Romantic Bear Free Crochet Valentine’s Pattern

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Romantic Bear Valentine's Crochet Pattern

Celebrate love and creativity this Valentine’s Day with Valentin the Romantic Bear, an adorable crochet design that’s perfect for gifting or decorating. With its charming heart-shaped balloon and intricate details, this pattern combines playful artistry with heartfelt expression.

Designed by the talented @les.mailles.du.roche.

Materials Needed:

  • Cotton Yarn (ricorumi)
    • Brown, Pink, Beige, and Red
  • Crochet Hook: 3 mm
  • Safety Eyes: 6 mm
  • Yarn Needle
  • Fiberfill for Stuffing
  • Stitch Marker
  • Scissors
  • Aluminum Wire (optional)

Abbreviations:

(US / French Terms)

  • Rnd: Round / Tour
  • MR: Magic Ring / Magic Circle
  • Ch: Chain / Chaîne
  • Sl st: Slip Stitch / Maille Coulée
  • Sc: Single Crochet / Maille Serrée
  • BLO: Back Loop Only / Brin Avant
  • FLO: Front Loop Only / Brin Arrière
  • Inc: Increase / Augmentation
  • Dec: Decrease / Diminution
  • (*): Repeat till the end of the round

Bear Pattern

Ears (Make 2):

  • In brown:
    • Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
    • Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc)* [9]
    • Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc)* [12]
  • Fasten off, fold the ear, and sew it to the head.

Arms (Make 2):

  • In brown:
    • Rnd 1: MR, 8 sc [8]
    • Rnd 2-3: 8 sc [8]
  • Change to pink:
    • Rnd 4-7: 8 sc [8]
    • Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec)* [6]
  • Fasten off and close.

Muzzle:

  • In beige:
    • Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
    • Rnd 2: (inc)* [12]
    • Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)* [18], 1 sl st.
  • Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
  • Nose: In brown, create a small oval with 4 sc in an MR, 1 sl st. Sew or glue to the muzzle.

Head:

  • In brown:
    • Ch 13, crochet around the chain starting in the 2nd ch from the hook:
      • Rnd 1: 11 sc, 3 sc in the last ch, 10 sc, inc [26]
      • Rnd 2: inc, 10 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc, 2 inc [32]
      • Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3, 10 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 [38]
      • Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 3, 10 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2 [44]
    • Rnd 5-14: 44 sc [44]
    • Rnd 15: BLO – 44 sc [44]
  • Insert safety eyes between Rnds 7 and 8, approximately 5 stitches apart.
  • Change to pink:
    • Rnd 16-21: 44 sc [44]
    • Rnd 22: FLO – (3 sc, inc) x 3, 10 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 2 [50]

Body:

  • In brown:
    • Ch 13, crochet around the chain starting in the 2nd ch from the hook:
      • Repeat Rnds 1 to 4 of the head.
    • Rnd 5-8: 44 sc [44]
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the body to the head using the back loops of Rnd 21 of the head.

Heart Balloon (Optional):

  • Make 2 Pieces:
    • Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
    • Rnd 2: (inc)* [12]
    • Rnd 3-4: 12 sc [12]
  • Join the two pieces:
    • Rnd 6: Join with 1 sc, then crochet around both pieces [24]
    • Rnd 7-10: 24 sc [24]
    • Rnd 11: (4 sc, dec)* [15]
    • Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec)* [12]
    • Rnd 13: (2 sc, dec)* [9]
    • Rnd 14: (1 sc, dec)* [6]
  • Add aluminum wire if desired or close the balloon.

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