If you love soft, rounded amigurumi characters with tiny clothes and sweet accessories, this Three Bare Bears Crochet Pattern is a lovely project to add to your handmade collection. This pattern creates a cute bear with joined legs, a rounded body, a simple head, small ears, little arms, a tiny tail, a removable sweater, a hat, and a small bag.
You can make just one bear, or you can create a full trio using different colors. A white bear, a brown bear, and a panda-style bear would look adorable together as a handmade set.
If you enjoy small bear projects, you may also love this mini bear crochet keychain pattern for another cute bear idea.
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About This Three Bare Bears Crochet Pattern
This Three Bare Bears Crochet Pattern is written in US crochet terms. The legs are made first, then joined together to build the body. The body and head are worked as one continuous piece, which gives the bear a clean and smooth shape without a neck seam.
The sweater, hat, and bag are made separately, so you can easily change the colors and create different personalities for each bear. You can make a white bear with a blue sweater and bag, a brown bear with a yellow sweater, and a panda bear with a red sweater.
For the panda version, use black yarn for the ears, arms, legs, and eye patches, with a white head and body. If you like panda-style crochet details, this flat panda applique crochet pattern can give you extra inspiration for the face and color placement.
Skill Level
Intermediate beginner
This pattern uses simple stitches, but it includes shaping, joining legs, stuffing, sewing small parts, and making removable accessories. It is a good project if you already know the basic amigurumi stitches.
If you are still practicing your stitches, you can review this helpful single crochet tutorial before starting.
Finished Size
The finished size depends on your yarn, hook, and tension. With a 2.0–2.5 mm hook and cotton or milk cotton yarn, your bear will usually become a small amigurumi toy.
For better control over the final size, this guide about yarn weight, gauge, and hook size can help you choose the right materials.
Recommended Materials
- 2.0–2.5 mm crochet hook
- 5 mm safety eyes
- Yarn in white, brown, black, red, blue, yellow, or your chosen bear and clothing colors
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Small button for the bag
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Black yarn or embroidery thread for the nose and mouth
For standard crochet abbreviations, you can also check the Craft Yarn Council crochet abbreviations guide.
Abbreviations — US Terms
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
- dec = single crochet decrease
- hdc = half double crochet
- hdc inc = 2 hdc in the same stitch
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- sk = skip stitch
- FO = fasten off
Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
If you often lose track of your rounds, this guide on how to count rounds in crochet can help you keep your stitches organized.
Three Bare Bears Crochet Pattern
Legs — Make 2
Use white yarn or the main bear color.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. [8]
Rnd 2: inc around. [16]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 8. [24]
Rnd 4–9: sc around. [24]
Fasten off the first leg only.
Do not fasten off the second leg.
Join the Legs and Body
From the second leg, ch 4 and join to the first leg.
Body Rnd 1:
On leg 1: (6 sc, inc) × 3, 3 sc.
Across the 4-chain bridge: 3 sc, inc.
On leg 2: (6 sc, inc) × 3, 3 sc.
Across the other side of the 4-chain bridge: 3 sc, inc.
[64]
Rnd 2: (15 sc, inc) × 4. [68]
Rnd 3–17: sc around. [68]
Rnd 18: (15 sc, dec) × 4. [64]
Rnd 19–28: sc around. [64]
Rnd 29: (14 sc, dec) × 4. [60]
Rnd 30: sc around. [60]
Do not fasten off. Continue directly to the head.
Start stuffing the body firmly but not too hard. The body should be rounded and stable, but the stitches should not stretch open.
Head
Continue with the same yarn.
Rnd 31: 16 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) × 6, 13 sc. [67]
Rnd 32: sc around. [67]
Rnd 33: 29 sc, inc, (5 sc, inc) × 2, 25 sc. [70]
Rnd 34: sc around. [70]
Rnd 35: 37 sc, inc, 32 sc. [71]
Rnd 36–40: sc around. [71]
Rnd 41: 29 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) × 2, 24 sc. [68]
Rnd 42: 29 sc, dec, (5 sc, dec) × 2, 23 sc. [65]
Rnd 43: 35 sc, dec, 28 sc. [64]
Insert the safety eyes between Rnd 43 and Rnd 44, about 8 stitches apart.
