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Crochet Bear Applique – Free Crochet Pattern

February 11, 2017 by Maria Weaber 16 Comments

The crochet bear applique is part of the Woodland Blanket. Find the written crochet pattern and video tutorial below.

Crochet Bear Applique Video Tutorial

If you are unable to view the video below this message, you can view it on YouTube.

Crochet Bear Applique Written Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in dark brown

G/4.00mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Special Stitches/techniques

The applique will be worked in rows and then around. There will be no fastening off until the end although I do try to break up/explain each part that is being made along the way.

Abbreviations (US terms)

Ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, st = stitch, sl st= slip stitch

Pattern

Body

Row 1: Ch 14, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, turn (13)

Row 2-3: Chain 1, hdc in each st across, turn (13)

That completes the body of the bear and we will start to work on the legs. Do not fasten off.

Back Legs [Will be worked into the first 3 stitches on the main body]

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the next 3 st, turn (3)

Row 2-4: Ch 1, sc across, turn (3)

Row 5: Chain 1, sc across, ch 2, dc in same space as last sc (4)

Do no turn your work, keep working around and up the leg. Slip stitch until you get back to the body. The last slip stitch should be in the 3rd stitch on the main body.

Then work the following in stitches 4-8 on the main body:

Belly of bear 

Sl st, sc in next 3 st, sl st in next st

Front Leg (This will be worked into the 9-10 stitch of the main body.)

Row 1: sc in next 2 st, ch 1, turn

Row 2-4: Ch 1, sc across, turn (2)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc across, ch 1, dc in same space as last sc

Sc in next space up the leg, then slip stitch up the leg until you get back to the body. The last slip stitch will be in the 10th stitch on the main body.

Final Front Leg (This will be worked in stitches 11-13 on the main body.)

Row 1: sc in next 3 st, turn

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 st, turn

Row 3-4: Repeat row 2

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in next 2 st, ch 2, dc same space as last sc

Keep working up the leg.

Sc in next st and sl st until there are 4 spaces left on the side of the body.

Head/top of body

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sp, turn

Row 2-4: Ch 1, sc across, turn (4)

Row 5: Ch 2, dc in next st, sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st

Keep working around to form the top of the head and the top of the body.

(sc, ch 3, sc) all in next space, sl st in next 2 spaces ( you should now be back onto the main body) sl st in next 2 spaces, sc in next 3 spaces, sl st in next 5 spaces, sc in next space, hdc in next space, 3dc in next space (last stitch on top of the body – keep working around) dc in next space, hdc in next space, sc in next 3 spaces, sl st until you reach the bottom of the back feet. 

Fasten off.

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Comments

  1. Frances Cranford

    March 7, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    Do you have a video

    Reply
    • Maria Weaber

      March 7, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      Unfortunately, I do not. I have never made a video yet, although I am planning on having videos available in the near future!

      Reply
    • Linda Evans

      July 19, 2017 at 12:52 am

      I love this so much, I am working on a piney woodland afghan and these animals are perfect!

      Reply
  2. Anonymous

    March 9, 2017 at 12:41 am

    How did you do the actual granny square?

    Reply
    • Maria Weaber

      March 15, 2017 at 11:07 pm

      Hi! You can find how to do the granny square here : https://mariasbluecrayon.com/2017/02/woodland-afghan-series.html

      Reply
  3. Karen Anderson

    March 29, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    I'd like to start off by saying thank you for sharing these adorable patterns. I'm having fun making these squares and looking forward to the finished afghan. I'm having trouble with the bear though. I'm not sure I'm reading the pattern correctly but try as I might, I can't get the same contours of the face and head. Mine looks nothing like yours. If you do decide to make a video, would you consider making the bear first. I really need help here. Thanks again for sharing. It's so kind of you to share your talent with others.

    Reply
  4. Jenna Harmon

    April 9, 2017 at 11:13 pm

    I am having ths same issue's with the bear pattern and i am an expeiced crocheter and pattern reader a video would be greatley appreciated.

    Reply
    • Maria Weaber

      April 10, 2017 at 12:18 pm

      Hi Jenna! Sorry you're having issues. I did have this bear tested and re-wrote directions but I understand it can be a bit confusing. I am working on creating video tutorials. If there is a certain section I can explain in the mean time, please let me know!

      Reply
  5. Deborah Camp

    April 22, 2017 at 2:20 am

    just started the bear. So much fun. Thanks for sharing Maria! I'll see if I can get through the "tricky" part ��

    Reply
  6. Rebecca Frazier

    April 28, 2017 at 4:42 am

    I am looking forward to the video… my bear looks more like a cow. The contours are not right and it looks too skinny in the middle.

    Reply
  7. trixie

    May 1, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    Thank you for sharing your patterns. I'm having problems with the bear. Do you have a video? Would appreciate the help. Blessings!

    Reply
    • Maria Weaber

      May 11, 2017 at 1:32 am

      I've recently posted a video tutorial! I hope it is helpful 🙂

      Reply
  8. Linda DeWyke

    May 28, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Sooo glad you added the video! I'm not experienced enough to fully follow the written so it was exrtremely helpful. Just starting this afghan for my grandson who is due in Aug and my daughter loves the woodland collection! Very excited! Thank you for the wonderful pattern ����

    Reply
  9. Lisa

    June 18, 2017 at 12:56 am

    Thank you for this pattern. I just made the bear, it came out perfect (with help from the video), love, love, love it. Can't wait to make the entire afghan! Thanks again! Lisa

    Reply
  10. Unknown

    August 28, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    Hi, my name is Judy and i have a question.How are you attaching the appliques? Are you stitching them, fabric glue? I'm making this for a 2 yr old so what's the best method? Thanks

    Reply
    • Maria Weaber

      August 28, 2017 at 8:06 pm

      Hi Judy! I attach the appliqués by sewing with a tapestry needle and the same color yarn as the appliqué 🙂

      Reply

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