Crochet appliqués are a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your projects. Whether you want to decorate baby blankets, clothes, or accessories, this Crochet Teddy Bear Appliqué is a perfect choice. It’s simple, adorable, and works up quickly!
If you’re a crochet lover looking for a cute and easy project, this teddy bear appliqué is perfect for you. It’s a great way to use leftover yarn and is suitable for beginners who want to practice working in the round. This small but charming design can be sewn onto children’s clothing, nursery décor, or even turned into a keychain.
In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step on how to crochet this cute teddy bear appliqué using basic stitches. Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s get started!
Materials Needed
✔️ Worsted weight cotton yarn in three colors (light brown for the bear, dark brown or black for the nose, and pink for the inner ears)
✔️ Crochet hook size 3.5mm (or appropriate size for your yarn)
✔️ Scissors
✔️ Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Crochet Teddy Bear Appliqué Pattern
Head (Light Brown Yarn) Start with a magic ring, chain 2 (counts as first double crochet). Make 11 double crochets (DC) inside the ring. You should have 12 DC in total. Slip stitch to the first DC to close the round.
Round 2: Chain 2 and make 2 DC in each stitch around. You should have 24 DC in total. Slip stitch to the first DC to close the round.
Round 3: Chain 2, 1 DC in the first stitch, 2 DC in the next stitch. Repeat around. You should have 36 DC. Slip stitch to the first DC and fasten off.
Ears (Make 2, Light Brown Yarn) Start with a magic ring, chain 2. Make 9 DC inside the ring and slip stitch to the first DC. Chain 2, make 2 DC in each stitch around (18 DC total). Slip stitch to close and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Inner Ears (Make 2, Pink Yarn) Start with a magic ring, chain 2. Make 9 DC inside the ring. Slip stitch to close and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Nose and Eyes (Dark Brown or Black Yarn) For the nose, crochet a small oval: Chain 4, make 1 DC in the second chain from the hook, 1 DC in the next stitch, 3 DC in the last stitch (working around the chain). Continue on the other side, making 1 DC in the next stitch, 2 DC in the last stitch. Slip stitch and fasten off. For the eyes, you can either sew on black yarn or use small black buttons.
This teddy bear appliqué is beginner-friendly and fun to make. Try it in different colors and customize it with embroidery details!
Would you like more crochet appliqué patterns? Let me know in the comments! 😊
