Free Crochet Bear in Orange Overalls

This adorable bear is full of character, featuring festive striped headwear and stylish orange overalls. With its soft cotton finish and charming accessories like a tiny pillow, it makes for a perfect gift or nursery decor.

Tip: Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, as amigurumi is worked in a continuous spiral.

🐻 The Head (Brown Yarn)

1. R1: Magic ring, ch, 6 sc in ring, sl.
2. R2: Ch, 6 sc inc, sl (12).
3. R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl (18).
4. R4: Ch, (2 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl (24).
5. R5: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl (30).
6. R6: Ch, (2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc) 6 times, sl (36).
7. R7: Ch, (5 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl (42).
8. R8: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc, 3 sc) 6 times, sl (48).
9. R9: Ch, (7 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl (54).
10. R10: Ch, (4 sc, sc inc, 4 sc) 6 times, sl (60).
11. R11-22: Ch, 60 sc, sl.
12. R23: Ch, (4 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc) 6 times, sl (54).
13. R24: Ch, (7 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl (48).
14. R25: Ch, (3 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc) 6 times, sl (42).
15. R26: Ch, (5 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl (36).
16. R27: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc) 6 times, sl (30).
17. R28: Ch, (3 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl (24). Leave a long tail for sewing and stuff firmly with fiberfill.

👃 Snout and Ears (White & Brown Yarn)

Snout (Make 1 in White)

• R1-R3: Work sc increases to 18 sts.
• R4: (8 sc, sc inc) 2 times, sl (20).
• R5-R6: 20 sc, sl. Leave long tail.

Ears (Make 2 in Brown)

• R1-R4: Work sc increases up to 24 sts.
• R5: Flatten and work 12 sc through both layers to close.

👕 The Body (Brown Yarn)

1. R1-R8: Work increases until you have 48 stitches.
2. R9: 48 sc, sl.
3. R10: (7 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl (54).
4. R11: 54 sc, sl.
5. R12: (4 sc, sc inc, 4 sc) 6 times, sl (60).
6. R13-15: 60 sc, sl.
7. R16-28: Decrease rounds to 24 stitches, following the pattern of (sc, sc2tog) distributions.
8. R29-30: 24 sc, sl, fasten off.

🧤 Limbs, Tail, and Hat

• Hands (Make 2): Work in brown, starting with 6 sc in MR, increasing to 21, then decreasing back to 15 sc for the arm length.
• Feet (Make 2): Start with 6 sc in MR, increase to 30, and work shape with sc2tog decreases to form the foot before working 17 sc for the leg.
• Tail: Small 4-round ball in brown.
• Hat: Work in white for the pom-pom and base, then alternate white and orange stripes until Round 16.

👖 Overalls and Pillow

• Pants: Crochet two separate legs (25 sc each), then connect them and work the body of the pants up to Round 27.
• Pocket & Straps: Find the center of the pants to work the pocket bib and chain 22 for each strap.
• Pillow: Work in rows of white yarn to create a rectangle, stuff, and whipstitch closed.

🧵 Assembly Guide

1. Connect Head & Body: Align and sew stitch for stitch.
2. Face: Sew the snout between R14-21. Place safety eyes between R14-15 with 7 sts apart.
3. Details: Split black yarn into 2 strands to embroider the nose 'T' and eyebrows 3 rows above the eyes. Create eye highlights with white yarn.
4. Attachments: Sew ears (R4-11), arms (R2), legs (R11-12), and tail (R12-13) to the body.
5. Finishing: Attach the hat, put on the pants, and sew two decorative buttons to the front.

Optional & Creative Ideas

• 🎨 Seasonal Styles: Switch the orange overalls for red and green during Christmas, or pastels for a springtime look.
• 🎀 Accessory Swap: Instead of a party hat, try making a tiny bow tie or a flower for the bear's head.
• 🧵 Personalized Pillow: Embroider a tiny initial on the white pillow to make it a custom gift for a loved one.

🧶 Final Thoughts

This bear is a wonderful project that combines various techniques like color-work and detailed assembly. Don't rush the face embroidery—it's what gives your bear its unique personality!

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