Looking for a sweet and cozy Valentine’s crochet project? This free Valentine’s bear crochet pattern is perfect for handmade gifts, heartfelt keepsakes, or simply stitching something full of fun and love.
Some projects just feel extra magical. This Valentine’s bear crochet poppet pulled at my heart strings, begging me to come to life. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this little guy was the perfect next addition to the poppet family. So, meet the Valentine’s Bear Poppet! A tiny amigurumi bear designed to hold a little crochet heart and guard all your softest intentions. He’s palm-sized, beginner-friendly, and just mischievous enough to make late-night crochet sessions feel magical.
Legend says Valentine’s Bear Poppets appear when yarn is stitched with affection… and maybe a little nervous excitement. If you’ve been feeling the urge to crochet hearts lately, this might be why!
Valentine’s Bear Poppet
The Valentine’s Bear Poppet is a small amigurumi bear crochet pattern designed especially for Valentine’s Day. With his sweet expression and tiny heart accessory, he makes a thoughtful handmade gift or a charming decoration for February.
Valentine’s Bear Poppets are known for a few things:
- Fiercely guarding crocheted hearts
- Sitting on unfinished projects to “keep them safe”
- Getting emotionally attached to their maker
- Believing Valentine’s Day lasts all year
This bear fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and works up quickly, making it ideal for gifting or crafting multiple bears for friends and loved ones.
Skill Level & Pattern Details
This Valentine crochet pattern is suitable for confident beginners who are comfortable with basic stitches and simple shaping.
Skill Level: Confident beginner/ advanced beginner
Techniques Used:
- Magic ring
- Single crochet
- Increases and decreases
- Simple assembly
📍Valentine’s Bear Poppet Fun Fact: they are very patient with beginners!
Prefer a Printable, Ad-Free Version?
If you’d like a printable, ad-free PDF with clear formatting, you can grab the full pattern on Etsy.
The PDF is perfect for:
- Offline crafting
- No ads!
- Keeping your poppet happy with a smoother crafting experience
👉 Find the Valentine’s Bear Poppet PDF pattern in my Etsy shop here!
Materials Needed
To make your Valentine’s Bear Poppet, you’ll need:
- Worsted weight yarn
- Bear color (brown, cream, pink, etc)
- Heart color (red, pink, or any favorite shade)
- I used this MS Yarn I found on Amazon
- Eye embroidery color (black, brown, or any favorite shade)
- I used I Love This Yarn in Black
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm button
- Black embroidery thread
- Sewing needle
- White embroidery thread
- Safety nose
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Scissors
- Optional: Decorative pin for heart
📍Valentine’s Bear Poppet Fun Fact: they prefer soft yarn and are not shy about expressing disappointment over scratchy choices.
Finished Size
Your finished bear will be palm-sized, depending on yarn choice and tension. This makes it perfect for:
- Valentine’s Day gifts
- Stocking stuffers
- Little keepsakes
- Cozy shelf or desk decor
If you’d like to make larger or smaller crocheted bears, feel free to change out the hook size and/or yarn size! These poppets would be adorable in any size.
Crochet Abbreviations:
- MR- Magic Ring
- Inc- Increase
- Dec- Decrease
- Ch- Chain
- Sc- Single Crochet
- Dc- Double Crochet
- St(s)- Stitch(es)
- Sl st- Slip Stitch
- Rnd(s)- Round(s)
- Hdc- Half Double Crochet
- BLO- Back Loop Only
- FLO- Front Loop Only
Free Valentine’s Bear Crochet Pattern
And now, let’s get to the free Valentine’s Bear crochet pattern! Feel free to adjust colors, add accessories and stitching, whatever! Let your poppet guide you as you bring him or her to life.
Legs and Body
| 1. MR 6 | (6) |
| 2. Inc x 6 | (12) |
| 3-5. Sc around | (12) |
| *Fasten off first leg. Do not fasten off 2nd leg, but continue below: | |
| 6. Join to 1st leg with a sc, sc 11 more times around 1st leg, 12 sc around 2nd leg | (24) |
| 7-13. Sc around | (24) |
| 14. Dec x 12 | (12) |
| 15. Inc x 12 | (24) |
| 16. 1 sc, inc x 12 | (36) |
| 17-21. Sc around | (36) |
| 22. 4 sc, dec x 6 | (30) |
| 23. 3 sc, dec x 6 | (24) |
| *Sew an X across Rows 21 & 20, about 2 stitches wide using black worsted weight yarn. *Sew button 4 stitches to the right of the X with sewing needle. | |
| 24. 2 sc, dec x 6 | (18) |
| 25. 1 sc, dec x 6 | (12) |
| 26. Dec x 6 | (6) |
| *FO, weave in ends. |
Muzzle
| 1. MR 6 | (6) |
| 2. Inc x 6 | (12) |
| 3. inc, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc | (14) |
| 4. Sc around | (14) |
| *FO. Leave a long tail for sewing. | |
| *Insert safety nose centered in Round 2. | |
| *Sew muzzle to face, centered one round below the eyes. Stuff muzzle as you sew it on. |
Ears (Make 2)
| 1. MR 6 | (6) |
| *FO without joining. | |
| *Leave a long tail for sewing. | |
| *Sew to top of head between Rounds 2-4 on each side. |
Arms (Make 2)
| 1. MR 6 | (6) |
| 2. 1 sc, inc x 3 | (9) |
| 3-8. Sc around | (9) |
| *Stuff lightly. | |
| *FO, leave a long tail for sewing. | |
| *Sew to Round 13 of body. |
Crooked Heart
| In red or any color you choose for the heart: | |
| Heart Top 1: | |
| 1. MR 6 | (6) |
| 2. Inc x 6 | (12) |
| 3. Sc around. | (12) |
| *FO first heart top. Do not fasten off after 2nd heart top. | |
| Heart Top 2: | |
| 1. MR 6 | (6) |
| 2. Inc x 6 | (12) |
| 3. 1 sc, inc x 6 | (18) |
| 4-5. Sc around | (18) |
| 6. Join to 1st heart top with a sc. Sc 11 more times around 1st heart top. 18 sc around 2nd heart top. | (30) |
| 7. Sc around | (30) |
| *Stuff heart tops, continue to stuff heart as you go. | |
| 8. 3 sc, dec x 6 | (24) |
| 9. Sc around | (24) |
| 10. 2 sc, dec x 6 | (18) |
| 11. Sc around | (18) |
| 12. 1 sc, dec x 6 | (12) |
| 13. Sc around | (12) |
| 14. Dec x 6 | (6) |
| *FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Using a yarn needle, pass the yarn tail through each of the remaining 6 stitches. Pull tight to close. | |
| *Add some embroidered stitches in white or any color you choose to complete your heart. | |
| *Optional: Add a decorative pin to the heart for a cute and witchy vibe! | |
| *Sew heart to the bear’s paws to make him hold the heart in place. |
And that’s it! Your Valentine’s Bear Poppet is ready to meet the world!
Share & Save For Later
If you enjoyed this free Valentine crochet pattern, don’t forget to save it for later or share it with fellow crocheters!
📌 Pin this pattern on Pinterest
📸 Tag me on Instagram @bumblebitsandbobs when you make your bear!
📍Valentine’s Bear Poppet Fun Fact: they love being photographed. It’s how they announce themselves to the world!
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re crocheting this bear for someone special or just for yourself, the Valentine’s Bear Poppet is a reminder that handmade gifts carry extra meaning.
If you suddenly feel inspired to crochet more hearts…
Your Bear Poppet may already be nearby. 💕
As always, stay cozy!
This post included a free Valentine’s Bear crochet pattern.
