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 – includes shaping, colorwork, appliqué, and accessory construction.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall
🧶 Materials & Yarn Amount
DK / Light Worsted Yarn:
- Light beige: approx. 130 g (head, body, arms, legs)
- White: approx. 25 g (muzzle, shirt, sleeve cuffs)
- Mustard yellow: approx. 45 g (flowers, trims, stripes, shoes)
- Chocolate brown: approx. 55 g (dress, centers, nose)
- Straw beige: approx. 45 g (hat)
- Sage green: approx. 20 g (watering can)
You’ll also need:
- 2.75–3.0 mm hook
- 8–10 mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors
🔤 Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
BLO – back loop only
FO – fasten off
🧸 Head
With light beige yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–14: sc around (36)
Insert eyes between R9–10 (7–8 sts apart).
R15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
R18: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R19: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🤍 Muzzle
With white yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–5: sc around (18)
Lightly stuff and sew centered low on the face.
Embroider a rounded triangular nose and a short vertical line. Add small curved brows above the eyes.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Flatten slightly and sew low on the head so they sit under the hat.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
With beige yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–14: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly, especially the lower half.
Flatten top slightly.
FO first leg. Do not FO second leg.
🧍 Body (One Piece with Legs)
Continue from second leg:
Ch 3 and join to first leg.
R15: 12 sc, 3 sc in chain, 12 sc, 3 sc in chain (30)
R16–18: sc around (30)
R19: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R20–23: sc around (36)
R24: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R25–27: sc around (30)
R28: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R29–30: sc around (24)
Stuff firmly and FO.
This creates a slim torso with stable standing legs and proper chest width for clothing.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With beige yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–10: sc around (12)
R11: (4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
R12–13: sc around (10)
Lightly stuff only the bottom half.
Flatten and close with 5 sc.
FO.
👕 Striped Shirt
With white yarn:
Ch 26
Row 1: sc across (25)
Rows 2–3: sc across
Change to mustard:
Row 4: sc across
Change to white:
Row 5: sc across
Change to mustard:
Row 6: sc across
Change to white:
Row 7: sc across
FO.
Wrap around body and sew at back.
🤍 Sleeve Cuffs (Make 2)
Ch 12, join
Rnd 1–2: sc around (12)
FO.
Slide onto arms and secure near shoulders.
🤎 Dress Bib (Front Panel)
With brown yarn:
Ch 15
Row 1: sc across (14)
Rows 2–6: sc across
FO.
Sew centered on chest.
🤎 Skirt
Join brown yarn at waist:
Rnd 1: sc around (30)
Rnd 2: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 3: sc around (36)
Rnd 4: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rnd 5–7: sc around (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
Rnd 9–11: sc around (48)
FO.
This creates a gentle A-line shape.
🎀 Straps (Make 2)
Ch 18
Row 1: sc across
FO.
Attach from bib over shoulders to back waist.
🌻 Hem Flowers (Make 8)
With mustard yarn:
MR 8 sc
In each stitch: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st)
FO.
Make 8.
Centers (Make 8)
MR 6 sc
FO.
Sew centers onto flowers, then attach evenly along skirt hem.
🌻 Sunflower Appliqués (Make 2)
Center (brown):
MR 8 sc, inc x8 (16)
Petals (mustard):
In each stitch: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st)
FO.
Attach one to hat, one to dress.
👒 Straw Hat
With straw yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8–12: sc around (42)
Brim:
R13: BLO (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
R14: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
R15: (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
R16–18: sc around (60)
FO.
Sew slightly tilted and add sunflower.
👞 Shoe Trim (Make 2)
Attach mustard to front of foot:
Rnd 1: 8 sc across front
Rnd 2: dec, 4 sc, dec (6)
Rnd 3: sc across
Work evenly around edge to form trim.
FO.
🌿 Watering Can
Body
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: BLO sc (18)
R5–10: sc around (18)
Spout
R1: MR 4
R2–4: sc (4)
R5: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
R6–9: sc (6)
Handle
Ch 16, sl st back
Assemble and attach lightly.
🪡 Assembly
- Sew head to body
- Attach arms just under shirt line, angled down
- Add shirt, cuffs, and dress
- Attach straps
- Sew hat in place
- Attach watering can to paw
🌼 Finishing Touches
- Add blush for warmth
- Shape skirt outward gently
- Adjust hat tilt slightly forward
- Position arms naturally
💛 Final Thoughts
This sunflower garden bear is designed with carefully balanced proportions and layered details that create a polished, lifelike result. The longer legs, soft arms, structured skirt, and wide hat all work together to give the bear its signature cozy garden personality 🌻
Take your time with shaping and placement—the small details make a big difference in bringing this charming character to life.
Happy crocheting 🧶💛
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