Crochet Bear Coaster Pattern

This adorable crochet bear coaster is made using bulky (5) weight brown velvet yarn, but feel free to use any yarn you have on hand. The pattern includes two head sizes to accommodate different yarn thicknesses. The key to success is to adjust as you go, ensuring the bear’s proportions match your vision. Let your creativity shine and make your bear truly unique!

Body

Start with a magic circle (MC) and crochet 7 stitches. Join with a slip stitch (sl) (7).
Increase in each stitch around (7 sc-inc). Join with sl (14).
sc, sc-inc repeat 8 times. Join with sl (21).
sc, sc-inc repeat 8 times. Join with sl (28).
sc, sc-inc repeat 8 times. Join with sl (35).
sc, sc-inc repeat 8 times. Join with sl (42).
Continue increasing by 7 stitches per round until the body reaches your desired size. I stopped at 6 rounds (42 stitches), but adjust according to your yarn and intended use.
Single crochet (SC) around. Join with sl.
SC around once more, join with sl, and fasten off.

Head (for thicker yarn)

MC with 6 stitches. Join with sl (6).
Increase in each stitch (6 sc-inc). Join with sl (12).
sc, sc-inc repeat 6 times. Join with sl (18).
2sc, sc-inc repeat 6 times. Join with sl (24).
SC around. Join with sl.
Repeat SC around. Join with sl.
Repeat SC around once more. Join with sl.
2sc, sc-dec repeat 6 times. Join with sl (18).
sc, sc-dec repeat 6 times. Join with sl (12).
Stuff the head with your preferred filling to give it shape.
6 sc-dec to close the top. Join with sl (6).
Add extra SC or sl if needed to shape the head, then leave a long tail for sewing.

Head (for thinner yarn)

MC with 6 stitches. Join with sl (6).
Increase in each stitch (6 sc-inc). Join with sl (12).
sc, sc-inc repeat 6 times. Join with sl (18).
2sc, sc-inc repeat 6 times. Join with sl (24).
3sc, sc-inc repeat 6 times. Join with sl (30).
6-10. SC around for 5 rounds. Join with sl after each.
3sc, sc-dec repeat 6 times. Join with sl (24).
2sc, sc-dec repeat 6 times. Join with sl (18).
sc, sc-dec repeat 6 times. Join with sl (12).
Stuff the head with your chosen filling.
6 sc-dec to close. Join with sl (6).
Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle

Using white yarn (preferably thinner), create an MC with 7 stitches. Close with sl.
You may want to increase each stitch (7 sc-inc) depending on your yarn thickness—check against the head to decide.
Leave a tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

MC with 4 stitches (4).
Increase in each stitch (4 sc-inc) (8).
SC around (8). Finish with sl and leave a tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2)

MC with 4 stitches (4).
Increase in each stitch (4 sc-inc) (8).
SC around for the desired arm length (8).
4 sc-dec to taper the arm. Finish with sl and leave a long tail for sewing.

Feet (Make 2)

MC with 5 stitches (5).
Increase in each stitch (5 sc-inc) (10).
sc, sc-inc repeat 5 times (15).
SC around (15).
sc, sc-dec repeat 5 times (10).
5 sc-dec to close (5).
Finish with sl and leave a tail for sewing.

Assembly Instructions

It’s easier to sew everything together before adding facial features and details, but you can do it in the order that works best for you.

Attach the head to the body using the long tail. It may seem wobbly at first, but the arms will help stabilise it.
Sew the arms onto the head:
- Position them near the ‘cheek’ area to keep the head upright.
- Continue stitching down the arm to the body, stopping at the wrist so the paw remains free.
Repeat for the second arm.
Attach the feet to the outer edges of the body.
Sew the white muzzle onto the face using the white tail.
Using black yarn, stitch the nose and eyes.
For the final details, use pink or black yarn to add toes and footpads.