Welcome to a project filled with warmth and positive energy! The “Bright Sunflower Bear” is a delightful creation designed to bring a ray of sunshine into your home. This teddy bear features soft, classic tan fur and a friendly, inviting expression. She is dressed for a beautiful day in the garden or a stroll through a sunflower field.

Her outfit is a masterpiece of rustic charm. She wears a mustard yellow shirt with adorable puff sleeves, layered under an earth-brown pinafore dress. The dress is the star of the show, featuring a large, vibrant sunflower embroidered right on the chest. To protect her from the sun, she dons a wide-brimmed straw hat accented with a brown ribbon, and her feet are cozy in flat-soled sandals. She comes prepared for gardening or snacking with a canvas-style tote bag labeled “Sunflower Seeds.” And looking closely, you will see her tiny companion: a little brown squirrel holding a chestnut, standing faithfully by her side.

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
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round
• […] – Total stitch count at the end of the round

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK or Sport weight cotton/acrylic blend in the following colors:
  • Tan/Light Brown (Bear body)
  • Mustard Yellow (Shirt, Sunflower petals)
  • Earth Brown (Dress, Hat ribbon, Sunflower center)
  • Beige/Straw (Hat, Bag, Sandals)
  • Dark Brown/Rust (Squirrel)
  • Black (Embroidery for eyes/text)
  • Green (Sunflower leaves)
• Hook: 2.5 mm (for the bear and squirrel) and 3.0 mm (for clothing).
• Eyes: 10mm Black Safety Eyes (for Bear), 4mm beads (for Squirrel).
• Fiberfill: High-quality polyester stuffing.
• Tools: Yarn needle, embroidery needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins.
• Optional: Cardboard or plastic canvas for the soles of the feet and bag base.

Gauge & Size

The finished bear stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall. The gauge for the bear should be tight to prevent stuffing from showing. The clothing is removable and should be worked with a slightly looser tension or the larger hook size.

Pattern Instructions: The Teddy Bear

Head (Tan Yarn)

Work in a continuous spiral.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. [18]
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. [24]
• Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6. [30]
• Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6. [36]
• Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) x 6. [42]
• Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) x 6. [48]
• Rnd 9: (sc 7, inc) x 6. [54]
• Rnd 10–18: sc in each st around. [54]
• Rnd 19: (sc 8, inc) x 6. [60] (Cheek shaping)
• Rnd 20–23: sc in each st around. [60]
• Insert safety eyes between Rnds 17 and 18, approx 10 sts apart.
• Rnd 24: (sc 8, dec) x 6. [54]
• Rnd 25: (sc 7, dec) x 6. [48]
• Rnd 26: (sc 6, dec) x 6. [42]
• Rnd 27: (sc 5, dec) x 6. [36]
• Rnd 28: (sc 4, dec) x 6. [30]
• Rnd 29: (sc 3, dec) x 6. [24]
• Stuff the head firmly.
• Rnd 30: (sc 2, dec) x 6. [18]
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle (Tan Yarn)

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. [18]
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. [24]
• Rnd 5–6: sc around. [24]
• Fasten off. Sew to the face between the eyes. Stuff lightly. Embroider a triangular nose and mouth with dark brown thread.

Ears (Make 2 – Tan Yarn)

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. [18]
• Rnd 4–6: sc around. [18]
• Rnd 7: (sc 1, dec) x 6. [12]
• Flatten and sew to the top of the head.

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Legs (Make 2) and Body

Start with Tan yarn.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. [18]
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. [24]
• Rnd 5–8: sc around. [24]
• Rnd 9: (sc 6, dec) x 3. [21]
• Rnd 10–20: sc around. [21]
• Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg.
• Rnd 21: Ch 3, join to the first leg with a sc. sc 21 around leg 1, sc 3 on ch, sc 21 around leg 2, sc 3 on chain. [48]
• Rnd 22: (sc 7, inc) x 6. [54]
• Rnd 23–32: sc around. [54]
• Rnd 33: (sc 7, dec) x 6. [48]
• Rnd 34–36: sc around. [48]
• Rnd 37: (sc 6, dec) x 6. [42]
• Rnd 38–40: sc around. [42]
• Rnd 41: (sc 5, dec) x 6. [36]
• Rnd 42–43: sc around. [36]
• Rnd 44: (sc 4, dec) x 6. [30]
• Rnd 45: (sc 3, dec) x 6. [24]
• Rnd 46: (sc 2, dec) x 6. [18]
• Fasten off. Stuff body firmly. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2 – Tan Yarn)

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 3, inc) x 3. [15]
• Rnd 4–6: sc around. [15]
• Rnd 7: (sc 3, dec) x 3. [12]
• Rnd 8–18: sc around. [12]
• Stuff lightly. Flatten opening and sew to the body.

