Crochet Bear Face Motif or Bear Applique

These Crochet Bear Face Motifs or Bear Appliques are simply adorable and perfect for adding a touch of charm to any project! Whether you're embellishing a baby blanket, creating a cute keychain, or adding a unique detail to a cozy hat, these designs bring a fun and whimsical element to your crochet creations. With their sweet details like button eyes and a cute little nose, these bear motifs are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. They are a joy to make and can be a delightful addition to your handmade gifts or accessories. So, grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and let's get crafting these lovable bear faces!

For this project you’ll need:

• HOOK: 5mm hook or your US size H hook and
• YARN: a bit of dark brown, light brown, red, black and white worsted weight yarn 4 ply US / 10 ply AU
• Another yarn brand with color options

ABBREVIATIONS

• ch = Chain
• SC = Single Crochet
• DC = Double Crochet
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
• TRC = Triple crochet
• sts = Stitchs
• sl st = Slip Stitch
• *()* Repeat what is in brackets

Round 1

Ch 3 and sl st into beginning ch to form a ring.

Round 2

Ch 2 [counts as first dc] and dc 11 into ring, sl st into beginning ch 2. (12 sts)

Round 3

Ch 2 then dc 1 into first st [ch 2 counts as a dc] *(Dc 2 into all sts around.)* (24 sts)

Round 4

Ch 2 and dc 1 into first st, *(dc 1 into next st dc 2 into next st)* (36 sts)

That was the last increasing round, Now we start making the ears

Round 5

Sc in first st, HDC in next st, DC into next st, 7 TRC into next st, DC into next st, HDC into next st, then sc for the next 6 sts. Then HDC in the next st, DC into next st, 7 TRC into next st, DC into next st, DC into next st, *(sc in the next 3 sts, then sc 2 into next st) continue the sc pattern until you get to the last 2 sts, skip one st and sl st into last st. ch 1 and fasten off yarn.

To make the eyes and nose you will need to change hook size to size 3.50mm or size US E hook

Eyes

Round 1

White part of the eye you ch 4 and sl st into first ch to form a ring, sc 6 into ring.

Round 2

Sc 2 in all sts (12) fasten yarn off leaving a tail for sewing [Make two]

For the black pupils you get your black yarn and chain 4 and sl st into beginning ch. Ch 1 and fasten off yarn leaving a tail. [Make two]

Nose

With the same size hook you chain 4 and sl st into beginning chain to form a ring and sc 3 into ring (making a flat part on top) flat part is top of nose.