Imagine elevating your tea or coffee experience with something unique to spark conversations and dazzle any table it graces. We are bringing your attention to the Crochet Bear Tea Coaster, which is just perfect for adding a fun touch to your space while protecting your tables. This valuable crochet item isn't just a simple crochet coaster or mat; it's a unique, cute little bowl made perfectly to hold your cup or mug. The design is really cool, with little bear arms hugging the edges of the bowl and tiny 'feet' at the front of the holder, making it look like a bear. The big round face stuck to the bowl makes it look even more like a bear. This item can be used for holding cups and help store small items like needles, pins, and other small things while adding a decorative touch to your space!
Materials Needed:
- Light beige yarn (along with other colors if desired)
- Crochet hook size No. 7 (for wool)
- Crochet needle No. 5 (for details)
Step by step Pattern
Bear Body:
- Create a Magic Ring: Make a magic ring and work 7 short knits (single crochets) into the ring.
- Round 1: Chain one, then increase in every stitch around (14 stitches total).
- Round 2: Repeat the increase pattern until you have completed 7 sets of increases.
- Round 3: Short knit (single crochet) with two stitches in each increase.
- Round 4: Work two short knits and one increase around for a total of 7 sets.
- Round 5: Alternate one short knit and two short knits between increases.
- Round 6: Complete 4 short knits and one increase around for a total of 7 sets.
- Round 7: Perform short knits, increasing after every 5 stitches, repeating 5 times.
- Rounds 8 & 9: Short knit all around without any increases.
- Finishing: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Thread the tail with a needle and sew it together to finish off the bear's body.
Bear Face:
- Create a Magic Ring: With a smaller hook (No. 5), make a magic ring and work 6 short knits into the ring.
- Round 1: Increase in every stitch around (12 stitches total).
- Round 2: Repeat one short knit, then one increase around for 6 sets.
- Round 3: Work two short knits and one increase for 6 sets.
- Rounds 4-10: Short knit all around without any increases for 40 stitches total.
- Round 11: Start decreasing by completing three short knits, then one decrease for 6 sets.
- Round 12: Continue decreasing with two short knits and one decrease for 6 sets.
- Round 13: Fill with cotton, then one short knit and one decrease for 6 sets.
- Round 14 (Final): Complete 6 decreases, then cut the thread long for sewing. Tighten the last part with a needle and attach it to the bear's body.
Ears, Arms, and Feet:
- Ears: Make a magic ring, work 4 short knits, and then increase to 8 stitches, following similar steps as the face. Sew the ears onto the head between rounds 4 and 7.
- Arms and Feet: Create a magic ring and follow a similar pattern to the ears for the first few rounds. Stuff lightly if desired and attach to the body, ensuring they are angled correctly.
- Detailing: Embroider features such as the nose, eyes, and soles of the feet using a smaller hook (No. 5) and darker yarn. Use the images in the video as a guide for placement and technique.
- Assembly: Sew all parts together snugly, taking care to align the features and appendages symmetrically for a balanced look.
Finalize by weaving in all ends and cutting any excess yarn. Your crochet bear tea coaster is now complete!
If the information from the scrape was incomplete or there are specific steps or terms you do not understand, please let me know so I can clarify or provide additional guidance.
