Crochet motifs shaped like animals always add personality and charm to handmade accessories, and this Teddy Bear Lace Scarf is an adorable example of that. Featuring cute bear faces delicately connected with a lace mesh, this scarf blends whimsy with sophistication, resulting in a piece that is both fun and elegant.

Whether you want a cute accessory for yourself, a cozy gift, or a unique project to sell at craft fairs, this pattern is enjoyable to make and stunning to wear.

Below you’ll find the full written interpretation of all motifs based on the diagrams, making this project easy to follow even if you prefer written instructions over charts. Let’s bring these adorable bears to life! 🧸🧶

⭐ Materials

• Fingering or sport-weight yarn in:

  • Brown tones (bears)

  • Beige or cream (face center)

  • Black (nose and eyes)

  • Brown (lace mesh)

• Crochet hook 2.0–3.0 mm

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

• Blocking board

🧶 Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain

• sl st – slip stitch

• sc – single crochet

• hdc – half double crochet

• dc – double crochet

• tr – treble crochet

• inc – increase (2 stitches in same st)

🧸 Bear Motif – Written Pattern

(Based on the diagrams shown on the right)

The bear motif is composed of three main parts:
(1) head
(2) two ears
(3) small center muzzle

1️⃣ Bear Head (Yellow Circle Diagram)

Round 1:
Magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc).
Work 11 dc inside the ring.
Join with sl st. (12 dc)

Round 2:
Ch 3, 2 dc in each stitch around.
Join. (24 dc)

Round 3:
Ch 3, dc, inc around.
Join. (36 dc)

Round 4:
Ch 3, dc evenly around (no increases), following the outer radius of the diagram.
This gives the bear head a rounded, full shape.

Fasten off.

2️⃣ Bear Ears (Orange Diagrams – make 2)

Attach brown yarn to the side of the bear head.

Ear Row:
Work dc, dc, tr, tr, tr, dc, dc following the diagram arc.
This creates a semicircle.

Fasten off and repeat on the opposite side.

3️⃣ Center Muzzle (Small Purple Circle)

Round 1:
Magic ring, 6 sc inside.
Join.

Round 2:
Work 2 sc in each stitch.
Join.

Sew the muzzle to the lower part of the head.

Nose and Eyes:
Use black yarn to embroider:

• Two French knots or small vertical stitches for eyes

• Small triangular nose with a tiny vertical line

🧸 Lace Background (Mesh Between Bears)

The bears are joined through a delicate structure of chains.

Mesh Repeat Pattern

Row 1:
Ch 8, sl st into next connecting point.
Repeat across.

Row 2:
Ch 6, sl st.
Repeat to form diamond shapes.

In the final diagram, each bear is placed at the center of a diamond formed by adjoining motifs. They are joined at their ears and upper/lower edges during the final mesh round.

🧵 Assembly

1. Make all bear motifs in brown/cream.

2. Create four-bear clusters (as shown in the bottom diagram).

3. Join clusters together with the lace mesh.

4. Work a simple border around the scarf:

   • (sc, ch 3, sc) along edges for a delicate finish.

5. Block lightly to open the lace and flatten the motifs.

🎨 Color Ideas

• Classic brown bears on a beige or brown mesh

• Pastel bears (pink, cream, blue) for an adorable baby-themed scarf

• Beige bears with dark brown ears for a vintage look

• White polar bears for winter fashion

• Gradient yarn for the background mesh

🎁 Perfect For

• Gifts for kids and teens

• Cute winter accessories

• Craft fairs

• Fall and winter outfits

• Animal-themed handmade collections

The Teddy Bear Lace Scarf is a delightful project that mixes playful motifs with refined lacework, creating a piece that’s both adorable and elegant. Each bear face adds personality and charm, and when connected through the intricate mesh, the scarf becomes a true handmade treasure. Whether you use classic browns or experiment with fun colors, the result will always be irresistibly cute.