Adorable Crochet Bear Fanny Pack Pattern: Your New Cuddly Companion

Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Bear Fanny Pack Pattern: Your New Cuddly Companion

Materials

• Chunky/Chenille style yarn in Medium Brown (main color)
• Chunky/Chenille style yarn in Cream/Off-white (contrast color)
• Worsted weight yarn in Dark Brown (for eyes/nose)
• Crochet Hook (suitable for chunky yarn, e.g., 5.0mm-6.0mm)
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembly
• Stitch markers
• 9-inch zipper in cream/off-white
• Small amount of stuffing (for snout and ears, optional)

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd(s): round(s)
• FO: fasten off

Instructions

Gauge: Not critical for this project, but aim for tight stitches to prevent gaps.

Instructions

Main Body (Make 2 in Medium Brown)

• Rnd 1: Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 18 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the chain, sc in next 18 ch, 2 sc in last ch. (42 sts)
• Rnd 2: Inc, sc in next 18 sts, inc 3 times, sc in next 18 sts, inc 2 times. (48 sts)
• Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (48 sts)
• Rnd 4: (Sc in next st, inc) repeat twice, sc in next 18 sts, (sc in next st, inc) repeat 3 times, sc in next 18 sts, (sc in next st, inc) repeat twice. (56 sts)
• Rnd 5-8: Sc in each st around. (56 sts)
• Sl st to first sc, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2 – Medium Brown outer, Cream inner)

Outer Ear (Medium Brown):

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sts)
• Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
• Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
• Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
• Sl st to first sc, FO.

Inner Ear (Cream):

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sts)
• Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
• Sl st to first sc, FO.

Assembly of Ears: Place cream inner ear on top of brown outer ear and whip stitch together around the edge. Fold the bottom slightly and stitch to secure the cup shape.

Snout (Make 1 in Cream/Off-white)

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sts)
• Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
• Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
• Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
• Sl st to first sc, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Facial Features (Dark Brown Worsted Weight Yarn)

• Nose: Embroider a triangular nose onto the top center of the snout using dark brown yarn and a yarn needle.
• Mouth: Embroider a ‘Y’ shape from the bottom of the nose downwards and curving outwards to form a smile.
• Eyes (Make 2): Make a small magic ring with 4 sc, sl st, FO. Or use small felt circles glued in place.

Strap (Medium Brown & Cream/Off-white)

This strap will have alternating stripes. Use your judgment for stripe width based on the image.

• With Medium Brown yarn: Ch 100 (or desired length for strap).
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (99 sts)
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (99 sts)
• Change to Cream yarn.
• Row 3-4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (99 sts)
• Continue alternating 2 rows of Medium Brown and 2 rows of Cream until the strap reaches desired width and length (approx. 5-6 rows total, ending with Brown).
• FO, leaving long tails for sewing.

Assembly

1. Attach the snout to the center of one Main Body piece using the long tail, lightly stuffing before closing.
2. Position and sew the two small dark brown eyes above the snout.
3. Attach the ears to the top curved edge of the same Main Body piece, centered above the eyes.
4. Take your 9-inch zipper. Sew one side of the zipper to the top straight edge of the Main Body piece with the face.
5. Sew the other side of the zipper to the top straight edge of the second Main Body piece. Ensure the zipper opens smoothly.
6. With right sides facing inwards, carefully stitch the two Main Body pieces together around the remaining curved edge, from one end of the zipper to the other. Use the long tail from one of the body pieces or a fresh piece of brown yarn. You can use whip stitch or mattress stitch for a seamless finish.
7. Attach each end of the strap securely to the side seams of the bag. Weave in all remaining ends.