Introduction
Meet the Campfire Story Bear: a cozy amigurumi dressed for golden-hour camping. He wears camel cuffed chinos, a tartan “flannel” shirt, gray trail sneakers, and an olive bucket hat. A roll-top backpack completes the look, plus a tiny marshmallow-on-a-stick and a flickering yarn campfire for photos.
Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.
Materials
- DK-weight 100% cotton yarn (or similar):
- C1 Warm beige (bear body)
- C2 Dark cocoa (muzzle nose/mouth embroidery)
- C3 Olive (hat & backpack)
- C4 Brick red (shirt color A)
- C5 Forest green (shirt color B)
- C6 Charcoal/black (shirt fine stripe + eyes if crocheted)
- C7 Camel (pants)
- C8 Medium gray (sneakers)
- C9 Light gray/cream (midsole detail)
- C10 Yellow, C11 Orange, C12 Red (campfire flames)
- C13 Brown (fire logs)
- C14 Cream (marshmallow)
- Hooks: 2.5 mm for amigurumi; 3.0 mm for shirt/hat brim to avoid stiffness.
- Safety eyes: 8 mm black (or crochet circles).
- Stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors.
- Optional: small pouch of cotton scraps/pellets for foot base weight (yarn-only enclosure included).
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec – invisible decrease
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- BLO / FLO – back loop only / front loop only
- tr – treble crochet
- rep – repeat
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- Rnd – round
- Row – row
- RS – right side
Notes & Gauge
- Work in continuous spirals unless told to join.
- Gauge: about 8 sc = 1 in (2.5 cm).
- Color changes for plaid are carried neatly on the WS; keep floats loose.
Body Parts
Head (C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc)×6 [42]
Rnd 8–18: sc around [42]
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 13–14, 8 sts apart.
Rnd 19: (5 sc, dec)×6 [36]
Rnd 20: sc around [36]
Rnd 21: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 22: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24] — begin stuffing.
Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18]
Rnd 24: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 25: sc around [12]; fasten off with long tail to sew to body later (leave neck opening).
Muzzle (C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: sc around [24]; sl st to join; leave a tail. Lightly stuff.
Sew centered between eyes. With C2, satin-stitch a small oval nose across ~3–4 sts at the top center; embroider a short vertical line and curved mouth.
Ears (make 2, C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc)×3 [12]
Rnd 4: sc around [12]
Rnd 5: (2 sc, dec)×3 [9]; sl st, leave tail. Flatten and sew high on head, slightly forward tilt.
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Body (C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 7–9: sc around [36]
Rnd 10: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24]
Rnd 12: sc around [24] — natural waist for chinos.
Rnd 13: (2 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 14: sc around [30]
Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24]
Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18] — stuff body firmly.
Rnd 17: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 18: dec around [6]; close.
Sew head to body with ladder stitches; check face centering.
Arms (make 2, C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnd 3–11: sc around [9]
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec)×2, sc 1 [7]
Stuff lightly at the hand end; leave upper arm unstuffed. Flatten and whipstitch to body slightly forward under the shoulder line.
Legs & Trail Sneakers (make 2)
Sole (C8)
Rnd 1: ch 6; sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last; on other side sc 3, inc in last [12]
Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc×3, sc 3, inc×2 [18]
Rnd 3: BLO sc around [18]
Upper (C8)
Rnd 4–5: sc around [18]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec)×3 [15]
Rnd 7: (3 sc, dec)×3 [12] — toe shaped.
Midsole Edge (C9)
Surface sl st once around Rnd 3 to create the light stripe.
Leg Tube (C1)
Rnd 8: join C1 at heel; sc around [12]
Rnd 9–13: sc around [12]
Rnd 14: (sc, dec)×4 [8]
Rnd 15–16: sc around [8]; fasten off with long tail.
Stuff firmly and sew both legs parallel under the body so feet sit flat.
Laces (C9)
Embroider two horizontal bars and a small tie knot at the center top of each shoe.
