This character is a Dark Brown Bear, featuring rich, chocolate-colored fur that contrasts beautifully with the snowy season. She is bundled up against the chill in a classic, vintage-inspired wardrobe. Her outfit begins with a cozy wool dress featuring a traditional Red and Green Plaid (tartan) pattern, evoking memories of holiday wrapping paper and warm blankets. To brave the outdoor weather, she wears a thick Earth Brown Duffle Coat, complete with iconic toggle fastenings. A chunky Cream Scarf is wrapped snugly around her neck, and a fuzzy Earflap Hat protects her from the biting wind. Her feet are kept toasty in fur-lined ankle boots.

She is ready to serve her customers with a “paper” cone filled with hot roasted chestnuts, and she holds a single, perfectly cracked chestnut in her paw to inspect the quality. She is never alone on her street corner; a friendly little Squirrel has come down from the park trees, hoping to share in the warm treat. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who love layering textures and creating detailed winter accessories.

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
• FPdc – Front Post Double Crochet (for scarf texture)
• BPdc – Back Post Double Crochet
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK weight yarn in Dark Chocolate Brown (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in Forest Green (Dress Base)
• DK weight yarn in Red (Dress Plaid embroidery)
• DK weight yarn in Earth Brown/Camel (Duffle Coat)
• DK weight yarn in Cream/Off-White (Scarf, Hat lining/trim)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Tan (Hat outer, Paper Cone)
• DK weight yarn in Rust/Auburn (Squirrel)
• Textured/Fuzzy yarn in Cream (Boot lining/Hat trim – optional, or use regular yarn)
• Small toggle buttons or oblong wooden beads (for the coat)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for bear and squirrel)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Bear)
• Pair of 5mm black beads or safety eyes (Squirrel)
• Black embroidery thread (Nose, Mouth)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 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 cm (11 inches) tall. The clothing layers are designed to fit over the body, so checking the fit as you go is recommended.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first and joined to form the body. The head is a sphere with a defined muzzle area. The plaid dress is created by crocheting a green base and then surface-embroidering the red grid lines to mimic tartan fabric. The duffle coat is worked flat with buttonholes for the toggles. The earflap hat is shaped to cover the ears. The accessories—cone, chestnuts, and squirrel—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts (The Bear)

Head

Use Dark Chocolate 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 a slightly lighter Brown or same Dark Chocolate 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: sc around.

FO. Sew to the face between the eyes. Embroider a nose and mouth with black thread.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Dark Chocolate 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 Dark Chocolate 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: (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 23–29: 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).
• Rnd 40: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Dark Chocolate Brown yarn.

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

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to body.

The Winter Wardrobe

Plaid Dress

Use Forest Green yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Ch 40. 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.
• Bodice: Join Green yarn to front waist loops.
  Row 1: sc 14. Turn.
  Row 2–6: sc across. Add straps to cross in back.
• Plaid Effect (Embroidery): Using Red yarn and a yarn needle, surface slip stitch or simply stitch straight lines vertically from the waist to the hem every 4 stitches. Then, stitch horizontal lines around the skirt every 2 rows. This creates the check/plaid pattern.

Duffle Coat

Use Earth Brown yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 30. sc across (29).
• Row 2: (inc) across (58).
• Row 3: sc across.
• Row 4 (Armholes): sc 9, ch 8 (skip 10), sc 20, ch 8 (skip 10), sc 9.
• Row 5–16: hdc across. (Coat length).
• Row 17: sc around the entire edge.
• Toggles: Sew 2 or 3 small wooden beads/toggles to the left side. Create small chain loops on the right side to correspond with the buttons.

Earflap Hat

Use Beige/Tan 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 9–14: sc around (48).
• Earflaps:
  Row 1: sc 10. Turn.
  Row 2: sc 10.
  Row 3: dec, sc 6, dec (8).
  Row 4: dec, sc 4, dec (6).
  Row 5: dec, sc 2, dec (4). FO.
  Skip 20 stitches on the forehead, attach yarn, and repeat for the second earflap.
• Trim: Use Cream/Fuzzy yarn to sc around the entire edge of the hat. Add braided tassels to the bottom of the flaps.

Furry Boots

Use Dark Brown and Cream 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: sc around.
• Rnd 5: sc 7, 4 dec, sc 7 (18).
• Rnd 6: sc 5, 4 dec, sc 5 (14).
• Rnd 7–8: sc around.
• Rnd 9 (Cuff): Change to Cream/Fuzzy yarn. hdc around. FO.

Chunky Scarf

Use Cream yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 6. hdc across (5).
• Row 2–40: BLO hdc across (Ribbing effect). FO. Wrap around neck.

Street Vendor Accessories

Paper Cone

Use Tan/Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 4 sc.
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (6).
• Rnd 3: sc around.
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (8).
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (10).
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (12).
• …Continue increasing every round until the opening is wide enough (approx 24 sts).
• Rnd X: (FLO) sc around for a neat rim.

Chestnuts

Use Dark Brown and Tan yarn.

• Nut: Dark Brown. MR 5 sc. Rnd 2: inc around (10). Rnd 3: sc around. Rnd 4: dec around. Stuff lightly. Close.
• Spot: Stitch a small circle of Tan yarn on the bottom to look like the light patch of a chestnut. Make 3-4.

Mini Squirrel

Use Rust/Auburn yarn.

• Body/Head: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Stuff. Close.
• Tail: Ch 7. In 2nd ch from hook, 3 dc. 3 dc in each chain down. (Curled tail). Sew to back.
• Ears: Tiny ch 2 loops on head.
• Acorn/Nut: Tiny knot of dark brown yarn in hands.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the Plaid Dress.
2. Put on the Furry Boots.
3. Put on the Duffle Coat and button the toggles.
4. Wrap the Chunky Scarf around the neck.
5. Place the Earflap Hat on the head.
6. Stitch the Paper Cone filled with Chestnuts to one arm.
7. Stitch a single chestnut to the other hand.
8. Place the Squirrel by her feet looking up.

Your Roasted Chestnut Seller Bear is ready to warm hearts on a cold winter day! Enjoy the season.