c2c Crochet Bear Pattern (Free & Easy)

Embark on a cozy crafting adventure with my c2c Crochet Bear Pattern, your next free project that’s as delightful to make as it is to gift.

This endearing bear joins a lineup of 12 unique woodland animal designs, all waiting to be transformed into my charming Crochet Animals blanket.

Perfect for crafters of all levels, these free crochet patterns offer a heartwarming way to weave a touch of nature into your home.

My c2c patterns are more than just instructions; they’re a passport to creating a snug, rustic tapestry full of forest friends.

Whether you’re cozying up under your new blanket or giving someone a bear-y special gift, this Crochet Bear Pattern is just the beginning.

c2c Crochet Bear Pattern Information

Finished Size

14 inches by 14 inches

Materials

crochet hook: G/4 mm
yarn: worsted weight (#4). I used Red Heart Super Saver in White, Black, Buff & Cafe Latte
tapestry needle
locking stitch markers
scissors

Gauge

4 squares= 2 inches
4 rows of squares= 2 inches

Etsy Shop

This pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF pattern in my Etsy Shop.

Related Patterns

This c2c crochet bear pattern is one of twelve woodland animals that I designed for my c2c Crochet Animals blanket.

Terms & Abbreviations

dc = double crochet stitches
sc = single crochet stitches
st = stitch
sts = stitches
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
chs = chains
rnd = round
rnds = rounds
rem = remaining

Important Notes

You can choose to follow the pixel graph or the written instructions.
Written instructions are for working from the bottom right corner to the top left.
Crochet the pixel graph using the corner-to-corner (c2c) technique. Use the traditional method of making three double crochets for each square.
Chain 6 to start each new row and chain 3 at the beginning of each square.

c2c Course

If you would like to learn the corner to corner (c2c) crochet method to make this c2c crochet pattern, check out my online c2c course.

Save this image to your Pinterest Boards to save the pattern.

c2c Crochet Bear Pattern Instructions

Pixel Graph

Download the crochet bear graph PDF.

Written Instructions

↙ Row 1: white x 1
↗ Row 2: white x 2
↙ Row 3: white x 3
↗ Row 4: white x 4
↙ Row 5: white x 5
↗ Row 6: white x 6
↙ Row 7: white x 7
↗ Row 8: white x 4, brown x 1, white x 3
↙ Row 9: white x 2, brown x 4, white x 3
↗ Row 10: white x 3, brown x 6, white x 1
↙ Row 11: white x 1, brown x 7, white x 3
↗ Row 12: white x 3, brown x 8, white x 1
↙ Row 13: white x 2, brown x 6, tan x 2, white x 3
↗ Row 14: white x 2, tan x 4, brown x 6, white x 2
↙ Row 15: white x 2, brown x 7, tan x 4, white x 2
↗ Row 16: white x 2, tan x 5, brown x 6, white x 3
↙ Row 17: white x 3, brown x 7, black x 3, tan x 1, white x 3
↗ Row 18: white x 3, tan x 2, black x 2, tan x 1, brown x 1, black x 1, brown x 4, white x 4
↙ Row 19: white x 4, brown x 4, black x 2, brown x 1, tan x 1, black x 2, tan x 2, white x 3
↗ Row 20: white x 3, brown x 1, tan x 2, black x 1, tan x 2, brown x 1, black x 2, brown x 5, white x 3
↙ Row 21: white x 2, brown x 7, black x 1, brown x 2, tan x 2, black x 1, tan x 2, brown x 1, white x 3
↗ Row 22: white x 3, brown x 2, tan x 5, brown x 7, tan x 1, brown x 2, white x 2
↙ Row 23: white x 2, brown x 2, tan x 1, brown x 15, white x 3
↗ Row 24: white x 4, brown x 14, tan x 2, brown x 1, white x 3
↙ Row 25: white x 3, brown x 1, tan x 2, brown x 9, black x 1, brown x 5, white x 4

Corner- begin decreasing on both ends.

↗ Row 26: white x 3, brown x 5, black x 2, brown x 8, tan x 2, brown x 1, white x 3
↙ Row 27: white x 2, brown x 2, tan x 1, brown x 8, black x 2, brown x 5, white x 3
↗ Row 28: white x 3, brown x 5, black x 1, brown x 8, tan x 1, brown x 2, white x 2
↙ Row 29: white x 2, brown x 17, white x 2
↗ Row 30: white x 2, brown x 16, white x 2
↙ Row 31: white x 3, brown x 14, white x 2
↗ Row 32: white x 1, brown x 13, white x 4
↙ Row 33: white x 3, brown x 13, white x 1
↗ Row 34: white x 1, brown x 12, white x 3
↙ Row 35: white x 3, brown x 10, white x 2
↗ Row 36: white x 4, brown x 6, white x 4
↙ Row 37: white x 3, brown x 6, white x 4
↗ Row 38: white x 3, brown x 1, tan x 4, brown x 1, white x 3
↙ Row 39: white x 3, brown x 1, tan x 3, brown x 1, white x 3
↗ Row 40: white x 3, brown x 1, tan x 2, brown x 2, white x 2
↙ Row 41: white x 2, brown x 2, tan x 1, brown x 2, white x 2
↗ Row 42: white x 2, brown x 4, white x 2
↙ Row 43: white x 2, brown x 3, white x 2
↗ Row 44: white x 6
↙ Row 45: white x 5
↗ Row 46: white x 4
↙ Row 47: white x 3
↗ Row 48: white x 2
↙ Row 49: white x 1