Clothing
Camel Cuffed Chinos (C7)
Worked top-down in the round; split for legs; add rolled cuffs.
Waistband
Rnd 1: ch 48, join to ring [48]
Rnd 2: sc around [48]
Rnd 3: BLO sc around (casing ridge) [48]
Seat & Thighs
Rnd 4: (sc 7, inc)×6 [54]
Rnd 5–7: sc around [54]
Divide for Legs
Locate join; count 27 sts opposite for inseam.
Right leg:
Rnd 8: work sc over first 27 sts, join to first of this segment [27]
Rnd 9–12: sc around [27]
Rnd 13 (taper): (sc 7, dec)×3 + sc 0–2 to end [24]
Rnd 14–15: sc around [24]
Rnd 16 (cuff prep): FLO sc around [24]; sl st and fasten.
Left leg:
Attach yarn to remaining 27 sts and repeat Rnds 9–16.
Rolled Cuffs
Join C7 at each leg’s FLO round; Rnd: hdc around; next Rnd: sc around; roll outward once to mimic the single cuff.
Slide chinos onto the bear before sewing legs if you prefer fixed dressing; otherwise, they pull on easily over the feet.
Plaid “Flannel” Shirt (C4, C5 with thin C6 stripes)
The shirt is worked flat (yoke and body) then seamed; sleeves in the round. Plaid is created with color blocks and surface stripes.
Back Panel
Row 1 (C4): ch 31; sc in 2nd ch and across [30]
Rows 2–4: sc across [30]
Rows 5–7 (switch to C5): sc across [30]
Repeat Rows 2–7 twice more to form brick-red/green stripes, ending on a C4 section. Fasten off.
Front Panels (make 2)
Row 1 (C4): ch 17; sc in 2nd ch and across [16]
Rows 2–4: sc [16]
Rows 5–7 (C5): sc [16]
Repeat pattern to mirror the back, ending on C4. On the final C4 row, decrease 1 st at neck edge: ch 1, dec, sc to end [15]. Fasten.
Shoulder & Side Seams
Lay fronts over back; seam shoulders (5 sts each side) and sides, leaving 6 rows open at armholes.
Collar
With C4 along neckline (front to front across back), pick up ~34 sc evenly.
Row 1: sc across [34]
Row 2: sc, inc, sc to last 2, inc, sc [36]
Row 3: sc across; fasten off and fold collar down.
Button Placket
With C4, surface sl st a vertical line down each front edge to define plackets.
Buttons (C4 small circles): MR; (sc, hdc, sc); close. Make 3; sew to right placket. Stitch faux buttonholes on the left with vertical whip stitches in C6.
Charcoal Pinstripes (C6)
Surface sl st thin lines:
- Vertical lines every 5 sts across the body and sleeves.
- Horizontal lines across two chosen color rows to mimic tartan crosshatch. Keep light so the plaid remains soft.
Sleeves (worked in the round)
Pick up 28 sc evenly around each armhole with C4.
Rnd 1–2: sc around [28]
Rnd 3: (sc 5, dec)×4 [24]
Rnd 4–6 (C5): sc around [24]
Rnd 7: (sc 4, dec)×4 [20]
Rnd 8: sc around [20]; sl st and fasten.
Roll-up: Work one extra round of hdc in C4 at the cuff and roll once outward.
Put the shirt on the bear; it should meet at center without true closure (buttons are decorative).
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Olive Bucket Hat (C3; 3.0 mm hook for brim)
Crown
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 7–8: sc around [36]
Side Wall
Rnd 9: BLO sc around [36]
Rnd 10–12: sc around [36]
Brim
Switch to 3.0 mm.
Rnd 13: (2 sc, inc)×12 [48]
Rnd 14: (3 sc, inc)×12 [60]
Rnd 15: sc around [60]; sl st and fasten.
Place hat low so the brim shades the eyes; tack at two points if desired.
