Make your own cuddly Care Bear with this complete crochet pattern. I guide you through each piece — head, body, arms, legs, ears, tummy symbols and finishing touches — so you can create a lovable handmade friend. The pattern includes color palettes, materials, and step-by-step round-by-round instructions to help you stitch confidently and assemble with professional-looking results.
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— Head :
Info :
With Aluminum crochet hook and Body color yarn, ch 4; join with slip st to form a ring.
Rnd 1 :
(Right side): Ch 1, 8 sc in ring; do not join, place marker (see Markers, page 31).
Rnd 2 :
2 Sc in each sc around: 16 sc.
Rnd 3 :
(2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around: 24 sc.
Rnd 4 :
Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 7 times, sc in next sc: 32 sc.
Rnd 5 :
(2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around: 40 sc.
Rnd 6 :
(2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 19 sc) twice: 42 sc.
Rnd 7 :
Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 20 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 16 sc: 44 sc.
Rnd 8 :
(2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 21 sc) twice: 46 sc.
Rnd 9 :
Sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 22 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc: 48 sc.
Rnd 10 :
(2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 23 sc) twice: 50 sc.
Rnd 11 :
Sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 24 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 15 sc: 52 sc.
Rnd 12-13 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 14 :
Sc in next 21 sc, slip st in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in next 2 sc, sc in next 22 sc.
Rnd 15 :
Sc in next 12 sc, † place marker around last st made as cheek, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) twice, 2 sc in next sc, place marker around last sc made as cheek †, slip st in next 2 slip sts, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in next 2 slip sts, repeat from † to † once; sc in next 13 sc: 58 sts.
Rnd 16 :
★ Sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from ★ once more, sc in next 16 sc: 62 sc.
Rnd 17-21 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 22 :
Sc in next 15 sc, place marker around last sc made as cheek, (decrease (see Decrease, page 32), sc in next sc) 4 times, place marker around last sc made as cheek, sc in next 8 sc, place marker around last sc made as cheek, (decrease, sc in next sc) 4 times, place marker around last sc made as cheek, sc in next 15 sc: 54 sc.
Rnd 23 :
Sc in next 41 sc, (decrease, sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 7 sc: 52 sc.
Rnd 24 :
Decrease, (sc in next 3 sc, decrease) around: 41 sc.
Rnd 25 :
Sc in next sc, (decrease, sc in next 2 sc) around; do not finish off: 31 sc.
Rnd 26 :
(Decrease, sc in next 2 sc) around: 18 sc.
Rnd 27 :
(Sc in next sc, decrease) around: 12 sc.
Rnd 28 :
Decrease around; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.
Info :
Thread yarn needle with long end and weave yarn through remaining sc on Rnd 28, pull tightly and secure end. Place safety eyes and embroider facial details as directed later. Stuff head firmly with polyester fiberfill, adding extra stuffing to cheek areas around markers to form round cheeks.
— Body :
Rnd 1 :
(2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) 5 times, sc in next 6 sc: 36 sc.
Rnd 2 :
(Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 40 sc.
Rnd 3 :
Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc: 44 sc.
Rnd 4 :
(2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc) around: 48 sc.
Rnd 5 :
Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc: 52 sc.
Rnd 6 :
(Sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 56 sc.
Rnd 7 :
Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 9 sc: 60 sc.
Rnd 8-19 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 20 :
(Decrease, sc in next 8 sc) around: 54 sc.
Rnd 21 :
Sc in next 4 sc, decrease, (sc in next 7 sc, decrease) 5 times, sc in next 3 sc: 48 sc.
Info :
Stuff Head firmly with polyester fiberfill, adding extra stuffing to cheek areas defined by markers to round cheeks. Stuff neck and Body firmly.
Rnd 22 :
(Decrease, sc in next 6 sc) around: 42 sc.
Rnd 23 :
Sc in next 3 sc, decrease, (sc in next 5 sc, decrease) 5 times, sc in next 2 sc: 36 sc.
Rnd 24 :
(Decrease, sc in next 4 sc) around: 30 sc.
Rnd 25 :
Sc in next 2 sc, decrease, (sc in next 3 sc, decrease) 5 times, sc in next sc: 24 sc.
Rnd 26 :
(Decrease, sc in next 2 sc) around: 18 sc.
Rnd 27 :
(Sc in next sc, decrease) around: 12 sc.
Rnd 28 :
Decrease around; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.
