Free Sleepy Bear On The Moon Crochet Pattern
A peaceful crochet project perfect for adding a little bedtime charm to your handmade collection. This free sleepy bear on the moon crochet pattern features a tiny bear wearing cozy pajamas and a nightcap while resting on a soft crescent moon.
A Sweet Bedtime-Inspired Crochet Design
With its gentle colors, cuddly details, and compact size, this design makes a lovely handmade gift, nursery decoration, or collectible crochet piece. The sleeping bear and moon combination creates a timeless look that’s both adorable and relaxing to make.
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Crochet Pattern: Sleepy Bear On The Moon
Materials
- Fine cotton yarn
▪︎ Cream
▪︎ Baby Blue
▪︎ Beige
▪︎ White
▪︎ Brown - 1.5 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
Moon
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7-R30: 36 sc (36)
Fasten off.
Make two identical moon pieces.
Place the pieces together and sew around the edge while stuffing lightly.
Shape into a crescent moon during assembly.
Bear Head
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6-R11: 30 sc (30)
R12: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R13: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R14: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R15: dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off.
Muzzle
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
Fasten off.
Ears (Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Fasten off.
Body
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-R10: 24 sc (24)
R11: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff lightly.
Fasten off.
Legs (Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3-R6: 12 sc (12)
Fasten off.
Arms (Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-R5: 6 sc (6)
Fasten off.
Nightcap
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-R12: 24 sc (24)
Using white yarn, work 1 round of sc around the opening.
Fasten off.
Pom-Pom
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Fasten off.
Assembly
▪︎ Sew the muzzle to the head.
▪︎ Embroider closed eyes and nose.
▪︎ Attach the ears.
▪︎ Sew the head to the body.
▪︎ Attach the arms in a hugging position.
▪︎ Attach the legs in a curled sleeping position.
▪︎ Sew the nightcap onto the head.
▪︎ Embroider small stars on the pajamas.
▪︎ Position the bear naturally on the crescent moon.
▪︎ Sew the bear securely to the moon at the body and arms.
▪︎ Add a few embroidered stars to the moon.
Finished Size
Approximately 10–12 cm (4–5 inches) tall depending on yarn and hook size.