There is nothing quite as heartwarming as the scent of warm spices wafting through a cozy kitchen during the holidays. Welcome to the world of “The Gingerbread Baker Bear,” a delightful amigurumi character who embodies the sweetness and warmth of home baking. With her golden-brown fur reminiscent of a perfectly baked loaf and her passion for pastries, she is the perfect companion for the festive season or for anyone who loves the culinary arts.

This charming bear features a classic teddy bear silhouette in a rich Golden Brown hue. She is dressed in a “Biscuit Brown” dress that looks good enough to eat, featuring a playful white zigzag hemline that mimics piped royal icing. To keep her fur tidy while she works, she wears a pristine white apron embroidered with festive red candy canes and a voluminous chef’s hat topped with a cheerful red cherry. She stands in practical dark brown Mary Jane shoes. Her accessories are what truly bring her to life: a white piping bag ready to decorate, a silver star-shaped cookie cutter, and her newest creation—a tiny, smiling Gingerbread Man. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who enjoy detailed colorwork and miniature props.

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
• 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
• Picot – Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook.
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Golden Brown (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in Biscuit/Light Brown (Dress)
• DK weight yarn in White (Apron, Hat, Icing, Piping Bag)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Brown (Shoes)
• DK weight yarn in Red (Cherry, Embroidery)
• DK weight yarn in Silver/Grey (Cookie Cutter)
• 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)
• Craft wire (for the Cookie Cutter)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins

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.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces. The head is round with a sewn-on muzzle. The body is pear-shaped, formed by joining the legs. The dress is worked from the waist down for the skirt and waist up for the bodice, featuring a specific “zigzag” stitch for the icing effect. The chef’s hat is worked with a ribbed brim and a voluminous top. The accessories—piping bag, cutter, and gingerbread man—are miniatures.

Body Parts

Head

Use Golden 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 10–22: sc around (54) (13 rounds).
• Rnd 23: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 24: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced about 10 stitches apart.

• Rnd 26: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 27: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 28: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

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

Muzzle

Use Golden Brown yarn.

• 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 5–6: sc around (24).

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

Ears (Make 2)

Use Golden Brown 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 Golden Brown 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 8–20: 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)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Golden Brown yarn.

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

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Baker’s Wardrobe

Biscuit Dress with Icing

Use Biscuit Brown yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Ch 38 (measure bear’s waist). Join. sc around (38).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (1 sc, inc) repeat around (57).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 3–14: dc around (57).
• The “Icing” Hem: Change to White yarn.
• Rnd 15 (Zigzag): *sc in next, ch 2, sc in same st (V-stitch made), skip 1 st* repeat around. This creates a jagged, piped icing look. FO.
• Bodice: Join Biscuit Brown to the waist chain.
• Rnd 1: sc around (38).
• Rnd 2–5: sc around.
• Rnd 6 (Straps): sc 5, ch 8, skip 6, sc 16, ch 8, skip 6, sc 5.
• Rnd 7: sc around. FO.
• Decoration: Surface slip stitch a white zigzag line around the waist or bodice top for extra icing detail.

Candy Cane Apron

Use White yarn. Worked flat.

• Waistband: Ch 45. Turn. Start in 11th ch (tie): sc 25. Leave remaining chains for other tie. Turn.
• Apron Skirt: Work in the 25 sc.
  Row 1: (inc) across (50).
  Row 2–8: sc across.
  Row 9: (sc, ch 2, sc) in each st for a ruffled edge. FO.
• Bib: Join yarn to center 10 sts of waistband.
  Row 1–6: sc across (10).
• Straps: Ch 25 from top corners. Cross in back and sew to waistband.
• Embroidery: Using Red yarn, embroider two small “J” shapes (Candy Canes) on the pockets or the bib. Add white stripes to the red canes if possible, or keep them simple red.

Puffy Chef Hat

Use White yarn.

• Brim: Ch 6. sc 5. Turn. Work 40 rows of BLO sc. Join to form a ring.
• Hat Body: Work into the side of the band.
  Rnd 1: Pick up 40 sc.
  Rnd 2: (inc) in every stitch (80). (Creates the puff).
  Rnd 3–8: sc around (80).
  Rnd 9: (8 sc, dec) around (72).
  Rnd 10: (4 sc, dec) around (60).
  Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) around (48).
  Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) around (36).
  Rnd 13: (1 sc, dec) around (24).
  Rnd 14: dec around (12).
  Rnd 15: dec around (6). FO.
• Cherry: Use Red. MR 6, inc to 12, sc 2 rnds, dec to 6. Stuff. Sew to the very top of the hat.

Dark Brown Mary Janes (Make 2)

Use Dark Brown 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 5, skip 6, sc 5. FO.

Baking Accessories

Piping Bag

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc.
• Rnd 2: sc around.
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (6).
• Rnd 4–5: sc around.
• Rnd 6: (1 sc, inc) around (9).
• Rnd 7–8: sc around.
• Rnd 9: (2 sc, inc) around (12).
• Rnd 10–12: sc around.
• Rnd 13: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 14: sc around. Stuff lightly.
• Flatten the top opening and sc across to close. You can twist the top slightly to look like a gripped bag.

Star Cookie Cutter

Use Silver/Grey yarn and Craft Wire.

• Take a piece of craft wire approx 15cm long. Bend it into a 5-point star shape using pliers. Twist ends to secure.
• Take Silver yarn. Join to the wire with a slip knot. Work sc stitches tightly over the wire all the way around the star to cover the metal completely.
• Sl st to first sc. FO. Shape the star points clearly.

Mini Gingerbread Man

Use Biscuit Brown yarn.

• Body/Head:
  Rnd 1: MR 6 sc.
  Rnd 2: inc around (12).
  Rnd 3: sc around (Head).
  Rnd 4: dec around (6). (Neck).
  Rnd 5: inc around (12).
  Rnd 6–8: sc around (Body).
  Rnd 9: dec around (6). Close.
• Limbs: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch and next. Sew 4 of these short strips to the body as arms and legs.
• Details: Use White yarn to embroider “icing” lines on wrists and ankles. Use Black thread for eyes and a “wonky” smile. Use Red for tiny buttons.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the Biscuit Dress.
2. Put on the Dark Brown Mary Janes.
3. Tie the Apron around her waist.
4. Place the Chef Hat on her head, slightly tilted.
5. Stitch the Piping Bag to one hand.
6. Place the Cookie Cutter in the other hand (secure with a stitch).
7. Set the Mini Gingerbread Man at her feet.

Your Gingerbread Baker Bear is ready to whip up some holiday magic! Enjoy the sweetness.