Roll-Top Backpack (C3)
Main Rectangle (flat)
Row 1: ch 24; sc in 2nd ch and across [23]
Rows 2–18: sc across [23]
Rows 19–22 (roll top): hdc across for a thicker lip; fasten off.
Side Gusset
Row 1: ch 42; sc in back bumps [41]
Rows 2–3: sc across [41]
Sew gusset around three sides of main rectangle, leaving the top open. Fold the hdc lip down twice to roll.
Flap & Tabs
ch 16; Row 1–3: sc across [15]; stitch to back top-center. Add two tiny button “pebbles” (MR, sc 4) and loops to close if you want a working flap.
Side Pockets (make 2)
Row 1: ch 10; sc across [9]
Rows 2–4: sc [9]; seam to sides. Add small top flaps (ch 8; sc 2 rows) if desired.
Straps (make 2)
ch 26; sl st back along chain; sew from top to lower back corners with slight slack. Place backpack on the bear after dressing.
Marshmallow Stick & Campfire
Stick with Marshmallow
Stick (C13)
ch 20; sl st back for a firm cord.
Marshmallow (C14)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4–5: sc around [18]
Rnd 6: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 7: dec around [6]; close.
Thread the stick through the marshmallow base; stitch to one hand.
Campfire Flames (make 3: Yellow C10 small, Orange C11 medium, Red C12 tall)
Small Flame (C10)
Row 1: ch 6; sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, hdc, dc in last; ch 2, sl st in same (point).
Rotate; work along the bottom bumps: dc, hdc, sc 3, sl st. Make 2.
Medium Flame (C11)
Row 1: ch 7; sc 3, hdc 2, dc, ch 2, sl st back; rotate and mirror; make 2.
Tall Flame (C12)
Row 1: ch 8; sc 3, hdc 2, dc, tr, ch 2, sl st back; rotate and mirror; make 1.
Layer tall in back, mediums middle, smalls front; stitch together at bases.
Logs (C13, make 5)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2–6: sc around [6]; stuff lightly; close one end flat, leave the other end open for texture.
Arrange logs in a star and sew flame cluster on top.
Assembly & Dressing Order
- Put on chinos first; roll cuffs.
- Dress the shirt, fold collar, roll sleeves once.
- Attach arms (if you waited) angled slightly forward; stitch the stick to right hand.
- Put on sneakers and embroider laces.
- Place bucket hat low on the head; push ears slightly under brim and tack.
- Add backpack; straps over shoulders and anchored near waist.
- Set up the campfire beside the bear for photos.
Blocking, Styling & Care
- Steam lightly (no touching iron to cotton) to set the hat brim and shirt collar.
- Shape the chin and muzzle with your fingers while cooling for a friendly profile.
- Spot clean; avoid machine wash (small accessories).
- For upright sitting poses, place a tiny flat pebble of stuffing inside the shoe toe and lean bear against a log prop.
Troubleshooting
- Head wobble: Crochet a short neck peg (6 sc around × 4 rounds) and stitch between head and body.
- Plaid puckers: When carrying colors, keep floats relaxed; block gently to settle.
- Pants rise too low/high: Adjust waistband chain by ±2; maintain even counts for leg split (half the waist count for each leg).
- Hat too tight/loose: Add or remove one increase round before the side wall, or swap brim hook size.
Quick Reference (Counts at a Glance)
- Head: max 42 sts; eyes between R13–14 (8 sts apart); close at 12.
- Body: max 36 → waist 24 → close at 6.
- Arms: 9-st tubes, slight taper to 7.
- Legs/Shoes: sole 18; leg tube 12 → 8 at top.
- Pants: waistband 48; leg split 27/27; cuff FLO + rolled.
- Shirt: back 30 sts wide; fronts 16 each; collar ~34 picked up; sleeves start 28 sts → 20.
- Hat: crown to 36; brim to 60.
- Backpack: body 23×18 rows; gusset 41×3 rows; straps ch 26.
- Campfire: 5 logs + layered flames; marshmallow sphere 18-st circumference.
