Meet “The Scrapbooker” Little Bear, a sentimental soul who loves preserving family memories. With her soft caramel fur and sweet expression, she spends her afternoons cutting, pasting, and organizing precious photos. She is dressed in a classic navy blue corduroy-style dress layered over a cream shirt with a delicate ruffled collar. Her outfit is finished with reddish-brown Mary Jane shoes and a large bow headband.

She comes prepared with all her crafting essentials: a beige tote bag featuring a camera design, a tiny bottle of glue, and her masterpiece—an open scrapbook filled with colorful embroidered “photos.” This pattern is perfect for those who cherish nostalgia and the art of storytelling.

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
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in:
  • Caramel/Light Golden Brown (Bear)
  • Navy Blue (Dress)
  • Cream (Shirt collar, sleeves, scrapbook pages)
  • Reddish-Brown/Rust (Shoes)
  • Beige/Tan (Headband, Bag, Scrapbook cover)
  • White & Orange (Glue bottle)
  • Black & Grey (Camera detail)
  • Scrap yarns in various colors (Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow) for “photos”
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for bear and small items)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothes)
• 10mm Black Safety Eyes
• Dark Brown embroidery thread (Nose, Mouth)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, embroidery needle
• Stitch markers, pins, scissors
• Small buttons (optional for dress/shoes)

Gauge & Finished Size

The finished bear sits approximately 26 cm (10 inches) tall. The gauge for the bear should be tight to prevent stuffing from showing. The dress can be worked with slightly looser tension or a larger hook to ensure it fits over the body.

Head

Use Caramel yarn and 2.5 mm hook. Work in a continuous spiral.

• 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 10–18: sc around (54)
• Rnd 19: (8 sc, inc) repeat around (60) – Cheek shaping
• Rnd 20–23: sc around (60)
• Rnd 24: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 25: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 26: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 27: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 28: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 29: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 17 and 18, spaced about 10 stitches apart. Stuff the head firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle

Use Caramel yarn (or slightly lighter shade if preferred).

• 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: sc around (24)

FO. Sew to the center of the face, bottom edge aligned with Rnd 22 of the head. Stuff lightly. Embroider a triangular nose and mouth with dark brown thread.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Caramel 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 (approx Rnd 6-10).

Legs & Body

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Reddish-Brown yarn (Shoes).

• Rnd 1: Ch 6, start in 2nd ch. 4 sc, 3 sc in last. Rotate: 3 sc, inc (12)
• Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
• Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (24)
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around (24)
• Rnd 5–6: sc around (24)
• Rnd 7: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (18)
• Rnd 8: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc (15)
• Change to Caramel yarn (Skin).
• Rnd 9: BLO sc around (15)
• Rnd 10–20: sc around (15)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Ch 4, join to first leg.

Body

Continue with Caramel yarn.

• Rnd 21: 15 sc on first leg, 4 sc on chain, 15 sc on second leg, 4 sc on other side of chain (38)
• Rnd 22: (inc, 18 sc) repeat twice (40)
• Rnd 23–28: sc around (40)
• Rnd 29: (8 sc, dec) repeat 4 times (36)
• Rnd 30–31: sc around (36)
• Rnd 32: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 33–35: sc around (30)
• Rnd 36: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 37: sc around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to neck.

Shoe Straps: Reattach Reddish-Brown yarn to the side of the shoe opening. Ch 6, attach to the other side. Sew a tiny button or stitch to simulate a buckle.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Caramel (Hands).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3–4: sc around (9)
• Change to Cream yarn (Shirt Sleeves).
• Rnd 5: inc around (18) – Puff sleeve start
• Rnd 6–8: sc around (18)
• Rnd 9: dec around (9)
• Rnd 10–14: sc around (9)

Stuff hands lightly, sleeves moderately. Flatten top and sew to body shoulders.

Clothing

Navy Blue Pinafore Dress

Use Navy Blue yarn and 3.0 mm hook. Worked top-down.

• Skirt:
• Rnd 1: Ch 36 (check waist fit), join with sl st. Ch 1, sc around (36).
• Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in every st around (72).
• Rnd 3–12: Ch 2, dc around (72). (Use hdc or dc to create a textured fabric look).
• Rnd 13: sc around for a neat hem. FO.
• Bib:
• Attach yarn to front center of waist.
• Row 1: Ch 1, sc 10. Turn.
• Row 2–5: sc across (10). FO.
• Straps: Attach yarn to top corners of Bib. Ch 20 (measure over shoulder). Sew to back of waist in crisscross.

Cream Ruffled Collar

Use Cream yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 24 (fit around neck). Sc in 2nd ch and across (23).
• Row 2: Ch 3, 3 dc in each st across. (Ruffle made).
• Row 3: *Ch 3, sl st in next st* repeat across for a lacy edge.
• FO. Tie around the bear’s neck.

Headband with Bow

Use Beige/Tan yarn.

• Band: Ch 60 (fit around head), join. Sc around. Make 2-3 rounds for width. FO.
• Bow: Ch 15, hdc in 3rd ch and across. Work 6 rows. Pinch center and wrap yarn tightly. Sew to band.

Accessories

Camera Tote Bag

Use Beige yarn.

• Bag Body: Ch 11, sc rectangle for 15 rows. Fold in half, sew sides.
• Handles: Ch 25. Attach to top.
• Camera Appliqué: With Black, crochet a small rectangle (Ch 5, 3 rows sc). With Grey/White, crochet a small circle (MR, 6 sc). Sew circle to rectangle, sew rectangle to bag. Embroider a small red dot for the button.

Scrapbook

Use Beige (Cover) and Cream/White (Pages).

• Cover: Ch 16, sc across for 10 rows. (Rectangle).
• Pages: Ch 14, sc across for 8 rows. Make 2 pieces.
• Assembly: Stack pages inside cover. Sew down the center (spine) with brown yarn.
• Photos: Use scrap yarn (pink, blue, green) to embroider small squares on the open pages to look like photos.

Glue Bottle

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: BLO sc around (12).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (12).
• Rnd 7: dec around (6).
• Change to Orange.
• Rnd 8: sc around (6).
• Rnd 9: dec around (3). FO. Embroider “GLUE” on the side if possible.

Assembly

1. Outfit: Put the dress on the bear. Tie the cream collar around the neck.
2. Headband: Place the bow headband on the head.
3. Shoes: Secure the straps on the shoes.
4. Bag: Hang the tote bag on one arm.
5. Scrapbook: Stitch the open scrapbook to the bear’s lap or hand.
6. Glue: Place the glue bottle in the other hand or sitting on the bag.

Your “Scrapbooker” Little Bear is ready to preserve cherished memories! Enjoy this nostalgic and cozy project.