• For this cute crochet bear bag pattern, we will be working in rounds but start with a chain.
• Round 1: Ch x6, then in the 2nd ch from the hook make a sc. Sc in the next 3 chains. In the last stitch sc x3, all the while turning to the underside of the chain. Now working on the unworked side of the chain, sc x3. Sc inc in the last stitch. Then sl st to the next stitch. This sl st marks the end of the round (12).
• Round 2: In the following stitch make a sc, then sc x2. Inc x3 (in the 3 stitches you made at the end), sc x3, inc x3 (18).
• Round 3: Sc x3, (inc, sc) x3. Then repeat for the other side of the round (24).
• Round 4: Sc x3, (sc x2, inc) x3. Then repeat for the other side of the round (30).
• Round 5: Sc x3, (inc, sc x3) x3. Then repeat for the other side of the round (36).
• Round 6: Sc x3, (sc x4, inc) x3. Then repeat for the other side of the round (42).
• Round 7: Sc x3, (inc, sc x5) x3. Then repeat for the other side of the round (48).
• Round 8: Sc x3, (sc x6, inc) x3. Then repeat for the other side of the round (54).
• Round 9: Sc x3, (inc, sc x7) x3. Then repeat for the other side of the round (60).
• Round 10: Sc x3, (sc x8, inc) x3. Then repeat for the other side of the round (66).
• Round 11: Sc x3, (inc, sc x9) x3. Then repeat for the other side of the round (72).
• Round 12: Sc x3, (sc x10, inc) x3. Then repeat for the other side of the round (78).
• Round 13: Sc x3, (inc, sc x11) x3. Then repeat for the other side of the round (84).
• Round 14: Sc x3, (sc x12, inc) x3. Then repeat for the other side of the round (90). Fasten off and weave in any ends.
• Make x2.

Ears:

• Round 1: Make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle. (6)
• Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
• Round 3: Inc, sc. Then repeat until the end of round (18).
• Round 4-5: Sc in every stitch (18).
• Round 6: Dec, sc. Then repeat for the rest of the round (12). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
• Make x2.

Muzzle:

• Round 1: With the cream yarn, make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle. (6)
• Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
• Round 3: Inc, sc. Then repeat until the end of round (18). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Crochet Blush and Eyes:

• Round 1: With the pink or black yarn, make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle (6). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Embroidery:

• For adding a spark of life to the eyes, I added a small embroidered white dot.
• For the nose on the bear I made a triangle of stitches between rounds 2 and 3 that worked its way halfway through round 1 of the muzzle. I then added a short vertical line and a wide w for the mouth of the bear underneath the nose.

Sewing:

• On one side of the ovals, sew on the eyes, muzzle and blush onto the bear face. I added the eyes near the top of round 3, the blush to the outer sides of round 6, and the muzzle to the bottom of round 2.
• Once the face is sewn on, you will sew the ovals together leaving an opening for the top of the bag.
• After that, you can sew the ears to the top of the bag. You can add yours wherever you want but I have mine at a slight diagonal from the eyes.

Strap:

• At the opening of the bag, join the yarn you want for the strap and then chain as many chains as you want. I went with 150 chains but you will need to adjust the length depending on if it's going to be for an adult or a kid or if it is meant to be a cross body bag or a shoulder bag.
• I hope you had as much fun making this crochet bear bag as I did designing it! There’s something so satisfying about bringing a cuddly character to life with just yarn and a hook, and this crochet teddy bear bag is the perfect mix of cute and practical. Whether it’s for yourself, a little one, or a handmade gift, it’s sure to be a favorite.