Welcome to this enchanting project inspired by the romance of an English country garden. This tutorial will guide you through creating a classic, heirloom-quality teddy bear dressed in a dusty pink vintage frock, complete with a hand-embroidered apron and a rustic straw hat. As a delightful bonus, she is accompanied by a tiny, viral-worthy hedgehog friend nestled among rose petals. This project is designed for intermediate crocheters who enjoy detailed amigurumi work and surface embroidery. To get started, you will need to buy high-quality cotton yarn, which provides the crisp definition seen in the photos. You can find excellent selections of mercerized cotton on Amazon or at your local haberdashery. The estimated cost for materials is between $25 and $35, depending on whether you already have the basic notions. This timeless set makes a perfect gift or a stunning addition to your decor.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials and Tools

To achieve the exact look in the photo, ensure you have the following:

• Yarn: Sport Weight (Category 2) or DK Cotton Yarn in the following shades:
  • Biscuit/Light Brown (Bear body)
  • Dusty Pink (Dress and Rose)
  • Cream/Off-White (Apron)
  • Dark Brown (Shoes and Hedgehog spines)
  • Beige (Hedgehog face and basket)
  • Olive Green (Leaves and vines)
• Hooks: 2.5mm (for the dolls) and 3.0mm (for the dress/hat if your tension is tight).
• Embroidery Floss: Pink and Green for the apron details.
• Safety Eyes: 9mm for the bear, 5mm beads for the hedgehog.
• Fiberfill: High-quality polyester stuffing.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, and a small button for the dress back.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (invisible decrease)
• hdc: Half Double Crochet
• dc: Double Crochet
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• ch: Chain
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• FLO: Front Loop Only
• Bobble: 5-dc bobble stitch (for hedgehog spines)

Part 1: The Vintage Bear

Legs (Make 2)

Begin with Dark Brown yarn for the shoes.

1. R1: Ch 6. Start in 2nd ch from hook. Inc, 3 sc, 4 sc in last ch. Turn to other side: 3 sc, inc. (14)
2. R2: Inc, 4 sc, (inc) x 4, 4 sc, inc. (20)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc), 5 sc, (sc 1, inc) x 4, 5 sc, (sc 1, inc). (26)
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. (26)
5. R5-6: Sc in each st around. (26)
6. R7: Sc 7, (dec) x 6, sc 7. (20)
7. R8: Sc 7, (dec) x 3, sc 7. (17)
8. R9: Change to Biscuit/Light Brown yarn. BLO sc in each st around. (17)
9. R10-18: Sc in each st around. (17)

Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. Shoe Strap: Reattach brown yarn to the side of R8, ch 6, and slip stitch to the opposite side to create the Mary Jane strap.

Body

1. R19: From the second leg, ch 3, join to the first leg with a sc. Sc 17 (leg 1), sc 3 (on chain), sc 17 (leg 2), sc 3 (other side of chain). (40)
2. R20: (Sc 9, inc) x 4. (44)
3. R21-28: Sc in each st around. (44)
4. R29: (Sc 9, dec) x 4. (40)
5. R30-31: Sc in each st around. (40)
6. R32: (Sc 8, dec) x 4. (36)
7. R33-35: Sc in each st around. (36)
8. R36: (Sc 4, dec) x 6. (30)
9. R37-38: Sc in each st around. (30)
10. R39: (Sc 3, dec) x 6. (24)
11. R40: Sc in each st around. (24)

Stuff the body firmly. Leave a long tail for sewing the head.

Head

Using Biscuit/Light Brown yarn.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: (Sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. R4: (Sc 2, inc) around. (24)
5. R5: (Sc 3, inc) around. (30)
6. R6: (Sc 4, inc) around. (36)
7. R7: (Sc 5, inc) around. (42)
8. R8: (Sc 6, inc) around. (48)
9. R9: (Sc 7, inc) around. (54)
10. R10-19: Sc in each st around. (54)
11. R20: (Sc 7, dec) around. (48)
12. R21: (Sc 6, dec) around. (42)
13. R22: (Sc 5, dec) around. (36)
14. R23: (Sc 4, dec) around. (30)
15. R24: (Sc 3, dec) around. (24)

Insert safety eyes between R15 and R16, 9 stitches apart. Stuff firmly. Continue decreasing to close.

