This charming bear is dressed in a wardrobe inspired by golden honeycombs and flour-dusted countertops. She wears a rustic Mustard Yellow dress, a color reminiscent of the sweet honey she loves so much. Protecting her dress is a pristine cream-colored apron, featuring a sweet scalloped hem and a tiny hand-embroidered cookie on the pocket, showing off her baking expertise. To keep her fur tidy, she wears a classic bonnet tied with a ribbon under her chin. She stands firmly in practical earth-brown Mary Jane shoes. Her accessories tell the story of her day: a tiny oven mitt ready for hot pans, a pot of fresh honey topped with a cloth cover, and a fuzzy little bumblebee friend who has landed on her hat to say hello. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who enjoy storytelling through handmade dolls.

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
• tr – Treble 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
• Shell St – 5 dc in the same stitch (used for the apron hem)
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Light Beige (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in Mustard Yellow (Dress, Hat)
• DK weight yarn in Cream/Off-White (Apron)
• DK weight yarn in Earth Brown (Shoes, Cookie)
• DK weight yarn in Honey Gold/Orange (Honey Pot)
• DK weight yarn in Black and Yellow (Bumblebee)
• Small amount of fabric or ribbon (for Bonnet ties)
• 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, Mouth, Cookie chips)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• A small piece of cardboard (for shoe soles)

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, allowing for dress-up play.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces. The head is round with a sewn-on muzzle. The body is created by joining the legs, ensuring a sturdy standing position. The dress is worked from the waist down for the skirt and waist up for the bodice. The apron is a separate piece worked flat with detailed edging. The bonnet is shaped to fit the head with a wide brim. Accessories are miniatures.

Body Parts

Head

Use Light Beige 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) (12 rounds).
• 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)
• Rnd 27: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

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

Muzzle

Use Light Beige yarn.

• 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 with dark brown thread.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Light Beige 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 Light Beige 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 23–29: 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 (Make 2)

Use Light Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Honey Baker’s Wardrobe

Mustard Honey Dress

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

• Waist: Ch 36 (measure bear’s waist). Join. sc around (36).
• Rnd 2: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 4–14: dc around (48). (Skirt).
• Rnd 15: (sc, ch 1, skip 1) around for a simple hem. FO.
• Bodice: Join yarn to front waist. Work 14 sc across for 5 rows. Add shoulder straps.

Cream Scalloped Apron

Use Cream/Off-White yarn. Worked flat.

• Waistband: Ch 45. Turn. Start in 11th ch (tie): sc 25. Leave remaining chains for other tie. Turn.
• Apron Skirt: Work in the 25 sc of the waist.
  Row 1: (inc) across (50).
  Row 2–6: sc across.
  Row 7 (Scallop Hem): *Skip 2, Shell St (5 dc) in next, skip 2, sc in next* repeat across. FO.
• Bib: Join yarn to center 10 sts of waistband.
  Row 1–5: sc across (10).
• Ruffles: Work (sc, ch 2, sc) along the sides of the bib and straps to create the ruffle effect described.
• Straps: Ch 20 from top corners of bib. Cross in back and sew to waistband.
• Cookie Appliqué: Use Brown. MR 6 sc. Embroider darker brown “chips”. Sew to the front of the apron.

Baker’s Bonnet

Use Mustard Yellow or Straw Beige 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 8–11: sc around (42). (Back of head).
• Row 12: (Work in rows to open front) sc 36. Turn. Leave 6 unworked.
• Row 13: sc across.
• Brim: (FLO) 2 dc in each st across. Work 2 rows of dc to make a wide brim.
• Attach ribbons to the corners to tie under the chin.

Earth Brown Shoes (Make 2)

Use 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.
• Rnd 5: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 6: Strap – sc 5, ch 5, skip 6, sc 5. FO.

Kitchen Accessories

Honey Pot

Use Honey Gold/Orange yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (BLO) sc around (18).
• Rnd 5–8: sc around (18).
• Rnd 9: (1 sc, dec) around (12). Stuff firmly.
• Lid Cover: Use Cream yarn. MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18. Rnd 4: (sc, ch 2, sc) in each st for a ruffled fabric edge. Sew onto top of pot. Tie a piece of twine around the neck.

Oven Mitt

Use Brown or patterned yarn.

• Ch 6, join to ring. Sc around for 5 rounds.
• Thumb: Ch 4, sc 3 back, sl st to hand.
• Continue sc around hand part for 4 more rounds. Dec to close top. Flatten. Attach a small loop to hang it.

Bumblebee

Use Yellow and Black yarn.

• Start Yellow: MR 6 sc.
• Rnd 2 (Black): inc around (12).
• Rnd 3 (Yellow): sc around.
• Rnd 4 (Black): dec around (6). Stuff. Close.
• Wings: White yarn. Ch 3, sl st. Sew to back. Sew bee to the bonnet brim.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the Mustard Dress.
2. Put on the Brown Mary Janes.
3. Tie the Apron around her waist.
4. Place the Bonnet on her head and tie the ribbon.
5. Hang the Oven Mitt on the apron string or her arm.
6. Place the Honey Pot in her hand (stitch to secure).

Your Honey Baker Bear is ready to bake some love! Enjoy the sweetness.