Pattern Description:

This adorable bear is great for holding small gifts, candy and treats. Great for small storage, home decor and as a desk organizer. This is a quick and easy project for using up left over skeins of yarn as it only requires small amounts of materials. Small glass jars can also be inserted for holding unwrapped food items.

It’s a perfect size for small gift giving for grand kids, co-workers, friends, teachers and more.

Uses US Terminology/English Language

Skill Level:
Easy/Advanced Beginner

Instructions include
Written Instructions
Photo Tutorial

Gauge:
Gauge is not important for this project.

Materials:
Uses 2 strands of Worsted Weight yarn held together or #5 bulky weight yarn can be substituted for most of the pattern. Some pieces require 1 strand of Worsted Weight yarn.

Basket: 2 oz/56 g divided into 2 balls
Contrasting Color: 1 oz/26 g

10 yds or less of additional colors for small pieces like the eyes, nose and holly cluster.

Small amount of Poly-fill to stuff the nose.
Scissors
Stitch Markers
Large Eye Needle/Yarn Needle

Optional Alternative Supplies:
Small Round Buttons, Puffy Paint, Animal Nose/Eyes, Novelty Buttons, Felt, Googly Eyes, Beads, Hot Glue

Hook Size(s):
6 mm (J/10)
5 mm (H/8)

Stitches Used:
chain
slip st
single crochet
half double crochet
crab stitch/reverse single crochet
back loop only

Measurements:
Basket: 4 1/2” high x 13” around

Notes:

You can easily swap out the holly cluster for something else. Or change it to a non-holiday detail.