A cozy crochet teddy bear dressed as a barista: striped short-sleeve shirt, coffee-brown apron, soft beanie, crossbody bag, lace-up shoes, and a tiny to-go cup with foamy top.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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 (sc 2 sts together through front loops)
• scblo = single crochet in back loop only
• scflo = single crochet in front loop only
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rep = repeat
• rnd(s) = round(s)
• RS/WS = right side/wrong side
• FO = fasten off
• PM = place marker

Materials

• Yarn (DK/Light Worsted, cotton or cotton-blend for crisp stitches):
  1. Bear Body: caramel/tan (A), muzzle/inner ears: cream (B), nose: cocoa (C).
  2. Shirt: warm cream (D) + cocoa (E) for skinny stripes.
  3. Apron + Beanie + Shoes + Bag: coffee brown (F).
  4. Cup: oatmeal (G), sleeve: latte (H), “foam”: cream (B).
• Hook: 2.75 mm (C) for tight fabric; adjust for your tension.
• Safety eyes: 10 mm black, 1 pair.
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors.
• Stuffing: high-loft polyester fiberfill.
• Optional: a few grams of plastic pellets in a small muslin pouch for seated stability.
• Thin cardboard scrap (shoe soles), and a cocktail straw offcut for cup “straw” (optional).

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: 24–25 sc × 26–28 rnds ≈ 10 cm × 10 cm in the round using 2.75 mm hook.
• Finished height: ~23–25 cm/9–10 in seated (from tabletop to top of beanie) when made to gauge.

Construction Overview

• Work pieces in continuous rounds unless stated.
• Bear parts: head, muzzle, ears (2), body, arms (2), legs (2), tail (1).
• Clothing & props: striped shirt (worked top-down as a short yoke sewn to body), apron (flat), beanie (in the round), crossbody bag (flat/oval), shoes (2), to-go cup with removable foam.
• Proportions: slightly oversized head, compact body, seated legs angled forward, short arms resting by sides.
• Attach in this order: legs → body → head → muzzle/nose/eyes → ears → arms → tail → shirt yoke and sleeves → apron straps → beanie → bag → cup.

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BODY PARTS

Head (A)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc, PM. (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: (6 sc, inc) × 6. (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) × 6. (54)
Rnd 10–17: sc around. (54) — 8 rnds to create smooth dome.
Rnd 18: (7 sc, dec) × 6. (48)
Rnd 19: (6 sc, dec) × 6. (42)
Insert eyes between Rnds 13–14, 10 sts apart horizontally.
Rnd 20: (5 sc, dec) × 6. (36)
Start stuffing firmly, shaping cheeks gently.
Rnd 21: (4 sc, dec) × 6. (30)
Rnd 22: (3 sc, dec) × 6. (24)
Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
Rnd 24: (sc, dec) × 6. (12)
Rnd 25: dec around. (6) FO, weave tail. Ensure a round, slightly taller than wide head.

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Muzzle (B)

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)
Lightly stuff; flatten into an oval. FO leaving long tail.

Nose Embroidery (C): Satin stitch a rounded triangle centered across the top third of the muzzle; add a small vertical line 1–2 sts long. Keep expression friendly.

Ears (make 2; A outer, B inner)

With A:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) × 3. (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) × 3. (12)
Rnd 4–5: sc around. (12)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) × 3. (9)
FO, flatten without stuffing.

Cut two small felt/stitched inner ovals from B by working: MR, 6 sc; sl st, FO; lightly whipstitch to inside after assembly or crochet in B following same stitch counts as Rnds 1–3 for a tidy insert.

Body (A)

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 7–10: sc around. (36)
Rnd 11: (5 sc, inc) × 6. (42)
Rnd 12–14: sc around. (42)
Insert optional pellet pouch at base.
Rnd 15: (5 sc, dec) × 6. (36)
Rnd 16: (4 sc, dec) × 6. (30)
Rnd 17: (3 sc, dec) × 6. (24)
Rnd 18–19: sc around. (24)
Rnd 20: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
Rnd 21: sc around. (18)
FO leaving long tail for sewing neck to head. Stuff body firmly with a gentle slope at top.

