She is dressed ready to tend to her garden in a sunny yellow and white striped t-shirt worn underneath a unique dark brown pinafore dress. The dress is the centerpiece of her outfit, designed to look like a blooming sunflower with tiered layers of yellow petals forming the skirt. To protect her from the sun, she wears a wide-brimmed raffia-style hat adorned with a large sunflower. Her accessories include mustard yellow sandals, a cute green watering can bag, a tiny packet of sunflower seeds, and a friendly little bee resting on her dress. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who love creating textured clothing.

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 same stitch)
• dec – decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• Petal St – (sc, hdc, dc, tr, ch 1, tr, dc, hdc, sc) all in specified stitches
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Dark Earthy Brown (Bear Body, Pinafore Bodice)
• DK weight yarn in Sunny Yellow (Petals, Shirt stripes)
• DK weight yarn in White (Shirt stripes, Eye highlights)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Straw (Sun Hat)
• DK weight yarn in Leaf Green (Watering Can)
• DK weight yarn in Mustard Yellow (Sandals)
• Scraps of Black (Bee stripes) and White (Bee wings)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing and bag)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Black embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
• A small piece of paper or felt (for Seed Packet label)

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: head, body, legs, arms, and ears. The outfit is removable. The t-shirt is worked in rounds from the neck down. The pinafore dress features a dark brown bodice (representing the flower center) and a skirt worked with layers of yellow petals using front loops. The watering can is a 3D accessory. The bee and seed packet are tiny details added last.

Body Parts

Head

Use Dark Earthy 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 10–21: 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 10 stitches apart. Embroider a black triangular nose and mouth.

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

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

Ears (Make 2)

Use Dark Earthy 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 of the head.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Dark Earthy 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 5–7: sc around (24)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (21)
• Rnd 9: (5 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (18)
• Rnd 10–20: sc around (18)

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

Body

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

• Rnd 21: sc 18 (leg 1), sc 3 in ch, sc 18 (leg 2), sc 3 in ch (42)
• Rnd 22: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 23–30: sc around (48)
• Rnd 31: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (42)
• Rnd 35: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 36–37: sc around (36)
• Rnd 38: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 39: sc around (30)
• Rnd 40: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 41: sc around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Dark Earthy Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–16: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

Field of Flowers Wardrobe

Striped T-Shirt

Use Yellow and White yarn. 3.0mm hook. Alternate colors every 2 rounds.

• Rnd 1 (Yellow): Ch 28. Join. sc around (28).
• Rnd 2 (Yellow): (3 sc, inc) repeat around (35).
• Rnd 3 (White): (4 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 4 (White): sc 6, ch 6, skip 8, sc 14, ch 6, skip 8, sc 6. (Armholes).
• Rnd 5 (Yellow): sc around (38).
• Rnd 6–10: Continue alternating stripes sc around. FO.
• Sleeves: Join yarn at armhole. Sc around (14). Work 3 rounds.

Sunflower Pinafore Dress

Use Dark Earthy Brown and Sunny Yellow yarn. 3.0mm hook.

Bodice (Dark Brown):

• Rnd 1: Ch 38 (measure bear waist). Join. sc around (38).
• Rnd 2–6: sc around.
• Rnd 7 (Waist): (1 sc, inc) repeat around (57).

Skirt Base (Dark Brown):

• Rnd 8: (BLO) sc around (57). (Leave front loops for petals).
• Rnd 9–11: sc around.
• Rnd 12: (BLO) sc around (57). (Leave front loops for second layer).
• Rnd 13–15: sc around. FO Brown.

Petal Layers (Sunny Yellow):

• Top Layer: Attach Yellow yarn to FLO of Rnd 8.
  *Skip 1 st, (dc 2, tr 1, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch, tr 1, dc 2) all in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next* repeat around. This creates pointed petals.
• Bottom Layer: Attach Yellow yarn to FLO of Rnd 12.
  Repeat the petal stitch pattern. The layers should overlap like a flower.

Bib & Straps (Dark Brown):

• Attach yarn to front center of waist. Work 12 sc back and forth for 5 rows.
• Chain straps from the back waist, cross them, and sew to the top of the bib. Sew two small yellow buttons on the bib corners.

Raffia Sun Hat

Use Beige/Straw 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: (3 sc, inc) around (30).
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 9: (BLO) sc around (48).
• Rnd 10–12: sc around (48).
• Rnd 13 (Brim): (FLO) (3 sc, inc) repeat around (60).
• Rnd 14: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (72).
• Rnd 15: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (84).
• Rnd 16: sc around. FO.

Sunflower Accessory: Brown center (MR, 6 sc, inc to 12). Yellow petals (*ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st* around). Sew to hat brim.

Mustard Sandals

Use Mustard Yellow 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.
• Rnd 5 (Straps): sc 6, ch 5, skip 6, sc 8. FO.

Accessories

Watering Can Bag

Use Green yarn.

• Body:
  Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. Inc to 12. Inc to 18. Inc to 24. (Base).
  Rnd 4: (BLO) sc around (24).
  Rnd 5–10: sc around. FO.
• Spout: Ch 4, join. sc around (4) for 5 rounds. Sew to side.
• Handle: Ch 15. Sew to side (opposite spout).
• Bag Strap: Ch 50. Sew to top rim.

Tiny Bee

Start with Yellow.

• Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc.
• Rnd 2: (Black) sc around (4).
• Rnd 3: (Yellow) sc around (4).
• FO. Embroider wings with White yarn. Sew to the dress skirt.

Seed Packet

Cut a small rectangle of beige felt or crochet a small beige square (Ch 6, sc 5 rows). Embroider a tiny sunflower or writing on it. Place in the watering can bag or bear’s hand.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the Striped Shirt.
2. Put on the Sunflower Pinafore (pull over legs).
3. Put on the Mustard Sandals.
4. Place the Sun Hat on the head.
5. Hang the Watering Can bag on her shoulder.
6. Ensure the tiny bee is securely attached to the skirt petals.

Your Sunflower Bear is ready to bloom! Enjoy your crochet gardening.