If you're searching for a heartfelt handmade gift or simply love adorable crochet creations, this Colorful Love Bear Crochet Pattern is just the thing! Designed to stand out with customizable poses and a charming tulip flower accessory, this amigurumi bear features heart-shaped eyes, movable hands, and a sweet expression that will steal anyone’s heart.
Crochet Love Bear
This detailed step-by-step guide walks you through each part from the legs to the final assembly ensuring a smooth experience for both beginner and intermediate crocheters. Whether you're making it for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or just because, the final plushie is sure to spark joy and admiration!
Materials Needed
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Chelan brand yarn in desired colors
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
- Scissors
Legs (Make 2)
First Leg:
- Round 1: Magic ring, 8 sc
- Round 2: 8 inc (16 sts)
- Round 3: 16 sc
- Round 4: 4 sc, 4 dec, 4 sc
- Round 5: 12 sc
- Round 6: 3 sc, cut yarn
Second Leg:
- Repeat same as First Leg but do not cut yarn
Body
Connecting Legs:
- Ch 3
- Join first leg with 1 sc
- Round 1:
- 12 sc on first leg
- 3 sc on chain
- 12 sc on second leg
- 3 sc across chain base (30 sts)
Rounds:
- Round 2: (4 sc, 1 inc) ×6 (36 sts)
- Round 3: (5 sc, 1 inc) ×6 (42 sts)
- Rounds 4-11: 42 sc
- Round 12: (5 sc, 1 dec) ×6 (36 sts)
- Round 13: 36 sc
- Round 14: (4 sc, 1 dec) ×6 (30 sts)
- Round 15: 30 sc
- Round 16: (3 sc, 1 dec) ×6 (24 sts)
- Round 17: 24 sc
Head
Transition to Head:
- Round 18 (FLO): (1 sc, 1 inc) ×12 (36 sts)
- Round 19: (2 sc, 1 inc) ×12 (48 sts)
- Stuff the body
Rounds:
- Rounds 20–22: 48 sc
- Round 23: (2 sc, 1 dec) ×12 (36 sts)
- Rounds 24–27: 36 sc
- Round 28: (4 sc, 1 dec) ×6 (30 sts)
- Round 29: (3 sc, 1 dec) ×6 (24 sts)
- Round 30: (2 sc, 1 dec) ×6 (18 sts)
- Stuff the head
- Round 31: (1 sc, 1 dec) ×6 (12 sts)
- Round 32: 6 dec (6 sts)
- Cut yarn, weave through front loops to close, hide tail
Ears (Make 2)
- Round 1: Magic ring, 5 sc
- Chain 1, turn
- Round 2: 5 inc (10 sts)
- Leave long tail, sew ears between rounds 25–29 on the side of the head
Eyes (Heart-Shaped)
- Use red yarn (15 cm)
- Thread needle, knot the end
- Stitch heart-shaped eyes directly onto head between rounds 21–24
Hands (Make 2)
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc
- Round 2: 6 inc (12 sts)
- Rounds 3–11: 12 sc
- Stuff lightly
- Close with 5 sc across opening
- Chain 1, leave tail, cut yarn
Tulip Flower
Stem (Green Yarn):
- Round 1: Magic ring, 8 sc
- Round 2 (BLO): 8 sc
- Rounds 3–5: 8 sc
- At end of Round 5, switch to pink yarn
Flower (Pink Yarn):
- Round 6 (FLO): 8 inc (16 sts)
- Round 7: (1 sc, 1 inc) ×8 (24 sts)
- Rounds 8–13: 24 sc
- Slip stitch to first st
- Leave tail, stuff lightly
- Shape flower with yarn needle
Assembly
Sewing:
- Hands: Sew from round 12 to 16
- Tulip:
- Stem between hands
- Use yellow yarn to secure
- Stitch through base and hand tip for positioning
Pose Variations
Hands Covering Mouth:
- Attach at rounds 10 and 11
- Sew for 5 stitches
Hands Straight:
- Sew between rounds 17 and 18
- Align evenly, sew straight for 5 stitches
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