Legs (make 2; A, with shoe added later)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) × 3. (15)
Rnd 4–6: sc around. (15)
Rnd 7: (3 sc, dec) × 3. (12)
Rnd 8–12: sc around. (12)
Stuff progressively; keep top 1 rnd unstuffed to flatten for sewing. FO.

Arms (make 2; A)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) × 3. (9)
Rnd 3–5: sc around. (9)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) × 2, sc. (7)
Rnd 7–12: sc around. (7)
Lightly stuff only the hand. Flatten top. FO leaving long tail.

Tail (A)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) × 2. (8)
Rnd 3–5: sc around. (8)
Stuff lightly, FO with tail.

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CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

Short-Sleeve Striped Shirt (D/E)

Worked top-down yoke as a detachable collar-style piece that is stitched to the body after assembly; sleeves in the round. Keep stripes thin and delicate like the photo.

Yoke (D):
Ch 27; join to form ring, careful not to twist.
Rnd 1: sc around. (27)
Rnd 2: sc 3, inc × 6, sc 9. (33) — increases centered for front chest curve.
Rnd 3 (E): sc around. (33)
Rnd 4 (D): sc 4, inc × 6, sc 9. (39)
Rnd 5 (E): sc around. (39)
Rnd 6 (D): sc 5, inc × 6, sc 9. (45)
FO. Place the ring so the 9 plain sts sit at back.

Neckband: With D, join at back; work 1 rnd scflo evenly around, then sl st and FO. This lifts a subtle collar lip.

Sleeves (make 2):
Pick up 12 sts around each arm opening using D; work:
Rnd 1: sc around. (12)
Rnd 2 (E): sc around. (12)
Rnd 3 (D): sc around, sl st, FO. (12)
Keep sleeves short; weave ends.

Apron (F)

Worked flat for a soft drape.

Skirt Panel:
Ch 21.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across. (20)
Rows 2–14: sc across; ch 1, turn. Keep edges straight. (20 × 14 rows)
Row 15: (hdc, ch 1, sk 1) across to create subtle texture. FO.

Bib:
Attach yarn at center top of skirt panel; ch 1, sc across 10 sts. (10)
Rows 2–7: sc across; ch 1, turn. (10) FO.

Waistband & Straps:
Attach at right top corner; ch 25 (strap), sl st to bib top right corner, sc across bib top 10 sts, sl st to left top corner, ch 25 (other strap), FO.
Neck ties: From bib upper corners, attach F and ch 14 each side; FO.
Block lightly so apron hangs flat.

Beanie (F)

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)
Rnd 9: scblo around for rib turn. (36)
Rnd 10–12: sc around; FO. Roll brim once for cozy look.

Crossbody Bag (F)

Oval Base:
Ch 7.
Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 5, 3 sc in last; rotate to work other side of chain, sc 5, 2 sc in end; PM. (16)
Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, inc × 3, sc 5, inc × 2. (22)
Rnd 3: sc around. (22)
Rnd 4: scflo around to raise wall. (22)
Rnd 5–7: sc around. (22)
Rnd 8: sl st around lightly to firm rim; FO.
Strap: Ch 60; sl st to opposite rim points; FO. Strap should sit across chest comfortably.

Shoes (make 2; F)

Cut 2 ovals of thin cardboard ~3 × 4.5 cm; optional for structure.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: scblo around. (18)
Rnd 5–6: sc around. (18)
Rnd 7: sc 5, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 5. (16)
Insert sole piece now if using.
Rnd 8: sc around. (16)
Rnd 9: (6 sc, dec) × 2. (14)
FO and leave opening to slip over leg feet. Create subtle lace line: weave a thin chain across front top and tie a little bow.

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To-Go Cup with Foam

Cup Body (G):
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: scflo around to flare. (18)
Rnd 5–7: sc around. (18)
Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec) × 4, sc 2. (14)
Rnd 9: sc around; FO. (14) Stuff lightly; keep top open.

Sleeve (H):
Ch 16; join to ring.
Rnd 1–2: sc around. (16)
Slide onto center of cup.

Lid (G):
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: scflo around. (18)
Rnd 5: sc around; FO leaving tail to whipstitch to cup rim.