The Outfit

Mustard Puff-Sleeve Shirt

Use Mustard Yellow yarn. Worked from the neck down.

• Row 1: Ch 26. sc in 2nd ch and across. [25]. Turn.
• Row 2: (sc 4, inc) x 5. [30]. Turn.
• Row 3 (Puff Sleeve Setup): sc 4, *in next st work (inc)* x 6 times (Sleeve 1), sc 10, *in next st work (inc)* x 6 times (Sleeve 2), sc 4. Turn.
• Row 4: sc 4, ch 4, skip 12 sts (Armhole 1), sc 10, ch 4, skip 12 sts (Armhole 2), sc 4. Turn.
• Row 5: sc across all sts and chains. [26]. Turn.
• Row 6–10: sc across. [26]. Fasten off.
• Sleeves: Attach yarn to armhole. Work 1 round of sc. Rnd 2: (sc 1, dec) around to gather the puff. Rnd 3: sc around. Fasten off.
• Add a button to the back.

Earth Brown Pinafore Dress

Use Earth Brown yarn and 3.0 mm hook. Worked from the waist down.

• Waist: Ch 36 (ensure fit around bear’s waist over the shirt). Join to form ring.
• Rnd 1: sc around. [36]
• Rnd 2: (sc 5, inc) around. [42]
• Rnd 3: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in same st. (dc 6, inc) around. [48]
• Rnd 4–10: dc around. [48]
• Rnd 11: sc around for a clean hem. Fasten off.
• Bib: Join yarn to the front center of the waist. Work 12 sc across. Work 6 rows of sc. Fasten off.
• Straps: Ch 22 (measure over shoulder). Attach to top corners of bib and sew to the back of the waistband, crossing them.
• Sunflower Embroidery: On the bib, use Earth Brown for the center (French knots). Use Mustard Yellow to stitch loops or lazy daisy stitches radiating from the center for petals. Use Green for two leaves at the base.

Straw Sun Hat

Use Beige/Straw yarn.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
• Rnd 2: inc around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around. [18]
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) around. [24]
• Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) around. [30]
• Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) around. [36]
• Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) around. [42]
• Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) around. [48]
• Rnd 9–12: sc around. [48] (Hat height).
• Rnd 13 (Brim): FLO. (sc 3, inc) around. [60]
• Rnd 14: (sc 4, inc) around. [72]
• Rnd 15: sc around. [72]
• Fasten off. Tie a piece of Earth Brown yarn around the base of the hat as a ribbon.

Sandals

Use Beige yarn.

• Sole: Ch 7. Oval shape: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x 3, sc 4, inc x 2. Fasten off.
• Straps: Ch 8, attach to side of sole, over the foot, to the other side. Ch 12 for an ankle strap to wrap around.

Accessories & Miniature Pet

Canvas Tote Bag

Use Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 11. sc in 2nd ch and across [10]. Turn.
• Rows 2–20: sc across [10].
• Fold the strip in half to form a pouch. Sc down the sides to close.
• Handles: Ch 15. Attach to the top opening on both sides.
• Details: Use Black embroidery thread to stitch “SUNFLOWER SEEDS” on the front. You can stuff the bag slightly or put a small piece of cardboard inside to keep the shape.

Miniature Squirrel

Use Dark Brown/Rust yarn and 2.5 mm hook.

• Head/Body:
  • Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
  • Rnd 2: inc around [12].
  • Rnd 3–5: sc around [12].
  • Rnd 6: (sc 2, dec) around [9].
  • Rnd 7–9: sc around [9].
  • Rnd 10: dec around [4]. Stuff lightly. Close.
• Tail: Ch 10. sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next 3, dc in next 3, hdc, sc. Sew to the back of the body, curving it upwards. Brush the tail with a wire brush to make it fluffy (optional).
• Ears: Tiny ch 2 points sewn to head.
• Arms: Ch 3, sew to front holding the chestnut.
• Chestnut: A tiny brown bobble stitch or bead.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the mustard shirt first.
2. Put the brown pinafore dress over the shirt.
3. Slide the sandals onto the feet.
4. Place the straw hat on the head.
5. Hang the tote bag on one arm.
6. Place the tiny squirrel next to the bear’s feet.

Your “Bright Sunflower Bear” is ready to shine! This project radiates happiness and is sure to be a cherished piece.