Rnd 44–52: sc around. [64]
Rnd 53: (6 sc, dec) × 8. [56]
Rnd 54: sc around. [56]
Rnd 55: (5 sc, dec) × 8. [48]
Rnd 56: (6 sc, dec) × 6. [42]
Rnd 57: (5 sc, dec) × 6. [36]
Rnd 58: (4 sc, dec) × 6. [30]
Rnd 59: (3 sc, dec) × 6. [24]
Rnd 60: (2 sc, dec) × 6. [18]
Rnd 61: (sc, dec) × 6. [12]
Rnd 62: dec × 6. [6]
Fasten off and close the hole.
Embroider the nose and a small mouth with black yarn. Keep the expression simple and soft. A tiny nose with a short vertical mouth line is enough to give the bear a sweet handmade look.
For a cleaner finish while shaping the head, you can use the technique from this invisible decrease crochet tutorial.
Arms — Make 2
Use white yarn or the main bear color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Rnd 2: inc around. [12]
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) × 3. [15]
Rnd 4: (4 sc, inc) × 3. [18]
Rnd 5: sc around. [18]
Rnd 6: (5 sc, inc) × 3. [21]
Rnd 7–17: sc around. [21]
Stuff only about 2/3 of the arm, not too firmly.
Fold the top flat and crochet 10 sc through both layers to close.
Leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the arms to the body around Rnd 30.
Before sewing, pin both arms in place and check the bear from the front and side. This helps the arms sit evenly. You can also use these tips for attaching amigurumi limbs evenly if you want a more balanced finish.
Ears — Make 2
Use white yarn or the main bear color.
Rnd 1: 7 sc in MR. [7]
Rnd 2: sc around. [7]
Rnd 3: 5 sc, dec. [6]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Sew the ears to the head around Rnd 57–59.
For the panda version, make the ears in black yarn.
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Tail
Use white yarn or the main bear color.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. [8]
Rnd 2–3: sc around. [8]
Rnd 4: 6 sc, dec. [7]
Stuff lightly.
Leave a long tail and sew the tail to the back of the body around Rnd 8–9.
Sweater / Clothes
Use your chosen clothing color.
This sweater is made separately and placed on the bear. You can make each bear unique by changing the sweater color. Try red, blue, yellow, green, or soft pastel shades.
If you enjoy cute character outfits, you may also like the playful clothing style in this sitting tiger in bunny hood crochet pattern.
Foundation: ch 64, join with sl st to form a ring. Be careful not to twist the chain.
Rnd 1–4: sc around. [64]
Rnd 5: (7 sc, inc) × 8. [72]
Rnd 6–8: sc around. [72]
Rnd 9: 17 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc × 2, 3 sc, inc, 26 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc × 2, 3 sc, inc, 9 sc. [80]
Rnd 10–11: sc around. [80]
Rnd 12: 17 sc, 6 hdc, hdc inc × 2, 6 hdc, 26 sc, 6 hdc, hdc inc × 2, 6 hdc, 9 sc. [84]
Rnd 13: 17 sc, ch 9, sk 16, 26 sc, ch 9, sk 16, 9 sc. [70]
Rnd 14–18: sc around. [70]
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Try the sweater on the bear before weaving in all ends. If your tension is tight, gently stretch the sweater over the body.
Hat
Use your chosen hat color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Rnd 2: inc around. [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
Rnd 5: sc, inc, (3 sc, inc) × 5, 2 sc. [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6. [36]
Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc, ch 9, sk 8, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, ch 9, sk 8, sc, inc, 5 sc, inc. [42]
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) × 6. [48]
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) × 6. [54]
Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) × 6. [60]
Rnd 11: (14 sc, inc) × 4. [64]
Rnd 12–16: sc around. [64]
Rnd 17: (7 sc, inc) × 8. [72]
Rnd 18–21: sc around. [72]
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
This hat includes ear openings, so check the placement before finishing. The holes should sit naturally over the bear’s ears.
