Bring the charm of a cottage garden into your crochet collection with the Amigurumi Sunflower Garden Bear, a project that’s as sweet as it is cozy! 🧸🌻 Dressed in a sunflower-themed outfit with a straw hat and holding a tiny watering can, this bear looks like it just wandered out of a peaceful garden scene. Its soft textures and cheerful details make it a delightful companion for anyone who loves nature-inspired creations.
Perfect as a heartfelt handmade gift, a whimsical décor piece, or a treasured keepsake, this gentle bear radiates warmth and personality. Fun to stitch and even more fun to display, the Amigurumi Sunflower Garden Bear is a joyful way to crochet coziness, creativity, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! ✨🌿🧵
🌻 Sunflower Garden Bear Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of warm countryside charm to your crochet collection with this adorable Sunflower Garden Bear! Dressed in a cozy sunflower-themed outfit with a straw hat and holding a tiny watering can, this bear looks like it just stepped out of a peaceful cottage garden. With soft textures, sweet details, and a gentle personality, it makes a perfect gift, décor piece, or keepsake.
This pattern is written to closely match the attached reference photo in size, proportions, clothing style, accessories, and overall look.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
(Requires shaping, color changes, decorative appliqués, and multi-part assembly.)
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall when made with DK yarn and a 2.75–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or light worsted):
- Light beige (bear body)
- White (snout, shirt)
- Mustard yellow (sunflowers, shoes trim)
- Chocolate brown (dress, nose embroidery)
- Straw beige (hat)
- Sage green (watering can)
Other:
- 2.75–3.0 mm crochet hook
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (single crochet 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
BLO – Back Loop Only
🧸 Bear Head
Head (Beige)
Rnd 1: MR 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (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 around (36)
Insert eyes between Rnds 9–10, 8 stitches apart.
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 16: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Rnd 17: dec x6 (6)
Fasten off.
Snout (White)
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)
Fasten off leaving tail.
Sew centered between eyes.
Embroider a small triangular nose and short vertical line using brown yarn.
Eyebrows
Embroider two short curved stitches above the eyes (as seen in photo).
Ears (Make 2 – Beige)
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: sc around
Flatten slightly and sew to sides of head.
👗 Body, Legs & Dress
Legs (Make 2 – Beige)
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4–10: sc around (18)
Stuff firmly.
Shoe Trim (Yellow)
Join yellow yarn at bottom:
Rnd 11: BLO sc around
Rnd 12: sc around
Fasten off.
Body
Join legs together.
Rnd 1: sc across both legs (36)
Rnd 2–6: sc around (36)
Dress Base (Brown)
Change to brown.
Rnd 7–14: sc around (36)
Skirt shaping:
Rnd 15: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rnd 16: sc around (42)
Sunflower Skirt Trim
Attach yellow yarn.
Work into every 2nd stitch:
(ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st)
This forms the thick sunflower-petal hem seen in the photo.
👕 Shirt (Striped)
Attach white yarn at neckline.
Rnd 1: sc around (36)
Rnd 2: change to yellow, sc around
Rnd 3: white, sc around
Rnd 4: yellow, sc around
Fasten off.
Dress Straps (Make 2 – Brown)
Ch 22
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across
Sew from front waist to back waist.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Beige)
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3–10: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly.
Flatten top and sew under dress straps.
🌻 Sunflower Appliqués (Make 2)
Center (Brown)
MR 8 sc, sl st
Petals (Yellow)
In each stitch:
(ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st)
Sew one on hat and one on dress strap.
👒 Straw Hat
Using straw beige yarn.
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc x6 (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 7–9: sc around (36)
Brim:
Rnd 10: BLO inc around (72)
Rnd 11–12: sc around (72)
Sew sunflower on right side.
🌿 Watering Can
Can Body (Sage Green)
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5–8: sc around (24)
Spout
Ch 10
Sc back along chain
Sew to side.
Handle
Ch 14
Attach to opposite side.
🧩 Assembly
• Sew head to body
• Attach arms under straps
• Sew hat lightly onto head
• Attach sunflower chest brooch
• Sew watering can into paw
• Shape skirt gently
💛 Final Thoughts
Your Sunflower Garden Bear is now ready for sunny windowsills, nursery shelves, or thoughtful handmade gifts. With its sweet face, charming outfit, and delightful gardening companion, this bear is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes.
Happy crocheting and may your stitches bloom beautifully! 🌻🧸