Info :
Thread yarn needle with long end and weave yarn through remaining sc on Rnd 28, pull tightly and secure end. Add stuffing as needed while body is completed; do not add too much because bottom of Body should be flat so bear can sit.
Section :
NECK SHAPING: Thread yarn needle with cut ends of a doubled strand of Body color yarn. Wrap yarn around neck; thread needle through loop formed by doubled thread. Pull tightly around neck to shape. Wrap yarn around neck a couple of times and pull tight to firmly shape neck indentation. Secure with small stitches and hide ends.
— Muzzle :
Info :
With Aluminum crochet hook and White yarn, ch 4; join with slip st to form a ring.
Rnd 1 :
Ch 1, 8 sc in ring; do not join, place marker.
Rnd 2 :
2 Sc in each sc around: 16 sc.
Rnd 3 :
(2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around: 24 sc.
Rnd 4 :
(2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around: 28 sc.
Rnd 5 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6 :
Slip st in next sc, sc in next 21 sc, slip st in next sc; leave remaining 5 sc unworked; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.
Info :
Using photo as a guide, sew Muzzle to center of face between cheeks and having 5 unworked sc at center top, stuffing firmly with polyester fiberfill before closing.
— Ear (Make 2) :
Inside Row 1 :
(Right side): With Aluminum crochet hook and White yarn, ch 2, 3 sc in second ch from hook.
Inside Row 2 :
Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc across: 6 sc.
Inside Row 3 :
Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) twice; finish off: 9 sc.
Outside :
With Aluminum crochet hook and Body color yarn, work same as Inside; do not finish off.
Joining :
With wrong sides together, Inside facing, and working through both thicknesses, 2 sc in first sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) across; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.
Info :
Using photo as a guide for placement, sew Ears in place curving Ears slightly to front.
— Tummy :
Info :
With Aluminum crochet hook and White yarn, ch 4; join with slip st to form a ring. Rnds 1-5: Work same as Head, page 6: 40 sc.
— Arm (Make 2) :
Info :
With Aluminum crochet hook and Body color yarn, ch 4; join with slip st to form a ring.
Rnd 1 :
Ch 1, 8 sc in ring; do not join, place marker.
Rnd 2 :
2 Sc in each sc around: 16 sc.
Rnd 3 :
Sc in each sc around, ch 5 (thumb), sc in side of last sc made: 17 sc.
Rnd 4 :
Sc in each sc and in each ch around: 22 sc.
Rnd 5 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6 :
Sc in next 16 sc, decrease 3 times: 19 sc.
Rnd 7 :
Decrease, sc in next 6 sc, decrease, sc in next 9 sc: 17 sc.
Rnd 8-17 :
Sc in each sc around.
Info :
Finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Sew opening on Rnd 3 closed. Stuff bottom half of Arm firmly and top of Arm lightly. Flatten Rnd 17, with thumb toward side; sew opening closed. Using photo as a guide for placement (page 3), sew Arms to sides of Body.
— Left Leg :
Rnd 1 :
With Aluminum crochet hook and Body color yarn, ch 2, 7 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.
Rnd 2 :
2 Sc in each sc around: 14 sc.
Rnd 3 :
(2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around: 21 sc.
Rnd 4 :
Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 6 times, sc in next sc: 28 sc.
Rnd 5 :
(2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around: 35 sc.
Rnd 6-11 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12 :
Decrease 10 times (front of foot), sc in next 15 sc: 25 sc.
Rnd 13-20 :
Sc in each sc around.
Info :
Begin working in rows: Row 1: Sc in next 8 sc, slip st in next sc, leave remaining 16 sc unworked: 9 sts. Row 2: Ch 1, turn; skip first slip st, sc in next 12 sc, slip st in next sc: 13 sts. Continue as photo guide for shaping and finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Stuff bottom half of Leg firmly and top half lightly with polyester fiberfill.
— Right Leg :
Info :
Rounds 1-20: Work same as Left Leg. Finish off. Begin working in rows. Row 1: Skip next 8 sc; join Body color yarn with sc in next sc (see Joining With Sc, page 32); sc in next 7 sc, slip st in next sc: 9 sts. Complete same as Left Leg.
