Toys and clothing patterns inspired by wild woodland bears such as black and brown bears. Updated 3/22/26.
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Free Patterns
Forest Double Knit Cowl
Whimsical cowl depicting a forest scene with bears, pine trees, a river, mushrooms, and mountains. . Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Barbora Trencianska.
True North Jacket
Cozy cardigan knit flat with bears, evergreens, and other designs of the northern wilderness. Sizes XS to 5XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
The Mighty Bear
This bear stuffie is 5.5 in / 14 cm tall and knit with scraps of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Mou Mou Knits. Pictured project by yuki77
Hooded Bear Cowl
Baby hood with bear ears knit flat and seamed. Sizing: Baby 6/12 (18/24) mos. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio
Daddy Bear Convertible Gloves
Grizzly bear paw print design on flip top mittens with fingerless gloves, to keep your hands warm but allow you access to devices. Designed by Chantania Kinsey.
Bear Pocket Raglan Sweater
Baby and child's pullover sweater with a pocket designed to look like a teddy bear face with pompom ears. Sizes 12 months to 4 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Bergère de France.
More Free Patterns
Bear Shoulder Bag
Bear shaped purse knit flat. Size Height: 14 cm / 5.5” (without the strap). Designed by Au Bout du Pré for Hobbii. Fingering weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Bear Ear Flaps Hat
Cute hat with bear ears and face sized for babies, children, and adults. Sizes: 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-3 Years, 4-12 Years, Women. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Tara Marie. Web version is free. PDF available for purchase.
Bear Hooded Cowl
Adorable hood in sizes from toddler to adult with bear ears. Sizes Toddler (Ages 4 - 6; Ages 7 - 12; Teen/Small Adult; Large Adult). Rated easy by Ravelrers. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Gretchen Tracy
Square Bear
How cute and cuddly is this easy teddy bear pillow knit with garter stitch. Lots of step by step photos so it's perfect for beginners! Size 20" [51 cm]. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations.
Bear With Me Dishcloth
Emily Guise’s bear face cloth is based on Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Pi shawl ratio to create a flat circle. The eyes are created with duplicate stitch.
Bashful Bear Hat
Child sized earflap hat with bear face and ears. Sizes Newborn - 4 years. Great photo prop or Halloween costume. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sandy Huff for Red Heart
Patterns for Purchase
Smoky Mountain Baby Sweater
Baby tunic or dress knit with a black bear and evergreen trees. Sizes 3m to 24m. Designed by Amanda Saladin. Aran weight yarn.
Teddy Bear Set
Set of bear themed patterns for baby including Bear Hooded Duffle Coat, Bear overboots, Bear Ear-warmers, Furry Bear, Pocket Bear, Dufflecoat with bear motif, Bear hat, Duffle-coat with hood and pockets, Bruno Bear. Designed by Linda Moorhouse. DK weight yarn.
