This adorable bear features a unique coat color, reminiscent of cinnamon and autumn bark. She is dressed practically yet stylishly for a day of gathering sap in the maple groves. Her outfit consists of a textured, oatmeal-colored sweater worn underneath a stunning Brick Red pinafore dress. The dress is designed with a ribbed texture to mimic the look of vintage corduroy fabric. To keep her ears warm against the chilly wind, she wears a chunky, variegated knit-look toque (beanie) topped with a fluffy pompom. On her feet, she wears sturdy textured booties perfect for crunching through fallen leaves.

No maple harvest is complete without the goods! She carries a ceramic-style jug filled with amber syrup and holds a freshly fallen, bright orange Maple Leaf. Waiting for her at home is a delicious stack of miniature pancakes, topped with a pat of butter and a drizzle of her hard work. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who love seasonal themes and cozy textures.

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
• Lemon Peel St – (sc in next st, dc in next st) repeated. Creates a textured, sweater-like fabric.
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Worsted weight yarn in Reddish-Brown (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in Oatmeal/Beige (Sweater)
• DK weight yarn in Brick Red/Rust (Pinafore Dress)
• DK weight yarn in Variegated Red/Cream or Mixed (Hat)
• DK weight yarn in Light Brown (Shoes, Pancakes)
• DK weight yarn in Burnt Orange (Maple Leaf)
• DK weight yarn in Cream/Grey (Syrup Jug)
• Scrap yarn in Yellow (Butter) and Dark Brown (Syrup drip)
• 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/Jug text)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard (for shoe soles)
• Pompom maker or fork (for the hat)

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 to the charm and detail of the piece.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first and joined to form the body. The head is round with a distinct snout sewn on. The sweater is worked as a separate garment using a textured stitch to contrast with the smooth bear fur. The pinafore dress is worked with a ribbed skirt to simulate corduroy. The hat is a separate accessory. The accessories—leaf, jug, and pancakes—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts (Bear)

Head

Use Reddish-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 10–20: sc around (54) (11 rounds).
• Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, spaced 10 stitches apart.

• Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

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

Snout

Use a slightly darker Brown or same Reddish-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: sc around.

FO. Sew to the face between the eyes. Stuff lightly. Embroider a triangular nose and mouth in dark brown thread.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Reddish-Brown 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 the top of the head.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Reddish-Brown 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: (4 sc, dec) around (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).
• Rnd 40: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Reddish-Brown yarn.

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

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Autumn Wardrobe

Oatmeal Textured Sweater

Use Oatmeal/Beige yarn and 3.0mm hook. We will use the Lemon Peel Stitch (alternate sc and dc) to create the texture seen in the image. Worked neck-down.

• Neck: Ch 24. Join. sc around (24).
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 4 (Armholes): sc 7, ch 6 (skip 10), sc 14, ch 6 (skip 10), sc 7.
• Rnd 5: sc around including chains (40).
• Rnd 6–12: *sc in next st, dc in next st* repeat around. (Texture).
• Rnd 13: sc around. FO.
• Sleeves: Join yarn to armhole. Work *sc, dc* pattern around for 8 rounds. FO.

Brick Red Corduroy Pinafore

Use Brick Red yarn. To mimic corduroy (nhung tăm), we work the skirt in BLO.

• Waist: Ch 42 (measure over sweater). Join. sc around (42).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (6 sc, inc) around (48).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 3: (BLO) dc around (48).
• Rnd 4: (BLO) (7 dc, inc) around (54).
• Rnd 5–12: (BLO) dc around (54). (The ridges created by BLO look like corduroy).
• Rnd 13: sc around. FO.
• Bib: Join yarn to front waist loops.
  Row 1: sc 12. Turn.
  Row 2–6: sc across (12).
• Straps: Ch 25 from top corners of bib. Cross in back and sew to waistband.
• Add two small buttons to the front of the bib where straps meet.

Winter Toque (Hat)

Use Variegated yarn.

• Ribbed Brim: Ch 6.
  Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (5).
  Row 2–42: BLO sc across.
  Join ends to form a band.
• Body: Work sc around the edge of the band (approx 42 sts).
  Rnd 2–8: *sc, dc* (texture) around.
  Rnd 9: (sc 5, dec) around.
  Rnd 10: (sc 4, dec) around.
  Rnd 11: (sc 3, dec) around.
  Rnd 12: dec around. Close hole.
• Make a fluffy pompom using Red/White/Beige yarn and sew to top.

Textured Booties (Make 2)

Use Light Brown 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, dc* around (Texture).
• Rnd 5: sc 7, 4 dec, sc 7 (18).
• Rnd 6: sc 7, 2 dec, sc 7 (16).
• Rnd 7: sc around. FO. Add a small bow or “laces” with darker yarn.

Harvest Accessories

Maple Syrup Jug

Use Cream/Grey yarn.

• Base: MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18, inc to 24.
• Body: (BLO) sc around (24). sc 6 rounds.
• Neck: (2 sc, dec) around (18). (1 sc, dec) around (12). sc 2 rounds.
• Rim: (1 sc, inc) around. FO. Stuff firmly.
• Handle: Ch 8. sc back. Sew to side of neck and body.
• Label: Embroider a square in Beige yarn and stitch “MAPLE” or “SYRUP” in tiny brown letters.

Maple Leaf

Use Burnt Orange yarn.

• MR.
• Point 1: Ch 3, dc in MR, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch (picot), dc in MR.
• Point 2 (Top): Ch 4, tr in MR, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch (picot), tr in MR.
• Point 3: Ch 3, dc in MR, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch (picot), dc in MR.
• Base: sl st in MR. Ch 4 (Stem), sl st back down stem to MR.
• Tighten MR. This creates a simplified 3-point maple leaf. For a 5-point leaf, add smaller (ch 2, hdc) points on the outer sides.

Stack of Pancakes

Use Light Brown/Beige yarn.

• Pancake (Make 3): MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18, inc to 24. FO.
• Stack them. Use Dark Brown yarn to embroider “drips” of syrup down the sides of the top pancake.
• Butter: Yellow yarn. Ch 2, 4 sc in 1st ch. Sew to top.
• Stitch the pancakes together in the center.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the Oatmeal Sweater.
2. Put on the Brick Red Corduroy Pinafore.
3. Place the Toque Hat on her head (ears can poke out if you leave gaps, or sit under the brim).
4. Put on the Textured Booties.
5. Stitch the Maple Leaf to one hand.
6. Have her hold the Syrup Jug handle in the other hand.
7. Place the Stack of Pancakes by her feet.

Your Maple Syrup Bear is ready for the crisp autumn air! Enjoy the season.