Info :
TOE SHAPING: To shape toes, thread yarn needle with cut ends of a doubled strand of Body color yarn. Using photo as a guide for stitch placement, insert needle through sole at first toe position and go straight through foot and out instep, pulling yarn through until loop protrudes from foot. Bring yarn over top of foot to form toes and insert needle through loop; pull tightly. Insert needle back through foot on outside of loop to secure and bring needle out at second toe on sole. Bring thread over foot and insert needle through instep and go straight through foot and out sole at same point; pull tightly. Take a couple of very small stitches to secure; insert needle inside the foot and push it out the bottom so the yarn does not show; cut the end close to the foot. Use tip of needle to pull stuffing into toe areas and shape foot. Flatten top of Leg with foot pointing forward. In this position each Leg angles upward at outer edge. Sew seam at top of each Leg. Following curve of Tummy, sew Legs to Body at front of Body so that the bear can sit.
— Tail :
Info :
With Aluminum crochet hook, Body color yarn, and leaving a long end for sewing, ch 10; join with slip st to form a ring.
Rnd 1 :
Ch 1, sc in each ch around; do not join, place marker: 10 sc.
Rnd 2-5 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6 :
Decrease around; finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 5 sc.
Info :
Thread yarn needle with long end and weave yarn through remaining sc on Rnd 6, pull tightly and secure end. Sew Tail to center back of Body.
— Head Tuft :
Info :
Pull centers of three 6" strands of Body color yarn through center top of head; insert ends through loop formed, pull firmly. Trim strands at an angle; separate plies of yarn to form tuft.
— Foot Pad (Make 2) :
Info :
With Steel crochet hook and Details color thread, ch 4.
Row 1 :
(Right side): Sc in second ch from hook and in last 2 chs: 3 sc.
Row 2 :
Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc: 5 sc.
Row 3 :
Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc; finish off as directed in photos and notes. (Use photo as a guide for placement; sew Foot Pad to each Foot.)
— Heart :
Info :
Make one with Details color thread for nose and one with Red thread to place on hip. With Steel crochet hook, ch 4.
Row 1 :
(Right side): Sc in second ch from hook and in last 2 chs: 3 sc.
Row 2 :
Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc: 5 sc.
Row 3 :
Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc: 7 sc.
Infos :
Edging: Ch 1, do not turn; sc in end of each row across; working in free loops of beginning ch, skip first ch; 3 sc in next ch, skip next ch; sc in end of each row across; sc in first 2 sc on Row 2 of First Side and in end of next 2 rows; slip st in skipped sc on Row 6; sc in end of next 2 rows and in next sc on Row 3 of Second Side; join with slip st to first sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.
— Mouth and Finishing :
Grumpy Bear's Mouth :
Using photo as a guide for placement (page 27) and 2 strands of Details color thread, make straight stitch mouth.
Mouth (For all other bears) :
With Steel crochet hook and Details color thread, ch 20, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across; finish off.
Finishing :
Using photo as a guide for placement, sew Mouth to Muzzle. With 2 strands of Details color thread, make straight stitch eyebrows. Trace Eye patterns onto tracing paper; cut out. Use patterns to cut pieces as follows: White - cut 2 from White felt; Iris - cut 2 from Details color felt; Pupil - cut 2 from Black felt; Eyelashes - cut 2 from Black felt. Using photo as a guide for placement (page 8), glue Whites to Head; glue Irises to Whites; glue Pupils to Irises; glue Eyelashes to Whites.
— Tummy Symbols (Examples) :
Bedtime Bear's Moon - Materials :
Bedspread Weight Cotton Thread (size 10): Aqua - 50 yards (45.5 meters), Dk Blue - 10 yards (9 meters), Yellow - 2 yards (2 meters), Dk Yellow - 2 yards (2 meters). Steel crochet hook, size 7 (1.65 mm).
Moon Row 1 :
With Aqua, ch 2, 3 sc in second ch from hook.
Moon Row 2 :
(Right side): Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc across: 6 sc.
Moon Note :
Loop a short piece of thread around any stitch to mark Row 2 as right side.
Moon Row 3 :
Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) twice: 9 sc.
Moon Row 4 :
Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) twice: 12 sc.
Moon Row 5 :
Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) twice: 15 sc.
Moon Row 6 :
Ch 2, turn; sc in second ch from hook, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) twice, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc: 20 sc.
Moon Row 7 :
Ch 2, turn; sc in second ch from hook, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) 3 times, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc: 25 sc.
Moon Row 8 :
Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) twice: 30 sc.
Moon Row 9 :
Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc: 32 sc.
Moon Row 10 :
Ch 3, turn; sc in second ch from hook and in last ch, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc) across: 38 sc.
