She is dressed ready for a busy day in the kitchen. Her outfit features a lovely dusty pink dress, protected by a pristine white apron. The apron is the highlight of her attire, featuring a delicate lace border and a tiny hand-embroidered cupcake on the bib. To keep her fur tidy, she wears a voluminous white baker’s hat tilted stylishly on her head. Her look is grounded with deep plum-colored Mary Jane shoes. She is fully equipped with a mesh market bag for buying ingredients and a rolling pin. She is never alone in the kitchen; her trusty sidekick, a tiny Chef Mouse, is always by her side ready to help with the tasting. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who love creating detailed wardrobes and miniature characters.

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

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Cream (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in Dusty Pink (Dress)
• DK weight yarn in White (Apron, Hat, Mouse Hat)
• DK weight yarn in Plum/Deep Red (Shoes)
• DK weight yarn in Beige (Mesh Bag, Rolling Pin)
• DK weight yarn in Grey (Mouse Body)
• Embroidery thread in Pink, Brown, Red (Cupcake detail)
• 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/eyes (Mouse)
• Dark brown embroidery thread (Noses)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• 2 small buttons (for shoes)

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 26–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall. The clothing is removable.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces. The head is round and sewn to the body. The legs are joined to form the body base. The dress is worked from the neck down (raglan style). The apron is a separate piece with a bib and skirt. The chef’s hat has a ribbed band and a puffy top. The mouse is a miniature amigurumi worked in one piece.

Body Parts (Bear)

Head

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: (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)
• 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. Embroider a small triangular nose with brown thread.

• 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.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Cream 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) repeat around (12)

Flatten and sew to the top sides of the head.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Cream 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: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (15)
• Rnd 8–22: sc around (15)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 3, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 23: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 3 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 3 in ch (36)
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25–30: sc around (42)
• Rnd 31: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (36)
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (30)
• Rnd 39: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 40–41: sc around (24)
• Rnd 42: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–17: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Baker’s Wardrobe

Dusty Pink Dress

Use Dusty Pink yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked top-down.

• Yoke: Ch 26. Join (be careful not to twist). 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, working into chains (44).
• Rnd 5–8: sc around.
• Skirt:
• Rnd 9: (3 dc in each st) around (creates volume).
• Rnd 10–18: dc around.
• Rnd 19: (sc, ch 1, skip 1) around. FO.

White Lace Apron

Use White yarn. Worked flat.

• Waistband: Ch 40. Turn. Start in 11th ch (tie): sc 20. Leave remaining chains for other tie. Turn.
• Skirt: Work into the 20 sc of the waist.
  Row 1: (inc) across (40).
  Row 2–6: sc across.
  Row 7 (Lace Edge): *Skip 1, Shell St (5 dc) in next, skip 1, sc in next* repeat across. FO.
• Bib: Join yarn to center 8 sts of waistband.
  Row 1–5: sc across (8).
  Row 6: sc across. FO.
• Straps: Ch 25 from top corners of bib. Cross at back and sew to waistband.
• Embroidery: On the center of the bib, embroider a small brown square (cupcake base) and pink french knots (frosting) with a red dot (cherry).

Puffy Baker’s Hat

Use White yarn.

• Band: Ch 6. sc 5. Turn. Work 36 rows of BLO sc. Join to make a ring.
• Hat Body (Work into the side of the band):
• Rnd 1: Pick up 36 sc around the band edge.
• Rnd 2: (inc) in every stitch (72). (This creates the puff).
• Rnd 3–6: sc around (72).
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) around (60).
• Rnd 8: (3 sc, dec) around (48).
• Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) around (36).
• Rnd 10: (1 sc, dec) around (24).
• Rnd 11: dec around (12).
• Rnd 12: dec around (6). FO. Stuff the hat lightly to keep its shape and sew to the bear’s head tilted to the side.

Plum Mary Janes (Make 2)

Use Plum/Deep Red yarn.

• 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: sc around (20).
• Rnd 5: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 6: Strap – sc 5, ch 6, skip 6, sc 5. FO. Sew a small button to the side.

Kitchen Accessories

Mesh Market Bag

Use Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 12 dc.
• Rnd 2: (inc dc) around (24).
• Rnd 3: *Ch 5, skip 1, sc in next* around. (12 loops).
• Rnd 4–8: *Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space* around.
• Rnd 9: *Ch 2, sc in next space* around.
• Rnd 10: sc around to firm up the rim.
• Handles: Ch 25. Sew to opposite sides. Fill with scrap yarn balls.

Rolling Pin

Use Beige yarn.

• Cylinder: MR 6, inc to 12. BLO sc around. Work 15 rounds. BLO dec to 6. Close.
• Handles (Make 2): MR 5, sc 4 rounds. Sew to ends of the cylinder.

Mini Chef Mouse

Use Grey and White yarn.

• Body (Grey): MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Close.
• Head (Grey): MR 6, inc to 12. sc 2 rounds. dec to 6. Sew to body.
• Ears (Grey): Ch 3 in a ring. Sew to head.
• Chef Hat (White): MR 6, inc to 12. sc 2 rounds. dec to 6. Sew to mouse head.
• Apron (White): Ch 4, sc across. Glue or stitch to mouse tummy.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the Dusty Pink Dress.
2. Put on the Plum Mary Janes.
3. Tie the White Apron around her waist.
4. Ensure the Baker’s Hat is secure.
5. Hang the Mesh Bag on her arm.
6. Stitch the Rolling Pin to her hand.
7. Place the Mini Chef Mouse by her feet.

Your Patisserie Bear is ready to bake some magic! Bon Appétit!