This beautiful Golden Brown bear is a tribute to the art of quilting. She features a classic teddy bear silhouette with soft, rounded ears and a gentle muzzle. Her outfit is a masterpiece of miniature textile art: she wears a stunning, floor-length dress constructed from actual miniature crocheted “Granny Squares” in soft pastel hues, mimicking a vintage heirloom quilt. Beneath this, she wears a crisp white shirt with a smart collar. Her look is completed with a dusty pink bonnet tied with a silk ribbon and sensible dark brown loafers. She carries the tools of her trade: a heart-shaped pincushion, a tote bag for her fabric scraps, and she is accompanied by a mischievous Calico cat who seems determined to unroll her thread. This project is a labor of love, perfect for intermediate crocheters ready to combine amigurumi with motif work.

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
• Cluster – (3 dc in same st/space)
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Golden Brown (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in White (Shirt/Upper Body)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Brown (Shoes)
• DK weight yarn in Dusty Pink (Bonnet)
• DK weight yarn in Red (Heart Pincushion)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Canvas (Tote Bag)
• Small amounts of Pastel yarns: Mint, Baby Blue, Lemon Yellow, Pale Pink, Lilac (For the Granny Squares)
• DK weight yarn in White, Black, and Orange (Calico Cat)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for bear and cat)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Dark brown embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
• Wide Satin Ribbon (Dusty Pink or Brown)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• A few sewing pins with colored heads (for the pincushion prop – be careful if giving to a child)

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 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall. The dress is removable, but the shirt is integrated into the body to reduce bulk.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces. The head is round with a sewn-on muzzle. The body is formed by joining the legs; we will switch colors at the waist to create the “white shirt” layer seamlessly. The dress is the most intricate part, constructed by making miniature granny squares, joining them into a fabric, and then adding the bodice. The accessories (pincushion, bag, cat) are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts

Head

Use Golden 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) (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 Golden Brown 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 classic triangular teddy bear nose and mouth line.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Golden 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 Golden 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 & Shirt

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). (Golden Brown section).
• Change color to White (Shirt).
• Rnd 29: (BLO) sc around (40). (Creates a waistline).
• Rnd 30–33: sc around (40).
• Rnd 34: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 35–36: sc around (36).
• Rnd 37: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 38–39: sc around (30).
• Rnd 40: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 41: sc around.
• Rnd 42: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Shirt Collar: Join White yarn to the neck seam. Ch 2, dc in next 3 st, hdc, sc, sl st, sc, hdc, dc in next 3 st. (This creates a simple Peter Pan collar). FO.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Golden Brown.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–5: sc around (12).
• Change to White (Shirt sleeves).
• Rnd 6: (BLO) sc around (12).
• Rnd 7–16: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Quilter’s Wardrobe

The “Granny Square” Quilt Dress

This dress is composed of mini granny squares joined together. Use a 3.0mm hook.

Mini Granny Square (Make 12-16 depending on tension):

• Use various pastel colors for the centers and White or Cream for the outer round to unify them.
• Rnd 1 (Color): MR, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 1. *3 dc, ch 1* repeat 3 times. Join to top of ch 2. (4 clusters). FO.
• Rnd 2 (White/Cream): Join in any ch-1 space. (Ch 2, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same space (Corner). *3 dc in next sp* (if making a larger square) OR jump to next corner: *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space*. Repeat around. Join.
• Make enough squares to form a strip that fits around the bear’s waist loosely (usually 4 or 5 squares wide). Make 3 rows of these squares.
• Sew or slip stitch the squares together to form a large rectangle, then join the sides to form a tube (skirt).

Waistband & Bib:

• Join White/Cream yarn to the top edge of the skirt tube.
• Rnd 1: sc around, making occasional decreases to fit the bear’s waist snugly (approx 40 sts).
• Rnd 2–3: sc around.
• Bib: Work on the center 12 stitches. Sc back and forth for 6 rows.
• Straps: Ch 25 from the corners of the bib. Cross them at the back and sew to the waistband.

Dusty Pink Bonnet

Use Dusty Pink 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 7–11: sc around (36). (Back of head).
• Row 12: (Work in rows now) sc 30. Turn. Leave 6 sts unworked for neck.
• Row 13: sc across.
• Brim: (FLO) 2 hdc in each st across.
• Row 15: hdc in each st across. FO.
• Attach wide silk ribbon to the corners to tie a big bow.

Dark Brown Loafers (Make 2)

Use Dark 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: sc 6, 2 dec, sc 6 (14).
• Rnd 7: sl st around. FO.
• Embroider a small horizontal line across the top to mimic the loafer strap.

Sewing Accessories

Heart Pincushion

Use Red yarn.

• Lobes (Make 2): MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. sc 1 round.
• Join the two lobes: sc together where they touch, then sc around the perimeter (20 sts).
• Rnd 4: sc around (20).
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, dec) around (16).
• Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) around (12). Stuff.
• Rnd 7: dec around (6). Close.
• Stick a few colorful sewing pins into the heart.

Fabric Scrap Tote

Use Beige/Canvas yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 12. sc 11.
• Row 2–16: sc across. (Rectangle).
• Fold in half. Sc up the sides.
• Handles: Ch 25. Sew to top.
• Fill with tiny snippets of real fabric or colorful yarn ends to look like quilting scraps.

Calico Cat

Use White, Black, and Orange yarn.

• Head/Body (White): MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6 (Neck). inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Close.
• Spots: When working the body, randomly switch to Black or Orange for 2-3 stitches to create calico patches.
• Ears: Ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch. Sew to head.
• Tail: Ch 8. Sew to back.
• Place a small ball of yarn/thread near the cat.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the Granny Square Dress (pull up over legs).
2. Put on the Brown Loafers.
3. Place the Bonnet on her head and tie the silk ribbon in a large bow.
4. Hang the Tote Bag on her arm.
5. Stitch the Heart Pincushion to her hand.
6. Position the Calico Cat and yarn ball at her feet.

Your Quilter Bear is ready to stitch a masterpiece! Enjoy the craft.