Get ready to craft the most charming accessory with our detailed crochet bear backpack pattern! This adorable amigurumi project combines the cuteness of a plushie with the practicality of a small bag, perfect for little adventurers or as a unique statement piece. Designed with a delightful textured stitch, this bear backpack is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes.
Craft Your Own Whimsical Bear Backpack
Imagine the joy of creating a functional, cuddly friend that’s entirely handmade! This pattern offers a rewarding experience for crocheters of various skill levels, resulting in a unique gift or a cherished item for yourself. The textured body provides an irresistible tactile appeal, making it not just a backpack but also a huggable companion for all ages.
Crochet Pattern: Cuddly Crochet Bear Backpack Pattern: Your Adorable Amigurumi Companion
Materials
- Chunky yarn in Caramel Brown (approx. 300g)
- Chunky yarn in Cream (approx. 20g)
- Small amount of Black yarn for embroidery
- 5.0mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Pair of 12mm black safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- One 1-inch wooden toggle button
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- rnd: round
- st(s): stitch(es)
- FO: Fasten off
- BS (Bobble Stitch): *Yarn over, insert hook into st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops* repeat from * to * 3 more times in the same st (5 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 5 loops on hook.
Instructions
Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) with 5.0mm hook, using chunky yarn.
Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
Main Body/Pouch (Caramel Brown)
Start with Caramel Brown yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
- Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
- Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
- Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x6 (66)
- Rnd 12: (10 sc, inc) x6 (72)
- Rnd 13-16: Sc in each st around (72)
- Rnd 17: (Sc, BS) around. (72)
- Rnd 18-35: Repeat Rnd 17. (72) This creates the textured fabric.
- Rnd 36: Sc in each st around (72)
- Rnd 37: (10 sc, dec) x6 (66)
- Rnd 38: Sc in each st around (66)
- Rnd 39: (9 sc, dec) x6 (60)
- Rnd 40: Sc in each st around (60)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. This forms the main pouch. Do not stuff.
Head (Caramel Brown)
Start with Caramel Brown yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- Rnd 7-12: Sc in each st around (36)
- Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 9 and 10, about 6-7 sts apart. Begin stuffing.
- Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- Rnd 16: (Sc, dec) x6 (12)
- Rnd 17: Dec x6 (6)
FO, weave in tail to close the opening, and hide tail.
Snout (Cream)
Start with Cream yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Rnd 4: Sc in each st around (18)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and sew to the head below the eyes. Embroider a black nose and mouth onto the snout using black yarn.
Head Ears (Caramel Brown, make 2)
Start with Caramel Brown yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ears and sew to the top of the head, centered above the eyes.
Arms (Caramel Brown, make 2)
Start with Caramel Brown yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 3-4: Sc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 5: (Sc, BS) x6 (12)
- Rnd 6-11: Repeat Rnd 5. (12)
- Rnd 12: Sc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 13: (Sc, dec) x4 (8)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.
Legs (Caramel Brown, make 2)
Start with Caramel Brown yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Rnd 4-5: Sc in each st around (18)
- Rnd 6: (Sc, BS) x9 (18)
- Rnd 7-10: Repeat Rnd 6. (18)
- Rnd 11: (Sc, dec) x6 (12)
- Rnd 12: Dec x6 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.
Hood (Caramel Brown)
Start with Caramel Brown yarn. (Worked in rows first, then joined into a round.)
- Row 1: Ch 31. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
- Row 2-10: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
- Row 11: (Sc in first 14 sts, dec over next 2 sts) x2. Ch 1, turn. (28 sc)
- Row 12: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (28 sc)
- Row 13: (Sc in first 13 sts, dec over next 2 sts) x2. Ch 1, turn. (26 sc)
- Row 14-16: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (26 sc)
- Row 17: (Sc in first 12 sts, dec over next 2 sts) x2. Ch 1, turn. (24 sc)
- Row 18-20: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (24 sc)
Sl st the ends of Row 20 together to form a tube, continuing to sc around the bottom edge of the hood for 60 sts (this should be roughly 2 sc per row edge on the side, plus the stitches from the starting chain). Join with sl st to first sc. (60 sc)
- Rnd 21-23: Sc in each st around. (60)
FO, weave in ends.
Hood Ears (Caramel Brown, make 2)
Start with Caramel Brown yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ears and sew to the top of the hood, matching the position of the head ears.
Backpack Straps (Caramel Brown, make 2)
Start with Caramel Brown yarn.
- Row 1: Ch 81. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (80 sc)
- Row 2: Sc in each st across. (80 sc)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Repeat for the second strap.
Drawstring (Caramel Brown)
Start with Caramel Brown yarn.
- Ch 80.
FO, weave in ends.
Assembly
- Attach Head to Hood: Sew the head securely to the front opening of the hood.
- Attach Hood to Main Body: Sew the bottom edge of the hood to the top opening of the main body/pouch, ensuring the head faces forward.
- Attach Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the main body, just below the hood.
- Attach Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom front of the main body/pouch, spaced evenly.
- Insert Drawstring: Weave the drawstring through the stitches around the top edge of the main body/pouch (below where the hood is attached).
- Add Toggle Button: Thread both ends of the drawstring through the wooden toggle button.
- Attach Straps: Sew one end of each strap to the back top of the hood/body junction. Sew the other end of each strap to the bottom back of the main body/pouch. Adjust placement for comfortable wear.
Your adorable Crochet Bear Backpack is now complete! Enjoy your new cuddly companion!