Our lovely bear features a soft “Cafe au Lait” or Milk Coffee colored fur, giving her a warm and gentle appearance. She is dressed for a day of crafting artisan treats in a rich Dark Chocolate Brown dress, accented with luxurious Gold trim at the collar and sleeves, symbolizing the high quality of her creations. To keep her dress tidy while tempering chocolate, she wears a delightful Strawberry Pink half-apron featuring a charming ruffled hem.

Her look is topped with a chic brown beret, adorned with a single pearl bead that resembles a sugar garnish. She steps around her shop in shimmering gold flats. In her paws, she holds a heart-shaped gift box and a signature chocolate truffle. But the real surprise is her tiny assistant: a hardworking Ant wearing a miniature white chef’s hat, proving that great talent comes in small packages. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who appreciate storytelling and detailed accessories.

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
• Shell St – 5 dc in the same stitch (used for the apron ruffle).
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Light Brown/Cafe Latte (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Chocolate Brown (Dress, Beret, Ant)
• DK weight yarn in Strawberry Pink (Apron)
• DK weight yarn in Metallic Gold or Mustard Yellow (Shoes, Dress Trim)
• DK weight yarn in Red (Heart Box)
• DK weight yarn in White (Ant Hat, Shirt Collar base)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Bear)
• Pair of 4mm beads or safety eyes (Ant)
• One pearl bead (for the beret)
• Dark brown embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard (for shoe soles and heart box structure)

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 cm (11 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable, adding play value and the option to change outfits.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first, starting with the gold shoes, and are joined to form the body. The head is round with a sewn-on muzzle. The dress is a separate garment worked from the neck down. The apron is a separate piece tied at the waist. The accessories—the heart box, truffle, and the ant companion—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts (Bear)

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Gold yarn (Shoes).

• 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 4–5: sc around.
• Rnd 6: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 7 (Strap): sc 6, ch 4, skip 4, sc 6 (16). (Or embroider strap later).
• Change to Cafe Latte (Fur).
• Rnd 8: (BLO) sc around (16).
• Rnd 9–20: sc around (16).

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 16 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 16 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (40).
• Rnd 22: (9 sc, inc) repeat around (44).
• Rnd 23–29: sc around (44).
• Rnd 30: (9 sc, dec) repeat around (40).
• Rnd 31–33: sc around (40).
• Rnd 34: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 35–37: sc around (36).
• Rnd 38: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 39: sc around (30).
• Rnd 40: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 41: sc around (24).
• Rnd 42: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Head

Use Cafe Latte 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: (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 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 Cafe Latte (or a slightly lighter shade if desired).

• 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 face. Embroider a triangular nose and mouth with dark brown thread.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Cafe Latte 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) around (12).

Flatten and sew to the top sides of the head.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Cafe Latte yarn.

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

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to body.

The Chocolatier’s Wardrobe

Dark Chocolate Dress

Use Dark Chocolate Brown yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked neck-down.

• Neck: Ch 26. Join. sc around (26).
• Rnd 2: (inc) around (52).
• Rnd 3 (Armholes): sc 8, ch 6 (skip 10), sc 16, ch 6 (skip 10), sc 8.
• Rnd 4: sc around (44).
• Rnd 5–8: sc around (44).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 9: (3 sc, inc) around (55).
• Rnd 10–20: dc around (55). (Work until skirt is desired length).
• Rnd 21: (sc, ch 1, skip 1) around for hem. FO.
• Gold Collar & Cuffs: Join Gold yarn to the neck loop. (Ch 2, dc, hdc, sc) in first 3 sts to make a collar point. Repeat on other side. Join Gold yarn to sleeve edges and sc around for trim.

Strawberry Pink Ruffled Apron

Use Strawberry Pink yarn. Worked flat.

• Waistband: Ch 45 (long enough to tie). Turn. Start in 11th ch: sc 24. Leave remaining chains for other tie. Turn.
• Apron Body: Work into the 24 sc.
• Row 1: (inc) across (48).
• Row 2–6: sc across.
• Row 7 (Ruffle): *Skip 1, Shell St (5 dc) in next, skip 1, sc in next* repeat across. This creates the bobbly, scalloped edge. FO.
• Tie around the bear’s waist over the dress.

Brown Beret

Use Dark Chocolate Brown 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: sc around. FO.
• Sew a white pearl bead to the very center top of the beret. Place on head tilted to one side.

Sweet Accessories

Heart Gift Box

Use Red yarn. Make 2 lobes.

• Lobe: MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. sc 1 round. (Make 2).
• Join lobes: sc them together in the middle. sc around the perimeter (20).
• Rnd 4: sc around.
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, dec) around.
• Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) around. Stuff.
• Rnd 7: dec around. Close.
• Tie a real thin ribbon around it or embroider a gold ribbon cross.

Chocolate Truffle

Use Dark Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: sc around.
• Rnd 4: dec around (6). Stuff. Close.
• Optional: Embroider swirls with lighter brown yarn.

Chef Ant

Use Dark Brown and White yarn.

• Body (3 Segments):
  1. Abdomen: MR 6, inc to 12, sc 2 rnds, dec to 6. Stuff.
  2. Thorax: Ch 2 from Abdomen, sc 6 (create a smaller ball). Stuff.
  3. Head: Ch 2 from Thorax, MR 6, inc to 12, sc 2 rnds, dec to 6. Stuff. Close.
• Legs: Use stiff dark thread or wire wrapped in yarn. Attach 6 tiny legs to the Thorax.
• Chef Hat (White): MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. sc 2 rnds. Dec to 6. sc 1 rnd. FO. Glue or sew to Ant’s head.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the Chocolate Dress.
2. Put on the Gold Shoes (if made separately, otherwise they are part of the legs).
3. Tie the Pink Apron around her waist.
4. Place the Beret on her head.
5. Stitch the Heart Box to one hand and the Truffle to the other.
6. Place the Chef Ant by her feet or on her shoulder.

Your Chocolatier Bear is ready to open her shop! Bon Appétit!