Muzzle

Using Biscuit/Light Brown yarn.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: (Sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. R4: Sc in each st around. (18)

Fasten off. Sew to the face. Embroider a triangular nose with Dark Brown yarn.

Arms (Make 2)

1. R1: MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3-18: Sc in each st around. (12)
4. R19: Flatten top, sc across. (6)

Part 2: The Outfit

Dusty Pink Dress

Worked from the neck down.

1. R1: Ch 26. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (25)
2. R2: (Sc 4, inc) x 5. (30)
3. R3: (Sc 2, inc) x 10. (40)
4. R4: Sc 6, ch 6 (skip 8 for arm), sc 12, ch 6 (skip 8 for arm), sc 6. (36)
5. R5-7: Sc in each st around. (36)
6. R8: (Sc 5, inc) x 6. (42)
7. R9-18: Sc in each st around. (42)
8. R19 (Ruffle Hem): (Ch 3, dc in next st) repeat around.

Sleeves: Join pink yarn to the armhole. Sc around for 10 rounds. At the cuff, work (sc 1, ch 2) in each stitch for a ruffle.

Collar: Attach yarn to the neck chain loops. Work 3 dc in each stitch around for a ruffled Peter Pan collar effect.

Cream Apron

Worked in rows using Cream yarn.

1. Waistband: Ch 40 (ties), sc 14 (center panel foundation), ch 40 (ties). Fasten off.
2. Skirt Panel: Reattach yarn to the center 14 sc.

   Row 1: Ch 2, dc across. (14)

   Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st. (28)

   Row 3-8: Dc across. (28)

   Row 9: Sc around the edges for a clean finish.

3. Bib: Reattach yarn to the top of the waistband center (middle 8 stitches).

   Row 1-5: Sc across 8 stitches.

4. Straps: Ch 25 from the top corners of the bib. Sew to the back of the waistband (criss-cross).
5. Embroidery: Use embroidery floss to stitch small bullion knot roses (pink) and lazy daisy leaves (green) onto the apron skirt as shown in the photo.

Straw Sun Hat

Using Beige/Tan yarn and a slightly larger hook (3.0mm).

1. R1: MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: (Sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. R4: (Sc 2, inc) around. (24)
5. R5: (Sc 3, inc) around. (30)
6. R6: (Sc 4, inc) around. (36)
7. R7: BLO sc around. (36)
8. R8-10: Sc around. (36)
9. R11 (Brim): FLO. (Sc 2, inc) around. (48)
10. R12: (Sc 3, inc) around. (60)
11. R13: (Sc 4, inc) around. (72)
12. R14: Sc around. Fasten off.

Hat Rose: Ch 15. In 2nd ch from hook, (3 dc in same st), sl st in next. Repeat down the chain. Roll into a spiral and sew to the hat.

Part 3: Accessories

Trug Basket

Using Beige yarn.

1. R1: Ch 8. Sc around the chain (oval). (18)
2. R2: Inc at ends. (24)
3. R3: BLO sc around. (24)
4. R4-6: Sc around. (24)
5. Handle: Ch 12, attach to opposite side.

Fill with small pink circles (ch 2, 6 hdc in MR) representing rose petals.

Part 4: The Mini Hedgehog

The hedgehog has a flat bottom and a textured back.

1. Face (Beige): MR, 4 sc. R2: (Sc 1, inc) x 2 (6). R3: (Sc 2, inc) x 2 (8). R4: Sc around.
2. Body (Dark Brown): Join Brown yarn.

   R5: (Sc 1, Bobble st) around. (8)

   R6: Inc in each st (work sc in sc, bobble in bobble). (16)

   R7-10: Repeat pattern of *Sc 1, Bobble 1*. Ensure bobbles pop outward.

   R11: Dec around. Stuff lightly.

   R12: Dec until closed.

3. Details: Sew small bead eyes. Attach a small pink petal to the back spines.

Assembly

1. Sew the ears to the head at R6-8.
2. Sew the arms to the body just below the neck.
3. Dress the bear in the pink dress, then tie the apron over it.
4. Place the hat on the bear (you can tack it down with a stitch if needed).
5. Place the basket in one hand and secure with a stitch.
6. Position the hedgehog near the bear’s feet.

Your Vintage Rose Bear and little Hedgehog friend are now complete. This set captures the essence of a peaceful afternoon in an English garden. Enjoy your beautiful handiwork!