This charming Golden Brown Bear features a classic teddy bear silhouette with a muzzle that invites a smile. He is dressed for serious work in a practical yet adorable outfit. His base layer is a cheerful Red and White striped shirt, reminiscent of candy canes and vintage workwear. Over this, he wears a sturdy Dark Blue Crochet Overall Dress (or apron-style overalls) equipped with spacious pockets filled with tiny tools. To aid his detailed work, he wears wire-rimmed spectacles perched on his nose and keeps a trusty pencil tucked behind his ear. His feet are protected by sturdy, textured work boots in a matching golden-tan shade.

No toy maker is complete without his creations. He holds a miniature Rocking Horse, white with red rockers, which he is in the middle of painting. Tucked nearby is a tiny, classic Toy Soldier. In his hand, he wields a small wooden-style hammer. This pattern is an advanced-intermediate project that offers a wonderful opportunity to practice miniature amigurumi and detailed accessory creation.

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
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Worsted weight yarn in Golden Brown (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Blue (Overalls)
• DK weight yarn in Red and White (Striped Shirt, Soldier, Rocking Horse details)
• DK weight yarn in Mustard/Tan (Boots)
• DK weight yarn in Grey (Tools, Hammer head)
• DK weight yarn in Yellow (Pencil)
• DK weight yarn in Black (Soldier Hat, Boots)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for bear and minis)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Craft wire (for glasses and rocking horse structure)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Dark brown embroidery thread (Nose, Mouth)
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
• Cardboard (for boot soles)

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 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall. The accessories are miniatures and will require fine motor skills.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first and joined to form the body. The arms are attached separately. The head is a sphere with a sewn-on muzzle. The shirt is integrated into the arm and upper body pattern using color changes. The overall dress is a separate removable garment. The boots are separate. The accessories—hammer, rocking horse, soldier, and pencil—are detailed micros.

Body Parts (The Bear)

Head

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: (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 10–20: sc around (54) (11 rounds).
• Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, spaced 10 stitches apart.

• Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

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

Muzzle

Use lighter Beige or same Golden Brown.

• 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: sc around (24).

FO. Sew to face. Embroider a triangular nose and mouth in dark brown.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Golden Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18).
• Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) around (12).

Flatten and sew to the top of the head.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Golden Brown yarn. (Boots are separate, so legs are bare).

• Rnd 1: MR 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18).
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) around (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) x 2 (40).
• Rnd 23–28: sc around (40).
• Change to Red (Shirt Start).
• Rnd 29: sc around (40).
• Change to White.
• Rnd 30: sc around.
• Continue alternating Red and White every 2 rounds for the striped shirt effect.
• Rnd 31 (Red): (8 sc, dec) around (36).
• Rnd 32 (Red): sc around.
• Rnd 33 (White): (4 sc, dec) around (30).
• Rnd 34 (White): sc around.
• Rnd 35 (Red): (3 sc, dec) around (24).
• Rnd 36 (Red): sc around.
• Rnd 37 (White): (2 sc, dec) around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Golden Brown (Hands).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–5: sc around.
• Change to Red (Sleeve).
• Rnd 6: sc around.
• Rnd 7: Change to White. sc around.
• Continue alternating stripes every 2 rounds until Rnd 15.

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Workwear Wardrobe

Blue Overall Dress

Use Dark Blue yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Ch 40 (measure bear’s tummy). Join. sc around (40).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (4 sc, inc) around (48).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 3: (5 sc, inc) around (56).
• Rnd 4–14: dc around (56). (Work until knee length).
• Rnd 15: sc around. FO.
• Bib: Join yarn to front waist loops.
  Row 1: sc 14 centered. Turn.
  Row 2–7: sc across (14).
• Straps: Ch 25 from top corners of bib. Cross in back and sew to rear waistband.
• Pockets (Make 2): Ch 6, sc 5. Work 4 rows. Sew to the front of the skirt.
• Tools: Embroider tiny grey wrenches or screwdrivers sticking out of the pockets.

Mustard Work Boots

Use Mustard/Tan yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 8. Oval start: sc 6, 3 sc in last, sc 5, inc (16).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, 3 inc, sc 5, 2 inc (22).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (22).
• Rnd 4–5: sc around (22).
• Rnd 6: sc 7, 4 dec, sc 7 (18).
• Rnd 7: sc 5, 4 dec, sc 5 (14).
• Rnd 8–9: sc around (14).
• Rnd 10: (FLO) hdc around (Cuff). FO.
• Embroider laces with dark brown yarn.

The Toy Workshop Accessories

Mini Rocking Horse

Use White and Red yarn.

• Rockers (Make 2): Red. Ch 15, sl st back. Or cut a curved piece of cardboard/wire and wrap with red yarn.
• Body: White. MR 6, inc to 12. sc 6 rounds. dec to 6. Stuff.
• Neck/Head: White. Ch 5 (neck). For head: MR 6, inc to 9, sc 2 rnds, dec to 6. Sew to neck, sew neck to body.
• Legs (Make 4): White. Ch 4, sc back. Sew to body and rockers.
• Mane/Tail: Brown yarn loops.

Toy Soldier

Use Black, Blue, Red, Flesh yarn.

• Feet/Legs: Black. MR 5 sc. Change to Blue. sc 2 rnds.
• Body: Change to Red. sc 3 rnds.
• Head: Change to Flesh. sc 2 rnds.
• Hat: Change to Black. sc 3 rnds (tall hat). Close.
• Embroider gold buttons on the red coat.

Wooden Hammer

• Handle: Brown. Ch 8, sl st back.
• Head: Grey. MR 5 sc. sc 4 rounds. Close both ends.
• Sew handle to the center of the head.

Pencil

Use Yellow, Pink, Beige yarn.

• Start Beige (Tip). MR 4 sc.
• Change to Yellow. sc 4 rounds.
• Change to Pink (Eraser). sc 1 round. Close.
• Draw a black dot on the tip. Tuck behind the bear’s ear.

Wire Glasses

• Take a piece of craft wire (approx 10cm).
• Wrap around a marker or finger to make two circular lens frames.
• Bend the ends back to form the earpieces. Place on the bear’s nose.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the Blue Overall Dress.
2. Put on the Mustard Boots.
3. Place the Wire Glasses on his snout.
4. Tuck the Pencil behind one ear.
5. Stitch the Hammer to one hand.
6. Place the Rocking Horse in the other hand or on his lap.
7. Stand the tiny Toy Soldier near his feet.

Your Toy Maker Bear is ready to craft joy for the holiday season! Happy crocheting.