This classic brown bear features a sweet, rounded muzzle and soft fur. He is dressed in a charming fall ensemble: a mustard yellow pinafore dress with a textured “faux tweed” stitch, layered over a vintage ivory puff-sleeve shirt. To keep his ears warm, he wears a rustic rust-red beret tilted stylishly to the side. On his feet are sturdy earth-brown loafers with button details. His accessories complete the scene: a beige woven-style basket overflowing with hand-picked mushrooms and pinecones, and a loyal little squirrel friend clutching a precious acorn. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who love seasonal themes and detailed storytelling.

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
• sc – Single Crochet
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• dc – Double Crochet
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round
• row – Row
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• Moss Stitch – (sc, ch 1, skip 1) pattern to create a woven texture.
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Medium Brown (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in Mustard Yellow (Pinafore Dress)
• DK weight yarn in Ivory/Off-White (Shirt)
• DK weight yarn in Rust Red (Beret, Mushrooms)
• DK weight yarn in Earth Brown (Shoes)
• DK weight yarn in Beige (Basket)
• DK weight yarn in Copper/Red-Brown (Squirrel)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Dark brown embroidery thread (Nose, Squirrel details)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• 4 small wooden buttons (2 for dress, 2 for shoes)

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the bear body so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished bear stands approximately 26–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces. The head and muzzle are shaped for a classic teddy look. The legs are joined to form the body. To reduce bulk under the dress, the upper body is crocheted in Ivory to simulate the shirt, with separate puff sleeves attached. The mustard pinafore is a separate piece with a textured skirt. The accessories—basket, mushrooms, and squirrel—are miniatures.

Body Parts

Head

Use Medium Brown yarn and 2.5mm hook.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 10–21: sc around (54)
• Rnd 22: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 23: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced about 10 stitches apart.

• Rnd 25: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 26: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle

Use Medium Brown (or slightly lighter shade).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5–6: sc around (24)

FO. Sew to the face between the eyes. Stuff lightly. Embroider a triangular nose and mouth line.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Medium Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
• Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) repeat around (12)

Flatten and sew to the top sides of the head.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Medium Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (15)
• Rnd 8–20: sc around (15)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 4, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 21: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (38)
• Rnd 22: (inc, 18 sc) repeat twice (40)
• Rnd 23–28: sc around (40) (Brown)
• Change to Ivory (Shirt).
• Rnd 29: (BLO) sc around (40).
• Rnd 30: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 31–33: sc around (36).
• Rnd 34: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 35–37: sc around (30).
• Rnd 38: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 39: sc around (24).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms with Puff Sleeves (Make 2)

Start with Medium Brown (Hand).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–5: sc around (12).
• Change to Ivory (Sleeve).
• Rnd 6: (FLO) (1 sc, inc) around (18) – Puff start.
• Rnd 7–9: sc around (18).
• Rnd 10: (1 sc, dec) around (12) – Puff end.
• Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) around (8).
• Rnd 12–13: sc around (8).

Stuff hand firmly, sleeve lightly. Sew to body.

The Autumn Wardrobe

Mustard Pinafore Dress

Use Mustard Yellow yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Ch 38 (measure waist). Join. sc around (38).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (1 sc, inc) repeat around (57).
• Skirt (Faux Tweed Texture):
• Rnd 3: *sc in next, ch 1, skip 1* repeat around. (Moss Stitch base).
• Rnd 4: *ch 1, skip 1, sc in ch-1 sp of previous row* repeat around.
• Rnd 5–14: Repeat Rnd 4 to create a woven texture.
• Rnd 15: sc around to finish hem. FO.
• Bib: Join yarn to front waist. Work 14 sc across. Work 6 rows of sc.
• Straps: Ch 22 (Make 2). Sew to back waist. Cross and sew to front bib corners. Attach small wooden buttons.

Rust Beret

Use Rust Red yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30).
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 9–11: sc around (48).
• Rnd 12: (6 sc, dec) around (42).
• Rnd 13: (5 sc, dec) around (36).
• Rnd 14: (4 sc, dec) around (30).
• Rnd 15: sc around. FO.
• Stem: Ch 4, sc back. Sew to top center.

Earth Loafers (Make 2)

Use Earth Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 7. Oval start: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc (20).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (20).
• Rnd 4: sc around (20).
• Rnd 5: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 6: Strap – sc 5, ch 6, skip 6, sc 5. FO. Sew a button to the side.

Autumn Accessories

Foraging Basket

Use Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 8 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (16).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 4: (BLO) sc around (24).
• Rnd 5–8: sc around (24).
• Rnd 9: sl st around.
• Handle: Ch 20. Sew to sides.

Mushrooms

Stalk (Ivory): MR 5 sc, sc 3 rounds. FO.
Cap (Rust/Brown): MR 5 sc, inc to 10. sc 1 rnd. Sew cap to stalk.

Tiny Squirrel

Use Copper/Red-Brown yarn.

• Body/Head: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. sc 1 rnd (Neck). inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Close.
• Tail: Ch 7. sc 5 in 2nd ch, sc 5 in next… (make it curly and bushy). Sew to back.
• Ears: Tiny triangles.
• Embroider face. Glue a tiny bead (acorn) in its paws.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the Mustard Pinafore.
2. Put on the Earth Loafers.
3. Place the Rust Beret on his head, tilted to one side.
4. Fill the Basket with mushrooms and hang on his arm.
5. Place the Squirrel by his feet.

Your Autumn Garden Bear is ready for the harvest! Enjoy the cozy vibes.