For a more playful style, you can use contrasting colors inspired by this Kuromi-inspired amigurumi crochet pattern.
Small Bag
Use your chosen bag color.
Rnd 1: ch 13. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 11 sc, inc in the last chain, then continue on the other side of the chain and work 11 sc. [24]
Rnd 2–8: sc around. [24]
Do not cut the yarn.
Strap
ch 60–65, skip 12 stitches, then sl st into the next stitch to attach the strap to the opposite side.
Then work 24 sl st around the top edge of the bag.
Fasten off and sew on a small button.
This tiny bag gives the bear extra personality. You can make it in a bright color, match it with the sweater, or turn it into a tiny carrot-style accessory. For another cute bag idea, see this mini bunny with carrot bag crochet pattern.
Finishing
Sew all pieces securely:
- Arms to the body around Rnd 30
- Ears to the head around Rnd 57–59
- Tail to the back of the body around Rnd 8–9
- Add the sweater, hat, and bag
- Embroider the nose and mouth with black yarn
Before sewing permanently, place all pieces with pins and check the bear from the front, side, and back. This helps you keep the face centered and the arms symmetrical.
Panda Version Notes
To make the panda version of this Three Bare Bears Crochet Pattern, use:
- White yarn for the head and body
- Black yarn for the ears
- Black yarn for the arms and legs
- Black felt, embroidery, or crochet patches for the eye patches
- A bright sweater color such as yellow, red, or blue
If you are changing colors often, this guide on changing colors in amigurumi can help you create cleaner transitions.
Color Ideas for the Three Bears
1. White Bear
- Body: white
- Sweater: blue
- Hat: blue or light gray
- Bag: yellow
2. Brown Bear
- Body: warm brown
- Sweater: red
- Hat: red or cream
- Bag: beige
3. Panda Bear
- Body: white
- Ears, arms, legs, and eye patches: black
- Sweater: yellow
- Bag: red or blue
You can also make pastel versions for a softer kawaii look. Cream, blush pink, baby blue, and lavender would make a beautiful bear trio.
Helpful Tips
Stuff Gradually
Do not wait until the end to stuff the body and head. Add fiberfill gradually as the shape grows. This helps keep the bear smooth and rounded.
Keep the Face Simple
The charm of this bear comes from the soft expression. Use small safety eyes, a tiny embroidered nose, and a short mouth line.
Make the Clothes Removable
If you want the sweater and hat to be removable, do not sew them to the body. This allows you to change outfits later.
Use the Same Hook for All Three Bears
If you want the three bears to match in size, use the same yarn weight, hook size, and tension for all of them.
FAQ
Is this Three Bare Bears Crochet Pattern beginner-friendly?
This Three Bare Bears Crochet Pattern is best for intermediate beginners. The stitches are simple, but joining the legs, shaping the body, and making the clothes require patience.
Can I make the bears smaller?
Yes. Use thinner yarn and a smaller hook. You can also use lighter yarn to make a mini version.
Can I use plush yarn?
Yes, but the finished bear will be larger. If you use plush yarn, choose larger safety eyes and adjust the hat, sweater, and bag size if needed.
Can I make the sweater in stripes?
Yes. You can change color every 2 or 3 rounds for a striped sweater. This is a nice way to make each bear different.
How do I make the panda eye patches?
You can crochet small black oval patches, embroider them, or use black felt. Place them around the safety eyes before finalizing the face.
This Three Bare Bears Crochet Pattern is a fun way to make a sweet bear trio using one base pattern. The removable sweater, hat, and tiny bag make the project extra charming, while the color choices allow you to create different personalities.
You can make a white bear, a brown bear, a panda bear, or even a pastel bear collection. Whether you crochet one or all three, this project is perfect for amigurumi lovers who enjoy cute handmade characters with tiny accessories.
