Bring a touch of woodland charm into your home with this delightful crochet bear basket pattern! Perfect for organizing small items, holding toys, or simply adding a sweet accent to any room. This project is fun to make and results in a sturdy, adorable basket that everyone will love.
The Perfect Handmade Gift or Nursery Decor
This charming bear basket isn’t just a practical storage solution; it’s also an incredibly thoughtful handmade gift for baby showers, birthdays, or any special occasion. Imagine it filled with essentials in a nursery or holding craft supplies. Its adorable design makes it a beloved keepsake that combines utility with irresistible cuteness.
Crochet Pattern: Craft Your Own Adorable Crochet Bear Basket: Free Pattern!
Materials
Chunky/Super Bulky yarn in Brown (approx. 150-200g)
Chunky/Super Bulky yarn in Cream/Off-White (approx. 20-30g)
Worsted weight yarn in Black (for nose embroidery)
Crochet Hook 6.0mm (or size to achieve desired fabric density)
12mm Black Safety Eyes (x2)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
FO – fasten off
MR – magic ring
R – round
Instructions
Basket Body (Brown Yarn)
R1: Start with a MR, sc 6 into ring. (6)
R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
R3: [Sc 1, inc] x 6. (18)
R4: [Sc 2, inc] x 6. (24)
R5: [Sc 3, inc] x 6. (30)
R6: [Sc 4, inc] x 6. (36)
R7: [Sc 5, inc] x 6. (42)
R8: [Sc 6, inc] x 6. (48)
R9: [Sc 7, inc] x 6. (54)
R10: [Sc 8, inc] x 6. (60) – This completes the base.
R11: Sc in each st around in the back loops only to create a defined edge for the basket sides. (60)
R12-R25: Sc in each st around (through both loops). (60) – Continue for 14 rounds or until desired height is reached.
Sl st to the next st, FO, weave in ends.
Ears (Make 2, Brown Yarn)
R1: Start with a MR, sc 6 into ring. (6)
R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
R3: [Sc 1, inc] x 6. (18)
R4: Sc in each st around. (18)
Sl st to the next st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Snout (Cream/Off-White Yarn)
R1: Start with a MR, sc 6 into ring. (6)
R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
R3: [Sc 1, inc] x 6. (18)
Sl st to the next st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Eyes: Position the safety eyes between R18 and R19 of the basket body, about 8-10 stitches apart, centered above where the snout will be. Secure washers on the inside.
Snout: Pin the snout to the front of the basket, centered below the eyes. Sew securely around the edge using the long tail.
Nose: Using black worsted weight yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider a triangular nose onto the cream snout. Fill in the triangle, then embroider a vertical line down from the point of the triangle to create the mouth line.
Ears: Pinch the open edge of each ear flat. Position one ear on top of the basket, slightly towards the side, around R24-R25, and sew securely. Repeat for the second ear on the opposite side.
Handle (Brown Yarn)
Cut three long strands of brown chunky yarn, each about 30-36 inches long (adjust for desired handle length). Hold the three strands together and braid them tightly to form a sturdy rope-like handle. Knot the ends to secure the braid.
Attach each end of the braided handle securely to the top rim of the basket, directly opposite each other, by weaving the knotted ends through the stitches and knotting them securely on the inside of the basket. Trim any excess yarn.