Moon Edging :
Ch 4, do not turn; sc in second ch from hook and in last 2 chs; working in ends of rows, skip first row, sc in next 6 rows, 2 hdc in next row (lip made), skip next row, (slip st, ch 2, 3 dc) in next row, sc in next row (nose made), sc in each row across, slip st in next ch; finish off.
Moon Trim :
With right side facing, join Dk Blue with sc in first sc on Row 10; (sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 11 sc and in next 3 chs, 3 sc in next ch, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in last ch; sc in next 27 sts, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in last ch; join with slip st to first sc, finish off leaving end for sewing.
Info :
Using photo as a guide for placement and two strands Dk Blue, add facial features. Sew Moon and Star to Tummy as photo guides.
Star :
With Yellow, ch 5; join with slip st to form ring. Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 1, ★ (sc, ch 1, dc) in ring, ch 1; repeat from ★ 4 times more; join with slip st to first sc, finish off: 10 sts and 10 chs. Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
Info :
Using photo as a guide for placement, sew Moon and Star to Tummy.
Cheer Bear's Rainbow :
Materials: Bedspread Weight Cotton Thread (size 10): Blue - 5 yards (4.5 m), Yellow - 5 yards, Peach - 5 yards, Pink - 5 yards. Steel crochet hook size 7 (1.65 mm). Rainbow: With Steel crochet hook and Blue thread, ch 50. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 49 sc. Row 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across: finish off. Row 3: With wrong side facing, skip first sc and join Yellow with sc in next sc; sc in next 14 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 15 sc) twice; leave remaining sc unworked: 49 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across; finish off. Row 5: With wrong side facing, skip first sc and join Peach with sc in next sc; sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 23 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc; leave remaining sc unworked: 49 sc. Row 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across; finish off. Rows 7 and 8: With Pink thread, repeat Rows 3 and 4; at end of Row 8, finish off leaving end for sewing. Using photo as a guide for placement, sew Rainbow to Tummy.
Funshine Bear's Sun :
Materials: Yellow - 50 yards, Dk Yellow - 15 yards, Orange - 2 yards. Sun Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, do not join, place marker. Note: Loop short piece to mark Rnd 1 as right side. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 16 sc. Rnd 3: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 32 sc. Rnd 5: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 7 times, sc in next 2 sc: 40 sc. Rnd 6: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around: 48 sc. Rnd 7: Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 7 times, sc in next 4 sc: 54 sc. Rnd 8: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc) around: slip st in next sc, finish off: 60 sc. Rnd 9: With right side facing, join Dk Yellow with sc in any sc; sc in next 3 sc, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in last 3 chs, ★ sc in next 4 sc, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in last 3 chs; repeat from ★ around; join with slip st to first sc, finish off leaving end for sewing. Using photo as a guide for placement and Orange, add facial features; sew Sun to Tummy.
Share Bear's Twin Lollipops :
Materials: Blue - 25 yards, Pink - 25 yards, White - 2 yards. Lollipop: Ch 5; join with slip st to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring; do not join, place marker. Note: Loop short piece to mark Rnd 1 as right side. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 16 sc. Rnd 3: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 32 sc. Rnd 5: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 7 times, sc in next 2 sc: 40 sc. Rnd 6: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) 4 times; slip st in next sc, leaving remaining sc unworked, finish off leaving end for sewing. Heart: Row 1: Ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. Row 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; 3 sc in sc: 3 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc: 5 sc. Row 4: Ch 2, turn; (3 dc, ch 2, slip st) in next sc, slip st in next sc, finish off: use edging instructions to finish. Stick (Make 2): With Blue, ch 18, hdc in third ch from hook changing to Pink, hdc in next 2 chs changing to Blue in last hdc made, ★ hdc in next 2 chs changing to Pink in last hdc made, hdc in next 2 chs changing to Blue in last dc made; repeat from ★ across to last ch, hdc in last ch; finish off leaving end for sewing. Using photo as a guide, sew Hearts to Lollipops; sew Sticks and Lollipops to Tummy.
Info :
Use photos on pattern pages as visual guides for placement of all tummy symbols and for final facial feature positions. Sew and glue felt for eyes as directed in Finishing section.
This charming Care Bear pattern brings the classic cuddly friend to life with colorful tummy symbols and sweet facial details. Make a set in different palettes for an adorable collection of handmade companions. Each bear is designed to sit and display beautifully, perfect for gifts or to brighten a nursery. 🧶 Sew on a smile and enjoy every stitch! ✨
