Embark on an enchanting crochet journey with this adorable Bear Backpack pattern! Perfect for little ones or anyone young at heart, this charming amigurumi-style accessory combines practicality with irresistible cuteness. Imagine crafting a unique, striped bear friend that carries all your essentials. Get ready to bring a smile to anyone’s face with this delightful project!
Craft Your Own Whimsical Companion: The Ultimate Bear Backpack!
This pattern isn’t just about making a backpack; it’s about creating a lovable, functional companion. Handcrafting this bear backpack allows for personalization in colors and details, making it a truly unique gift or a cherished item for yourself. It’s perfect for brightening up any outfit and carrying small treasures, making every adventure a little more magical.
Crochet Pattern: Cuddle-Worthy Crochet Bear Backpack Pattern: Your Next Amigurumi Adventure!
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in Medium Brown (Yarn A)
- Worsted weight yarn in Cream/Off-white (Yarn B)
- Worsted weight yarn in Light Green (Yarn C)
- Worsted weight yarn in Yellow (Yarn D)
- Worsted weight yarn in Dark Brown (Yarn E, for base and embroidery)
- 4.0mm (G/6) crochet hook
- Two 12mm safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec: decrease (sc2tog)
- fo: fasten off
- rnd: round
- st/sts: stitch/stitches
- rep: repeat
- mc: magic circle
Instructions
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
Backpack Base & Body
Start with Yarn E (Dark Brown).
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in mc. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) rep 6 times. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (36 sts)
- Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (42 sts)
- Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (48 sts)
- Rnd 9: (Sc in next 7 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (54 sts)
- Rnd 10: (Sc in next 8 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (60 sts)
- Rnd 11: (Sc in next 9 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (66 sts)
- Rnd 12: (Sc in next 10 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (72 sts)
- Rnd 13: (Sc in next 11 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (78 sts)
- Rnd 14: (Sc in next 12 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (84 sts)
- Rnd 15: (Sc in next 13 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (90 sts)
- Rnd 16: Sc in back loop only in each st around. (90 sts)
- Rnds 17-20: Sc in each st around. (4 rounds)
Change to Yarn B (Cream).
- Rnds 21-23: Sc in each st around. (3 rounds)
Change to Yarn C (Light Green).
- Rnds 24-26: Sc in each st around. (3 rounds)
Change to Yarn D (Yellow).
- Rnds 27-29: Sc in each st around. (3 rounds)
Change to Yarn A (Medium Brown).
- Rnds 30-32: Sc in each st around. (3 rounds)
Repeat Rnds 21-32 (Cream, Light Green, Yellow, Medium Brown stripes) until desired height, finishing with Yarn A (Medium Brown) for the drawstring channel. Continue with Yarn A for the next section.
- Rnds X-X: (Remaining striped rounds, repeat as above)
- Rnds (Last Striped +1) – (Last Striped + 6): Sc in each st around with Yarn A. (6 rounds for drawstring casing)
- Rnd (Last Striped + 7): (Ch 2, skip 1 st, sc in next st) rep around. (This creates holes for the drawstring)
- Rnds (Last Striped + 8) – (Last Striped + 9): Sc in each st around with Yarn A. (2 rounds)
Change to Yarn B (Cream).
- Rnds (Last Striped + 10) – (Last Striped + 11): Sc in each st around. (2 rounds)
- Sl st to next st and fo. Weave in ends.
Bear Face (Main Part)
With Yarn A (Medium Brown).
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in mc. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) rep 6 times. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (36 sts)
- Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (42 sts)
- Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (48 sts)
- Rnd 9: (Sc in next 7 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (54 sts)
- Rnds 10-15: Sc in each st around. (6 rounds)
- Sl st to next st and fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Snout
With Yarn B (Cream).
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in mc. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) rep 6 times. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) rep 6 times. (24 sts)
- Rnds 5-7: Sc in each st around. (3 rounds)
- Sl st to next st and fo, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the snout.
Ears (Make 2)
Outer Ear (Yarn A – Medium Brown):
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in mc. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) rep 6 times. (18 sts)
- Fo, leaving a long tail.
Inner Ear (Yarn B – Cream):
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in mc. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Fo.
Backpack Straps (Make 2)
With Yarn C (Light Green).
- Ch 6.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch. (5 sc)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 2 sts with Yarn C, sc in next st with Yarn B, sc in next 2 sts with Yarn C.
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 2 sts with Yarn C, sc in next st with Yarn D, sc in next 2 sts with Yarn C.
- Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 2 sts with Yarn C, sc in next st with Yarn B, sc in next 2 sts with Yarn C.
- Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 2 sts with Yarn C, sc in next st with Yarn D, sc in next 2 sts with Yarn C.
Continue repeating Rows 2-5, changing the middle color between Yarn B and Yarn D, for approximately 25-30 inches (or desired length for straps). Fo, leaving long tails for sewing.
Drawstring
With Yarn B (Cream).
- Ch 150 (or long enough to thread through the top opening and tie).
- Fo.
Assembly
- Face: Sew the main bear face (Yarn A circle) to the front of the backpack, centering it above the stripes.
- Snout: Sew the stuffed cream snout to the center of the bear face.
- Eyes: Insert safety eyes on the bear face, centered above the snout, about 4-5 stitches apart.
- Ears: Sew the cream inner ear to the brown outer ear. Fold the bottom edge of each ear slightly and sew them to the top of the bear’s head.
- Nose & Mouth: With Yarn E (Dark Brown) and tapestry needle, embroider a triangle nose onto the top of the snout. Embroider a smile from the bottom of the nose.
- Straps: Attach one end of each strap to the top back of the backpack (where the drawstring casing begins), about 6-8 stitches apart. Attach the other end of each strap to the lower back of the backpack, about 4-5 rounds up from the base.
- Drawstring: Weave the crocheted chain drawstring through the holes created in Rnd (Last Striped + 7) of the backpack body. Tie the ends together or add beads if desired.
Your adorable Crochet Bear Backpack is complete!