This bear is a vision of pastel elegance. She features a classic teddy bear silhouette with soft, rounded ears and a sweet, embroidered expression. Her wardrobe is a masterpiece of color transition. She wears a voluminous dress that begins in a soft Baby Blue at the bodice and transitions seamlessly into a delicate Lilac at the ruffled hem, perfectly mimicking the shifting colors of a hydrangea petal. To protect her shoulders from the sun, she wears a white, open-work mesh bolero. Her head is adorned with a downturned straw hat featuring a cluster of miniature hydrangea blossoms. She walks through the garden in pastel blue shoes, carrying a large, hand-crocheted hydrangea bloom and a pair of silver pruning shears. She is accompanied by a slow-moving but adorable pink snail friend. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who love color work and floral themes.

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
• Popcorn St – Work 4 dc in the same st, drop loop, insert hook in first dc, pull loop through. (Used for hydrangea texture).
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Cream (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in Baby Blue (Dress Bodice, Shoes)
• DK weight yarn in Lilac/Light Purple (Dress Hem, Flowers)
• DK weight yarn in White (Bolero)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Straw (Hat)
• DK weight yarn in Silver/Grey (Shears)
• DK weight yarn in Pale Pink (Snail)
• DK weight yarn in Green (Flower stem)
• 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)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• 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 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable, adding an element of interactive play.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces. The head is round with a sewn-on muzzle. The body is pear-shaped and sturdy, formed by joining the legs. The dress is the centerpiece, worked from the waist up for the bodice and waist down for the skirt, utilizing a color change to create the ombre effect. The bolero is worked in rows with a mesh stitch. The accessories—the large flower, shears, and snail—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts

Head

Use Cream 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 10–22: sc around (54) (13 rounds).
• Rnd 23: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 24: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced about 10 stitches apart. Embroider a triangular nose with brown thread.

• Rnd 26: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 27: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 28: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

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

Muzzle

Use Cream 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.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Cream 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 Cream 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 8–24: sc around (15)

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

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 3, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 25: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 3 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 3 in ch (36)
• Rnd 26: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 27: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 28–34: sc around (48)
• Rnd 35: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (42)
• Rnd 39: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 40–42: sc around (36)
• Rnd 43: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 44–46: sc around (30)
• Rnd 47: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 48: sc around (24)
• Rnd 49: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

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

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Garden Wardrobe

Ombre Hydrangea Dress

Use 3.0mm hook. Start with Baby Blue.

• Waist: Ch 36 (measure bear’s waist). Join. sc around (36).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (1 sc, inc) repeat around (54).
• Skirt (Gradient):
• Rnd 3–8 (Baby Blue): dc around (54).
• Rnd 9–12 (Lilac): Change to Lilac yarn. (2 dc, inc) repeat around (72).
• Rnd 13–15 (Lilac): dc around (72).
• Rnd 16 (Ruffle Hem): *3 dc in next st, sc in next* repeat around. This creates the petal-like wavy hem. FO.
• Bodice: Join Baby Blue to waist chain.
• Rnd 1: sc around (36).
• Rnd 2–5: sc around.
• Rnd 6: sc 6, ch 7, skip 6, sc 12, ch 7, skip 6, sc 6.
• Rnd 7: sc around. FO.
• Add a thin Lilac yarn belt tied around the waist.

White Mesh Bolero

Use White yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 28. sc across (27).
• Row 2: (2 sc, inc) across (36).
• Row 3: *dc, ch 1, skip 1* across (Mesh pattern).
• Row 4 (Armholes): Work mesh pattern for 6 sts, ch 6 (skip 6), work mesh for 12 sts, ch 6 (skip 6), work mesh for 6 sts.
• Row 5–7: Work mesh pattern across.
• Row 8: sc around the entire edge for a clean finish. FO.

Downturned Straw Hat

Use 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: (6 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 9–12: sc around (48).
• Rnd 13 (Brim): (FLO) sc around (48). (Do not increase to create the downturned/cloche look).
• Rnd 14–16: sc around. FO.
• Decoration: Crochet tiny blue and lilac flowers (MR, ch 2, sl st x 4) and sew a cluster to the side of the hat.

Pastel Blue Shoes (Make 2)

Use Baby Blue 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.

Garden Accessories

Hydrangea Bloom

Use Green (Stem) and Mix of Blue/Lilac (Flowers).

• Base Ball: Use any color scrap. MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18, inc to 24. sc 3 rounds. dec to 18, dec to 12, dec to 6. Stuff firmly.
• Flowers: Make 20-30 tiny flowers.
  Pattern: *Ch 3, sl st in first ch* repeat 4 times to make a 4-petal shape. Fasten off.
• Sew these tiny flowers all over the base ball until it is covered.
• Stem: Green yarn. Ch 15. sc back. Sew to the bottom of the flower ball.

Silver Pruning Shears

Use Silver/Grey yarn.

• Handles (Make 2): Ch 8, join to ring. sc around ring. FO.
• Blades (Make 2): Ch 8, sc 7 back.
• Sew one blade to each handle loop. Sew the two pieces together at the “pivot point” with a grey knot.
• Optional: Use a small safety pin or stitch marker to attach it to the bear’s dress as if hanging from a belt.

Pink Snail

Use Pale Pink (Shell) and Beige (Body).

• Shell: Pale Pink. MR 6 sc.
  Rnd 2: inc around (12).
  Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (12).
  Rnd 4–15: sc around (12). Stuff lightly.
  Roll this tube into a spiral coil and sew in place.
• Body: Beige. Ch 10. sc back. Sew the shell onto the center of this strip.
• Antennae: Tie two small knots of beige yarn on one end of the body.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the Ombre Dress.
2. Put on the Pastel Blue Shoes.
3. Layer the White Mesh Bolero over the dress.
4. Place the Straw Hat on her head.
5. Secure the Pruning Shears to her waist or hand.
6. Stitch the Hydrangea Bloom to her hand.
7. Place the Pink Snail at her feet.

Your Hydrangea Bear is ready to tend her garden! Enjoy the bloom.