Foam Swirl (B):
Ch 18; Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; FO. Coil into a spiral dome and stitch to lid center. Optional straw: insert a 1 cm straw offcut, whipstitch base to secure.

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ASSEMBLY

Join Legs to Body

Pin both legs to body base so feet angle forward and the bear sits upright. Stitch flat tops of legs to Rnd 2–3 of body. Ensure equal spacing and stability.

Attach Body to Head

Center the head over the narrow top of body; ladder stitch closed body opening to head Rnds 23–24. Keep the head straight with a soft “chin” line.

Muzzle, Eyes, Ears

• Position muzzle between eye line and Rnd 15 of head; stitch around and add a small extra puff of stuffing before closing.
• Lock safety eyes already placed; embroider gentle brows with C one round above eyes for expression.
• Fold ears slightly; attach symmetrically about 7 sts back from center top, leaving a tiny pinch at the base for realism.

Arms & Tail

• Stitch flattened arm tops to body sides at shoulder height, angling forward so the hands can “hold” cup or rest near lap.
• Attach tail to lower back centered for balance.

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SHIRT INSTALLATION

• Slide yoke over head with the 9-st back centered. Align lower edge approximately at body Rnd 12–13.
• Whipstitch the yoke’s inner edge to the body all around, keeping the neckline neat and slightly scooped at front.
• Close underarm of each sleeve with 1–2 stitches if needed; weave ends.
• With E, embroider skinny vertical pinstripes (optional) every 2–3 sts across the yoke and sleeves to mimic subtle woven stripes.

APRON FITTING

• Tie neck cords behind the head at collar level.
• Wrap waistband straps around back and tie in a small bow to the left side so it peeks in front.
• The apron skirt should cover to mid-thigh while seated; adjust row count if your gauge differs.

BEANIE FIT

• Place beanie so it sits just above ears; roll brim once. If looser, run a drawstring of elastic thread inside the last round.

CROSSBODY BAG

• Drape strap from right shoulder to left hip. Tack a single stitch at shoulder and hip to keep the strap in place without shifting.

SHOES

• Slip shoes over feet. Tie tiny bows. Tack at heel if you want them non-removable.

CUP POSE

• Place cup in one hand; secure with a few invisible stitches. Angle the lid’s foam slightly forward, as in a candid café shot.

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FINISHING & DETAILS

• Surface stitch a tiny “coffee bean” on the cup sleeve: embroider an oval in C with a single split line.
• With F, add two small “pockets” to apron by sewing two rectangles of chain-then-sc fabric (6 sts × 4 rows) onto the front panel.
• Light blush: rub a minimal amount of pink pastel onto cheeks (optional).
• Groom all yarn fuzz lightly; do not trim too close to preserve the natural fiber look.

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Pattern Notes for Accuracy

• The head is intentionally taller than wide for a gentle, modern plush profile.
• Safety eyes position (between Rnds 13–14, 10 sts apart) creates the open, friendly gaze.
• The shirt is a decorative yoke; it reads as a lightweight knit under the apron without bulk that would distort the body silhouette.
• Apron bib width (10 sts) visually matches the gap between arm fronts; waistband straps are long to tie off-center like in the image.
• Beanie circumference (36 sts) fits snugly over a 54-st head crown.
• Cup scale (approx 5–5.5 cm tall) matches the paw proportion and reads clearly as a to-go drink.
• Shoes are low-cut and rounded—not boots—to keep the style soft and café-casual.

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Troubleshooting & Adjustments

• If your fabric shows gaps, go down 0.25–0.5 mm in hook size or choose a tighter-twist cotton.
• If the head tilts, reopen 3–4 stitches at the neck join and add stuffing beneath the “chin,” then resew.
• For extra seated stability, flatten the leg tops more before stitching and add a small beanbag in the body base.

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Recap

This pattern builds a seated Barista Buddy Bear with crisp, visible stitches, natural proportions, and layered accessories: a stripe-yoke shirt, brown apron with pockets, rolled-brim beanie, mini crossbody bag, rounded shoes, and a removable to-go cup crowned with a foam spiral. Keep your tension even for stitch clarity and assemble in the noted order to match the look precisely. Enjoy crafting your cozy café companion!