6 sc; sl st to close. Embroider a tiny tree/wave icon in K. Sew to left chest.
Cargo Shorts (E) with Belt (F)
Shorts Base
R1: ch 46; join (46).
R2: sc around (46)
R3: [10 sc, inc]×4 + 2 sc (50)
R4–6: sc around (50)
R7 (leg split): sc 25, ch 3, skip 25, join (first leg ring 28).
Leg1 R8–11: sc around (28); R12: sl st loosely around → neat hem. Fasten off.
Leg2: join at remaining gap; R8–12 as above.
Pocket Flaps ×2
Row1: ch 9; sc 8.
Row2: ch1, turn, sc across (8).
Row3: ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog (6).
Row4: sc across (6). Sew to leg sides. Add a single K French-knot “button” to each.
Belt (F)
Row1: ch 48; sl st back for a firm strap. Thread through belt loops (optional: embroider loop lines).
Buckle (G): ch 10; join to ring; sc around to thicken. Stitch at belt front; tack belt end under buckle.
Bucket Hat (C with D Band)
Crown
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: [sc, inc]×6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc]×6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc]×6 (30)
R6: [4 sc, inc]×6 (36)
R7: sc around (36)
Side Wall
R8: sc blo around (36)
R9–10: sc around (36)
Band (D)
R11: join D, sc around (36)
R12: sc around (36); fasten off D.
Brim (C)
R13: back to C, [5 sc, inc]×6 (42)
R14: [6 sc, inc]×6 (48)
R15: sc around (48). Steam-shape to a gentle downward curve.
Backpack with Roll-Top (C)
Base
Row1: ch 18; sc in 2nd ch and across (17).
Rows2–5: ch1, turn, sc across (17).
Sc around perimeter.
Body (in the round)
R1: Work ~54 sc around base.
R2–8: sc around (54).
Top Curve
R9: [8 sc, dec]×6 (48)
R10–11: sc around (48).
Roll Cylinder (sleeping mat) – separate piece
R1: ch 28; join to ring (28).
R2–7: sc around (28). Roll tightly and stitch along top of backpack.
Straps
Make 2: ch 28; sl st back; sew top to upper back edge and bottoms to lower back corners.
Pocket
Front: Row1 ch 12; Row2–4 sc rows; sew as a flat pocket. Optionally add a flap (ch 12; one sc row; sew top edge only).
Shoes – Sole Band Finish (B)
Join B at shoe base; work two rounds sc to create the visible thick cream sole. Optional: surface-stitch toe cap in B.
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Accessories (match the scene)
Binoculars (H + K)
Barrels ×2:
R1: MR 5 sc (5)
R2: inc around (10)
R3–5: sc around (10)
Stuff lightly; close with sc3tog until shut.
Bridge: ch 8; sl st back; sew between barrels.
Strap: ch 60 with F or C; sl st back for flat cord. Hang on right side.
Marshmallow on a Stick (B + F)
Marshmallow (B):
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3–5: sc around (12)
R6: [sc, dec]×6 (6)
Stuff lightly; leave a tunnel center open.
Stick (F): ch 18; sl st back; pass through marshmallow and tack to left hand.
Trail Map (C + D outlines)
Cut a small rectangle of paper or crochet: C ch 16, sc 6 rows. Surface-stitch wavy D trails and a small lake.
Whistle (J)
R1: MR 5 sc (5)
R2: sc around (5)
R3: [sc, inc]×2 + sc (7)
R4: sc around (7); fasten off. Add a tiny slot with surface sl sts. Hang on F cord.
Compass (G + K)
Ring (G): ch 10; join; sc around.
Face (B): MR 6 sc; sew into ring. Embroider K needle and N/E/W/S dashes. Add a tiny G loop.
Water Bottle (I)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3–8: sc around (12)
R9 (neck): [sc, dec]×4 (8)
R10: sc around (8)
Cap: MR 6 sc in I; sew on; add a ch-15 loop handle.
Campfire (H + F + J)
Stone Ring (H):
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: [sc, inc]×6 (18)
R4: sc blo around (18)
R5: sc around (18)
Logs (F) ×4: ch 10; sl st back; wrap to thicken; sew crossing in a star.
Flame (J):
- Inner: MR 4 sc in yellow, R2: [sc, inc]×2 (6), R3: sc around; taper with dec to a point.
- Outer: Repeat in orange slightly larger; sew behind yellow; plant into center.
Assembly – Exact Placement
- Head ↔ Body: Pin and whipstitch; add a little stuffing at the neck.
- Ears: Attach low and lateral so the brim will sit just above them.
- Arms: Sew at upper torso; pose left arm slightly forward to hold the stick; tack stick to palm at two points.
- Legs/Feet: Sew under body base, feet parallel and ~1 cm apart; check standing balance.
- Dress: Slide on shirt first; align placket centered; sew badge to left chest. Pull on shorts; position cargo pocket flaps at mid-thigh. Thread and fasten belt with buckle centered.
- Hat: Place slightly forward; tack the band at two points to head for stability.
- Backpack: Center on back; attach straps over shoulders and to lower back; stitch roll-top cylinder to backpack top.
- Props: Hang binoculars on right side; lay map on table; place campfire near left foot; set compass and whistle on the tabletop; stand the water bottle to the right.
Face & Finishing Touches
- Add one tiny white stitch to each eye for a glossy highlight.
- Light blush on cheeks (optional).
- Steam-shape the hat brim downward and smooth shirt placket (hover iron; do not press acrylic).
- Hide all ends; secure laces and dangling straps with micro stitches for child-safe display.
Quick Photo-Match Checklist
- Beige bear with lighter muzzle and small smile ✔
- Olive bucket hat with darker band ✔
- Dark-olive ranger shirt with center placket + gold badge ✔
- Khaki cargo shorts with side flaps ✔
- Brown belt + square gold buckle ✔
- Green sneakers with cream soles & laces ✔
- Olive backpack with roll cylinder on top ✔
- Left hand holds marshmallow on a stick ✔
- Binoculars at right, campfire with stones & flame, water bottle, whistle, compass, and trail map ✔
Enjoy making your Trail-Ranger Bear—a cozy, nature-loving companion ready for photo-perfect adventures!
