This sweet Cream Bear features soft, huggable fur and a gentle expression. She is ready for a garden party or a stroll through the orchards in her meticulously handcrafted outfit. She wears a pristine white dress with a flared skirt, beautifully embroidered with bright yellow lemons and green leaves along the hemline. To ward off the gentle summer breeze, she has a delicate Lemon Yellow cardigan draped over her shoulders.

Her accessories are essential for a sunny day: a wide-brimmed straw-colored sun hat adorned with a soft green ribbon, and cute yellow sandals to protect her paws. She carries a woven-style tote basket filled with fresh-picked lemons, and even has a refreshing (crochet) glass of lemonade. Keeping her company is a round, fuzzy little Bumblebee. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who love embroidery details and constructing miniature wardrobes.

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
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Cream (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in White (Dress)
• DK weight yarn in Lemon Yellow (Cardigan, Lemons, Sandals, Lemonade)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Straw/Tan (Hat, Basket)
• DK weight yarn in Green (Hat Ribbon, Leaves embroidery)
• DK weight yarn in Black (Bee stripes, Eyes)
• Small amount of White (Bee wings)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Bear)
• Pair of 5mm safety eyes (Bee – optional, or embroider)
• Dark brown embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard (for shoe soles and basket base)

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, allowing for dress-up play. The accessories are miniature scale.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first, then joined to form the body. The head is crocheted separately and sewn on to allow for better neck definition. The muzzle is sewn on. The dress is worked from the neck down with a flared skirt, and the lemon details are embroidered on afterwards (surface embroidery). The cardigan is worked flat. The hat is worked in rounds with a wide brim. The accessories—basket, lemons, lemonade, and bee—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts (Cream Bear)

Legs (Make 2)

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 5–7: sc around (24).
• Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec) around (18).
• Rnd 9–20: sc around (18).

Stuff legs 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 18 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 18 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (44).
• Rnd 22: (10 sc, inc) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 23–30: sc around (48). (Tummy).
• Rnd 31: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (42).
• Rnd 35: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (36).
• Rnd 39: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 40: sc around (30).
• Rnd 41: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 42: sc around (24).
• Rnd 43: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Leave a long tail for sewing head.

Head

Use Cream 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: (7 sc, inc) 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. Sew head to body.

Muzzle

Use Cream or slightly lighter shade.

• 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: sc around.

FO. Sew to face. Embroider a brown triangular nose and a smile.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

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

Flatten and sew to top of head.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

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

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to body.

The Summer Wardrobe

White Lemon Dress

Use White yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked neck-down.

• Yoke: Ch 28. Join. sc around (28).
• Rnd 2: (inc) around (56).
• Rnd 3 (Armholes): sc 8, ch 6 (skip 12), sc 16, ch 6 (skip 12), sc 8.
• Rnd 4: sc around including chains (44).
• Rnd 5–8: sc around (44).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 9: (3 sc, inc) around (55).
• Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc) around (66).
• Rnd 11: (5 sc, inc) around (77).
• Rnd 12–22: dc around (77). (This length should hit mid-calf).
• Rnd 23: (sc, ch 1, skip 1) around for a neat hem. FO.
• Lemon Embroidery: Using Lemon Yellow yarn, stitch small oval shapes (satin stitch) randomly around the bottom 3-4 rows of the skirt. Using Green yarn, stitch small “V” shapes at the top of each lemon for leaves.

Lemon Yellow Cardigan

Use Lemon Yellow yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 30. sc across (29).
• Row 2: (inc) across (58).
• Row 3: sc across.
• Row 4 (Armholes): sc 9, ch 8 (skip 10), sc 20, ch 8 (skip 10), sc 9.
• Row 5–10: hdc across.
• Row 11: sc around entire edge. FO.

Wide-Brimmed Sun Hat

Use Beige/Straw 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 9–13: sc around (48). (Cap part).
• Rnd 14 (Brim): (FLO) (3 sc, inc) around (60).
• Rnd 15: (4 sc, inc) around (72).
• Rnd 16: (5 sc, inc) around (84).
• Rnd 17: (6 sc, inc) around (96).
• Rnd 18: sc around. FO.
• Decoration: Crochet a long chain in Green yarn (or use ribbon) and tie it around the base of the crown with a bow and trailing ends.

Yellow Sandals (Make 2)

Use Yellow yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 8. Oval start: sc 6, 3 sc in last, sc 5, inc (16).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, 3 inc, sc 5, 2 inc (22).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (22).
• Rnd 4: sc around.
• Rnd 5: sc 7, 4 dec, sc 7 (18).
• Rnd 6 (Strap): Ch 6, skip 6 front sts, sl st to other side. FO.

Lemon Grove Accessories

Basket of Lemons

Use Beige/Tan yarn.

• Basket:
  Rnd 1: MR 8 sc.
  Rnd 2: inc around (16).
  Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (24).
  Rnd 4: (BLO) sc around (24).
  Rnd 5–10: sc around.
  Rnd 11: sc around, ch 12 (Handle), skip 8, sc. Repeat for handle on other side. FO.
• Lemons (Make 5-6): Yellow yarn.
  Rnd 1: MR 4 sc.
  Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (6).
  Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) around (8).
  Rnd 4–5: sc around.
  Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) around (6). Stuff lightly.
  Rnd 7: dec around. Close.
• Fill the basket with lemons.

Lemonade Cup

Use White (Glass) and Yellow (Liquid) yarn.

• Start with Yellow. MR 6, inc to 12.
• Rnd 2: (BLO) sc around (12).
• Rnd 3–5: sc around.
• Change to White.
• Rnd 6–8: sc around.
• Rnd 9: (FLO) sc around. FO.
• Lemon Slice: Yellow MR 6. Fold in half and sew to rim.

Bumblebee Mini

Use Yellow and Black yarn.

• Start Yellow. MR 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Change to Black. Rnd 3–4: sc around.
• Change to Yellow. Rnd 5–6: sc around.
• Change to Black. Rnd 7: dec around (6). Stuff. Close.
• Wings: White yarn. Ch 3, sl st back. Make 2, sew to back.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the White Lemon Dress.
2. Put on the Yellow Sandals.
3. Drape the Yellow Cardigan over her shoulders.
4. Place the Sun Hat on her head.
5. Hang the Basket of Lemons on her arm.
6. Stitch the Lemonade Cup to one hand.
7. Place the Bumblebee by her feet.

Your Lemon Grove Bear is ready for a zestful adventure! Squeeze the day!