This adorable bear features traditional chocolate-brown fur and a cute, rounded muzzle. She is dressed to impress in a white A-line dress speckled with embroidered red polka dots, layered with a chic dark green bolero jacket to keep the breeze away. To protect her from the sun, she wears a trendy beige bucket hat topped with a playful plush strawberry. Her look is completed with comfortable strappy sandals. Of course, no harvest is complete without accessories: she carries a crossbody strawberry bag, a jar of fresh strawberry jam, and is accompanied by a tiny, buzzing bumblebee friend. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who love detailed outfits 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
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Medium/Chocolate Brown (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in White (Dress)
• DK weight yarn in Red (Polka dots, Strawberry Bag, Jam)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Green (Bolero, Leaves)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Straw (Hat, Sandals, Jar lid)
• DK weight yarn in Bright Yellow and Black (Bumblebee)
• Small amount of Grey/Light Blue (Glass Jar effect)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Black or Dark Brown embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• A small piece of cardboard (for shoe 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 26–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall. The clothing is removable.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces: head, muzzle, ears, legs, body, and arms. The legs are joined to create the body. The outfit consists of a dress (worked waist-down and waist-up), a separate bolero jacket worked in rows, and a bucket hat. Accessories are made separately.

Body Parts

Head

Use 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 10–20: sc around (54)
• 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)

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

Muzzle

Use Lighter Brown or same 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: sc around.

FO. Sew to the face between the eyes. Stuff lightly. Embroider a triangular nose and mouth.

Ears (Make 2)

Use 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 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.

• 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 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.

The Berry Patch Wardrobe

Polka Dot Dress

Use White yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Ch 36 (measure bear’s waist). Join. sc around (36).
• Rnd 2: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 4–14: dc around (48) (or until desired length).
• Rnd 15: (sc, ch 1, skip 1) around for a simple hem. FO.
• Bodice: Join yarn to front waist. Work 14 sc across for 5 rows. Add straps.
• Polka Dots: Using Red yarn, embroider French knots randomly all over the white dress to create the polka dot pattern.

Dark Green Bolero

Use Dark Green yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 24. sc across.
• Row 2: (2 sc, inc) across (32).
• Row 3 (Raglan): sc 5, ch 5 (skip 6), sc 10, ch 5 (skip 6), sc 5.
• Row 4: sc across (30).
• Row 5–7: hdc across. FO.
• This creates a short, open-front jacket.

Strawberry Bucket 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: (BLO) sc around (42). (Hat sides).
• Rnd 9–12: sc around (42).
• Rnd 13 (Brim): (FLO) (2 sc, inc) around (56).
• Rnd 14: (3 sc, inc) around (70).
• Rnd 15: sc around. FO.
• Hat Topper (Strawberry): Use Red. MR 4, inc to 8, inc to 12. sc 2 rnds. Dec to 6. Sew green leaves on top and stitch to the center of the hat.

Beige Sandals (Make 2)

Use Beige 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: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 6: Ch 6 (Ankle strap), skip 6 front sts, sl st to other side. FO.

Sweet Accessories

Strawberry Crossbody Bag

Use Red and Green yarn.

• Body (Red):
  Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
  Rnd 2: (inc) around (12).
  Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
  Rnd 4–6: sc around.
  Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) around (12).
  Rnd 8: dec around (6). Stuff lightly before closing.
• Leaves (Green): Ch 4, sl st back. Make 4 of these petals in a ring. Sew to top of berry.
• Strap: Ch 45 (Green). Sew to sides.

Jam Jar

Use Grey/Light Blue (Glass) and Red (Jam).

• Start with Red (Jam base): MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18.
• Change to Grey (Glass sides): (BLO) sc around. sc 4 rounds.
• Rnd 6: (1 sc, dec) around (12). Stuff.
• Lid: Use Beige. MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18. (BLO) sc around. Sew onto the top of the jar. Tie a tiny piece of twine around the neck for a rustic look.

Tiny Bumblebee

Use Yellow and Black yarn.

• Start Yellow: MR 6 sc.
• Rnd 2 (Black): inc around (12).
• Rnd 3 (Yellow): sc around (12).
• Rnd 4 (Black): dec around (6). Stuff. Close.
• Wings: Use White. Ch 3, sl st. Sew two loops to the back. Use wire or stiff thread for antennae.

Assembly

1. Dress the bear in the White Polka Dot Dress.
2. Put on the Beige Sandals.
3. Layer the Green Bolero over the dress.
4. Place the Bucket Hat on her head (one ear can poke out if you leave holes, or just set it on top).
5. Hang the Strawberry Bag.
6. Secure the Jam Jar to one hand and the Bee near the jar (using a small wire or clear thread).

Your Strawberry Bear is ready for the sweetest picnic ever! Enjoy.