Adorable Crochet Bear Basket Tutorial with Free Pattern!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Making the Magic Ring
4. Creating the Base
5. Increasing the Stitches
6. Working on the Height of the Basket
7. Adding the Ears
8. Embroidering the Face
9. Final Touches and Completion
10. Conclusion

Introduction

Welcome to this crochet tutorial where we will be making a cute bear basket! This adorable basket is perfect for storing your crochet hooks, scissors, pens, pencils, or any other small items you want to keep organized. In this tutorial, we will guide you step by step on how to create this lovely bear basket using simple crochet techniques. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let's get started!

Materials Needed

Before we begin, let's gather all the materials we will need:

• DK yarn (or chunky yarn)
• Crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Safety eyes (optional)
• Embroidery thread
• Stitch marker

Making the Magic Ring

To start making our bear basket, we will create a magic ring. This will allow us to work in a closed circle, creating a neat and seamless base for our basket. If you are unfamiliar with how to make a magic ring, don't worry! We have provided a link to a YouTube video in the tutorial below that will guide you through the process.

Creating the Base

Once we have our magic ring, we will begin by crocheting six double crochet stitches into the ring. If you are using three strands of DK yarn like we are, make sure to be mindful of the three strands on your hook. After completing the six double crochet stitches, we will close the ring to form a circle.

Increasing the Stitches

To increase the size of our base, we will now work on increasing the stitches. In this step, we will put two double crochet stitches into each stitch around, resulting in a total of 12 stitches. This can be a bit fiddly, especially if you are using three strands of yarn, but persevere and trust us, it will be worth it!

Working on the Height of the Basket

Now that we have completed the base, it's time to start building the height of our bear basket. We will continue to work in rounds, crocheting one double crochet stitch followed by an increase in each stitch. This pattern repeat will give us a total of 18 stitches by the end of this round.

Adding the Ears

To give our bear basket some adorable ears, we will now work on creating them. This involves crocheting a few treble stitches in the designated spaces, forming the shape of the ears. After completing the first ear, we will crochet three double crochet stitches for the gap between the ears. Then we will repeat the process to create the second ear.

Embroidering the Face

Now that our bear basket has ears, it's time to give it a cute face! Use safety eyes or embroider the eyes in your preferred style. For the nose, a simple triangular shape can be embroidered, and a quizzical mouth can be created with an upside-down v-shape. Feel free to customize the facial details to your liking and add your own personal touch.

Final Touches and Completion

With the face details complete, your bear basket is nearly finished! All that's left to do is to continue crocheting until you reach the desired height for your basket. You can add more rounds for a taller basket or finish off the rounds if you are satisfied with the height.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing your very own bear basket! This cute and practical storage solution is not only functional but also a delightful addition to your crochet collection. We hope you enjoyed following this tutorial and found it helpful. Remember, you can always customize the basket to suit your preferences by experimenting with different colors, sizes, and decorations. Happy crocheting and enjoy your new bear basket!