Free Crochet Masterclass New Year’s Bear Head

Head (Brown Yarn)

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. inc x 6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
    5-9. 24 sc (24)
  5. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
  6. (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
  7. dec x 6 (6)

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to close the opening.

Ears (x2) (Light Brown Yarn)

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. inc x 6 (12)
  3. 12 sc (12)

Leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Nose (Brown Yarn)

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. inc x 6 (12)

Hat (White and Red Yarn)

Start with white yarn.

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
  3. (2 sc, dec) x 2 (6)

Change color to red:

4-5. 6 sc (6)

  1. (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
  2. (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
  3. 12 sc (12)
  4. (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
  5. 15 sc (15)

Change color to white:

  1. 15 sc (15)

Toy Assembly

  • Attach the ears to the sides of the head.
  • Sew the nose to the center of the face.
  • Attach the hat on top of the head.

Your New Year’s Bear Head is Ready!

Congratulations! Your crocheted bear head with a Santa hat is now complete. You can attach a keyring or a loop to make it a keychain or Christmas ornament. Don’t forget to share your creation and tag the author @hermiphin on social media!